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VR Rescues Sm6 Trains After Russian Railways' Financial Shortfall

VR Rescues Sm6 Trains After Russian Railways' Financial Shortfall

The trains known as Allegro, or Sm6 units, have been owned by a joint venture between VR and Russian Railways. The Russian owner has repeatedly neglected its financial obligations towards the joint venture. VR redeemed the joint venture's loans and through the right of pledge took possession of the trains on December 14th. The trains…

15 / 12 / 2023
Business
Finnish State-Owned VR Group Faces Freight Transport Crisis, the Threat of Mass Layoffs Is Imminent

Finnish State-Owned VR Group Faces Freight Transport Crisis, the Threat of Mass Layoffs Is Imminent

The freight transport of the Finnish state-owned VR Group is experiencing unfavourable times. It had…

10 / 06 / 2023
Freight
Stadler Is to Deliver 20 FLIRT Multiple Units to Finland. How Will It Impact the Helsinki Region?

Stadler Is to Deliver 20 FLIRT Multiple Units to Finland. How Will It Impact the Helsinki Region?

The Finnish VR Group and Stadler signed a contract for the delivery of 20 single-decker FLIRT multiple…

30 / 11 / 2022
Passenger
Otso Ikonen has been appointed CEO of VR Fleetcare

Otso Ikonen has been appointed CEO of VR Fleetcare

Otso Ikonen has been appointed CEO of VR FleetCare, responsible for the maintenance of rolling stock,…

24 / 05 / 2022
Business
Finnish Railway Operator VR Group Decided to Sell All Assets in Russia and Is Aiming for the Fastest Possible Shutdown of Traffic of Goods Between Russia…

Finnish Railway Operator VR Group Decided to Sell All Assets in Russia and Is Aiming for the Fastest Possible Shutdown of Traffic of Goods Between Russia…

On 6 April, the Board of Directors of VR Group decided to stop freight traffic between Russia and Finland,…

04 / 05 / 2022
Business
Finland's rail blockade did not last long. VR has resumed freight services with Russian Railways after three days

Finland's rail blockade did not last long. VR has resumed freight services with Russian Railways after three days

The Finnish railway company VR has completely suspended cooperation with Russia both in passenger and freight transport last week. However the restrictions…

06 / 04 / 2022
Passenger
The iron curtain is falling over Russia. VR suspended the Allegro train between St Petersburg and Helsinki from 28 March

The iron curtain is falling over Russia. VR suspended the Allegro train between St Petersburg and Helsinki from 28 March

Finnish railway operator VR ended its cooperation with Russia. The Finnish side had already announced earlier that it would stop cooperating with Russian…

29 / 03 / 2022
Passenger
VR Group acquires the Swedish part of Arriva - Arriva Sverige

VR Group acquires the Swedish part of Arriva - Arriva Sverige

VR Group, better known as VR, has acquired the Swedish transport operator, Arriva Sverige, part of Arriva Group. The deal is scheduled to be closed in…

29 / 03 / 2022
Business
160 years of traveling together - VR donates EUR 160 000 as humanitarian aid to Ukraine

160 years of traveling together - VR donates EUR 160 000 as humanitarian aid to Ukraine

VR celebrates its 160th birthday today. Regular train services between Helsinki and Hämeenlinna began in Finland on 17 March 1862. Today, the responsible…

18 / 03 / 2022
Passenger
Finnish Railways limits cooperation with Russian Railways and offers free rides to Ukrainians

Finnish Railways limits cooperation with Russian Railways and offers free rides to Ukrainians

The CEO of VR Group Lauri Sipponen has sent a letter to the President of Russian Railways informing of the end of communication between the companies,…

02 / 03 / 2022
Technologies and infrastructure
VR Group's new diesel locomotive Dr19 from Stadler has started test runs in Finland

VR Group's new diesel locomotive Dr19 from Stadler has started test runs in Finland

The first new Dr19 locomotive has arrived in Finland and is now starting extensive test runs. The tests ensure the functionality of the locomotive on the…

04 / 02 / 2022
Freight
Finnish VR Group expects additional investment in infrastructure

Finnish VR Group expects additional investment in infrastructure

The Finnish state railway company VR Group considers one of its main tasks to be to increase the attractiveness of public transport, and in particular…

14 / 09 / 2021
Passenger