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Licences for railway undertakings

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide
  • Public service

Railway undertakings need a licence to operate rail transport as their main business in Finland. The licence requirements are based on sections 53-57 of the Transport Services Act (320/2017). The licence ensures that the railway undertaking and its management have the required good reputation, financial standing and professional competence.

Detailed licence requirements are set out a regulation i ...

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Period of validity

Indefinitely

The service is provided by

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom

Responsible for the service

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Text edited by: The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom
Updated: 21/9/2023