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Pendolino - the fastest train in Finland
Travel info on Pendolino onboard monitors
VR will test from November 2012 new information content on the onboard monitors of a Pendolino train. The trial will last around six months and will be used to gather passenger feedback on the new service and the functioning of the technology.
The onboard monitors will display info such as speed, distance to the next station and information on intermediate stations. Other content features The Finnish Broadcasting Company YLE's news, weather information and VR marketing information. The purpose of the trial is to improve customer communications.
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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 | |
| 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.
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-Turku
- 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.
Wireless internet in
Pendolino trains
The wireless internet is available in all Pendolino compartments on a trial basis. The connection is for the time being included in the ticket price
Read more on VR wireless internet »
Comfortably in Pendolino Extra Class
Pendolino restaurant Prego
Restaurant Prego offers Pendolino passengers Italian style products. Drop by during the journey to grab a meal or snacks! To find out more on restaurant Prego take a look at the 360˚ view.