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 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

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

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 and 2030.

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 Finland for maintenance or modernisation. Innovation supports sustainable development and makes the transfer of rolling stock more efficient.

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