Sustainability

For us, ecological sustainability is about operating train traffic with as low an environmental impact as possible.

The trains and traffic
Öresundståg is powered by electricity from renewable energy sources that meet the requirements of the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation's Good Environmental Choice. The label means that the electricity production takes the environment, climate and biodiversity into account, and is followed up annually.

We work with energy-efficient driving and use system support to reduce energy consumption in traffic. Our focus is to operate the trains resource-efficiently and to use the vehicles in a way that provides a long service life and stable operation.

For traffic and maintenance, there are environmental management systems that meet the requirements of ISO 14001, EMAS or equivalent. 

Transport and replacement traffic
Road transport linked to traffic is carried out with vehicles that are powered by at least 25 percent biofuel or renewable electricity and meet the requirements for Good Environmental Choice. Biofuels based on palm oil are not used.

For replacement traffic, the inclusion of biofuel is desirable. If fossil gasoline or diesel is used, it must meet environmental class 1. The vehicles meet the applicable requirements in environmental zones.

Materials, chemicals and maintenance
Chemical handling is carried out according to established systems and particularly hazardous substances according to the Swedish Chemicals Inspectorate's PRIO database are not used in vehicles or depots. Work to phase out risk reduction substances is ongoing.

Cleaning and maintenance of vehicles is primarily carried out using methods and products that meet the requirements for the Nordic Ecolabel, EU Ecolabel or Good Environmental Choice.

Interior and equipment
Materials in the trains are selected with consideration for the environment and longevity. Seat fabrics are eco-labeled and free of particularly hazardous chemicals.

Textiles and equipment, such as uniforms, are selected to last over time and thereby reduce resource use.

On-board and consumables
Consumables used in traffic, such as paper and hygiene products, meet the requirements for established eco-labels.

Öresundståg's traffic is accessible and everyone should have good conditions to travel with us. By creating mobility and connecting people, towns and regions, we contribute to reducing distance and social isolation.

Our trips make it easier to commute to work, study, visit loved ones and take part in leisure and experiences. We connect the countryside and the city, and make it possible to live in one place and work in another. On board, the trip should be a moment of relaxation or time that can be used for work.

Our passengers should feel safe and secure on board, in welcoming environments and with clear information. We strive for a caring, reliable and customer-friendly service, and take care of customer opinions in a fair way.

Social sustainability is also about the people who work for and with Öresundståg. Our goal is that everyone who works for us or on our behalf should have good conditions, feel secure in their work and have the opportunity to contribute to our development. Together we create the best possible Öresundståg traffic.

Economic sustainability is about managing, handling, cleaning and refurbishing our trains so that they maintain their life expectancy. Properly managed, our trains have a lifespan of 30 years. Train upgrades are normally planned at 10-year intervals.

From December 2020, all maintenance of our vehicle fleet takes place at the depot in Hässleholm. With the depot, we have the opportunity to put the maintenance out to competition and procure traffic and maintenance in one contract. It is expected to provide increased delivery security and positive economic effects. All in order for us to manage our trains in such a way as to ensure their long-term value and function.

Öresundståg's operations are financed with public tax funds from the six regions that own the operations. Through public procurement, we ensure that tax funds are used efficiently and sustainably.