Megatrends support rail transport

Climate change is one of the central megatrends of our time and combatting it requires rail traffic to grow. The electric train is an environmentally friendly option because it produces less emissions and consumes less energy than other modes of transport. 95% of our passenger trains and 80% of our freight trains run on electricity with zero emissions, and rail traffic accounts for only 1% of all transport emissions.

Finland’s sustainable growth and the green transition require the transport of people and goods to be transferred to the railways. In this way the growth of rail traffic in Finland is key to achieving the country’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2035.

Another megatrend affecting our operations is urbanisation, due to which passengers now travel between large cities and expect direct and fast connections. Digitalisation has brought with it new opportunities for customer service, enhancing operations, and business activities, such as seamless door-to-door service.

Megatrends

Climate and environment

Climate change and loss of biodiversity require a rapid transition to sustainable public transport.

Urbanisation

With the increase of urbanisation, the number of passengers in city traffic and between large cities will continue growing.

Digitalisation

Information technology and digital apps are increasingly present in everyday life and business.