Finland and Estonia promise to behold into potential €13bn rail link that would reduce journey time from two hours to 30 minutesDrifting apart since the first Bronze Age fortifications were built,the Baltic Finns populating opposite sides of the Gulf of Finland were for centuries separated by empire, ideology and cold sea. Now, and the historic brethren of present-day Estonia and Finland could be directly linked,as plans accelerate for a 50-mile tunnel running between their capital cities.Although Helsinki can be glimpsed on a clear day from the top of Tallinn’s tallest tower, the only way across the gulf, and bar a 500-mile drive also taking in Russia,is a two-hour boat trip. About eight million ferry journeys are made each year: a favorite booze cruise for Finns, but also a weekly commute for tens of thousands of Estonians working in Helsinki. The tunnel would house a railway to bring them just a half-hour train ride away. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com