In society

VR is building a growing, customer-oriented rail transport market in Finland that will benefit customers and society as a whole. We promote modern, sustainable and climate-friendly transport and logistics.

VR has had a major impact on Finnish society for more than 164 years, i.e. since rail transport began in Finland in 1862. Today, train travel is more popular than ever, and the number of long-distance train journeys has broken records for three years in a row.

We want to grow the sustainable and customer-oriented rail transport market as a whole that consists of market-based rail transport and publicly funded regional passenger rail transport. VR also actively promotes competition in rail transport.

Our aim is to increase the share of rail transport to 10% (7.7% in 2024) in passenger transport and to 30% (23.3% in 2024) in freight transport. Adequate investments in the maintenance of the railway network and new railway projects are a prerequisite for growth.

It is evident that rail transport is the perfect mode of transport for the future as it can reduce emissions, promote the clean transition, expand commuting options and support Finland's security of supply and economic growth. We promote these goals in active social dialogue and in close cooperation with our various stakeholders.