News and press releases

Domestic fleet production strengthens the security of supply - VR FleetCare and UPM concluded a significant wagon deal

The rail fleet maintenance company and wagon manufacturer VR FleetCare and UPM Forest have concluded an agreement on the delivery of over 150 roundwood wagons. The first wagons will start operating by the end of 2026, and the full wagon series will be delivered by 2028.

8. December 2025 Press releases

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

VR Long-distance Traffic in Finland had an all-time year – 15.3 million train journeys and excellent customer satisfaction

A total of 15.3 million journeys were made in VR's long-distance trains in 2024, which is 1.3% more than in 2023. The number of passengers also grew in December, when 1.3 million trips were made. This is 3.7% more than in the corresponding period last year.

10. January 2025 Press releases

VR focuses on rail transport in freight traffic – the sale of the road logistics unit to be completed

The transaction concerning the road logistics unit has been approved by the competition authority and completed on 31 December 2024.

31. December 2024 Press releases News and current issues

VR protects Nordic security of supply: VR FleetCare secures major order for heavy transport wagons for the Norwegian and Swedish Defence Forces

VR FleetCare, the rail fleet maintenance and wagon manufacturer; Bane NOR, the Norwegian owner of the track infrastructure; the Norwegian Defence Materiel Administration and the Swedish Defence Forces have signed a contract for the design and series production of new heavy transport wagons. The...

20. December 2024 Press releases

VR invests 10 million euros in Oulu depot: new paint shop and improvements to facilities

27. November 2024 Press releases