VR FleetCare deploys TrainScanner to detect exterior train malfunctions
Rolling stock maintenance company VR FleetCare will deploy Train Scanner next month, a device designed to automatically inspect the external condition of trains. The device will be used for the maintenance of Helsinki Region Transport’s...Read more
4.5 million for better internet on long-distance trains in Finland
Finnish state-owned railway company VR will improve the internet connection of long-distance trains for 4.5 million euros. The reform will provide faster and more consistent internet access to Pendolinos, Intercity trains and double-decker night trains....Read more
Finnish Railways implements future-oriented solution for staff
After optimising its ticketing policy, Finnish incumbent railway company VR Group has focused on improving internal operational processes. To this end, the national operator implemented a new, future-oriented solution to enhance planning and dispatching of...Read more
Finnish Railways focuses on self-service ticketing
More and more passengers in Finland prefer to buy train tickets via the self-service distribution channels. Therefore, VR Group, the country’s national railway operator, is reducing the number of ticket offices at the stations.Read more
Finnish Railways unifies ticket sales
Finnish national railway operator VR Group has dramatically altered its ticket sales. The company’s distribution system has been unified for both long-distance and commuter trains. To this end, VR Group developed new digital services.Read more
First tram delivered to Tampere for tests and training
The first tram has been delivered to the Finnish city of Tampere. In the coming weeks, it will start the test runs and will help to train the future tram drivers. Tampere plans to launch...Read more
VR Group wins 10-year franchise for Helsinki S-Bahn
Finnish railway company VR Group has won the first open competition for operating S-Bahn-like train connections in Greater Helsinki. It will run these services in the following 10 years starting from June 2021. In addition,...Read more
Night trains halted in Finland
Finnish railway operator VR Group has suspended all the night trains in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision will be in effect until at least 24 May. In addition, the railway company...Read more
Coronavirus impact on railways: 17 March
RailTech starts an everyday overview dedicated to the impact of coronavirus on the rail sector in Europe. We will inform about major developments in this area.Read more
Finnish Railways collects data on turnouts
VR FleetCare and the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency have started a new pilot project. It is devoted to the closer examination of 80 railway turnouts. The obtained data will help both participants to better understand...Read more
Onboard internet in Finnish trains will be faster
Finnish railway company VR Group is negotiating with mobile operators the launch of better internet connection in trains. The improved service is expected to be offered from February 2020. It will use a 4G signal...Read more
Finnish Railways develops solution to monitor bogies
VR FleetCare, a subsidiary of Finnish national railway company VR Group, intends to develop and introduce the data-driven solution for bogie maintenance. It will allow the company to monitor and predict the malfunctions of the...Read more
Russia tests new cross-border link to Finland
Russian Railways has tested the new cross-border route to neighbouring Finland. It connects Saint Petersburg and Imatra, a Finnish city close to the border with Russia. The test journey was performed by the Lastochka train,...Read more