News and press releases

About 1.4 million journeys were made in VR’s long-distance traffic in October – an increase of 8% compared to last year

In October, about 1.4 million journeys were made in long-distance traffic, an 8% increase from the previous year that was mainly due to the growth of travel on weekends. In total, 12.6 million long-distance journeys were made in January–October this year. About 1.9 million tonnes of goods were ...

6. November 2023 Press releases

About 1.3 million journeys were made in VR’s long-distance traffic in September – an increase of 7% compared to last year

In September, about 1.3 million journeys were made in long-distance traffic, a 7% increase from the previous year that was mainly due to the growth in travel on weekdays. In total, 11.2 million long-distance journeys were made in January–September this year. About 1.6 million tonnes of goods we...

10. October 2023 Press releases

VR FleetCare to continue maintaining Estonian railway operator's train bogies in Finland

Estonian railway company Elron has renewed maintenance contract of its Flirt train bogies with VR FleetCare aftear an international tender. The three-year agreement covers the periodic maintenance of bogies and traction wheelsets for 38 Flirt trains. The bogie maintenance will take place at VR ...

20. September 2023 Press releases

About 1.3 million journeys were made in VR's long-distance traffic in August – the popularity of weekday journeys increased in August

In August, about 1.3 million long-distance journeys were made and approximately 2.0 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail. In total, 9.9 million long-distance journeys were made and 15.5 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail in January–August this year.

8. September 2023 Press releases

About 1.4 million journeys were made in VR's long-distance traffic in July—the popularity of night trains has increased

In July, about 1.4 million long-distance journeys were made and approximately 1.7 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail. In total, about 8.6 million long-distance journeys were made and 13.6 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail in January–July this year.

8. August 2023 Press releases

1.3 million trips made on board VR's long-distance trains in June – plenty of cheap train tickets available for late summer

In June, about 1.3 million long-distance journeys were made and approximately 1.8 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail. In total, about 7.2 million long-distance journeys were made and 11.8 million tonnes of goods were transported by rail in January–June this year.

12. July 2023 Press releases