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Pendolino - the fastest train in Finland

The Pendolino is a high-speed train operating between major cities. It operates rush-hour services and has fewer stops than the other trains.

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Pendolino train onboard services and Extra Class services

Services Extra Class services
Eco Class, Extra Class spacious seating arrangement
restaurant Prego self-service counter
services for disabled passengers
daily newspapers
mobile phone booth, Mobile phone amplifier conference compartment
in-seat power outlets WLAN (VR-junaverkko)
seats for allergic passengers
pet spaces
air conditioned smoking room until 2 June 2013

changing table

space for prams, wheelchairs and hand luggage
passenger information displayed on passenger information monitors
air-conditioning

WLAN (VR-junaverkko)


View the location of Pendolino onboard services in the diagram below. Click on a car to view the a description of the amenities in the Passenger car album.

Extra Class Eco Class Restaurant-car Eco Class Eco Class Eco Class

Pendolino trains


The new tilt-body Pendolino train fleet enables travelling at 30 to 40% higher speeds, up to 220 km/h, in comparison with conventional trains. Each line section has, however, its own speed limits. The trains are manufactured by Alstom of Italy.

The pressure-tight tilt-body ensures a steady speed maintained even in curves and smooth and quiet travelling also when running at top speeds or in a tunnel.


Technical data:


  • 309 seats
  • max. speed 220 km/h
  • effect 4000 kW
  • length, 159 m
  • body width, 3.2 m
  • weight, 328 t
  • max. axel load, 14.3 t

Route plans


Pendolino trains are marked in timetables with an S sign. VR operates Pendolinos on the following lines:

  • Helsinki-Oulu
  • Helsinki-Jyväskylä-Kuopio
  • Helsinki-Kouvola-Iisalmi-Kajaani
  • Helsinki-Joensuu.

The Pendolino trains also stop at Tikkurila. At Tikkurila station there are bus and taxi services to the airport and connecting services toward East Finland. View connecting services.