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VR FleetCare modernises SJ's X40 electric trains in Oulu

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 Materiel 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

Young Talents in Maintenance – Bridging Studies and Work

Ilmo has been working at VR FleetCare for several summers

A suitable summer job can be found in the maintenance of rolling stock during studies. Luka, who is studying automation technology, spent last summer as a test automation developer at VR FleetCare, while business analytics student Ilmo was working as a development engineer. The work experience ...

5. December 2024 Articles Topical

VR Invests 10 Million Euros in Oulu Depot: New Paint Shop and Improvements to Facilities

VR FleetCare's new surface treatment line and painting chamber in Oulu

VR FleetCare, a rail fleet maintenance company and wagon manufacturer, has invested nearly 10 million euros in improvements to the Oulu depot and project centre and a new paint shop. Operations have started with a modernisation project for a Swedish customer's rolling stock and a facelift for V...

27. November 2024 News and press releases Topical Services

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