Inlandsbanan (Inland Railway)

Inlandsbanan AB
Sweden
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The Journey

Navigate from Kristinehamn Station to Gällivare Station across a span of 1318km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Crossing the Arctic Circle
  • Jokkmokk Sami Settlement
  • Lake Siljan Region
  • Untamed Boreal Forests
  • Narrow mountain passes
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    14 hours

  • Distance

    1318 km

  • Est. Price

    Expensive

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No


Engine / Locomotive

Y1 diesel-hydraulic railcars — original Fiat ALn 668-derived units rebuilt with Volvo DH10 engines (2×160 kW = 320 kW total); some units retain original Fiat engines (~294 kW)

Locomotive Weight

45–47 tonnes (Y1 railcar)

Track Gauge

1,435 mm (standard gauge)

Braking Technology

Air brakes (standard for Swedish rolling stock)

Route Engineering Challenges
  • 1,318km non-electrified single-track route through remote wilderness with no major population centers

  • Crossing the Arctic Circle with harsh winter conditions requiring seasonal-only operation

  • Long distances between stations in sparsely populated interior requiring self-contained railcars

  • Maintains heritage rolling stock in remote operational base far from major railway workshops

Railcar length

24.4 m per railcar

Max speed

130 km/h

Seating capacity

68–76 seats per railcar (reduced in cargo variant)

Fleet

100 Y1 units built 1979–1981 by Fiat/Kalmar Verkstad; significant fleet still in service

Electrification

Non-electrified throughout; southernmost section Kristinehamn–Nykroppa is electrified but not used by Inlandsbanan

Route character

Single track, passing loops at major stations; remote wilderness without regular services outside tourist season

Operational model

Hop-on/hop-off flexible itinerary; passengers break journey as needed across multiple days

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    14 hours

  • Distance

    1318 km

  • Est. Price

    Expensive

Official Booking Provider