{"id":4264,"date":"2024-05-24T09:01:04","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/what-is-the-fastest-train-in-finland\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T09:01:04","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T09:01:04","slug":"what-is-the-fastest-train-in-finland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selitys.fi\/en\/what-is-the-fastest-train-in-finland\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the fastest train in Finland?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Finland&#8217;s fastest train is the <b>Pendolino<\/b> operated by VR. Pendolino trains are specially designed for fast travel and offer passengers a comfortable and efficient way to move between Finland&#8217;s largest cities. In this article, we take a closer look at the features of Pendolino trains, their speeds and routes, and other important information.<\/p>\n<h2>Features of Pendolino trains<\/h2>\n<p>Pendolino trains are known for their tilting frame structure, which enables higher speeds in curves. This technology reduces the lateral acceleration experienced by passengers and makes the trip more comfortable. Pendolino trains are also equipped with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, a restaurant car and spacious seats.<\/p>\n<h2>Speeds and routes<\/h2>\n<p>Pendolino trains can reach a speed of up to 220 km\/h, which makes them the fastest trains in Finland. This speed enables shorter travel times, especially on long routes. Pendolino trains mainly operate on the following routes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Helsinki &#8211; Turku<\/li>\n<li>Helsinki &#8211; Tampere<\/li>\n<li>Helsinki &#8211; Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4<\/li>\n<li>Helsinki &#8211; Oulu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Travel experience<\/h2>\n<p>Pendolino trains offer their passengers many advantages. In addition to speed, the trains have invested in travel comfort. The trains have spacious seats, electrical outlets and free Wi-Fi. The restaurant car offers a versatile selection of food and drink, and the trains also offer the possibility to buy travel tickets and reserve seats in advance.<\/p>\n<h2>Environmental friendliness<\/h2>\n<p>Traveling by train is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to get around. Pendolino trains use electricity, which reduces carbon dioxide emissions compared to driving or flying. VR is committed to reducing its environmental impact and is constantly developing new ways to make train travel even more sustainable.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<p>You can find more information about Pendolino trains and their schedules on VR&#8217;s official website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vr.fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VR<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finland&#8217;s fastest train is the Pendolino operated by VR. 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