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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 […]

Swedtrain understands the need to adjust fees to finance the Swedish Transport Agency's operations. However, we oppose the proposed fee increases, which place a disproportionate burden on the rail sector compared to other modes of transport. The proposed increases risk further worsening the competitive conditions for the rail sector, especially for freight transport, which is already disproportionately affected by reduced environmental compensation and will soon also […]

The government has presented its infrastructure bill for the period 2026–2037, with a total investment framework of SEK 1,171 billion. Swedtrain welcomes this framework increase of over 20 percent but is critical of the fact that a large part of the money is going to road infrastructure. Swedtrain appreciates that the government has listened to the industry and chosen to prioritize maintenance of the transport infrastructure. In […]

Swedtrain welcomes the focus of the policy document on maintenance and reinvestment – but is convinced that the pace can be increased more than described if modern technology and innovative methods are used to a greater extent. In the consultation response to the Swedish Transport Administration's policy document for infrastructure planning 2026-2037, Swedtrain provides around 40 improvement proposals for increased goal achievement, more efficient implementation, operation, maintenance and […]

Yesterday, the Swedish Transport Administration presented the orientation document for the infrastructure planning 2026-2037, which provides proposals for prioritizing measures within the transport infrastructure. According to the report, investments in maintenance and the replacement of Sweden's outdated signaling system are absolutely crucial. – Swedtrain views the Swedish Transport Administration's priorities positively. A modern signaling system not only maintains the function of the railway but also increases its capacity. In addition, it is a prerequisite […]

Today, Swedtrain writes to the Althingi regarding the government's climate policy action plan that will be published shortly. Swedtrain agrees that investments in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure are of great importance, but in John Hassel's report on how Sweden's climate policy should be designed, the report author has completely missed the potential of the railway. Transferring passenger and freight traffic from road to rail is […]

Today, the National Audit Office's review of whether the national plan for transport infrastructure effectively contributes to the transport policy goals was published. Among other things, it is assessed that the new ERTMS signalling system is being delayed and made more expensive due to the government's decision, "[…] because it means that the old signalling system cannot be replaced as it reaches its technical lifespan. This requires unnecessary [...]

Recently, Swedtrain responded to a consultation on proposals for the structure of the Railway College. Among the most important points of view are creating a neutral meeting place and being able to quickly scale up the Railway College. The question of how we can better organize the training in the railway sector in the future is important. Basically, we think that the proposal is a well-thought-out and good proposal for […]

Swedtrain has now responded to the Swedish Transport Administration's proposal for a national plan for transport infrastructure 2022-2033. Among the most important points of view are that new main lines must be built faster and that the Swedish Transport Administration must stop postponing ERTMS. How we will maintain and develop our common infrastructure for a future where sustainable travel is even better enabled are important questions. Therefore, […]

Swedtrain has now responded to the Swedish Transport Administration's orientation document for the transport infrastructure planning for the period 2022-2033 and 2022-2037. The most important points from the consultation response we submitted include that the Main Lines must be built as soon as possible and the capacity of the railway network must increase. Swedtrain is grateful to have been asked and thanks for the invitation to submit our consultation response. We are also grateful for […]

Today, a debate article from Swedtrain was published in Svenska dagbladet and on Svd.se stating that even if road traffic is electrified, railways remain more energy efficient. One reason is the low friction of iron wheels against iron rails compared to rubber wheels against asphalt. Our debate article, which can be read here or in today's newspaper, is based on the assignment the government has given the Swedish Transport Administration to […]