Fair Fleet for All
Company Overview
Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy, referred to as RailStock, is a Finnish state-owned special assignment company responsible for the management, development, and leasing of rolling stock used in publicly funded passenger rail transport. The company’s mission is to ensure that the rolling stock resources used in publicly supported passenger rail services are utilized efficiently, safely, and fairly.
RailStock is also responsible for preparing and executing new rolling stock procurements, managing the lifecycle of rolling stock, and planning investments with a long-term perspective.
Launch of Operations
The company began its independent operations on November 1, 2025, at which point it became owned by the state and came under the ownership steering of the Prime Minister’s Office. Operational activities will commence in early 2026. As part of a business transfer currently under preparation, rolling stock used in state-funded passenger rail services will be transferred to the company.
Objectives and Significance
The establishment of the company forms part of the government’s long-term objective to ensure the continuity of publicly supported passenger rail services and to create fair and equal competitive conditions in Finland.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications finances passenger rail services on routes not served on a commercial basis. The current public service contract remains in force until the end of 2030, after which the services will be competitively tendered in accordance with EU regulations. The new contract period, lasting approximately ten years, is expected to commence on 1 January 2031.
Investments and Service Level
In line with the decision made by the Government’s Ministerial Committee for Economic Policy in summer 2025, the service level of publicly procured passenger rail operations starting in the 2030s will be maintained at the current level.
Achieving this requires significant investments, which will be planned and implemented by Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy.
Purpose – Why We Exist?
Fair Fleet for All
We enable fair, competitive-neutral and sustainable publicly supported passenger rail services in Finland by providing reliable, high-quality rolling stock for all operators nationwide.
Our role is to ensure that rolling stock is available on equal and transparent terms, supporting genuine competition and sustainable rail transport — now and in the future.
Fair: open and impartial access for all eligible operators
Fleet: modern, safe and efficient rolling stock
For All: serving the state, municipalities, operators and other partners equally
Our goal is to make rail transport in Finland fair and sustainable for the long term.
RailStock is an independent, reliable and responsible organization that manages the rolling stock in publicly funded services to support sustainable mobility, an open market and trust across the entire rail sector.
Open Market
Rolling stock availability supports the creation of genuine competition in publicly supported passenger rail transport.
Sustainable Fleet Base
We develop modern, low-emission, and cost-effective rolling stock that supports Finland’s climate and transport policy objectives.
Brand of Trust
RailStock is recognized as an independent, competent, and socially responsible organization.
Values
Fairness
We operate openly, competitively neutrally, and transparently. We treat all parties equally and support the development of a healthy and balanced market in Finland.
Sustainability
We make decisions that promote resource-wise use of rolling stock and support climate goals in the long term. We ensure the well-being, safety, and professional development of our personnel.
Reliability
We build long-term rolling stock solutions together with our partners, considering future needs. Continuous improvement is part of our everyday work.
Contact Information
Suomen Ostoliikennekalusto Oy
c/o Boffice
Erottajankatu 15-17 A
00130 HELSINKI
Business ID: 3482505-1
Joakim Mette
CEO
+358 50 5130120
info@railstock.fi
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Kai-Petteri Purhonen, Chair
Henri Luoma, Member
Nina Mähönen, Member
Mika Stirkkinen, Member
E-invoice address: 003734825051
Operator: Maventa (003721291126)
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