Sound finances lay foundation for responsible operations

Systematic planning, a stable financial result and a high solvency ratio are the central principles of VR’s financial management.

For rail services, 2008 was a year of strong growth. Passenger services grew briskly and for the second consecutive year generated a higher net turnover than freight services. Freight services also grew compared to 2007, largely due to an increase in services to and from Russia. VR-Track also had a successful year in 2008, and road services continued to grow.

The sharp decline particularly in freight services has weakened VR Group’s net result in 2009.