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 in the fields of travel, logistics and maintenance and a forerunner in creating the future of mobility in Finland and in the neighbouring markets of the Nordic countries.

VR Long-distance Traffic

VR Long-distance Traffic takes care of long-distance train journeys in Finland and also offers related services.

More information on long-distance traffic

VR City Traffic

VR City Traffic includes commuter train, tram and bus transport in Finland and in Sweden.

More information on city traffic

VR Transpoint

VR Transpoint offers logistics services on rails and on wheels in Finland.

More information on logistics

Would you like to be one of us?

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

News and press releases

VR procures new rolling stock for night train traffic from Škoda Transtech

VR procures nine sleeper coaches and eight car-carrier coaches from Škoda Transtech Oy. The new rolling stock will be in use by the end of 2025. The value of the procurement is approximately EUR 50 million.

18. January 2023 Press releases

In 2022, 13.2 million domestic long-distance train trips were made and 29.7 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail

Last year, a total of 13.2 million domestic long-distance train trips were made, which is about 58% more than in 2021 and about 8% less than in 2019. 29.7 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail.

5. January 2023 Press releases

VR FleetCare wins contract for the refurbishment of 81 Flirt electric train bogies in Finland

The Finnish rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare has won the tender organised by Helsinki Metropolitan Area Rolling Stock Ltd for the refurbishment of Flirt electric train bogies. The contract concerns the periodic refurbishments of the bogies of 81 trains according to the kilometres ...

22. December 2022 Press releases

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