News and press releases

About 1.3 million journeys were made in VR’s long-distance traffic in November – an increase of 8% compared to last year

In November, about 1.3 million journeys were made in long-distance traffic, an 8% increase from the previous year that was mainly due to the growth of travel on weekends. This year, 13.9 million long-distance journeys were made in January–November, which is already more than in 2022, when a tot...

7. December 2023 Press releases

VR seeks growth in logistics services from new industries and green transition

Rail transport produces less emissions and consumes less energy than other modes of transport. Therefore, it plays an essential role in reducing transport emissions. VR's logistics business, VR Transpoint, actively invests in three key growth areas that support the green transition: industria...

22. November 2023 Press releases

About 1.4 million journeys were made in VR’s long-distance traffic in October – an increase of 8% compared to last year

In October, about 1.4 million journeys were made in long-distance traffic, an 8% increase from the previous year that was mainly due to the growth of travel on weekends. In total, 12.6 million long-distance journeys were made in January–October this year. About 1.9 million tonnes of goods were ...

6. November 2023 Press releases

About 1.3 million journeys were made in VR’s long-distance traffic in September – an increase of 7% compared to last year

In September, about 1.3 million journeys were made in long-distance traffic, a 7% increase from the previous year that was mainly due to the growth in travel on weekdays. In total, 11.2 million long-distance journeys were made in January–September this year. About 1.6 million tonnes of goods we...

10. October 2023 Press releases

About 1.3 million journeys were made in VR's long-distance traffic in August – the popularity of weekday journeys increased in August

In August, about 1.3 million long-distance journeys were made and approximately 2.0 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail. In total, 9.9 million long-distance journeys were made and 15.5 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail in January–August this year.

8. September 2023 Press releases

About 1.4 million journeys were made in VR's long-distance traffic in July—the popularity of night trains has increased

In July, about 1.4 million long-distance journeys were made and approximately 1.7 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail. In total, about 8.6 million long-distance journeys were made and 13.6 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail in January–July this year.

8. August 2023 Press releases