HELSINKI EXPANDS TO EAST AND WEST

Helsinki chose heavy rail over light rail to serve its people. Although construction plans for extensions will cover a five-year period in some instances, the long term payoffs will be worth it. Line expansions and rolling stock as well as problems with vandalism and graffiti are discussed.

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• Authors:
  • Lund, M
• Publication Date: 1990

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 46-47
• Serial:
  • Developing Metros 1990
  • Publisher: Reed Business Information, Limited

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Graffiti; Line extensions (Rail transit); Railroad construction; Rapid transit; Suburbs; Vandalism
• Geographic Terms: Helsinki (Finland)
• Subject Areas: Construction; Public Transportation; Railroads; Security and Emergencies; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00494945
• Record Type: Publication
• ISBN: 0 617 00523-0
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 30 1990 12:00AM