News and press releases

VR wins new rail traffic contract in Sweden

VR expanded its operations to Sweden through a transaction that started on 1 July 2022, and is now actively participating in regional public transport tenders there. VR Sweden has been selected a...

16. December 2022 Press releases

VR and Metsä Group intensify their cooperation on sustainability

Both VR and Metsä Group are companies with major role in the society and they therefore play an important part in improving environmental performance and responsibility. The companies are intensi...

13. December 2022 Press releases

A total of 1,188,000 long-distance journeys in November

A total of about 1,188,000 journeys were made in domestic long-distance traffic in November. About 2.6 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail in November. In total, 12 million domestic ...

8. December 2022 Press releases

VR-Group Plc to renew its business structure at the beginning of 2023

30. November 2022 Stock releases

VR procures 20 new commuter trains from Switzerland

VR procures 20 electric multiple unit trains from Stadler. The trains will be put into service in spring 2026. The procurement also includes options to order 50 more trains from Stadler as well a...

29. November 2022 Press releases

VR FleetCare supplied Helsinki City Transport Ltd with a tunnel cleaning wagon

As the number of kilometres in the metro tunnel has increased fourfold, Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd has invested in more efficient maintenance equipment. Sustainability was the starting point...

21. November 2022 Press releases

VR-Group Plc’s financial reporting and Annual General Meeting in 2023

14. November 2022 Stock releases