SJ AB
SJ 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.
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, Stockholm-Malmö-Copenhagen, Stockholm-Sundsvall and, seasonally, Stockholm-Strömstad, Stockholm-Oslo and Stockholm-Östersund- 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- -Stockholm-Uddevalla to advance to Gothenburg for night parking-Stockholm-Sundsvall-Umeå, Gothenburg-Malmö and Stockholm-Karlstad, Stockholm-Falun/Mora.
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, 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 which often has 8 cars and is a push and pull.| Image | Type | Class | In fleet | Usage | Notes |
| Electric locomotive | SJ Rc6 | 86 | Night-train, Intercity, Regional | All painted black. | |
| Electric multiple unit | SJ X2 | 44 | Higher-speed | Grey livery, under refurbishment. | |
| Electric multiple unit | SJ X12 | 7 | Regional | 4 units refurbished 2012–2014. Grey and blue livery. To be phased out and replaced by X50 units | |
| Electric multiple unit | SJ X40 | 43 | Regional | Painted grey. | |
| Electric multiple unit | SJ X55 | 20 | Higher-speed | 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 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: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.Lines with InterCity service:
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.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.
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.The initial contract for the Mälartåg franchise states that the operator may use their own fleet 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 are X2 or X55 trains operating on the main routes in Sweden. The train is equipped with WiFi and has a bistro.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.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 and these are:
Class 76 or Stadler FLIRT Bio-Mode's 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