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Track work on several railway sections during Midsummer weekend

Due to track work, trains will be replaced with buses along several railway sections during Midsummer weekend 23–25 June 2023. The train services to be replaced can be found in the trip search.

Track work scheduled for Midsummer weekend (23–25 June) will take place along the following railway sections, among others: Tampere-Jämsä-Jyväskylä, Tampere-Haapamäki/Keuruu-Jyväskylä, Tampere-Seinäjoki and Kouvola-Joensuu. Stops for the replacement buses can be found on the

Replacement buses may also operate along other railway sections undergoing long-term track work. Please check the list of replacement buses on the

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