The Helsinki region would benefit if the feasibility of a tunnel between Helsinki and Tallinn were explored actively alongside Rail Baltica, HS says in an opinion piece. The issue is part of a wider debate about what kind of transport links Finland wants with the Baltics in the future.

A tunnel between the two capitals has been discussed for years, but HS argues that the idea should not remain only a background topic. The question is tied to how connections to Estonia and further into Europe could be strengthened over time.

Rail Baltica is moving ahead as its own rail project, yet HS says the tunnel option also deserves a parallel assessment from Helsinki’s point of view. The paper frames it as a matter of transport, accessibility and long-term regional growth.