Hector Rail AB

Sweden · Logistics & Supply Chain

Hector Rail AB is an independent train haulage provider based in Sweden, established in 2004 and headquartered in Danderyd. It operates primarily in the European rail transport market and is recognized as the largest private train operator in Scandinavia. The company focuses on freight services, offering locomotives and drivers for the transportation of whole unit trains on a regular timetable. Hector Rail also provides passenger transportation services, having started this segment in 2009. The company has a growing fleet of over 100 locomotives, reflecting its expansion in the rail freight market. Hector Rail serves a diverse range of clients, including industrial companies and forwarders, and has established partnerships with companies like Samskip and GB Railfreight. Recent developments include launching new international freight services between Sweden and Italy and a rail freight service between the Netherlands and Sweden. With approximately 1,286 employees, Hector Rail operates across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Germany.