Tåg i Bergslagen

Tåg i Bergslagen AB (TiB) is a regional railway company based in Borlänge, Sweden, serving the Bergslagen region of central Sweden. It was founded in 2000 and is jointly owned by four regional public transport authorities: Dalatrafik, X-Trafik, Västmanlands lokaltrafik, and Länstrafiken Örebro. The company does not operate trains itself; instead, it contracts out the actual train operation to external operators while owning and coordinating the service, ticketing, and customer-facing brand. TiB's network covers lines in Dalarna, Gästrikland, Västmanland, Närke, and Östergötland, connecting towns such as Mora, Borlänge, Falun, Gävle, Ludvika, Örebro, Hallsberg, Mjölby, Avesta Krylbo, Fagersta, Västerås, and Laxå. The service is integrated with other regional and national operators, including Xtrafik, Mälartåg, and SJ, and the official website allows passengers to search and buy tickets for planned train traffic across these operators. From December 2016 to December 2023, the traffic was operated on behalf of TiB by SJ AB, following an earlier period when Tågkompaniet (TKAB) was responsible. Starting with the 2023 timetable change, VR Sverige took over operations under a ten-year contract with an option for one additional year. The contract value for the entire period is approximately 3.9 billion SEK and involves about 200 employees. The trains used are provided by the client, with some being replaced by new trains in 2023, and a new depot was planned in connection with the contract start. TiB reported revenue of 167.729 million SEK in 2010. The company remains active, with recent news items on its website covering traffic information, organizational improvements, and staff appointments such as Linus Fjellborg as the new Head of Traffic and Infrastructure.

Tåg i Bergslagen AB (TiB) was founded in 2000 as a regional railway company in the Bergslagen region of central Sweden. Its headquarters are located in Borlänge. The company is jointly owned by four regional public transport authorities: Dalatrafik, X-Trafik, Västmanlands lokaltrafik, and Länstrafiken Örebro. This ownership structure reflects TiB's role as a coordinating body for regional rail services rather than a traditional train operating company. Initially, train services on TiB's network were operated by Tågkompaniet (TKAB). From December 2016 to December 2023, the traffic was operated on behalf of TiB by SJ AB. During this period, TiB continued to own the service brand, manage customer relations, and coordinate with other regional transport providers. The trains used were provided by the client, and some were replaced by new trains in 2023. Starting with the timetable change in December 2023, VR Sverige took over operations under a ten-year contract with an option for one additional year. The contract value for the entire period is approximately 3.9 billion SEK and involves about 200 employees. A new depot for the trains was planned in connection with the contract start. This transition marked a significant change in TiB's operational partnerships while maintaining continuity in service. TiB's network has historically included lines such as 49 Falun–Borlänge (until end of 2023), 50 Mora–Borlänge, 53 Gävle–Falun–Borlänge–Ludvika–Örebro–Hallsberg–Mjölby, 54 Gävle–Avesta Krylbo–Fagersta–Örebro–Hallsberg, 55 Ludvika–Fagersta–Västerås, and 64 Örebro–Hallsberg–Laxå (until end of 2023). These lines serve passengers across Dalarna, Gästrikland, Västmanland, Närke, and Östergötland. In 2010, TiB reported revenue of 167.729 million SEK. The company remains active, with ongoing updates to its services and organization. Recent news on its website includes improvements to departments, staff appointments such as Linus Fjellborg as Head of Traffic and Infrastructure, and regular traffic information for passengers.

• 2023

  VR Sverige takes over operations from December under a ten-year contract.

• 2023

  Lines 49 and 64 discontinued at end of year.

• 2016

  SJ AB begins operating services on behalf of TiB from December.

• 2010

  Reported revenue of 167.729 million SEK.

• 2000

  Tåg i Bergslagen AB founded.

Regional public transport provider offering climate-smart train travel in the Bergslagen region.

• Line 49: Falun–Borlänge

• Line 50: Mora–Borlänge

• Line 53: Gävle–Falun–Borlänge–Ludvika–Örebro–Hallsberg–Mjölby

• Line 54: Gävle–Avesta Krylbo–Fagersta–Örebro–Hallsberg

• Line 55: Ludvika–Fagersta–Västerås

• Line 64: Örebro–Hallsberg–Laxå

1. 1Res klimatsmart med Tåg i Bergslagentagibergslagen.se
2. 2Tåg i Bergslagen - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Tåg i Bergslagen - Wikipedia (German)de.wikipedia.org