Rail fleet maintenance and wagon manufacturing for sustainable transportation

A Preferred Partner for Nordic Conditions

Domestic fleet production strenghtens the security of supply

Rolling stock maintenance provider and railcar manufacturer VR FleetCare and UPM Forest have entered into an agreement for the delivery of more than 150 roundwood wagons. The first wagons are scheduled to enter service by the end of 2026, with delivery of the full fleet to be completed by 2028.

Wagons for the Defence Industry

VR FleetCare designs and manufactures heavy transport equipment for the Norwegian and Swedish defence forces.

Entrance of Pieksämäki Workshop in wintertime

Domestic fleet production strenghtens the security of supply

Wagons for the Defence Industry

VR FleetCare designs and manufactures heavy transport equipment for the Norwegian and Swedish defence forces.

Services

VR FleetCare is a maintenance service provider and a partner in responsible lifecycle management. We improve the competitiveness of our customers by combining innovative technology and strong rail traffic expertise into one customer-oriented service. The best rolling stock expertise in the industry at your service – get familiar with our services.

ModernCare

Two mechanics working in a train restaurant car under renovation

Rolling stock heavy maintenance and modernisation services

ComponentCare

A mechanic servicing wheelsets in a service workshop

Component maintenance and repair services

AssetCare

An expert working on analytics on a computer in an office

Operative maintenance, lifecycle management and expert services

Wagon Manufacturing

Roundwood wagon undergoing surface treatment at VR FleetCare's wagon factory in Pieksämäki

Tailored wagon series for demanding industrial needs

VR FleetCare's mechanic working at depot

About us

We at VR FleetCare offer our customers maintenance and modernisation services for rolling stock and manufacturing of freight wagons. We are a rail traffic expert with over 160 years of experience in Nordic conditions.

Safe freight and passenger traffic is the starting point for all operations. The key to success is our people that consists of over 1000 top rail experts.

At VR FleetCare, we add value to our customers by combining our expertise in railways with digital systems, strong partnership network and a continuous strive to review and improve our services together with our customers.

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

From Old to As-New – SJ’s Bistro Carriages Undergo Modernisation in Pieksämäki

At VR FleetCare’s Service Workshop in Pieksämäki, older rolling stock is given a new lease of life as ten of SJ’s BFS9 bistro carriages undergo refurbishment. The aim of the project is to create a stylish and clean appearance for the carriages, enhancing passenger comfort throughout the journey.

4. June 2025 Articles

New Oulu paint shop proves high quality in the X40 train painting process

The body of the X40 train waiting for reinstallation of doors and hatches

The new surface treatment line in Oulu, which opened at the end of 2024, has proven its capabilities in demanding industrial painting with the arrival of Swedish SJ's X40 electric trains for surface treatment. Over the next few years, 27 trains will arrive in Oulu from Sweden for modernisation ...

2. May 2025 Articles

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