Mantena will continue to maintain the Øresund trains until December 2030 in cooperation with VR Sverige.
The Øresund train system consists of 111 X31 type trains, which, among other routes, operate between Malmö and Copenhagen at frequent intervals. The trains are maintained at a modern and efficient train workshop in Hässleholm.
– We are very pleased to be able to continue maintaining the Øresund trains for the next five years, says Arne Roland, CEO of Mantena. – This contract confirms our strong collaboration with Øresundståg and is a strategically important contract for Mantena as a Nordic competence center for the maintenance of railway vehicles.
Mantena has maintained the X31 trains since 2020, first in cooperation with SJ, and later under a direct contract for Øresundståg. The trains will now be maintained in partnership with VR, the Finnish train operator, which has won several train contracts in recent years.
– We truly look forward to our collaboration with VR over the next five years, says Marcus Jansson, Managing Director of Mantena Sverige AB. – We have become well acquainted through this tendering process and are impressed by their focus on development, innovative solutions, and holistic thinking.
The award decision can be appealed within ten days after it has been published.
Contact person
Silje Holestøl
silje.holestol@mantena.org
tel: +47 982 41 105
About Mantena
Mantena is the Nordic competence center for the maintenance of railway vehicles. We maintain and repair rail vehicles, machinery, and components for a range of railway companies in the Nordic region.
As an independent full-service provider of maintenance and technical services, we can undertake all assignments—from smaller routine tasks to large and complex operations. We tailor optimal solutions for our customers, contributing to positive travel experiences, cost-effective operations, and prolonging the lifespan of rolling stock. Mantena has an annual turnover of approximately 144 million euros, with about 850 employees.
About VR Sverige
For generations, VR has helped passengers and freight reach their destinations in Finland. By acquiring Arriva’s Swedish operations in 2022, VR took its first step into Sweden and began operating tender-based public transport in several regions. In May 2024, it took its next step by acquiring the high-speed operator MTRX, a dynamic challenger with Sweden’s most satisfied train passengers. VR is owned by the Finnish state and specializes in making sustainable rail and public transport more popular. Revenue in 2023 was 1.2 billion euros, with approximately 9,100 employees.
About Øresundståg AB
Øresundståg is a joint regional train system with train operations in both Sweden and Denmark, serving regional routes in the six southern Swedish counties of Skåne, Halland, Västra Götaland, Blekinge, Kalmar, and Kronoberg.