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The Pendolino Plus train will start operating from Helsinki to Turku in November. Tickets are now available in the VR Travel application or at www.vr.fi.
The VR Pendolino Plus train will start operating between Helsinki and Turku on Monday November 3 2025. The first turn departs from Helsinki to Turku at 3:35 pm. From Turku to Helsinki on the same day at 6:34 pm. From Tuesday 4.11. Morning shifts from both cities are also operated forward. There are shifts daily depending on the day of 3-4 weeks.
Pendolino Plus trains will partly replace the current IC and Pendolino trains operating from Helsinki to Turku. New equipment does not affect travel time and routes stop at the same stations as it is now.
Pendolino Plus trains are also designed to operate on the Helsinki-Oulu-Helsinki route. VR will announce the start of the Oulu traffic on the schedule as the equipment changes progresses.
The news of the Pendolino Plus trains has been enthusiastically received. We are very pleased that we can finally tell you about the start of these fine trains and tickets are available. I welcome both everyday travelers and train fans to visit the Pendolino Plus train and its services says Piia Tyynila VRs long -distance director.
VR launches a whole new Extra Plus travel class for those who appreciate the personal service of the Pendolino Plus trains. The travel class facilities are particularly comfortable and have more train staff such as an extra-class service manager as a new task. The Extra Plus class also has the opportunity to order a pre -ordered meal which is one of the most desirable services in customer surveys. There are also cabins to work and a childrens play trolley on the trains.
VR is undergoing significant investments in the future travel experience. In addition to the Pendolino Plus trains the track will feature new modern night train wagons during the rest of the year and a completely new local train equipment during 2026. Over the coming years the indoor appearance of all EKO classes will be renewed and the equipment will get a fresher outdoor look. Pendolino Plus is the first train equipment in VRs new outdoor look seen on the Finnish track. Last year VR updated the WiFi connections of all its trains and customer satisfaction with the train network has risen to 3.6/5. In order to further improve connections market -based investments in telecom operators are needed in network and new base stations in the shadow areas.
Facta Pendolino Plus Train- Train Type: SM6- Manufacturer: Ahlstom year 2010- Previously operated in VR eastern traffic between Helsinki and St. Petersburg
