Finnish Railways implements future-oriented solution for staff

VR Class Sm4 electric train, source: VR Group

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 its personnel.

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Finnish Railways implements future-oriented solution for staff

VR Class Sm4 electric train, source: VR Group

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 its personnel.

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Author: Mykola Zasiadko

Mykola Zasiadko was editor of online trade magazines RailTech.com and RailFreight.com.

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