News and press releases

VR Transpoint and Metsä Group have agreed on a new approach to the transport of roundwood by train

In March 2021, VR Transpoint and Metsä Group announced a logistics partnership in the transport of roundwood to Kemi’s new bioproduct mill. The cooperation is expanded in such a way that VR Transpoint is also responsible for the loading of wood at the Kainuu and Ostrobothnia loading terminals.

21. February 2022 Press releases Customer Topical

VR Transpoint to introduce eight gas-powered trucks to road traffic

VR Transpoint is at the forefront of designing and operating logistics chains that aim to cut CO2 emissions with a fast schedule. VR Transpoint invests in low-emission road transport and the company's first trucks powered by liquid natural gas and biogas have started commercial traffic.

15. February 2022 Press releases Responsibility Traffic Rolling stock and technology Topical

Electrically driven freight traffic to Uusikaupunki begins

VR Transpoint’s electrically driven freight traffic to the city of Uusikaupunki began today, 14 February. The electrification of the railway network will improve the efficiency of industrial railway transport and also reduce the carbon footprint of society.

14. February 2022 Press releases Traffic Topical Rolling stock and technology

VR Group's new diesel locomotive begins test runs in Finland – the low-emissions locomotive strengthens operational reliability in freight traffic

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 Finnish railway network. VR Group has ordered 60 new diesel locomotives from Stadler. They will mainly be used in freight traffic. The first ...

3. February 2022 Press releases Responsibility Rolling stock and technology Topical

VR Group business review for July–September 2021

VR Group’s net sales developed favourably in the third quarter. VR Passenger Services achieved a positive result, driven by leisure travel. The demand for VR Transpoint’s transport services remained at a good level.

27. October 2021 Press releases Group Topical

VR Transpoint’s transports at a good level despite the exceptional situation

The effects of the coronavirus on VR Transpoint’s freight traffic have been more moderate than expected so far, and transport volumes have remained at a good level even during the exceptional situation caused by the coronavirus epidemic. Together, VR Transpoint and Fertilog have built a transpo...

24. November 2020 Press releases Topical