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Break of gauge (en.wikipedia.org)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Until its independence in 1917, Finland belonged to the russian empire, thus, they shared the same gauge. As it requires the trains and tracks of all connected parts to be changed, it hasn't been changed since.

Spain is preparing to change to the 1435 mm system.