What Arlanda Express does

Arlanda Express is a Swedish railway transportation company that operates a dedicated, non-stop airport rail link between Stockholm Central Station and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. The service is delivered by A-Train AB under an exclusive state-granted concession to operate train traffic on the Arlandabanan infrastructure until 2050; A-Train AB is wholly owned by EQT, a global private equity firm headquartered in Stockholm. The service runs seven Alstom-built trainsets (each comprising two motor cars and two intermediate carriages with approximately 200 seats), operating at up to 200 km/h, completing the journey in 18 minutes with departures every 12–15 minutes, and is powered entirely by Bra Miljöval-certified renewable electricity.

The product portfolio centers on the core train service, layered with tiered ticketing (adult, youth 18–25, senior 65+, group, and child fares), prepaid non-personal travel credits called Resepott sold in 12-trip and 24-trip bundles valid for 24 months, and the Luggage Express add-on that integrates baggage check-in with SAS, Norwegian, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines. Supporting services include the Stockholm Central lounge (with free Wi-Fi, coffee from Fogarolli, and check-in facilities), secure luggage storage lockers in three sizes, onboard Wi-Fi and power outlets, level-boarding accessibility services, and a tiered travel guarantee that provides compensation for delays ranging from a free replacement ticket at 5+ minutes to a full refund at 60+ minutes.

Revenue is generated through one-way and return ticket sales, Resepott prepayments, invoiced corporate accounts, travel-agency distribution via a dedicated B2B portal and partner API, ancillary locker rental, and Norwegian Rewards loyalty-linked sales. Distribution runs through owned digital channels (website and mobile app), station kiosks at Stockholm Central and Arlanda terminals, on-board staff sales, and partner channels. There is no mobile app, no public API, no AI/ML capability disclosed, and no revenue figure publicly reported; the company's stated ESG milestones are a 97% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by end of FY 2024/2025 and a net-zero target across those scopes by 2030.

Name

Arlanda Express

Legal name

A-Train AB

Website

https://arlandaexpress.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Arlanda Express, operated by A-Train AB under an exclusive Swedish state concession until 2050 and owned by EQT, runs a dedicated 18-minute non-stop rail link between Stockholm Central Station and Arlanda Airport for air travelers, corporate accounts, and travel-agency partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Airport Rail Transportation

NAICS

Urban Transit Systems (48511)

SIC

Railroads, Line-Haul Operating (4011)

akta.pro primary industry

Airport Ground Transport Terminals (Rail/Bus/Coach) (THAIALAG)

Keywords

• Airport rail transport
• Passenger rail services
• Airport ground transport
• Rail ticketing services
• Corporate travel rail

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Single and Round-Trip Tickets: One-way and return tickets sold to individual passengers at fixed price points, valid for 90 days and for any departure in either direction. Pricing tiers for adults (340 SEK one-way, 640 SEK return), youth (160 SEK), seniors (210 SEK), and children (free with adult or 160 SEK standalone). Group discounts available.
2. Resepott (Prepaid Travel Credit): Digital travel credit purchased in advance in bundles of 12 trips (3,670 SEK) or 24 trips (6,530 SEK), valid for 24 months. Non-personal, shareable among multiple users. Sold to frequent travelers and corporate accounts.
3. Corporate Account / B2B Sales: Corporate accounts with invoicing capability, digital travel credit distribution to employees, and simplified administration. Revenue recognized per trip consumed from the corporate travel pool.
4. Travel Agency Distribution: Travel agencies distribute digital Resepotter to end customers. A-Train provides API access for ticket distribution partners and offers discounted inspection trips for agency staff.
5. Baggage Storage Rental: Hourly and daily locker rental at Stockholm Central Station lounge. Three sizes: small (60 SEK/hour, 300 SEK/24h), medium (80 SEK/hour, 400 SEK/24h), large (120 SEK/hour, 600 SEK/24h). Maximum rental period 24 hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Arlanda Express operates a dedicated non-stop airport rail link between Stockholm Central Station and Stockholm Arlanda Airport, completing the journey in 18 minutes with departures every 12-15 minutes. The service is delivered via seven Alstom-built trains running at up to 200 km/h, with ticketing supplemented by Luggage Express baggage check-through, a central-station lounge with luggage storage, and corporate/travel-agency distribution channels.

Product overview

Arlanda Express operates as a dedicated airport rail link connecting Stockholm Central Station to Arlanda Airport in 18 minutes. The core offering is the non-stop train service with departures every 12–15 minutes, supported by seven trains running at up to 200 km/h. The product portfolio centers on ticketing with various fare types (single, round-trip, youth, senior, group, and Resepott prepaid credits), complemented by passenger services including the Lounge at Stockholm Central, Luggage Express check-in service, luggage storage lockers, onboard WiFi and comfort features, accessibility services, and travel guarantee for delays. Business offerings include corporate accounts and travel agency distribution accounts. All services are branded under A-Train AB and marketed under the Arlanda Express name.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arlanda Express Train Service Non-stop dedicated airport rail service between Stockholm Central Station and Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Trains run every 12–15 minutes, complete the journey in 18 minutes at up to 200 km/h, and operate 365 days a year. The service is for air travelers needing fast, predictable ground transport between the city and the airport.
• Single Ticket (Enkelbiljett) One-way ticket valid for 90 days, allowing travel on any departure in either direction between Stockholm and Arlanda. Sold to individual passengers at fixed price points by age segment.
• Round Trip Ticket (Tur-och-Retur) Return ticket valid for 90 days, offering flexibility for both directions. Sold to individual passengers at fixed price points by age segment.
• Resepott (Prepaid Travel Credit) Non-personal digital travel credit purchased in advance in 12- or 24-trip bundles, valid for 24 months and shareable among colleagues or companions. Sold to frequent individual travelers and corporate accounts.
• Luggage Express Baggage check-in service that lets passengers drop off luggage at the Stockholm Central lounge; bags are transported to Arlanda Airport and checked in to the airline on the passenger's behalf. Available to passengers flying with SAS, Norwegian, Lufthansa, or Austrian Airlines.
• Baggage Storage (Bagageförvaring) Secure luggage locker rental at Stockholm Central Station, available in small, medium, and large sizes at hourly or 24-hour rates, with a maximum rental period of 24 hours. Sold to travelers needing temporary luggage storage before boarding.
• Arlanda Express Lounge (Loungen) Dedicated waiting area at Stockholm Central Station with comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, Fogarolli coffee service, baggage storage lockers, and ticket printing/check-in facilities, adjacent to the platform.
• Travel Guarantee (Resegaranti) Service guarantee providing compensation for delays, including replacement transport during traffic stops, reimbursement for rebooking costs when the journey exceeds 50 minutes, and dedicated staff support on platforms and trains.
• Corporate Account (Företagskonto) Business account for companies purchasing digital Resepotter on invoice for employee business travel to and from Arlanda Airport, with simplified administration and centralized travel management.
• Travel Agency Account Account for travel agencies and tour operators to distribute digital Resepotter and tickets to their customers, supported by simplified digital order history, invoice-based settlement, and partner API access.
• Onboard Experience Onboard passenger amenities including free Wi-Fi, power outlets, comfortable seating, air conditioning, level boarding for wheelchair and luggage access, and staff assistance.
• Accessibility Services Accessibility services for passengers with reduced mobility, including level boarding, wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, free companion travel, assistance booking, and free porter service at Stockholm Central.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions achieved by end of FY 2024/2025, on path to full net-zero by 2030.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Naturskyddsföreningen (Swedish Society for Nature Conservation)coreOthersNaturskyddsföreningen issues and maintains the Bra Miljöval (Good Environmental Choice) certification for Arlanda Express. The certification requires strict criteria on renewable electricity sourcing, biodiversity investment, and chemical use reduction in train maintenance and cleaning.
• SAS (Scandinavian Airlines)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAS participates in the Luggage Express service, allowing Arlanda Express passengers to check in luggage at Stockholm Central and collect it at their flight destination. SAS passengers flying from Arlanda benefit from bag check-through to their flight. (Not applicable for SAS flights to USA or China.)
• Norwegian Air ShuttlecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian participates in the Luggage Express service. Norwegian passengers can drop off luggage at Stockholm Central Station and collect it at Arlanda Airport for their Norwegian flights.
• LufthansacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLufthansa participates in the Luggage Express service. Lufthansa passengers benefit from integrated luggage check-in at Stockholm Central, with bags transported to Arlanda Airport.
• Austrian AirlinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian Airlines participates in the Luggage Express service for passengers traveling through Arlanda Airport.
• FogarolliminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFogarolli is the coffee and bakery partner operating within the Arlanda Express Lounge at Stockholm Central Station. Provides freshly brewed coffee and selected pastries to lounge visitors.
• AdyencoreTechnology or IntegrationAdyen B.V. handles all payment processing for Arlanda Express ticket purchases made via card (credit/debit). A-Train AB does not directly handle or store card numbers. Adyen also supports authentication via Bank-ID.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• FlixBus: FlixBus operates long-distance and airport bus services across Europe, including routes to major airports. Represents the bus-mode competitive threat to Arlanda Express and serves similar budget-conscious travelers in the airport ground transport market.
• National Express UK: National Express operates airport coach services from UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Stansted. Represents a road-based competitor to dedicated airport rail links with similar customer use case but different delivery mode.

Regional players

• Heathrow Express: Heathrow Express operates a dedicated airport rail link between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport with a comparable ~15-minute journey time, similar premium positioning, dedicated infrastructure, and frequent departures - a strong operational and economic comparable.
• Flytoget: Flytoget operates the Oslo Airport Express dedicated airport rail link in Norway - the closest international comparable to Arlanda Express in terms of dedicated airport rail infrastructure, premium pricing, and short-haul airport corridor business model.
• SL (Storstockholms Lokaltrafik): SL operates Stockholm's public transit system including commuter rail (pendeltåg), metro, and buses. While not focused on airport service, it serves the same regional Stockholm geography and offers some competition via commuter rail connections to Arlanda.
• Gatwick Express: Gatwick Express provides a non-stop rail link from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport with similar business model and customer use case to Arlanda Express. Comparable as a dedicated airport rail link serving a single airport from a central city terminus.
• Narita Express (JR East): Narita Express (N'EX) operated by JR East connects Tokyo Station to Narita International Airport. Serves similar airport ground transport use case with comparable journey times and premium positioning for international travelers.
• Airport Express (MTR Corporation): Hong Kong's Airport Express, operated by MTR Corporation, provides dedicated airport rail service between Hong Kong Station and Hong Kong International Airport. Operates as part of MTR's broader transit network with similar premium positioning and in-town check-in services.

Broad incumbents

• SJ AB: SJ is Sweden's national rail operator with a broad portfolio of intercity and regional services. It operates some Stockholm-area rail and competes for some long-distance passengers, but does not focus on the dedicated airport corridor niche that Arlanda Express owns.

Direct peers

• Flygbussarna: Flygbussarna operates airport bus services on the Stockholm-Arlanda corridor, directly competing with Arlanda Express for the same airport ground transport passengers using a different (bus) mode at typically lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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