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BFS9 wagon after modernisation

From Old to As-New – SJ’s Bistro Carriages Undergo Modernisation in Pieksämäki 

At VR FleetCare’s Service Workshop in Pieksämäki, older rolling stock is given a new lease of life as ten of SJ’s BFS9 bistro carriages undergo refurbishment. The aim of the project is to create a stylish and clean appearance for the carriages, enhancing passenger comfort throughout the journey. 

4. June 2025 Articles Customer

New Oulu paint shop proves high quality in the X40 train painting process

The body of the X40 train waiting for reinstallation of doors and hatches

The new surface treatment line in Oulu, which opened at the end of 2024, has proven its capabilities in demanding industrial painting with the arrival of Swedish SJ's X40 electric trains for surface treatment. Over the next few years, 27 trains will arrive in Oulu from Sweden for modernisation ...

2. May 2025 Articles Customer Topical

VR FleetCare modernises SJ's X40 electric trains in Oulu

Frontal view of the X40

A major rolling stock project is underway at VR FleetCare's Oulu project centre as SJ's double-decker X40 electric trains are visiting Finland for modernisation. During the project, the X40 trains will be refurbished inside and out, extending their life cycle by 15-20 years.

3. April 2025 Articles Customer

VR FleetCare and ABB Deliver Complex Traction Motor Repairs to Norway

Norske Tog visiting FleetCare Helsinki depot

Maintenance provider VR FleetCare and ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, are collaborating on the refurbishment of traction motors for the Norwegian rolling stock company Norske tog. During the visit to Finland, the progress of the maintenance project for the tra...

19. March 2025 Articles Customer

VR FleetCare Secures Major Order for Heavy Transport Wagons for the Norwegian and Swedish Defence Forces

The main entrance of the Pieksämäki machine shop in winter

VR FleetCare, the rail fleet maintenance and wagon manufacturer; Bane NOR, the Norwegian owner of the track infrastructure; the Norwegian Defence Material Administration and the Swedish Defence Forces have signed a contract for the design and series production of new heavy transport wagons. The...

20. December 2024 News and press releases Contracts Customer Topical

Refurbished Eko Class

Refurbished seats and floor in IC carriage

The Eko Class makeover project has begun.

16. December 2024 News and press releases Services Topical

Young Talents in Maintenance - From Purchaser to Project Procurement Manager

Wheel sets for trains

Aukusti worked at FleetCare as a purchaser for two summers, and after summer 2024, he started a new role as a project procurement manager. Before moving on to new challenges, Aukusti shared his experience as a purchaser.

12. December 2024 Articles Topical

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