News and press releases

The first VR branded train runs today from Stockholm to Gothenburg

Today marks the start of operation for the first VR branded green train, featuring a new exterior design, on the Stockholm–Gothenburg route in Sweden. VR acquired the long-distance train operations of MTRX in May. The operations will now continue under the VR brand, with customer service availa...

26. August 2024 Press releases

VR renews its brand – trains get a new look

The new, fresher appearance of the trains reflects the renewal of VR’s brand. Both passengers’ and VR employees’ views were considered in creating the new visual appearance. The aim of the new look is to promote brand awareness and increase the popularity of rail travel.

22. August 2024 Press releases

The popularity of domestic long-distance train services growing - 1.3 million journeys were made in July

The popularity of domestic long-distance train services continues to grow: 8.8 million train journeys were made in January–July 2024, which is 2 per cent more than in the comparison period last year. The passenger load factor of long-distance trains was 47% - there is plenty of space on the tra...

8. August 2024 Press releases

VR Group concludes its acquisition in Sweden – MTRX becomes VR

VR's acquisition of the long-distance train operations of MTRX has been completed today 2024-05-30. The passenger traffic between Stockholm and Gothenburg will continue, and all of the approximately 130 MTRX employees will become part of VR's long-distance operations.

30. May 2024 Press releases

VR and Yara collaborate for the environment – rail traffic between Yara’s factories will now run entirely on electric power

VR and the fertiliser specialist Yara have agreed to continue their cooperation with a long-term agreement where both companies commit to a joint development programme to maximise the efficiency of railway transports and minimise environmental impact. The carbon dioxide emissions from the railw...

8. May 2024 Press releases

Towards more sustainable rail logistics with renewable diesel – VR and UPM Plywood collaborate to reduce traffic emissions

The sustainability collaboration between the companies is taking a significant step forward as VR commits to using as much renewable diesel in its rail traffic as is consumed by UPM Plywood’s transport of plywood from the Pellos plant to Kouvola and Kotka. This is VR’s first HVO (Hydrotreated V...

19. April 2024 Press releases