News and press releases

VR FleetCare strengthens its position as a rolling stock maintenance expert – new contract in Sweden

VR FleetCare has signed a significant contract with AB Transitio, which is based in Sweden, on the heavy maintenance of the bogies and main power switches of Dosto (ER1) trains. The contract covers heavy maintenance work on 60 electric multiple unit trains, manufactured by Stadler, between 2026...

4. February 2026 News and press releases Contracts Topical

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

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

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, 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