SJ AB

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SJ AB
Company type State-owned Aktiebolag
Industry Rail transport
Predecessor Swedish State Railways
Founded1 January 2001
Headquarters
Stockholm
,
Sweden
Area served
Key people
Monica Lingegård (CEO)
Henrik Rättzén (deputy CEO and CFO)
Siv Svensson (chairwoman) [1]
Revenue7.8 billion SEK (2017) [2]
Owner Government of Sweden [2]
Number of employees
approx. 4500 (2017) [2]
Subsidiaries SJ Götalandståg
SJ Norge
SJ Norrlandståg
SJ Öresundståg
Stockholmståg
Website sj.se (Sweden)
sj.no (Norway)

SJ is the primary passenger train operator in Sweden. A wholly state-owned company operated for-profit under market conditions, SJ operates various services across Sweden. SJ's operations include high-speed trains, intercity trains, night trains, and regional trains, with some services extending into Denmark, Norway and Germany. [3] [4]

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SJ traces its roots back to 1856, [5] however was established in its current form as a passenger train operator (SJ AB) in 2001, following the restructuring of Statens Järnvägar , the former government agency responsible for the Swedish railways. [6] SJ AB also has subsidiaries such as SJ Götalandståg , SJ Stockholmståg , and SJ Norge AS, which operate procured regional services in Western Sweden, Stockholm County and Norway, respectively. In 2018, SJ carried 31.8 million passengers. [7]

Overview

SJ AB was formed in 2001, following the restructuring of Statens Järnvägar. This restructuring divided the agency into six separate state-owned limited companies, including SJ for passenger trains, Green Cargo for freight, and Jernhusen for railway buildings. SJ's operations fall broadly into subsidised and unsubsidised services. The unsubsidised services ran until the 2011 monopoly. The subsidised trains are awarded through competitive bids. However, some trains fall in between these categories, since public transit agencies can pay SJ to allow transit pass holders access to SJ's trains.

SJ received a government bailout a few years after its creation, but has since had profit margins of up to ten percent. All train operators in Sweden pay low track access charges to the track authority, Trafikverket.

Rolling stock

Current

X2

The X2 trains (Operated by SJ as X 2000) launched in 1990, and are used for higher-speed services and have a top speed of 200 km/h (125 mph). Built in Sweden by Kalmar Verkstad, later ADtranz, they feature tilting technology to reduce the effects of high-speed turns. These trains serve several routes, including Stockholm-Gothenburg (Västra Stambanan) and Stockholm-Malmö-Copenhagen (Södra Stambanan and Öresund Line). They have also previously served the Stockholm-Sundsvall, Stockholm-Strömstad, Stockholm-Oslo, and Stockholm-Östersund-(Duved) lines, with seasonal services on some of these routes. Currently, about 40 X2 sets are in operation. [8] Since 2021 the X2 fleet has been undergoing refurbishment, due for completion in 2026. [9]

X40

The X40 is a double-decker Coradia Duplex train built by Alstom used for regional services, launched in 2006. It typically serves shorter routes, such as the Stockholm-Uppsala line (Uppsalapendeln), which is often composed of eight cars. These trains are typically used for services that do not travel longer than 4 hours, with some exceptions like the Coast to Coast (Gothenburg-Kalmar) and Stockholm-Gothenburg via Västerås. The X40 has no catering service, and most of these trains are composed of second-class cars, with the exception of some services that feature some compartments designated first-class. [10] The X40 fleet is undergoing refurbishment by VR Group in Oulu, due to be complete in 2027. [11]

X55

The X55 (operated by SJ as SJ 3000 ) is a newer train model built by Bombardier introduced in 2012. It has a top speed of 200 km/h and serves various routes, often north of Stockholm, including Stockholm-Östersund-(Duved) (Mittbanan-Norra Stambanan), Stockholm-Uddevalla (Västra Stambanan and Bohusbanan), Stockholm-Gothenburg, Stockholm-Sundsvall-Umeå (Ostkustbanan, Botniabanan), Gothenburg-Malmö (Västkustbanan), Stockholm-Oslo, Stockholm-Karlstad (Västra Stambanan and Värmlandsbanan/Kongsvingerbanen), and Stockholm-Falun/Mora (Dalabanan). [12]

X50 and X52

The X50 and X52 trains are used for regional services and are part of the push-pull trainset configurations. These trains generally do not serve meals or drinks, and are used on routes that do not exceed four hours in duration. While most SJ trains have first-class compartments, the X50 and X52 sets typically do not. [13]

Rc-hauled Trains

Many InterCity services are often operated using Rc-hauled trains, which are paired with various carriages, such as the SJ B7, or other first class, second class, and sleeper carriages. The Rc-hauled trains often also feature an onboard bistro car. [14]

Future

Alstom Zefiro Express (SJ Zefiro Express)

Twenty-five high-speed Zefiro Express high-speed trains (currently named/called the SJ Zefiro Express), scheduled to enter service in 2027, will operate on routes including Stockholm–Malmö, Stockholm–Gothenburg, and be certified for cross-border services to Denmark and Norway. The trains, with a top speed of 250 km/h, and are designed to handle running at temperatures of -40 degrees. The contract, valued at SEK 7 billion (EUR 630 million), was awarded to Bombardier (now part of Alstom) by SJ in 2021. [15] [16] [17]

CAF Civity Nordic

25 CAF Civity Nordic, scheduled to enter service in 2027, will operate on regional routes including Stockholm-Västerås-Örebro-Skövde-Gothenburg, Linköping-Norrköping-Stockholm-Arlanda-Uppsala-Gävle-Ljusdal and Kalmar-Gothenburg. The trains are designed for cold weather conditions in Sweden, and can operate with a top speed of 200 km/h. The contract, valued at EUR 300 million, was awarded to CAF by SJ in 2022. [18] [19]

Table[ needs update ]

ImageTypeClassIn fleetUsageNotes
SJ Rc6 at Lulea C.JPG Electric locomotive SJ Rc6 86Night-train, Intercity, RegionalAll painted black.
SJ X2000 te Stromstad.JPG Electric multiple unit SJ X2 44High-speed (X 2000)Grey livery, under refurbishment.
SJ x12-3216.JPG Electric multiple unit SJ X12 4Regional4 units refurbished 2012–2014 with the new grey livery. 3 units scrapped. All four active trains are currently leased out to Västraffik.
Coradia Duplex SJ X40.jpg Electric multiple unit SJ X40 43RegionalThe X40 trainsets come in both 2-car and 3-car variations. Routes include Stockholm-Västerås-Gothenburg.
Ornskoldsvik Central Station 7.JPG Electric multiple unit SJ X55 20High-speed (SJ 3000)Used on higher speed lines to northern Sweden, Karlstad, Oslo and Borås from Stockholm, as well as Gothenburg-Malmö. Grey livery.

Services

Sleeper services - SJ Nattåg

The SJ overnight train services (Swedish: SJ Nattåg) are Rc locomotive-hauled trains with both sleeper wagons as well as standard wagons. All services except for the Stockholm-Malmö route have a bistro wagon. [20]
As of 2022 SJ has in collaboration with DSB and RDC begun to operate night train services between Sweden and Germany through Denmark. Three different locomotives are used due to compatibility issues with the electrification and signaling systems between the three countries.
Within Sweden SJ Rc locomotives are used, and in Denmark DSB EA locomotives are used, and in Germany DB 101 locomotives are used. [21]
The night-trains operate on the following lines:

Trains for Norrland
RouteTrain numberCalling at
Umeå C or Duved to
Stockholm C or Gothenburg C		60/64/67/69/70/71/72/73/74/77/79Duved portion:
Åre, Undersåker, Järpen, Krokom, Östersund C, Bräcke, Ånge, Sundsvall C		Umeå portion:
Umeå Östra, Nordmaling, Örnsköldsvik C, Kramfors, Härnösand, Sundsvall C
The two portions divide/attach at Sundsvall Central.
Stockholm portion (all stops set-down only):
Hudiksvall, Söderhamn, Gävle C, Uppsala C, Arlanda C		Gothenburg portion (all stops set-down only):
Örebro C, Hallsberg, Skövde C, Herrljunga
Main Line South
RouteTrain numberCalling at
Malmö C to Stockholm C1/2Hässleholm, Alvesta, Nässjö C, Linköping C, Norrköping C
SJ EuroNight
RouteTrain numberCalling at
Stockholm C to Berlin Hbf 345/346 Stockholm C, Norrköping C, Linköping C, Nässjö C, Alvesta, Hässleholm, Lund C, Malmö C, Copenhagen Airport, Padborg, Hamburg Hbf, Berlin Hbf
Stops within Sweden are pick-up only if the train starts from Stockholm

SJ InterCity

The InterCity services are Rc-hauled trains with standard-seating carriages in both first and second class. There is always a bistro car available in the trainset. [22]

Lines with InterCity service:

Dalarna
RoutetpdCalling atStock
Stockholm C to Mora via Borlänge C2Arlanda C (pickup only), Uppsala C (pickup only), Sala, Avesta Krylbo, Hedemora, Säter, Borlänge C, Djurås, Gagnef, Insjön, Leksand, Tällberg, Rättvik, MoraRc6
Stockholm C to Falun C via Borlänge C2Arlanda C (pickup only), Uppsala C (pickup only), Sala, Avesta Krylbo, Hedemora, Säter, Borlänge C
Main Line North
RoutetpdCalling atStock
Stockholm C to Östersund C and Duved2Arlanda C (pickup only), Uppsala C (pickup only), Gävle C, Bollnäs, Järvsö, Ljusdal, Ånge, Bräcke, Östersund C, Krokom, Järpen, Undersåker, Åre, DuvedRc6 or X55
Värmland and Norway
RoutetpdCalling atStock
Stockholm C to Karlstad C and Oslo S3Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Hallsberg, Degerfors, Kristinehamn, Karlstad C, Arvika, KongsvingerRc6 or X55
RoutetphCalling atStock
East Coast Line / South Main Line
Gävle C to Linköping C1Tierp, Uppsala C, Arlanda C, Stockholm C, Flemingsberg, Södertälje South, Norrköping C
Limited InterCity service Ljusdal - Linköping and Sundsvall-Linköping		X40

SJ Regional

Most of the SJ Regional network was concentrated in the area around lake Mälaren. Operated with either Rc-hauled trainsets, X12/X14 or X40 EMUs. These trains have no catering on board. The X40 is equipped with free 4G WiFi. Both first and second-class are usually offered. [23] Most of this network has been incorporated into the new Mälartåg franchise, although some services remain outside of it.

Routes listed below are the satellite routes which are not subject to franchising.

SJ Regionaltåg
RoutetphCalling atStock
Stockholm C to Hallsberg
and Gothenburg C via Västerås		2Sundbyberg, Bålsta, Enköping, Västerås C, Köping, Arboga, Örebro C, Örebro South, Kumla, Hallsberg, Laxå, Töreboda, Skövde C, Falköping C, Herrljunga, Vårgårda, AlingsåsX40
Gothenburg C to
Karlstad C via Åmål		1tp2hTrollhättan, Öxnered, Mellerud, Åmål, Säffle, Grums, KilX52
Gothenburg C to
Kalmar C		4tpdBorås C, Limmared, Hestra, Gnosjö, Värnamo, Alvesta, Växjö, Lessebo, Emmaboda, NybroRc6

Franchised operations

SJ operate a couple of regional rail franchises held by public transport authorities around the country. The most significant of these are Mälartåg and Västtågen serving the Mälaren valley and the region of West Götaland respectively. SJ AB also started operating the Öresundståg franchise for the 2020 timetable, taking over from Transdev. But due to serious inconsistencies between partners the contract will be terminated as of December 2022 where Transdev will take over again.

MTR took over the Mälartåg contract in December 2021.

Mälartåg
Sala to Linköping C
via Kvicksund and Hälleforsnäs		1Ransta, Västerås C, Kolbäck, Kvicksund, Eskilstuna C, Hällefornäs, Flen, Katrineholm, Norrköping CER1, X50, X52
Stockholm C to Hallsberg via Flen1Flemingsberg, Södertälje South, Gnesta, Flen, Katrineholm, VingåkerER1
Stockholm C to Örebro South
via Eskilstuna C		1Flemingsberg, Södertälje South, Läggesta, Strängnäs, Eskilstuna C, Kungsör, Arboga, Örebro CER1
Västtågen
RoutetphCalling atStock
Gothenburg C to Töreboda2Alingsås, Vårgårda, Herrljunga, Floby, Falköping C, Stenstorp, Skövde C
some trains extend to Töreboda
Some trains originate/terminate at Nässjö reversing at Falköping C 		X52
Nässjö C to Skövde C or Gothenburg C2Forserum, Tenhult, Huskvarna, Jönköping C, Bankeryd, Habo, Mullsjö, Sandhem, Falköping C
Some through services to Gothenburg (see above)		X52
Gothenburg C to Uddevalla and Strömstad2Ytterby, Kode, Stora Höga, Stenugnsund, Svenshögen, Ljungskile, Uddevalla East, Uddevalla C, Munkedal, Dingle, Hällevadsholm, Rabbalshede, Tanum, Överby, SkeeX11/X12/X14/X52
Uddevalla C to Borås C via Herrljunga2Öxnered, Vänersborg C, Vargön, Grästorp, Vara, Vedum, Herrljunga, Ljung, Torpåkra, Mollaryd, Borgstend, Fristad, Viskafors
Services continue to Varberg (see below).		X11/X12/X14
Borås C to Varberg2Viskafors, Fritsla, Kinna, Assberg, Skene, Berghem, Björketorp, Horred, Veddige, Derome, ToftaX11/X12/X14
Gothenburg commuter rail
RoutetphCalling atStock
Gothenburg C to Alingsås2Sävenäs, Partille, Jonsered, Aspen, Aspedalen, Stenkullen, Floda, Norsesund, Västra Bodarna AlingsåsX12/X61
Gothenburg C to Älvängen2Gamlestaden, Surte, Bohus, Nödinge, Nol, ÄlvängenX12/X61
Gothenburg C to Kungsbacka2Mölndal Central, Kållered, Lindome, Anneberg, [Kungsbacka] Hede, KungsbackaX12/X61
Öresundståg - Øresundstog
RoutetphCalling atStock
Gothenburg C to Østerport2Mölndal, Kungsbacka, (Åsa), Varberg, Falkenberg, Halmstad C, Laholm, Båstad, Ängelholm, Helsingborg C, Landskrona, Lund C, Malmö C, Triangeln, Hyllie, Copenhagen Airport, Tårnby, Örestad, Copenhagen H, NørreportX31K/X32K
Kalmar C to Østerport1Nybro, Emmaboda, Lessebo, Växjö, Alvesta, Hässleholm, Höör, Eslöv, Lund C, Malmö C, Triangeln, Hyllie, Copenhagen Airport, Tårnby, Örestad, Copenhagen H, NörreportX31K/X32K
Karlskrona C to Østerport1Bergåsa, Ronneby, Bräkne-Hoby, Kalrshamn, Mörrum, Sölvesborg- Kristianstad C, Hässleholm, Höör, Eslöv, Lund C, Malmö C, Triangeln, Hyllie, Copenhagen Airport, Tårnby, Ørestad, Copenhagen H, NørreportX31K/K32K
Lund C to Nivå2Malmö C, Triangeln, Hyllie, Copenhagen Airport, Tårnby, Ørestad, Copenhagen H, Nørreport, Østerport, Hellerup, Klampenborg, Skodsborg, Vedbæk, Rungsted Kyst, Kokkedal, NivåX31K/X32K

The stretch Malmö Central to Copenhagen Central is operated 50/50 alongside Danish State Railways (DSB) and Copenhagen to Østerport/Nivå by DSB only.

The initial contract for the Mälartåg franchise states that the operator may use their own fleet [of X12, X40 and X50 stock] until the delivery of ER1 Stadler Dosto 200 EMUs is completed. The Upptåget franchise will be merged into Mälartåg onwards from the 2022 timetable, meaning that services from Gävle gain additional stations inherited from the termination of the Upptåget franchise.

SJ higher speed trains

SJ higher speed trains (Swedish: SJ Snabbtåg) are X2 or X55 trains operating on the main routes in Sweden. The trains are equipped with WiFi and have a bistro. [24]

West Coast
RoutetphCalling atStock
Gothenburg C to Copenhagen H10Varberg, Halmstad C, Helsingborg C, Lund C, Malmö C, Copenhagen AirportX55
East Coast
RoutetphCalling atStock
Stockholm C to Sundsvall C
and Umeå C		1tp2hArlanda C (pickup only), Uppsala C (pickup only), Gävle C, Söderhamn, Hudiksvall, Sundsvall C, Härnösand, Kramfors, Örnsköldsvik C, Umeå East, Umeå C
Some trains originate/terminate at Sundsvall on weekends		X55
Main Line North
RoutetphCalling atStock
Stockholm C to Östersund C and Duved via Gävle C and Bollnäs1tp2hArlanda C (pickup only), Uppsala C (pickup only), Gävle C, Ockelbo, Bollnäs, Järvsö, Ljusdal, Ånge, Bräcke, Östersund C, Undersåker, Åre, DuvedX55 or Rc6
Main Line West
RoutetphCalling atStock
Stockholm C to Gothenburg C
(not all services stop at all stations)		1tp2hSödertälje South, Katrineholm, Hallsberg, Skövde C, HerrljungaX2
Stockholm C to Trollhättan
limited service 		1tpdSödertälje South, Katrineholm, Hallsberg, Skövde C, Herrljunga, GothenburgX2
Borås C to Stockholm C
limited service 		2tpdHerrljunga C, Falköping C, Skövde C, Hallsberg CX55
Main Line South
RoutetpdCalling atStock
Stockholm C to Malmö C14Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Norrköping C, Linköping C, Nässjö C, Alvesta, Hässleholm, Eslöv, LundX2
Stockholm C to Jönköping C
limited service 		1Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Norrköping C, Linköping C, Nässjö CX2
Värmland
RoutetpdCalling atStock
Stockholm C to Karlstad C or Oslo S1 (Karlstad)
4 (Oslo)		Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Hallsberg, Degerfors, Kristinehamn, (Karlstad, Arvika, Lillestrøm)X2, X55, or Rc6
(the latter two operate to Oslo)

Stops at Arlanda and Uppsala are for boarding northbound or alighting southbound respectively, although passengers with railcards are exempted from this rule. Some services do also allow both boarding and alighting at Arlanda and Uppsala respectively.

SJ Norge

On 7 June 2020, SJ Norge (trading as SJ NORD [25] ) commenced operating services on the Trøndelag Commuter Rail, as well as the Meråker, Røros, Rauma, Nordland, the Saltpendel Line and the Dovre Regional Line under a 10-year contract with the Norwegian Railway Directorate. [26] [27]

SJ operates trains owned by Norske Tog (Norwegian Trains) and these are:

The rail routes SJ Norge operate are:

Ticketing

Ticket prices on SJ trains vary, similarly to airfares, with the lowest prices typically available when booking ahead. [28] SJ offers different ticket categories, such as non-rebookable and refundable tickets, each with varying levels of flexibility. Additionally, there are certain discounts for seniors, students, youths, and families. [29]

In September 2023, SJ removed its ticket machines from stations. [30] The machines were phased out due to a decline in customer usage and the machines' reliance on older technology. [31] SJ directs passengers to purchase tickets via their website, the SJ app, or through authorised agents. It is not possible to buy tickets on board SJ's trains. [32] Additionally, since September 2009, passengers are required to carry an identity document while traveling on SJ trains. [33]

See also

References

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  2. 1 2 3 "About SJ". www.sj.se. Archived from the original on 4 February 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
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  21. ↑ "SJ EuroNight". 30 August 2021.
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  25. ↑ "SJ NORD". SJ NORD (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 2025-07-25.
  26. ↑ Tendering begins for train services in northern Norway International Railway Journal
  27. ↑ SJ wins north Norway operating contract Railway Gazette International 17 June 2019
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