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June 29, 2026 | Main line

SJ secures Swedish night train contract

Incumbent will continue to operate services from Stockholm to Umeå and Narvik.

April 7, 2026 | Fleet

Sweden orders new night train fleet

Talgo is set to supply 91 new coaches which will be hauled by Siemens Vectron locomotives.

March 10, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Gothenburg regional operating contract awarded

SJ retains operation of the Västtågen regional network.

February 9, 2026 | Technology

New transfer bogies beat Finnish break of gauge

VR FleetCare of Finland has developed transfer bogies to support a refurbishment project with Sweden’s SJ.

October 24, 2025 | Financial

SJ puts Sweden - Germany night trains to bed

Competitors alert to the opportunity as Swedish subsidies poised to end on August 31 2026.

September 4, 2025 | Policy

Ageism row erupts as criticised SJ CEO ousted

Outrage in Sweden over SJ’s decision to replace its CEO because she is deemed to be too old.

August 11, 2025 | High-speed

High-speed rail takes to the global stage

China’s contribution to high-speed railways inevitably captured much attention at the 12th UIC World Congress on High-Speed Rail held in Beijing last month. However, several issues impacting the operation of existing and construction of new lines in the rest of the world were discussed. Kevin Smith picks out the key talking points.

February 13, 2025 | Fleet

SJ introduces refurbished X40 EMU

The double-deck train entered service on the Västerås - Stockholm line on February 6.

September 7, 2024 | Financial

SJ to withdraw from regional passenger route

Swedish state operator says it will no longer operate regional trains between Stockholm and Uppsala.

July 12, 2024 | Main line

SJ takes over Swedish Far North night trains

Trafikverket makes direct award following expiry of Vy Tåg contract.

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