News and press releases

VR renews its brand – trains get a new look

The new, fresher appearance of the trains reflects the renewal of VR’s brand. Both passengers’ and VR employees’ views were considered in creating the new visual appearance. The aim of the new lo...

22. August 2024 Press releases

VR Group Half-year Report 1 January – 30 June 2024: Profitability in the first half of the year improved to the previous year's level

16. August 2024 Stock releases

The popularity of domestic long-distance train services growing - 1.3 million journeys were made in July

The popularity of domestic long-distance train services continues to grow: 8.8 million train journeys were made in January–July 2024, which is 2 per cent more than in the comparison period last y...

8. August 2024 Press releases

VR Group concludes its acquisition in Sweden – MTRX becomes VR

VR's acquisition of the long-distance train operations of MTRX has been completed today 2024-05-30. The passenger traffic between Stockholm and Gothenburg will continue, and all of the approximat...

30. May 2024 Press releases

VR and Yara collaborate for the environment – rail traffic between Yara’s factories will now run entirely on electric power

VR and the fertiliser specialist Yara have agreed to continue their cooperation with a long-term agreement where both companies commit to a joint development programme to maximise the efficiency ...

8. May 2024 Press releases

VR Group Business Review for January–March 2024: Challenging operating environment had a significant negative impact on operational result

30. April 2024 Stock releases

Towards more sustainable rail logistics with renewable diesel – VR and UPM Plywood collaborate to reduce traffic emissions

The sustainability collaboration between the companies is taking a significant step forward as VR commits to using as much renewable diesel in its rail traffic as is consumed by UPM Plywood’s tra...

19. April 2024 Press releases