Rail Nordica, suunnittelupalvelut 2026-2030

Väylävirasto has awarded a design services contract for Rail Nordica 2026–2030, a European standard-gauge rail connection project in the Tornio–Haparanda–Kemi region. AFRY Finland Oy and Sweco Finland Oy won the 18 million EUR contract (awarded 22 May 2026) to provide planning services across development and implementation phases, including general planning, environmental impact assessment, surveys, and feasibility studies for connections between Tornio, Kemi, and Röyttä, as well as potential cross-border links and a new transshipment facility. The project aims to ensure administrative readiness for implementation, coordinate stakeholder engagement, and deliver a high-quality standard-gauge rail system compliant with TEN-T requirements.