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

VR FleetCare strengthens its position as a rolling stock maintenance expert – new contract in Sweden

VR FleetCare has signed a significant contract with AB Transitio, which is based in Sweden, on the heavy maintenance of the bogies and main power switches of Dosto (ER1) trains. The contract covers heavy maintenance work on 60 electric multiple unit trains, manufactured by Stadler, between 2026 and 2030.

VR sells rolling stock to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy – passenger rail reform continues

VR and Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy have signed an agreement under which the rolling stock owned by VR and used in tendered rail traffic will be transferred to the ownership of the Finnish state-owned rolling stock company. The agreement was signed on February 11, 2026. The arrangement will be implemented as an asset sale.

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VR’s Financial Statements Release 1 January to 31 December 2025: Profitability increased significantly

VR’s comparable operating result improved significantly in 2025, driven by the profit improvement measures and favourable operating environment. The comparable operating result increased by more than 53% to almost 130 million euros. Growth in long-distance traffic and rail logistics supported the result, keeping comparable revenue in line with previous year, despite the expired tendered traffic contracts.

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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

VR Long-distance Traffic is responsible for long-distance train journeys in Finland and between Stockholm and Gothenburg in Sweden.

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VR City Traffic

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

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VR Logistics

VR Logistics offers logistics services on rails in Finland.

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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.

Together towards
a better world

VR FleetCare strengthens its position as a rolling stock maintenance expert – new contract in Sweden

VR sells rolling stock to Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy – passenger rail reform continues