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VR Group, established in 1862 and owned by the Finnish state, is a versatile company specializing in passenger services, logistics, and maintenance. Operating in Finland and Sweden, VR Group offers long-distance and commuter rail services, promoting environmentally friendly rail and city traffic. The company also provides freight logistics and infrastructure maintenance, emphasizing sustainability and responsible transport solutions. With a history spanning over 160 years, VR Group is dedicated to enhancing the popularity of carbon-neutral transportation, contributing to the development of a greener future.
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VR procures 20 new commuter trains from Switzerland

VR procures 20 electric multiple unit trains from Stadler. The trains will be put into service in spring 2026. The procurement also includes options to order 50 more trains from Stadler as well as maintenance services for the trains. The value of the procurement without options is approximately 250 million euros.

VR FleetCare supplied City Transport Ltd with a tunnel cleaning wagon

As the number of kilometres in the metro tunnel has increased fourfold, Metropolitan Area Transport Ltd has invested in more efficient maintenance equipment. Sustainability was the starting point for the procurement of the new tunnel cleaning wagon; it is environmentally friendly as it is built on top of a recycled frame and it uses only biodegradable and ecological washing agents. The new tunnel cleaning wagon was supplied to City Transport Ltd by VR FleetCare.

Meet VR FleetCare

Finland is a small but efficient northern country that is home to many world-class companies. Their competitive advantages have included high-level expertise, customer insight, co-operation, and the courage to do things in new ways. VR FleetCare is a provider of rail fleet maintenance and lifecycle services that is on its way to becoming the leading fleet maintenance company in Northern Europe.

VR FleetCare will participate in InnoTrans 2022 Trade Fair

World's leading trade fair for transport technology is taking place from the 20th to the 23rd of September, in Berlin, Germany. International InnoTrans trade fair is once again taking place in Berlin this coming September, after a four-year wait. We are excited to finally be participating in this leading trade fair for transport technology.

A new solution for monitoring the condition of track circuits

The digital condition monitoring of track equipment makes it possible to carry out maintenance before malfunctions cause traffic disruptions. The Finnish rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare has developed a new solution for monitoring the condition of track equipment, such as track circuits.

VR Group's new diesel locomotive begins test runs in Finland – the low-emissions locomotive strengthens operational reliability in freight traffic

The first new Dr19 locomotive has arrived in Finland and is now starting extensive test runs. The tests ensure the functionality of the locomotive on the Finnish railway network. VR Group has ordered 60 new diesel locomotives from Stadler. They will mainly be used in freight traffic. The first new locomotives will be introduced into commercial traffic in 2023.

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