How much of the Finnish railway network is electrified?
Electric and diesel traction on Finnish railways.
Short answer
Statistics Finland says 3,754 km of the Finnish rail network was electrified at the end of 2025. All double and multiple track sections are electrified, and 58 percent of single track. Electric traction accounted for 92 percent of train kilometres in 2025. Train kilometres by electric locomotives grew by 3 percent and by electric multiple units by 9 percent.
Why
- Electrified track: 3,754 km.
- All double track is electrified.
- Electric traction: 92 percent of train-km.
Details
In 2023 Statistics Finland reported 3,424 km of electrified track, so about 330 km was added by the end of 2025.
Tip
Some regional lines still use diesel trains, so check the train type if you care about it.
What may differ
Statistics Finland says electric locomotives ran 59 percent of electric-traction train-km.
Common misconception
Most Finnish trains run on diesel.
What actually happens
In 2025, 92 percent of train-km used electric traction.
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Sources
- Statistics Finland: Railway statistics 2025Checked at:
- Statistics Finland: Railway statistics 2023Checked at:
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