Transitio
Swedish train leasing company
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AB Transitio is a Swedish rail leasing company owned by Sweden's regional public transport authorities.[1] Its main role is to procure, finance, and manage rail vehicles for use in regional and commuter rail services across Sweden.[2] This model's aim is to enable its owners to avoid the high costs and long delivery times of direct train purchases, and to standardise rolling stock between operators.[1][2]
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| Company type | Limited company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Rail vehicle leasing |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Stockholm, Sweden |
Area served | Sweden |
Key people | Magnus von Bahr (CEO) |
| Products | Rail vehicle leasing, procurement, financing, management |
| Owners | 20 Swedish regional public transport authorities[1] |
| Website | www |
Most trains are leased from external finance companies, with Transitio as the lessee, though it owns a limited number directly.[1] Vehicles managed by Transitio carry the owner code "ABTR".[3]
History and operations
Transitio was established in 1999 as a response to the reorganisation of Sweden’s railway sector, which shifted responsibility for regional rail services from the state operator, SJ, to subsidised regional authorities.[2] The company acts as a partner, supporting its owners throughout the lifecycle of rail vehicles, from procurement and financing to maintenance and fleet renewal.[2]
Transitio negotiates framework agreements with manufacturers with bulk purchases and standardisation of requirements, aiming to lower purchase costs and simplify maintenance.[1][2] Transitio’s financing often involves complex leasing arrangements, sometimes using international finance structures.[4]
Fleet
As of 2025, Transitio manages a fleet of 189 rail vehicles, operating across much of Sweden’s railway network.[5] The main types of trains in the fleet are:
| Model | Type | Manufacturer | Quantity | Years delivered | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regina (X50–X54) | Electric multiple unit | Bombardier | 63 | 2000–2011[5] |  |
| Contessa (X31) | Electric multiple unit | Bombardier | 11 | 2005–2012[5] |  |
| Itino (Y31, Y32) | Diesel multiple unit | Bombardier | 12 | 2002–2010[5] |  |
| Coradia (X60, X61, X62) | Electric multiple unit | Alstom | 12 | 2011–2012[5] |  |
| X11/X14 | Electric multiple unit | ASEA | 33 (28 X11, 5 X14) | 1982–1995[5] |  |
| Dosto (ER1) | Double-decker electric multiple unit | Stadler | 60 | 2019–2021[5] |  |
| Civity Nordic (ER3, BIR1) | Electric/hybrid multiple unit | CAF | 28 | 2025–2027 (deliveries from)[6] |
Owners
Transitio is owned by the following regional public transport authorities:[1]
- Region Jämtland Härjedalen
- Region Västerbotten
- Regionala kollektivtrafikmyndigheten i Norrbotten
- Region Värmland
- Region Sörmland
- Region Skåne
- Region Dalarna
- Region Västra Götaland
- Region Blekinge
- Region Västernorrland
- Region Örebro Län
- Region Uppsala
- Region Västmanland
- Region Östergötland
- Region Kronoberg
- Region Jönköping
- Region Kalmar
- Region Stockholm
- Region Gävleborg
- Region Halland
See also
- Rail transport in Sweden
- SJ - Sweden's primary passenger train operator, which owns rolling stock separately from Transitio's operations
- SL - the organisation responsible for managing public transport in Stockholm County, which owns rolling stock separately from Transitio's operations
- Norske tog – a similar organisation in Norway