News and press releases

VR Group expands its operations to Sweden – invests in climate-friendly commuter traffic

VR Group is acquiring the Swedish bus and rail company Arriva Sverige. Arriva Sverige operates in urban transport in Stockholm, and in regional transport in southern and southeastern Sweden. Through the transaction, VR Group aims to grow and strengthen its position and competitiveness as an urb...

24. March 2022 Press releases Strategy and growth Passenger service

VR Group's business review for January–December 2021 – Rail travel was focused on leisure travel, freight traffic volumes at a good level

VR Group's net sales developed positively during 2021, but the operating profit was still negative. The was in large part due to the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, which had a large impact on travel demand. VR Transpoint’s transport volumes continued to increase.

18. March 2022 Press releases Passenger service Logistics Maintenance Finance and management

VR Group's actions due to the Russian attack on Ukraine

The CEO of VR Group has sent a letter to the President of Russian Railways informing of the end of communication between the companies, excluding the necessary communication required for cross-border traffic. VR Group has also decided on measures to express support to Ukraine and the Ukrainians...

1. March 2022 Press releases Operating environment and cooperation

VR Group's new diesel locomotive begins test runs in Finland – the low-emissions locomotive strengthens operational reliability in freight traffic

The first new Dr19 locomotive has arrived in Finland and is now starting extensive test runs. The tests ensure the functionality of the locomotive on the Finnish railway network. VR Group has ordered 60 new diesel locomotives from Stadler. They will mainly be used in freight traffic. The first ...

2. February 2022 Press releases Logistics Rolling stock and technology