Finland. City of Vantaa

Date of agreement:16 Jun 2015
Country:Finland
Customer:City of Vantaa
Amount in EUR:EUR 52 million
Maturity:20 years
NACE sector / loan type:Land transport

This loan contributes to climate change mitigation: 100%

Financing from NIB Environmental Bond proceeds

NEB-eligible share: 100%

NEB category: Clean transport solutions

Amount disbursed: EUR 52 million

Note: For loans in other currencies than EUR, the equivalent in EUR is based on the exchange rate effective for the disbursement. Read more about the NIB Environmental Bonds

Project

The loan is provided to the city of Vantaa for the construction of the Ring Rail Line. This double-track railway will connect two commuter corridors between central Helsinki and Helsinki airport, and improve the overall capacity of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area public transport system.

The 18-kilometre track will service five stops, including new residential neighbourhoods in Vantaa. Commissioning of the line is scheduled for summer 2015.

The total costs are shared between the Finnish state, the city of Vantaa and the airport operator Finavia Oyj.

Fulfilment of NIB's mandate

The Ring Rail will provide a rail link to Helsinki airport and reduce travel times for passengers. The improvements in infrastructure are expected to increase efficiency in regional labour and service markets, and to lower the annual operating costs of public transportation.

Railroad transport is a more environmentally friendly mode of passenger transport than road traffic. The trains serving the Ring Rail will be energy efficient, and are estimated to reduce the CO2 output in the region.

Sustainability summary

The positive impact of the project includes the reduction of emissions into the air due to the transfer of passengers from road to rail. Half the rail tracks are underground, which limits noise, vibration and visual impacts on the surrounding area. Negative impacts occurred during construction due to noise pollution. The Ring Rail crosses the Päijänne Tunnel, which supplies water to the capital area. The project is not expected to interfere with the safe operation of the Tunnel.

Press release
16.06.2015

NIB-financed link to connect Finland's capital to airport

Press release

NIB finansierar tågförbindelse till Helsingfors-Vanda flygplats

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