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Article: Joint plan includes cross-border HS services: Finland and Russia have developed a joint plan to improve freight and passenger rail services between the two countries. It includes a cross-border high-speed service. (Finland/Russia).
- Article from:
- International Railway Journal
- Article date:
- April 1, 2001
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