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Den 26 november äger Järnvägsdagen rum. Vi träffade WSP Sverige AB, en partner till dagen och passade på att ställa ett par frågor. Hej Magnus Hedin, Ansvarig chef (Sub-sector lead) inom Rail Advisory, WSP Sverige. Järnvägsdagen samlar branschens aktörer för att diskutera framtiden – vad är det som gör att du vill vara en del av just […]

This statement was submitted in response to the European Commission's Call for Evidence under the Digital Omnibus initiative. Swedtrain urges the EU to recognize the specific challenges the railway industry faces in implementing the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). While the regulation aims to strengthen cybersecurity for products with digital elements – a goal we fully [...]

Swedtrain views positively the Swedish Transport Administration's proposal for a national plan for transport infrastructure 2026–2037, with an investment framework of SEK 1,171 billion. The plan contains several important steps forward for the railways, but also areas where the level of ambition needs to be raised. Swedtrain would like to highlight the following points in particular: Repaying maintenance debt by the target year 2050 requires resources The fact that the Swedish Transport Administration is specifying a […]

On November 26th, the Railway Day takes place. We met DB Systemtechnik, a partner for the day, and took the opportunity to ask a few questions. Hello Olaf Kämmerling, Sales Scandinavia, DB Systemtechnik. The Railway Day brings together industry players to discuss the future – what makes you want to be part of that particular conversation? – DB Systemtechnik can […]

On November 26th, Järnvägsdagen takes place. We met Cactus Rail, a partner for the day, and took the opportunity to ask a few questions. Hello Viktor Jakobsson, Sales Manager, Cactus Rail. Järnvägsdagen brings together industry players to discuss the future – what makes you want to be part of that conversation? – From Cactus […]

KTI Sverige AB is a full-service supplier of train interiors and vehicle services for public transport rail vehicles. They offer solutions for passenger seat upholstery replacement, driver seat renovation, environmentally friendly vehicle care, and custom fabric covers. Their work is carried out in accordance with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001, as well as under Nordic Ecolabel guidelines. We asked Magnus Söderberg, CEO, a few questions. Tell us about your company! – […]

Bengt Dahlgren Railway AB is part of the employee-owned technical consultancy company Bengt Dahlgren. The company has a clear focus on qualified advice and consultancy support within the railway and rail vehicle sector. Their consultants work with project management, technical project management, quality management, ILS, risk management and safety. We asked Elias Kirilmaz, Business Manager, a few questions. Tell us about your company! – Bengt Dahlgren […]

Swedtrain welcomes Elstar as a new member. Elstar has developed a new electric hand dryer that meets the European train standard and is HL3 certified by RISE in Borås. The starting point for this model has been their best-seller, the 8500 hand dryer, whose compact format and efficient drying capacity make it ideal for smaller toilet spaces. The new model is only 10 cm from […]

Under the umbrella of More time on track – capacity here and now and in the future, current issues such as the following were discussed in seven short sessions: The seminar was arranged by Swedtrain, Tågföretagen, the Swedish Railway Contractors Association (FSJ) and the Railway Industry Cooperation Forum (JBS), in collaboration with Train & Rail.

Swedish companies with export operations can now receive both advice and financial support to grow globally through various actors. Organizations such as Business Sweden and Almi are well-known, but Swedish regions and chambers of commerce also offer support to varying degrees. To facilitate the search for funds or advice, we have mapped both state, private and regional actors […]

Swedtrain welcomes Systecon Konsult as a new member. Systecon Konsult assists companies and organizations in the railway sector with expertise in areas such as requirements specification, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), RAM and LCC with the goal of maximizing availability and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire life cycle of the technical system. We asked a few questions to Christian Johansson Norbäck, CEO of Systecon. Tell us about your company! […]

On May 8th, Swedtrain gathered for its traditional spring meeting, this time in connection with the Train & Rail trade fair. We looked back on the past year and the activities we have carried out. It was especially pleasing that we welcomed 12 new members during the year! We also got an insight into the plans for the coming year, including the work in […]