Alstom to Maintain Västtågen Fleet Under New SJ Contract

Alstom has secured its role in maintaining one of Sweden’s key regional rail fleets. The company will continue servicing Västtågen trains under a long-term partnership with operator SJ.

Västtrafik, responsible for public transport in Western Sweden, has awarded the operator SJ the new fleet operation contract, with Alstom continuing as SJ’s local partner for rolling stock maintenance, under an agreement worth slightly below 200 million euros. Alstom is thereby contributing to the safe, reliable, and high-quality rail services for travellers in the region.

"This is a confirmation of the commitment and quality that characterise our work. Together with Alstom, we have built a strong and long-term partnership that creates stable conditions for continuing to develop Västtågen and deliver reliable services for passengers," says Helena Isaksson, CEO of SJ Götalandståg.

"We are very pleased to have been entrusted once again with responsibility for the maintenance and rolling stock development of Västtågen, the result of our strong collaboration with SJ. I would also like to extend a sincere thank you to our technicians and all other employees working with this today. It is thanks to their commitment and consistently high quality of delivery that we have strengthened our position in the region," says Mikael Granberg, Rolling Stock Maintenance for Nordics at Alstom.

Long-Term Maintenance Agreement

The 11-year maintenance agreement will start in December 2027. It includes a greater maintenance responsibility now encompassing heavy maintenance of vehicles and components, as well as a strong focus on the development and implementation of Alstom’s digital maintenance solutions. Work is now starting with a preparation phase of approximately 20 months.

The long-term nature of the contract provides a solid foundation to continue developing Alstom’s Maintenance Performance Centre in Gothenburg over time. With its specialised expertise and advanced capabilities, the centre supports Alstom’s entire maintenance operations in the region.

Longstanding Collaboration in Western Sweden

SJ AB’s subsidiary, SJ Götalandståg, has operated Västtågen services since 2012, and Alstom has been responsible for rolling stock maintenance of the fleet for more than a decade. For Alstom, the assignment demonstrates its continued focus on sustainable mobility, operational excellence, and expertise development in Sweden, as well as support for both existing rolling stock fleets and the introduction of new trains that Alstom is delivering during the contract period.

Source: Alstom Press Release