Government proposes EUR 3.73 billion for Ministry of Transport and Communications budget

The Government proposes that around EUR 3.73 billion be allocated to the government branch of the Ministry of Transport and Communications for 2027. 

The Government's objective is to ensure that people and businesses across Finland can rely on a safe and well-functioning society. The proposal also highlights the importance of security of supply and preparedness when developing digital connectivity, transport and communications services.

The Government proposes an appropriation of approximately EUR 2.07 billion for transport and communications networks. Approximately EUR 1.29 billion, representing the largest share of the appropriation, would be allocated to the basic transport infrastructure management of roads, railways and waterways.

Under the Rail Nordica project, plans are being drawn up to extend the European standard rail gauge network from Sweden to Finland. The Government proposes to expand this planning project. Altogether EUR 107 million is proposed for the purpose.

The Government also proposes to expand the development project for the Karelian railway. Altogether EUR 149 million is proposed for the purpose.

For the Digirail project, which will modernise and repair the rail traffic control system, the Government proposes an additional budget authority of EUR 655 million and an appropriation of EUR 8 million for 2027.

The Government proposes funding for the following new transport infrastructure projects: