News and press releases

VR completes first train under its first rolling stock modernisation project in Sweden for Norske Tog

VR FleetCare, the rail fleet maintenance and wagon manufacturer, has launched a modernisation project for the Norwegian rolling stock company Norske Tog. The contract covers a total of 34 Class 72 electric multiple units and demonstrates VR FleetCare’s strong position as a rolling stock maintenance expert in the Nordic region.

7. September 2026 Press releases News and current issues

VR and the Finnish Defence Forces deepen cooperation to strengthen Finland’s security of supply

Rail transportation is very important for military mobility. VR and the Finnish Defence Forces have signed a partnership agreement that strengthens rail transport capabilities that are critical to Finland’s security of supply and supports the Defence Forces’ military mobility.

3. September 2026 Press releases News and current issues

VR’s Half-year Report January–June 2026: Revenue and comparable operating result strengthened

13. August 2026 Stock releases

VR increases its guidance of the comparable operating result in 2026

13. August 2026 Stock releases

VR appoints Janne Hattula to lead city traffic business in Finland and Sweden

VR has appointed Janne Hattula to take responsibility not only for Finland but also for the city traffic business in Sweden, as Johan Oscarsson moves on to new opportunities outside the company. Going forward, Hattula will be responsible for tendered rail and bus services in both Finland and Sweden. He will assume his role immediately.

30. June 2026 News and current issues

Sweden will soon be reachable from Finland by train – passenger train traffic between Oulu, Tornio and Haaparanta will start in August

VR and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom have signed a tendered traffic agreement for passenger train services between Oulu, Tornio and Haaparanta. Daily operations will start on Monday, 10 August 2026 and 28 services will be operated weekly.

25. June 2026 Press releases

VR is investing EUR 10 million in Pieksämäki - The new wheelset lathe strengthens Finland’s security of supply

VR has commissioned the new rolling stock wheelset maintenance centre, Wheel Works, and a modern wheelset lathe in Pieksämäki. The investment significantly strengthens Finland’s security of supply and the operational reliability of rail traffic, as Finland now has two wheelset lathes that are critical for rail traffic operations instead of one.

14. May 2026 Press releases News and current issues

S&P Global Ratings revised the credit rating outlook on VR Group to negative following similar action on Finland

12. May 2026 Stock releases

VR’s Interim Report January–March 2026: Revenue increased and profitability improved

7. May 2026 Stock releases