# Inlandsbanan railway infrastructure and operational status

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/inlandsbanan-railway-infrastructure-and-operational-status
> Updated: 2026-09-30T03:30:06.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Inlandsbanan railway line, connecting Mora and Gällivare, is facing significant infrastructure and operational challenges. Trafikverket recently conducted inspections to assess the maintenance needs of the nearly 100-year-old line. CEO Otto Nilsson indicated that comprehensive upgrades, including replacing rails and sleepers and renovating approximately 200 bridges, could cost between 6 billion and 12 billion SEK.

Parallel to these infrastructure concerns, Inlandsbanan AB is evaluating the future of five new trains purchased in 2019 for 170 million SEK. These trains have remained largely unused in regular service due to adaptation delays caused by the pandemic and the war in Ukraine. Because regional authorities determine passenger service conditions, the company is considering renting or selling the fleet to European buyers if no operational solution is found.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Inlandsbanan trains may be sold after remaining unused since 2019

Five new trains purchased by Inlandsbanan AB for 170 million SEK may be sold or rented out after remaining unused in regular service since 2019.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inlandsbanan-trains-may-be-sold-after-remaining-unused-since-2019

### 2026-09-24: Trafikverket inspects Inlandsbanan for major railway renovations

Trafikverket is assessing the Inlandsbanan railway to determine renovation needs, with costs estimated between 6 and 12 billion SEK for the Mora-Gällivare route.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trafikverket-inspects-inlandsbanan-for-major-railway-renovations

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