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    How many railway level crossings are there in Finland?

    Level crossings and their safety.

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    Short answer

    Finland's state-owned rail network has about 2,460 level crossings, according to Moottori. The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (Väylävirasto) reports that in 2025 there were only nine level crossing accidents, a record low. During the year, 53 crossings were removed and 34 improved. About 15 million euros a year is spent on removing and improving crossings. Most accidents happen at crossings without a warning device.

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    Why

    1. Väylävirasto's railway safety report 2025 gives nine level crossing accidents.
    2. 53 crossings were removed and 34 improved in 2025.
    3. MTV Uutiset reports that most accidents happen at crossings without warning devices.

    Details

    Moottori reported in April 2026 that about a third of level crossings still have no warning devices, so at those the driver must look and listen for trains.

    Tip

    Slow down before every level crossing so you can stop safely before the tracks.

    What may differ

    The number of crossings falls every year as crossings are removed.

    Common misconception

    All Finnish level crossings have barriers.

    What actually happens

    Many have no warning device, and those are where most accidents happen.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules and fees change, so check Traficom, Liikenneturva or the police before you drive.

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