varikko

Varikko is a Finnish noun meaning a depot or storage yard, typically used for vehicles and equipment. The word is most commonly applied to facilities that support public transportation, including railways, trams, and buses. A varikko serves as a place to house rolling stock, perform maintenance, and store spare parts and tools; it may also include offices, testing facilities, and service bays.

In railway and tram networks, varikoita are strategically located near lines to enable routine servicing, inspections, and occasional overhauls without disrupting operations. A tram varikko might contain tracks, a workshop, washing facilities, and a control room, while a railway varikko houses engines or carriages and larger repair shops. Bus depots called varikoita perform similar roles for city or regional fleets.

Beyond public transport, varikko can refer to a generic storage or servicing facility for equipment and materials. The term is often used within Finnish-speaking organizations and municipalities to designate maintenance yards or equipment depots.

See also:

- Varasto

- Depot

- Rail yard

- Tram depot

- Bus depot