We are a passenger, logistics and maintenance service company owned by the Finnish state, and we increase the popularity of environmentally friendly rail and city traffic.
Together towards
a better world
At VR, we promote responsible transport of the future with our solid experience gained from 160 years of operations.
Towards more sustainable rail logistics with renewable diesel
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 transport of plywood from the Pellos plant to Kouvola and Kotka. This is VR’s first HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) concept for rail logistics, whereby emissions from customer transports in the Scope 1 emission class* are reduced to almost zero.
VR's Annual Report 2023
Our brand new, revised annual report has been published! In the annual report, we provide detailed insights into the highlights of the year, our sustainability efforts, corporate governance, and financial figures.
VR expands in Sweden – acquires long-distance traffic operator MTR Express (Sweden) AB
VR-Group Plc is acquiring the long-distance traffic business of MTR Nordic AB's Swedish subsidiary MTR Express (Sweden) AB (MTRX). VR has been operating in Sweden since 2022. With this acquisition, the company's operations will expand in the Swedish passenger transport market from regional contracted services to long-distance traffic. The transaction requires approval from the Swedish competition authority.
In 2023, the VR long-distance traffic included over 15 million journeys
In 2023, VR’s long-distance traffic included over 15 million journeys, which is an all-time record. The 14 per cent increase from the previous year was due to the increased popularity of business and work travel mainly on weekdays, as well as free-time travel.
Our business areas
VR Long-distance Traffic
VR City Traffic
VR Transpoint
Already 160 years on the rails
Regular train traffic started between Helsinki and Hämeenlinna on 17 March 1862. Railways have played a key role in the development of Finnish society – and continue to do so.
News and press releases
19. April 2024 Press releases
17. April 2024 Press releases
16. April 2024 Stock releases
