SJ AB
SJ (formally SJ AB) is a government-owned passenger train operator in Sweden. SJ was created in 2000, out of the public transport division of Statens Järnvägar, when the former government agency was divided into six separate government-owned limited companies. In 2018 SJ carried 31.8 million passengers.[4]
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| State-owned enterprise | |
| Fate | Active |
| Predecessor | Swedish State Railways |
| Founded | 1 January 2001 |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Sweden. Also Norway: Ofoten Line to Narvik, Kongsvinger Line to Oslo; and Denmark: Öresund Line to Copenhagen. |
Key people | Madeleine Raukas (acting CEO)[1] Henrik Rättzén (deputy CEO and CFO) Siv Svensson (chairwoman)[2] |
| Products | Rail transport |
| Revenue | 7.8 billion SEK (2017)[3] |
| Owner | Government of Sweden[3] |
Number of employees | approx. 4500 (2017)[3] |
| Subsidiaries | SJ Götalandståg SJ Norge SJ Norrlandståg SJ Öresundståg Stockholmståg |
| Website | www.sj.se |
Overview
SJ's operations fall broadly into subsidised and unsubsidised services. The unsubsidised services was until 2011 monopoly and consist mainly of the X 2000 higher speed train network. 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 per cent. All train operators in Sweden pay low track access charges to the track authority, Trafikverket.
Rolling stock
SJ higher speed services (SJ Snabbtåg)
X2 serves for higher speed trains, with a top speed of 200 km/h, and tilts during high speed turns. The trains serve the Stockholm-Gothenburg (Västra Stambanan), Stockholm-Malmö-Copenhagen (Södra Stambanan and Öresund Line), Stockholm-Sundsvall and, seasonally, Stockholm-Strömstad, Stockholm-Oslo and Stockholm-Östersund-(Duved) lines. There are about 40 X2 sets in service. X55 is a newer train introduced in 2012. The interior is mainly modern style, and the train has a top speed of 200 km/h and serves Stockholm-Östersund-(Duved) (Mittbanan-Norra Stambanan)-Stockholm-Uddevalla (Västra Stambanan and Bohusbanan) to advance to Gothenburg for night parking-Stockholm-Sundsvall-Umeå (Ostkustbanan, Botniabanan), Gothenburg-Malmö (Västkustbanan) and Stockholm-Karlstad (Västra Stambanan), Stockholm-Falun/Mora (Dalabanan).
SJ InterCity
InterCity trains are Rc-hauled trains, often many 2nd class cars. Most InterCity trains also have a bistro car.
SJ Regional
SJ Regional services include double-deckers (X40), pull and push trains, X12, X14 and X52 cars. The trains do not serve meals or drinks. The trains do not usually travel distances over 4 hours, except Stockholm-Karlstad on Fridays, Coast to Coast and Stockholm-Gothenburg via Örebro. Not all trains have first class, and these trains are usually used as commuter trains. A normal order in a pull train is AB7-BF7-B7 or B7-BF7-B7 or AB7-B7-BF7-B7. These trains are not usually longer than 4 cars, except Uppsalapendeln (Stockholm-Uppsala) which often has 8 cars and is a push and pull.
| Image | Type | Class | In fleet | Usage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Electric locomotive | SJ Rc6 | 100 | Night-train, Intercity, Regional | Mostly painted black, a few in old dark-blue livery. |
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Electric multiple unit | SJ X2 | 44 | Higher-speed (X 2000) | Grey livery, under refurbishment |
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Electric multiple unit | SJ X12 | 7 | Regional | Refurbished 2012–2014. Grey livery. To be phased out and replaced by X50 units |
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Electric multiple unit | SJ X40 | 43 | Regional | Painted grey. To be gradually replaced by ER1 stock Dosto sets |
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Electric multiple unit | SJ X55 | 20 | Higher-speed (SJ 3000) | Used on higher speed lines to northern Sweden, Karlstad and Uddevalla from Stockholm. 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. The night-trains are operated on the following lines:[5]
| Trains for Norrland | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route | Train number | Calling at | ||
| Duved to Stockholm Central or Gothenburg Central | 71/72 | Ånn, Undersåker, Järpen, Krokom, Östersund Central, Sundsvall Central The two portions divide/attach at Sundsvall Central. | ||
| Stockholm portion: Gävle Central, Uppsala Central (Set-down only), Arlanda Central (Set-down only) | Gothenburg portion: Örebro Central, Hallsberg, Skövde Central | |||
| Arctic Circle Train | ||||
| Route | Train number | Calling at | ||
| Stockholm Central to Narvik via Boden Central and Luleå Central | 2 | Arlanda Central (Pick-up only), Uppsala Central (Picl-up only), Gävle Central, Söderhamn, Hudiksvall, Sundsvall Central, Härnösand, Kramfors Örnsköldsvik Central, Nordmaling, Umeå Central, Vindeln, Bastuträsk, Jörn, Älvsbyn, Boden Central, Luleå Central, Notviken, Sunderby Sjukhus, Boden Central, Murjek, Nattavaara, Gällivare, Kiruna Central, Abisko East, Abisko Tourist, Björkliden, Låktajåkka, Vassejaure, Katterjåkk, Riksgränsen, Bjørnfjell, Søsterbekk, Katterat | ||
| Main Line South | ||||
| Route | Train number | Calling at | ||
| Malmö Central toStockholm Central | 1/2 | Eslöv, Hässleholm, Alvesta, Nässjö Central, Mjölby, Linköping Central, Norrköping Central, Katrineholm, Flen, Södertälje South | ||
SJ InterCity
The InterCity services are Rc-hauled trains with standard-seating carriages in both first and second class. There is always a bistro wagon available in the trainset.[6]
Lines with InterCity service:
| Iron Ore Line | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route | tpd | Calling at | Stock | |
| Luleå to Narvik | 1 | Notviken, Sunderby Sjukhus, Boden Central, Murjek, Nattavaara, Gällivare, Kiruna Central, Abisko East, Abisko Tourist, Björkliden, Låktajåkka, Vassejaure, Katterjåkk, Riksgränsen, Bjørnfjell, Søsterbekk, Katterat | Rc6 | |
| Dalarna | ||||
| Route | tpd | Calling at | Stock | |
| Stockholm Central to Borlänge Central and Mora | 2 | Arlanda Central (Pickup only) Uppsala Central (Pickup only), Sala, Avesta Krylbo, Hedemora, Säter, Borlänge Central, Djurås, Gagnef, Insjön, Leksand, Tällberg, Rättvik, Mora | Rc6 or X55 | |
| Stockholm Central to Falun Central via Borlänge Central | 2 | Arlanda Central (Pickup only) Uppsala Central (Pickup only), Sala, Avesta Krylbo, Hedemora, Säter, Borlänge Central | ||
| Main Line North | ||||
| Route | tpd | Calling at | Stock | |
| Stockholm Central to Östersund Central and Duved | 2 | Arlanda Central (Pickup only) Uppsala Central (Pickup only), Gävle Central, Ockelbo, Bollnäs, Järvsö, Ljusdal, Ånge, Bräcke, Östersund Central, Undersåker, Åre, Duved Some services originate/terminate in Ljusdal, these are operated with X40 class trains | Rc6 or X40 | |
| Main Line West | ||||
| Route | tpd | Calling at | Stock | |
| Stockholm Central to Gothenburg Central | 3 | Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Hallsberg, Skövde Central, Herrljunga | Rc6 | |
| Main Line South | ||||
| Route | tpd | Calling at | Stock | |
| Stockholm Central to Malmö Central | 3 | Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Norrköping Central, Linköping Central, Nässjö Central, Alvesta, Hässleholm, Eslöv, Lund | Rc6 | |
| Värmland and Norway | ||||
| Route | tpd | Calling at | Stock | |
| Stockholm Central to Karlstad Central and Oslo Central | 3 | Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Hallsberg, Degerfors, Kristinehamn, Karlstad Central, Arvika, Kongsvinger | Rc6 | |
SJ Regional
Most of the SJ Regional network is concentrated in the area around lake Mälaren. Operated with either Rc-hauled trainsets, X12/X14 or X40 EMUs. These trains have no cateriong on board. The X40 is equipped with free 4G WiFi in cooperation with TeliaSonera. Both first and second-class are usually offered.[7]
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 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route | tph | Calling at | Stock | |
| Stockholm Central to Hallsberg and Gothenburg Central via Köping | 2 | Sundbyberg, Bålsta, Enköping, Västerås Central, Köping, Arboga, Örebro Central, Örebro South, Kumla, Hallsberg, Laxå, Töreboda, Skövde Central, Falköping Central | X40 | |
| Gothenburg Central to Karlstad Central via Åmål | 1tp2h | Trollhättan, Öxnered, Mellerud, Åmål, Säffle, Grums, Kil | X51 | |
| Gothenburg Central to Kalmar Central | 4tpd | Borås Central, Limmared, Hestra, Gnosjö, Värnamo, Alvesta, Växjö, Lessebo, Emmaboda, Nybro | Rc6 | |
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 carrying the Øresundtåg frainchise for the 2019 timetable.
| Mälartåg | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route | tph | Calling at | Stock | |
| Gävle Central to Linköping Central | 1 | Tierp, Uppsala Central, Arlanda Central, Stockholm Central, Flemingsberg, Södertälje South, Nyköping, Norrköping Central | X40 | |
| Sala to Linköping Central via Kvicksund and Hälleforsnäs | 1 | Ransta, Västerås Central, Dingtuna, Kolbäck, Kvicksund, Eskilstuna Central, Hällefornäs, Flen, Katrineholm, Norrköping Central | X12 or X40 or X50 | |
| Stockholm Central to Hallsberg via Flen | 1 | Flemingsberg, Södertälje South, Gnesta, Flen, Katrineholm, Vingåker | X40 | |
| Stockholm Central to Hallsberg via Eskinstuna Central | 1 | Flemingsberg, Södertälje South, Läggesta, Strängnäs, Eskilstuna Central, Kungsör, Arboga, Örebro Central, Örebro South, Kumla | X40 | |
| Västtågen | ||||
| Route | tph | Calling at | Stock | |
| Gothenburg Central to Töreboda | 2 | Alingsås, Vårgårda, Herrlunga, Floby, Falköping Central, Stenstorp, Skövde Central some trains extend to Töreboda Some trains originate/terminate at Nässjö revesing at Falköping Central | X52 | |
| Nässjö Central to Skövde Central or Gothenburg Central | 2 | Forserum, Tenhult, Huskvarna, Jönköping Central, Bankeryd, Habo, Mullsjö, Sandhem, Falköping Central Some through services to Gothenburg (see above) | X52 | |
| Gothenburg Central to Uddevalla and Strömstad | 2 | Ytterby, Kode, Stora Höga, Stenugnsund, Svenshögen, Ljungskile, Uddevalla East, Uddevalla Central, Munkedal, Eingle, Hällevadsholm, Rabbalshede, Tanum, Överby, Skee, | X51 | |
| Uddevalla Central to Borås Central via Herrljunga | 2 | Öxnered, Vänersborg Central, Vargön, Grästorp, Vara, Vedum, Herrljunga, Ljung, Torpåkra, Mollaryd, Borgstend, Fristad, Viskafors Services continue to Varberg (see below). | X12 | |
| Borås Central to Varberg | 2 | Viskafors, Fritsla, Kinna, Assberg, Skene, Berghem, Björketorp, Horred, Veddige, Derome, Tofta | X12 | |
| Öresundståg - Øresundstog | ||||
| Route | tph | Calling at | Stock | |
| Gothenburg Central to Østerport | 2 | Mölndal, Kungsbacka, Åsa, Varberg, Falkenberg, Halmstad Central, Laholm, Båstad, Ängelholm, Helsingborg Central, Landskrona, Lund Central, Malmö Central (low level), Triangeln, Hyllie (Border control and crew change), Copenhagen Airport, Tåmby, Örestad, Copenhagen Central, Nørreport | X31K | |
| Kalmar Central to Østerport | 1 | Nybro, Emmaboda, Lessebo, Växjö, Alvesta, Hässleholm, Höör, Eslöv, Lund Central, Malmö Central (low level), Triangeln, Hyllie (Border control and staff change), Copenhagen Airport, Tåmby, Örestad, Copenhagen Central, Nörreport | X31K | |
| Karlskrona Central to Østerport | 1 | Bergåsa, Ronneby, Bräkne-Hoby, Kalrshamn, Mörrum, Sölvesborg- Kristianstad Central, Hässleholm, Höör, Eslöv, Lund Central, Malmö Central (low level), Triangeln, Hyllie (Border control and staff change), Copenhagen Airport, Tåmby, Ørestad, Copenhagen Central, Nørreport | X31K | |
| Lund Central to Helsingør | 2 | Malmö Central (low level), Triangeln, Hyllie (Border control and staff change), Copenhagen Airport, Tåmby, Ørestad, Copenhagen Central, Nørreport, Østerport, Hellerup, Klampenborg, Skodsborg, Vedbæk, Rungsted Kyst, Kokkedal, Nivå, Humlebæk, Espergærde, Snekkersten | X32K | |
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 double-decker EMUs is completed. There are plans to merge the Upptåget franchise into Mälartåg onwards from the 2022 timetable, meaning that services from Gävle gain additional stations inherrited 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 train is equipped with WiFi and has a bistro.[8]
| West Coast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route | tpd | Calling at | Stock | |
| Gothenburg Central to Copenhagen Central | 10 | Varberg, Halmstad Central, Helsingborg Central, Lund Central, Malmö Central, Copenhagen Airport | X2K | |
| Bothnia Line | ||||
| Route | tph | Calling at | Stock | |
| Stockholm Central to Umeå Central and | 1tp2h | Arlanda Central (Pickup only) Uppsala Central (Pickup only), Gävle Central, Söderhamn, Hudiksvall, Sundsvall Central , Härnösand, Kramfors, Örnsköldsvik Central, Umeå East, Umeå Central Some trains originate/terminate at Sundsvall on weekends | X55 | |
| Main Line North | ||||
| Route | tpd | Calling at | Stock | |
| Stockholm Central to Östersund Central and Duved | 1tp2h | Arlanda Central (Pickup only) Uppsala Central (Pickup only), Gävle Central, Ockelbo, Bollnäs, Järvsö, Ljusdal, Ånge, Bräcke, Östersund Central, Undersåker, Åre, Duved | X2 or X55 | |
| Main Line West | ||||
| Route | tph | Calling at | Stock | |
| Stockholm Central to Gothenburg Central | 1tp2h | Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Hallsberg, Skövde Central, Herrljunga | X2 | |
| Stockholm Central tu Uddevalla | 3tpd | Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Hallsberg, Skövde Central, Herrljunga | X2 | |
| Main Line South | ||||
| Route | tpd | Calling at | Stock | |
| Stockholm Central to Malmö Central | 5 | Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Norrköping Central, Linköping Central, Nässjö Central, Alvesta, Hässleholm, Eslöv, Lund | X2 | |
| Stockholm Central to Jönköping Central limited service | - | Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Norrköping Central, Linköping Central, Nässjö Central | X2 | |
| Värmland | ||||
| Route | tpd | Calling at | Stock | |
| Stockholm Central to Karlstad Central | 7 | Södertälje South, Katrineholm, Hallsberg, Degerfors, Kristinehamn | X2 or X55 | |
SJ Norge
On 7 June 2020 SJ Norge will commence 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.[9][10]
SJ Is also set to start up Train Services on the Stockholm - Trondheim stretch as soon as the Norwegian part of the railway is electrified.
SJ will operate trains owned by Norske Tog (Norwegian Trains) and these are:
Class 76 or Stadler FLIRT Bio-Mode's (Hybrid Electric EMUs) as well as Di - 4 Diesel-Electric Locomotives, Class 92 Duewag DMUs,
EL18 Electric Locomotives, Class 93 Bombardier Talent DMUs and Class 73 ADtranz EMUs.
The Railway Stretches SJ Norge is set to operate:
● Steinkjer - Trondheim Central
● Steinkjer - Lerkendal/Trondheim Outskirts
● Steinkjer - Lundamo
● Steinkjer - Melhus
● Lerkendal/Trondheim Outskirts - Trondheim Central
● Trondheim Central - Heimdal
● Trondheim Central - Melhus
● Trondheim Central - Lundamo
● Trondheim Central - Røros
● Trondheim Central - Stjørdal/Værnes Airport
● Heimdal - Storlien/Östersund
● Trondheim Central - Bodø
● Trondheim Central - Mo i Rana
● Trondheim Central - Oslo Central
● Rotvoll - Røros
● Rotvoll - Støren
● Steinkjer - Støren
● Røros - Hamar
● Saltpendelen
● Stockholm - Trondheim
Identity document required for travel
From September 2009, the train operator SJ requires an identity document from passengers with a pre-paid ticket (which is mandatory on many trains). These have to be a Nordic ID card or any passport.[11] This is due to an effort to stop private trading of train tickets.
Photogallery
A night train operated by SJ Norrlandståg on a public obligation route. Note the different color-scheme used on these services.
SJ's fastest services are operated by X 2000 tilting trains inherited from Statens Järnvägar.
SJ's X40 units are the first double-decker trains to operate in Sweden since 1982.
SJ Electric Multiple Unit at Nyköping.
Norske Tog owned Class 73 built by AdTranz at Oslo S on the Dovre line which SJ is set to operate.
Swedish Veolia Transport Regina built by AdTranz and a Norwegian BM92 built by Duewag on Mittnabotoget at the Station of Östersund.png)
SJ Norge will brand all their operations as "Nord" in Norway. The Livery includes Blue Features with a Red Box Figure as the main part of the logo. The Livery is here seen on a Bombardier Talent
See also
- Statens Järnvägar (1856–2000)
- Nils Ericson, railway pioneer
- Transportation in Sweden
- Rail transport in Sweden
- List of railway companies
- Green Cargo
- Tågkompaniet
- Veolia Transport
- Banverket
References
- "Madeleine Raukas utsedd till tillförordnad vd för SJ AB". Retrieved 6 May 2020.
- "Bolagsstyrning – SJ". www.sj.se. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- "About SJ". www.sj.se. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- "SJ - Annual and Sustainability Report 2018" (PDF). www.sj.se. 2018. p. 4. Retrieved 6 September 2019.
- "SJ Night train". www.sj.se.
- "Our trains – SJ". www.sj.se.
- "Our trains – SJ". www.sj.se.
- "Our trains – SJ". www.sj.se.
- Tendering begins for train services in northern Norway International Railway Journal
- SJ wins north Norway operating contract Railway Gazette International 17 June 2019
- "General terms and conditions of travel – SJ". www.sj.se. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
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