Lahti–Loviisa railway

The Lahti–Loviisa railway (Finnish: Lahti–Loviisa-rata, Swedish: Lahtis–Lovisa-banan), also called the Loviisa railway (Finnish: Loviisan rata, Swedish: Lovisabanan) is a 1,524 mm (5 ft) railway in Finland, running between the Lahti railway station and the Port of Loviisa.

Lahti–Loviisa railway
The Lahti–Loviisa railway in Pennala, Orimattila
Overview
StatusOpen
OwnerFinnish government
LocalePäijät-Häme
Uusimaa
Termini
Service
Operator(s)VR Group
History
Opened2 May 1960 (1960-05-02)
Passenger services initiated1 March 1961 (1961-03-01)
Passenger services ceased31 May 1970 (1970-05-31)
Technical
Line length77 km (48 mi)
Number of tracks1
Track gauge1,524 mm (5 ft)
ElectrificationNone
Operating speed50–60 km/h (31–37 mph)
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