News and press releases

VR Group’s Russian subsidiary Finnlog is expanding its rapidly growing operations. The company’s 35 new wagons will allow for importing wood chips from Russia to Finland.

8. June 2021 Press releases

Automated detection of train malfunctions with Train Scanner

Currently, a large part of rolling stock maintenance is manual inspection performed by human eyes. The objective has therefore been to proceed towards automated and systematic processes. In June, the rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare will deploy Train Scanner, a device designed to automatically inspect the external condition of trains and use the device for the maintenance of Helsinki Region Transport’s rolling stock. The objective is to be able to reliably identify any malfunctions and stains on the exterior of trains.

20. May 2021 Press releases

The Mörkö freight train, which is part of VR Transpoint’s transit traffic, is the equivalent of almost one hundred trucks. Increasing train sizes enhances freight train traffic, reduces emissions and improves the competitiveness of Finland’s transit traffic.

15. April 2021 Press releases

VR to ensure the wood supply of the new Kemi bioproduct mill

4. March 2021 Press releases

VR Transpoint introduces the first European modular freight wagon to Finland

9. February 2021 Press releases

Transaction concerning Transpoint International’s Baltic and CEE road logistics business operations has been implemented

1. December 2020 Press releases

VR Transpoint’s transports at a good level despite the exceptional situation

24. November 2020 Press releases

New Finnish technology produces real-time information on switch performance – promising pilot project results

22. October 2020 Press releases

Transpoint International sells its road logistics business operations in the Baltics and the CEE countries to Greencarrier Freight Services

20. October 2020 Press releases