What?
The history and future of Europe is in railways. Railways are socio-technical systems, which have had and still have a wide-ranging influence on the landscape, economy, society and culture of the regions. However only the technical aspects are usually studied widely.
This seminar will discuss what kind of economical, social and civic impacts can be found, in different times and places, when railway comes up to provide a transport service for goods and passengers. Photo: Itzhar Shahnaz
Who?
The seminar is devoted to the benefits of interaction between Finnish, British, Chinese and Russian experts of railway history and culture. The researchers will have the opportunity to present their work and have time for discussion and collaboration.
Where?
In Kouvola, the capital of South-East-Finland and a central hub of road and rail transport.

The seminar will be staged at the Kouvola-talo, a popular venue for conferences. Photos:City of Kouvola