Hector Rail
Hector Rail is the largest privately owned freight train operator in Scandinavia and one of the few running corridor traffic between Sweden and Germany.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Hector Rail is a Swedish freight train operator, founded in 2004. It is the largest privately owned freight operator on rail in Scandinavia and one of the few running corridor traffic between Sweden and Germany. The company has over 100 electric locomotives and more than 400 employees. It offers environmentally friendly and sustainable transport solutions for customers in the basic industry, transporting timber, steel, and wood chips. Hector Rail has a growing presence in Germany, focusing on attractive niche segments such as energy and intermodal flows. Since 2021, the company is ISO certified in quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), and information security (ISO 27001).
History
Hector Rail was founded in 2004. It has over 100 electric locomotives and more than 400 employees. The company is ISO certified since 2021 in quality management (ISO 9001), environmental management (ISO 14001), and information security (ISO 27001).
Products and positioning
Product categories. freight train services · system train transport · intermodal transport · wagonload transport
Sources
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