Go-Ahead Nordic
Go-Ahead Nordic is a regional passenger train operator in Norway running services on routes including the Sørlandsbanen (South Norway) line, serving commuters and intercity travelers under a state-awarded rail concession.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1987
- HeadquartersMalmö, Sweden
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Go-Ahead Nordic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Go-Ahead Nordic
- Website
- https://go-aheadnordic.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1987
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Go-Ahead Nordic is a regional passenger train operator in Norway running services on routes including the Sørlandsbanen (South Norway) line, serving commuters and intercity travelers under a state-awarded rail concession.
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- akta.pro rank
Go-Ahead Nordic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Passenger Rail Transportation
- NAICS
- Commuter Rail Systems (485112)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Private/Open-Access Intercity Rail Operators (TLAFADAC)
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Where Go-Ahead Nordic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Malmö
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Markets served
Go-Ahead Nordic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure
Go-Ahead Nordic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Go-Ahead Nordic operates passenger rail transportation services in Norway, running regional trains on the Sørlandsbanen (South Norway) line. The company provides scheduled passenger train services for commuters and travelers across southern Norway, serving as a regional rail operator within the Norwegian public transportation network.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Go-Ahead Nordic Rail Services (Sørlandsbanen) Scheduled passenger rail transportation services operating the Sørlandsbanen (South Norway) regional line, providing daily regional train service for commuters and inter-city travelers across southern Norway.
Companies that use Go-Ahead Nordic
Customer profileIdeal customer profiles1 record
Go-Ahead Nordic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Go-Ahead Nordic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Keolis: French public transport operator (SNCF/SNCB-backed) active across European rail concessions. Comparable as a private rail operator competing in tendered passenger rail markets.
- MTR Nordic: Hong Kong-headquartered MTR's Nordic operations (Stockholm metro and others). Comparable as an international rail operator with Nordic concessions and a similar contract-based operating model.
- Arriva: European rail and bus operator owned by Deutsche Bahn. Comparable as a multi-country private rail concessionaire competing for publicly tendered passenger rail contracts in Europe.
- Vy (Norwegian state-owned rail operator): Dominant Norwegian passenger rail operator running the majority of Norwegian train services. Directly comparable to Go-Ahead Nordic as a contracted operator of Norwegian passenger rail on competing routes.
- SJ Norge: Norwegian arm of Swedish operator SJ, running contracted rail services in Norway. Comparable as a private/public contract operator of Norwegian regional passenger rail.
- Transdev: French-headquartered international rail and public transport operator. Comparable as a private concessionaire that bids for and operates publicly contracted passenger rail services across Europe.
- Nordjyske Jernbaner: Regional/commuter rail operator in northern Denmark. Comparable as a smaller-scale Nordic contract rail operator with similar operating model.
Others
- Bane NOR: Norwegian state-owned rail infrastructure manager. Comparable as the counterparty that lets and oversees the very concessions Go-Ahead Nordic operates, shaping the commercial environment of the operator.
Broad incumbents
- FirstGroup / First Rail: UK-listed group operating contracted passenger rail franchises in the UK and overseas. Comparable as a diversified private-sector rail concessionaire.
- Go-Ahead Group: UK-based parent transport group operating rail and bus services internationally, including Germany, Singapore, and Australia. Comparable as the broader brand parent and an established European rail operator.
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Go-Ahead Nordic social profiles
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Go-Ahead Nordic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Go-Ahead Nordic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Go-Ahead Nordic M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Go-Ahead Nordic
What does Go-Ahead Nordic do?
Go-Ahead Nordic operates passenger rail transportation services in Norway, running regional trains on the Sørlandsbanen (South Norway) line. The company provides scheduled passenger train services for commuters and travelers across southern Norway, serving as a regional rail operator within the Norwegian public transportation network.
Is Go-Ahead Nordic a public or private company?
Go-Ahead Nordic is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Go-Ahead Nordic founded?
Go-Ahead Nordic was founded in 1987. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Go-Ahead Nordic based?
Go-Ahead Nordic is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, in the Europe region.
Who are Go-Ahead Nordic's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Keolis, MTR Nordic, Arriva, Vy (Norwegian state-owned rail operator), SJ Norge, Transdev and Nordjyske Jernbaner. Bane NOR is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are FirstGroup / First Rail and Go-Ahead Group.
Does Go-Ahead Nordic have an API?
No public API is recorded for Go-Ahead Nordic.
What industry is Go-Ahead Nordic in?
Go-Ahead Nordic's product category is Passenger Rail Transportation. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAFADAC, Private/Open-Access Intercity Rail Operators. Its NAICS code is 485112.