Brief
Swedish rail operator SJ picks Icomera for satellite connectivity on 3000 train fleet
The rollout aims to give passengers faster, more reliable onboard internet on Sweden's high‑speed trains.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Swedish state rail operator SJ announced that it has chosen Icomera, a subsidiary of Equans, to provide satellite connectivity for its entire SJ 3000 train fleet, according to a GlobeNewswire release on 29 Sept 2026.
What happened
The decision follows successful trials of satellite broadband on the SJ 3000 trains and a competitive tender process. Icomera will deliver a fleet‑wide rollout of the satellite solution, intended to improve the speed and reliability of onboard internet for passengers travelling on the electrified lines that the SJ 3000 serves.
What the reports add
Financial Post noted that the selection marks the next phase of SJ’s programme to enhance onboard connectivity, but did not provide further technical details. No other outlets have reported additional specifications or timelines for the rollout.
What was said
The GlobeNewswire release quoted SJ as saying the partnership will "deliver an even faster and more reliable onboard connectivity experience for passengers travelling across Sweden." Icomera was described as a "wholly owned subsidiary of Equans" in the same release.
How it came about
SJ has been expanding its digital services for passengers, building on earlier initiatives to upgrade Wi‑Fi on its trains. The selection of Icomera follows a tender that evaluated multiple providers, with Icomera emerging as the winner after trial runs demonstrated the technology’s suitability for the high‑speed, electrified routes used by the SJ 3000 fleet.
Key facts
- SJ selected Icomera to provide satellite connectivity for its SJ 3000 train fleet. (financialpost.com)
- Icomera is a wholly owned subsidiary of Equans. (financialpost.com)
- The rollout follows successful trials and a competitive tender process. (financialpost.com)
Sources
- [1] financialpost.com — originally reported as “SJ selects Icomera for fleet-wide satellite connectivity rollout across SJ 3000 trains”
