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Young Talents in Maintenance – Bridging Studies and Work

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, 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