Who owns the Arlanda Express?
The company behind the train, its owner and the track concession.
Short answer
Arlanda Express is owned and operated by A-Train AB, which is fully owned by the investment organisation EQT, according to Arlanda Express. The Swedish state took ownership of the train lines in 1999, and A-Train holds an exclusive concession to run trains on them until 2050.
Why
- Arlanda Express states that it is owned and operated by A-Train AB.
- According to Arlanda Express, A-Train is fully owned by EQT, a global investment organisation headquartered in Stockholm.
- Arlanda Express states that ownership of the train lines was given to the Swedish state in autumn 1999, and that the exclusive concession to operate train traffic on them runs until 2050.
Details
Construction began in 1995 and the line was inaugurated in November 1999. The funding came partly from international banks, which lent money backed by future ticket sales. Other trains at Arlanda Central Station, including SL commuter trains and SJ long-distance trains, are run by other operators, see Trains (SJ) and Arlanda and its alternatives.
Tip
Buy Arlanda Express tickets from Arlanda Express itself: at the counters or machines at Stockholm Central, at the machines at the airport, or in the Arlanda Express app.
What may differ
The airport and the trains have different owners: Swedavia runs Arlanda airport, while SL, Mälartåg, SJ and Vy Tåg run the other trains that stop at Arlanda Central Station.
Common misconception
Arlanda Express is run by SJ or by the state.
What actually happens
Arlanda Express states that it is owned and operated by A-Train AB, which is fully owned by EQT; the state owns only the train lines.
People also ask
- Who runs the Arlanda Express?
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Sources
- Arlanda Express: About A-Train ABChecked at:
- Swedavia: Trains at ArlandaChecked at:
- Arlanda Express: Ticket terms and conditionsChecked at:
Information checked on 28 October 2026.
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