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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 c...

14. May 2026 Press releases News and current issues

VR appoints Meri Vainikka as SVP Long-distance Traffic and member of VR’s Leadership Team

VR has appointed Meri Vainikka, M.Sc. (Economics) as Senior Vice President for Long-distance Traffic and a member of VR’s Leadership Team. She will take up her position on 26 March 2026 and will report to CEO Elisa Markula.

5. February 2026 News and current issues

VR FleetCare strengthens its position as a rolling stock maintenance expert – new contract in Sweden

VR FleetCare has signed a significant contract with AB Transitio, which is based in Sweden, on the heavy maintenance of the bogies and main power switches of Dosto (ER1) trains. The contract covers heavy maintenance work on 60 electric multiple unit trains, manufactured by Stadler, between 2026...

4. February 2026 Press releases News and current issues

Jenni Mattsson appointed VR's Director, Communications

VR has appointed Jenni Mattsson, M.Sc. (Econ.), as Director, Communications. She will start in her position on 2 February and report to Jonna Juslin, SVP, Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability.

21. January 2026 News and current issues

VR FleetCare developed transfer bogies – the solution facilitates the transfer of rolling stock from Sweden to Finland for maintenance

On 9 January 2026, SJ’s first X40 electric train arrived in Oulu by rail from Sweden via Haaparanta and Tornio using the transfer bogies developed by VR FleetCare. In future, the solution will enable the transfer of European gauge rolling stock by rail from Sweden to VR FleetCare’s locations in...

9. January 2026 Press releases News and current issues

VR has sold its 10.6% stake in the Norwegian NRC Group

4. March 2025 News and current issues

Hyvinkää–Hanko railway electrified – electric freight transport reduces emissions

With the electrification of the Hyvinkää–Hanko railway, VR’s electric freight transport has started on the railway section. The electrification of the railway will improve the efficiency of industrial rail transport and reduce the carbon footprint of transport.

3. February 2025 Press releases News and current issues