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Liebherr supplies batch-built propane-based HVAC for the first time
Liebherr supplies batch-built propane-based HVAC for the first time

Liebherr-Transportation Systems was commissioned by Stadler Polska to supply HVAC systems with a special feature: the coolant used is propane (R290).

Digirata - an ETCS in Finland
Digirata - an ETCS in Finland

Like other European countries, also Finland is preparing to introduce ERTMS.

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"Green steam" for VR trains
"Green steam" for VR trains

VR is looking for a new colour solution for its trains.

VR's Class Dr19 In Regular Service
VR's Class Dr19 In Regular Service

VR's first brand new diesel locomotives started operating in commercial traffic on 3 May 2023.

"Makuuvaunut" And Other VR News (2)
"Makuuvaunut" And Other VR News (2)

Double-Deckers For VR’s IC Daytime Services.

"Makuuvaunut" And Other VR News (1)
"Makuuvaunut" And Other VR News (1)

On 18 January 2023, VR-Yhtymä (VR Group) ordered nine double-decker sleeper cars ("kaksikerroksiset makuuvaunut", where the first word means "double-deck" in plural form, and the second  "sleeping cars") and eight double-deck car-carriers ("autovaunut") from Škoda Group.

Finnish Class Dr19
Finnish Class Dr19

On 18 April 2019, VR Group and Stadler signed a contract worth approximately 200 million EUR for the delivery of 60 diesel-electric locomotives, with an option for a further 100 and an additional option for a maintenance contract.

Škoda Will Deliver Night Cars For VR
Škoda Will Deliver Night Cars For VR

On 18 January 2023, VR ordered nine double-deck sleepers and eight car-carrier wagons worth around 50 million EUR from Škoda Transtech.

More FLIRTs For VR
More FLIRTs For VR

On 29 November 2022, VR Group and Stadler signed in  Helsinki a contract for the delivery of 20 160 km/h four-car FLIRT EMUs.

First Class Dr19 Locomotive In Finland
  • updated 10th Feb 2022 21:33
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First Class Dr19 Locomotive In Finland

On 1 February 2022, the first Class Dr19 diesel locomotive has arrived in Finland from Stadler València and is to start extensive test runs.

Teltronic TETRA Radios For New VR Locomotives
Teltronic TETRA Radios For New VR Locomotives

Stadler has selected Teltronic as the provider of the on-board TETRA equipment for the 60 new diesel locomotives for VR.

VR Ordered More Restaurant Cars
VR Ordered More Restaurant Cars

Škoda Transportation announced today that its Škoda Transtech works will supply seven new double-deck restaurant cars to the Finnish Railways....

Finnish Vectron Visits WIen
  • 11th Apr 2016 17:50
Finnish Vectron Visits WIen
On 3/4 April, Vectron 3301, part of the VR batch, was moved from the VUZ test centre to the RTA Rail Tec Arsenal climatic chamber. This photo was...
VR Vectron At Velim
  • 27th Feb 2016 23:09
VR Vectron At Velim
On 20 February 2016 the Finnish Vectron 3301 arrived at the VUZ test centre. It was moved there from Siemens’s München works, and is shown on the...