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 expands its operations to Sweden

VR Group is acquiring the Swedish bus and rail company Arriva Sverige. Arriva Sverige operates in urban transport in Stockholm, and in regional transport in southern and southeastern Sweden.

VR Group expands its operations to Sweden

VR Group is acquiring the Swedish bus and rail company Arriva Sverige. Arriva Sverige operates in urban transport in Stockholm, and in regional transport in southern and southeastern Sweden.

Annual report 2021

The annual report describes VR Group’s financial performance and business development.

New diesel locomotive begins test runs in Finland

The first new locomotives will be introduced into commercial traffic in 2023.

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

Arriva Sverige AB transfers to the ownership of VR Group 1st of July 2022

Arriva Sverige AB, sold by the Arriva International Ltd, has been transferred to the ownership of the VR Group. The contract between Arriva International Ltd which is owned by the Deutsche Bahn and VR Group was signed earlier this spring on 24th of March 2022.

1. July 2022 Press releases Operating environment and cooperation Strategy and growth Services and selection

Standard & Poor's has assigned an issue credit rating of “A+” to the green bond issued by VR Group

23. May 2022 Press releases Finance and management Passenger service Logistics Maintenance Responsibility

VR Group issues its first green bond

VR-Group Plc (VR Group) issues an unsecured EUR 300 million green bond. The 7-year bond carries a fixed coupon at the rate of 2.375 per cent per annum. The bond offering was allocated to both Nordic and Central European investors.

20. May 2022 Press releases Responsibility Finance and management Passenger service Logistics Maintenance Properties

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