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

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

Young Talents in Maintenance – Mechanic’s Role in Ensuring the Safe Traveling

Eetu's interest in machinery inspired him to work on cars and tractors, eventually leading him to apply to VR FleetCare's Oulu depot as a locomotive mechanic.

25. November 2024 Articles Topical

Young Talents in Maintenance – First Steps Matter for Mechanics in Rail Maintenance

Verneri, Tomi, and Veeti were working as mechanics at VR FleetCare last summer. Honing skills in a supportive work environment has given them valuable work experience.

20. November 2024 Articles Topical

Young Talents in Maintenance - Daily Work of Marketing Coordinator and the Impact of It

Meaningful work, learning new things, and a good atmosphere have made Ella enjoy her work at VR FleetCare, where she has been working as a marketing coordinator since last summer.

5. November 2024 Articles Topical

Young Talents in Maintenance - Work Planning as a Part of Smooth Run

Maintenance work planners must have careful planning and organization skills to maintain rail equipment. During the summer, VR FleetCare had four planners: Rosita and Andreas worked on long-distance traffic in Helsinki, Veera on locomotives, and Ilpo on the component side in Pieksämäki.

29. October 2024 Articles Topical

Young Talents in Maintenance – How the Mechanics in Helsinki Depot Keep the Trains on Track

VR FleetCare's mechanics do important work to keep rail traffic running smoothly. The results of their work are tangible for everyone who travels on the trains. Tessa, who worked as a refrigeration mechanic at the Ilmala depot in Helsinki during the summer, made sure that the trains' air condit...

17. October 2024 Articles Topical