SJ was formed from a branch of the old Swedish State Railways, known as SJ. When the former public enterprise was converted to six independent limited companies at the end of 2000, the company dealing with passenger traffic took over the name of SJ.

SJ was divided up into six independent limited companies. The six units which jointly made up the old SJ (passenger traffic, freight transport, maintenance, real estate,terminal service and IT) has started working on their own development based on their new commercial foundation.

The six units work in different markets, have different business logics, different core competencies and different foundations for development. They have been converted into companies to develop in their respective fields and compete within their various markets. The former unit passenger traffic is since 2001 called SJ, the major rail travel company in Sweden.

Today the Internet and digital communication are transforming the everyday lives of individuals and companies alike. When SJ was founded in 1856, it was also the new-fangled communication that fundamentally changed Swedish society. Owners: The Swedish state via the Ministry of Industry and Trade .

SJ develops, sells and produces journeys under its own management and in collaboration with various partners. Rail travel is our core business.

SJ's customers are people who travel on business, in leisure time and to and from work or school. Everyone is to be made welcome throughout the journey. SJ offers customers the smart way to travel: fast, comfortable trains, the best environmental choice, a reliable and safe journey, simple holistic solutions and productive travel time.

SJ offers travel and travel experiences. SJ products attract commuters, leisure and business travellers alike. The product range encompasses long-distance, regional and local traffic and day and night traffic with various service concepts. Thanks to the Öresund Fixed Link and the new Arlanda Airport rail connection, SJ can also offer a package combining rail journeys with flights.