Malmö-based train operator Snälltåget is planning to expand its international routes across Europe, according to reports from Swedish media. The company, which currently operates daily services between Malmö and Stockholm, is targeting increased international departures to meet growing demand for train travel in Europe.
Marco Andersson, a representative for Snälltåget, stated: "So far there has been much focus on national train travel. Now we see opportunities to expand our international connections." The company appears to be experiencing favorable conditions as it plans the next step in its growth journey.
So far there has been much focus on national train travel. Now we see opportunities to expand our international connections.
Snälltåget was founded in Malmö in 2006 following the deregulation of SJ's monopoly on passenger traffic in Sweden. The company's expansion plans come 20 years after the initial market liberalization that allowed private operators to enter the Swedish rail market.
The reports indicate growing interest in train vacations abroad, which Snälltåget aims to capitalize on with its expanded European service offerings. Both Helsingborgs Dagblad and Sydsvenskan reported on the company's international expansion strategy in March 2026.