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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 cove...

4. February 2026 Press releases 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 en...

9. January 2026 Press releases News and current issues

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 operati...

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 indus...

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....

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 F...

20. December 2024 Press releases