VR to sell railworthy diesel locomotives – registration for the auction in January 2024
28. December 2023 News and current issues
VR will soon have surplus locomotive capacity available for sale due to the discontinuation of Eastern traffic, more efficient operating models in logistics and new locomotives entering traffic. VR also aims to promote the growth of the railway market and competition in Finland through its own active measures.
Two Dr16 and three Dv12 diesel locomotives will be on sale, suitable for both freight and passenger transport. Advance registration for the closed auction for companies and associations will take place on 15–31 January 2024. The locomotives are at the end of their life cycle, but their roadworthiness can be extended with maintenance and overhaul.
In total, approximately ten roadworthy diesel locomotives will no longer be needed by VR and will be put on the market by VR in 2024. According to the current plan, more locomotives will be on sale in the autumn.
Further information about the auction
