These trains, capable of reaching speeds of 200 km/h (120 mph), were specifically designed for long-distance travel with comforts including a small café area.

[2] In 2017, the company gained international attention when a public poll led to one of its trains being named "Trainy McTrainface,"[3] referencing the famous "Boaty McBoatface" incident involving the British research vessel RRS Sir David Attenborough.

[7] In May 2024, VR Group, the Finnish government-owned railway company, finalized its acquisition of MTRX from MTR Nordic.

The first VR-branded trains, in the company's signature green colour, started operating in the end of August, and the full rebranding is expected to be completed by November 2024.

These trains, manufactured by the Swiss company Stadler Rail, are designed to handle the climatic conditions found in the Nordic region.