Getting there together
for a better world

We aim for the top in all of our operations. At the same time, we believe that our success will also benefit society as a whole.

VR Group’s business review for July–September 2022

The number of journeys in long-distance traffic has returned to the pre-pandemic level.

VR Group’s business review for July–September 2022

The number of journeys in long-distance traffic has returned to the pre-pandemic level.

VR's energy efficiency programme

VR's energy efficiency programme seeks ways to improve energy efficiency

Annual report 2021

Old photo, passengers in a restaurant car

Already 160 years on the rails

Regular train traffic started between Helsinki and Hämeenlinna on 17 March 1862. This means that at VR, we are celebrating our 160th anniversary this year. Railways have played a key role in the development of Finnish society – and continue to do so.

Already 160 years on the rails

Our business areas

We are a responsible service company of travelling, logistics and maintenance which will transport you towards a prosperous and carbon neutral Finland.

VR

VR transports passengers by train, bus and tram.

More information on passenger services

VR Transpoint

VR Transpoint provides logistics services on rails and wheels.

More information on logistics

VR FleetCare

VR FleetCare provides repair and lifecycle services for rolling stock.

More information on maintenance

Would you like to be one of us?

We employ more than 5,600 top professionals from different sectors. We are always interested in motivated experts. Would you like to be one of us?

Would you like to be one of us?

We employ more than 5,600 top professionals from different sectors. We are always interested in motivated experts. Would you like to be one of us?

News and press releases

VR FleetCare supplied Helsinki City Transport Ltd with a tunnel cleaning wagon

As the number of kilometres in the metro tunnel has increased fourfold, Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd has invested in more efficient maintenance equipment. Sustainability was the starting point for the procurement of the new tunnel cleaning wagon; it is environmentally friendly as it is built...

21. November 2022 Press releases

VR's energy efficiency programme seeks ways to improve energy efficiency

VR is starting an energy efficiency programme which aims to increase the efficiency of energy use by 5–10% and to involve all VR employees and stakeholders in energy saving efforts. The methods include promoting economical driving methods, improving traffic and fleet planning, improving the ene...

7. November 2022 News and current issues Responsibility Operating environment and cooperation

A total of 1,299,000 long-distance journeys in October

In October, about 1,299,000 journeys were made in domestic long-distance traffic, which is about 29% more than in October 2021 and -3% less than in October 2019. VR Transpoint’s railway transport volumes were 21% lower in October when compared to last year, with about 2.4 million tonnes of good...

4. November 2022 Press releases Logistics Passenger service

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