Finland's first major railway was built across frozen tundra using imported British iron
Finland's industrial era began with a 67-kilometer railway built across frozen terrain using British iron, a feat of engineering that connected rural regions to the modern world.
In March 1862, Finland opened its first major passenger railway stretching from Helsinki to Hameenlinna. The project was a massive undertaking, requiring engineers to lay track across frozen tundra. The iron rails, weighing 22 kilograms per meter, were imported from Britain to ensure the line could withstand the harsh northern climate.
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