On Thursday morning, an R train originating from Tampere and heading to Helsinki stalled in Hyvinkää due to a technical issue that arose between Riihimäki and Hyvinkää. The malfunction caused the train to stop unexpectedly, and passengers were left waiting inside for as long as 45 minutes before they could exit. Reports indicate that around 30 to 40 passengers were on board the stuck train, and the lack of communication added to their distress.

Passenger Jarkko Lehtola expressed that some passengers began to feel anxious as they were left without any information regarding the situation, especially since the train's announcement system was also non-operational. It was only when the train driver finally opened the doors that the passengers were able to disembark.

VR's communications clarified that the technical fault affected only certain units of the train and not the entire system. However, there remains no detailed report of how many individuals were impacted by the incident. The event underscores the challenges faced by public transportation and the importance of clear communication in such scenarios, especially during peak travel times when delays can lead to heightened frustrations amongst passengers.