Together towards
a better world  

At VR, we promote responsible transport of the future with our solid experience gained from 160 years of operations.

Our business areas

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.

VR Long-distance Traffic

A passenger in a train

VR Long-distance Traffic takes care of long-distance train journeys in Finland and between Stockholm and Gothenburg in Sweden.

More information on long-distance traffic

VR City Traffic

A man in front of a tram

VR City Traffic includes commuter train, tram and bus transport in Finland and Sweden.

More information on city traffic

VR Logistics

A freight traffic wagon in the winter

VR Logistics provides comprehensive railway transportation along with tailored logistics solutions and supplementary services in Finland.

More information on logistics
Our business units are supported by VR FleetCare, which is responsible for rolling stock maintenance.

VR's Annual Report

VR has published its Annual Report for the year 2025 on 13 March 2026. The Annual Report includes the Report of the Board of Directors and the Financial Statements, the Corporate Governance Statement as well as the Remuneration Policy and Remuneration Report for 2025.

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News and press releases

VR’s Half-year Report January–June 2026: Revenue and comparable operating result strengthened

13. August 2026 Stock releases

VR increases its guidance of the comparable operating result in 2026

13. August 2026 Stock releases

VR appoints Janne Hattula to lead city traffic business in Finland and Sweden

Janne Hattula

VR has appointed Janne Hattula to take responsibility not only for Finland but also for the city traffic business in Sweden, as Johan Oscarsson moves on to new opportunities outside the company. Going forward, Hattula will be responsible for tendered rail and bus services in both Finland and Sweden. He will assume his role immediately.

30. June 2026 News and current issues

Sweden will soon be reachable from Finland by train – passenger train traffic between Oulu, Tornio and Haaparanta will start in August

VR and the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Traficom have signed a tendered traffic agreement for passenger train services between Oulu, Tornio and Haaparanta. Daily operations will start on Monday, 10 August 2026 and 28 services will be operated weekly.

25. June 2026 Press releases

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