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VR FleetCare developed transfer bogies – the solution facilitates the transfer of rolling stock from Sweden to Finland for maintenance

On 9 January 2026, SJ’s first X40 electric train arrived in Oulu by rail from Sweden via Haaparanta and Tornio using the transfer bogies developed by VR FleetCare. In future, the solution will enable the transfer of European gauge rolling stock by rail from Sweden to VR FleetCare’s locations in...

9. January 2026 News and press releases Services Customer Topical

Domestic fleet production strengthens the security of supply - VR FleetCare and UPM concluded a significant wagon deal

The rail fleet maintenance company and wagon manufacturer VR FleetCare and UPM Forest have concluded an agreement on the delivery of over 150 roundwood wagons. The first wagons will start operating by the end of 2026, and the full wagon series will be delivered by 2028.

8. December 2025 News and press releases Customer Topical

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

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

InnoTrans 2024

Welding robot in use

We will be attending InnoTrans, the international transport technology trade fair in Berlin in 2024. Come meet with us at Hall 6.2, Stand No. 650 from September 24th to 27th. Our sales representatives and experts will be available to discuss suitable solutions for fleet moderations, component s...

17. July 2024 News and press releases Topical

VR FleetCare has delivered the last refurbished metro train to Helsinki Metropolitan Area Transport

Metro in depot

  The metro modernisation project, which has been ongoing since 2019, was successfully completed when VR FleetCare handed over the final refurbished M200 series metro train to Helsinki Helsinki Metropolitan Area Transport in April 2024, as per the scheduled timeline. The project consisted ...

22. May 2024 News and press releases Topical Customer

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