VR Transpoint Finnish Rail Photo 219755174 © Elenanoeva Dreamstime.com
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Finland’s state-operated train company, VR, yesterday stopped passenger and freight trains to and from Russia, cutting a key tradelane between it and Scandinavia.

VR Transpoint, VR’s freight subsidiary which runs cargo between Russia and Finland, suspended the reception of freight trains from Russia at noon yesterday.

Cargo includes Finnish exports of logs and other forestry products, as well as the exchange of containers, ore trucks and tank cars. The move also cuts off routes for Freight One Scandinavia, which moves rail traffic ...

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