AB Transitio is a Swedish rail leasing company owned by Sweden's

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public transport authorities. Its main role is to procure, finance, and manage rail vehicles for use in regional and commuter rail services across Sweden. 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. Most trains are leased from external finance companies, with Transitio as the lessee, though it owns a limited number directly. Vehicles managed by Transitio carry the owner code "ABTR".

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. The company acts as a partner, supporting its owners throughout the lifecycle of rail vehicles, from procurement and financing to maintenance and fleet renewal. Transitio negotiates framework agreements with manufacturers with bulk purchases and standardisation of requirements, aiming to lower purchase costs and simplify maintenance. Transitio’s financing often involves complex leasing arrangements, sometimes using international finance structures.

Fleet

As of 2025, Transitio manages a fleet of 189 rail vehicles, operating across much of Sweden’s railway network. The main types of trains in the fleet are:

Owners

Transitio is owned by the following regional public transport authorities: *

Region Jämtland Härjedalen Region Jämtland Härjedalen (, ) formerly Jämtland County Council, and sometimes abbreviated to Region JH is the regional council for Jämtland County. The region is responsible for healthcare, dental care, and medical care. It also oversees ...

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* Region Blekinge *

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* Region Örebro Län * Region Uppsala *

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References

AB Transitio: Our Owners
/ref> About AB Transitio
/ref> {{cite web , url=http://www.transportstyrelsen.se/Global/Jarnvag/ERA/IU-VKM-20100707-publiclist-7.pdf , title=ERA IU-VKM 20100707 publiclist , publisher=Transportstyrelsen , date=2010-08-27, archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100827030123/http://www.transportstyrelsen.se/Global/Jarnvag/ERA/IU-VKM-20100707-publiclist-7.pdf , archive-date=27 August 2010 AB Transitio: Our Rail Vehicles
/ref> Region Västernorrland i riskfyllda tågaffärer – SVT Nyheter
/ref> Civity Nordic: First Train Arrives in Sweden for Testing
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External links

AB Transitio homepage

AB Transitio’s rail vehicles – list and specifications
Public transport operators in Sweden Rolling stock leasing companies Companies based in Stockholm

History and operations

Fleet

Owners

See also

References

External links