Third Normal Railway

The Third Normal Railway is part of Finnish state railway network. Running from Pietarsaari to Kuopio, the connection was completed in 1960. The route, however, has been subject to several changes, most radical being the new section from Vesanto railway station to Kallioselkä in the municipality of Niinivesi. This shortcut was completed in 2004, cutting the distance from 23.3 km to 11.5 km and ending the need for change in running direction at Vesanto. The old railway is still operational, as Finnish Blue Railway.