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

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

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

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

Young Talents in Maintenance - From Purchaser to Project Procurement Manager

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

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

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