Örebro to Norrköping train with SJ

Tågåkeriet i Bergslagen (TÅGAB) is a Swedish railway company established in 1994 and headquartered in Kristinehamn. It operates both freight and passenger trains in Sweden and Norway. TÅGAB's passenger services include routes like Gothenburg-Karlstad-Kristinehamn-Falun/Mora and Karlstad-Stockholm, often utilizing Rc3 locomotives with passenger coaches or X10 railcars. For some regional passenger transport, TÅGAB collaborates with Tåg i Bergslagen, using Bombardier Regina and SJ X12 railcars. The company also handles freight traffic, particularly for industrial plants along its routes, and was one of the first private companies for rail freight transport in Sweden.

Västtrafik is a public transport provider in Sweden, offering a wide range of services to its customers. It operates a network of trains, buses, trams and ferries, with services running from early morning to late at night. The trains come in a variety of types, including regional, express and night trains. Regional trains are the most common, providing frequent stops and connecting smaller towns and cities. Express trains are faster, with fewer stops, while night trains offer overnight journeys. Västtrafik offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and a café car. The most popular routes for Västtrafik are between Gothenburg and Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and Gothenburg and Oslo. These routes offer frequent services and provide a convenient way to travel between the cities.

ÖstgötaTrafiken is the public transport authority responsible for buses, trams, boats, hovercraft, and trains in Östergötland County, Sweden. The company is owned by Region Östergötland. Their commuter rail system, Östgötapendeln, has been operating since 1995 and connects cities like Norrköping, Linköping, Mjölby, Motala, and Tranås. ÖstgötaTrafiken offers various ticket types, including single, 24-hour, 30-day, and 365-day passes, with a zonal pricing system. They also provide an app for purchasing tickets and planning journeys.

Tåg i Bergslagen (TiB) is a Swedish train company that operates passenger rail transport across the Bergslagen region, connecting the four counties of Örebro, Västmanland, Gävleborg, and Dalarna. Established in 1993, TiB facilitates commuting for work and studies, as well as business and leisure travel. The company utilizes ER1 double-deck trains and Regina train types on its routes, which include lines such as Mora–Borlänge–Sala, Gävle–Borlänge–Mjölby, and Ludvika–Fagersta–Västerås.

Länstrafiken is a collective name for regional public transport authorities in Sweden, responsible for coordinating, planning, procuring, and marketing public transport within their respective counties. For example, Länstrafiken Örebro is the public transport authority for Örebro County, managing all bus services under its brand and co-owning regional train companies like Tåg i Bergslagen and Mälardalstrafik AB. They offer various ticketing options, including single tickets, period passes, and special arrangements for different passenger groups, often accessible through a mobile app. Länstrafiken also emphasizes accessibility, providing services like "färdtjänst" for those with disabilities and free travel for medical appointments.