SJ selects Icomera for fleet-wide satellite connectivity rollout across SJ 3000 trains

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by GlobeNewswire SJ selects Icomera for fleet-wide satellite connectivity rollout across SJ 3000 trainsAuthor of the article:SJ 3000 train operating on Sweden's rail network, travelling through open countryside on an electrified line under clear skies. GNWIcomera, a wholly owned subsidiary of Equans, is selected by SJ for fleet-wide satellite connectivity rollout across SJ 3000 trainsTHIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountGothenburg, Sweden, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following successful trials and a competitive tender process, SJ has selected Icomera to deliver the fleet-wide rollout of satellite connectivity across its SJ 3000 fleet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The investment marks the next phase of SJ’s programme to deliver an even faster and more reliable onboard connectivity experience for passengers travelling across Sweden and on cross-border services.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe rollout builds on successful trials conducted during 2025, which demonstrated the ability of hybrid satellite and cellular connectivity to improve performance in areas where maintaining consistently high-quality connectivity has traditionally been challenging.The SJ 3000 fleet currently operates services linking Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Sundsvall and Oslo, some of Scandinavia’s busiest business and leisure travel corridors. Reliable onboard connectivity is increasingly important for passengers working, communicating or accessing entertainment throughout their journey.A total of 20 SJ 3000 trainsets will be equipped as part of the programme. Installation is expected to begin during the second half of 2026, with passengers benefiting from the enhanced connectivity across the fleet from early 2027.Delivering even more reliable onboard connectivityThis advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Building on the existing onboard Icomera connectivity platform already deployed across the SJ 3000 fleet, the new satellite capabilities can be integrated reliably at speed and at fleet scale.By combining satellite and cellular connectivity as a single onboard Wi-Fi service, passengers will not need to manually switch between technologies or worry about which connection they’re using; the onboard platform intelligently selects and combines the available networks to provide the best possible experience.From successful trials to fleet-wide deploymentThe solution has been designed specifically for operation on electrified railways and demonstrates how proven hybrid connectivity solutions are now moving from trial projects into large-scale operational deployment.The programme is one of the world’s first fleet-wide rollouts of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity on passenger trains operating on electrified railways.The rollout also complements SJ’s broader work with mobile network operators to improve coverage along key rail corridors, helping provide a more consistent and reliable connectivity experience for passengers across its network.This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Torsten John, Senior Vice President of Icomera’s activities in EMEA, said:“Reliable onboard connectivity is increasingly important for passengers working, communicating or accessing entertainment throughout their journey, while also supporting a growing range of operational and customer-facing digital services.“SJ has shown a willingness to lead from the front when it comes to improving the onboard passenger experience. By combining satellite and cellular technologies, they are helping demonstrate what the next generation of connected rail travel can look like.”SJ is one of Scandinavia’s leading passenger rail operators, connecting major cities and regions across Sweden and neighbouring countries through a comprehensive rail network. Operating daily departures from more than 400 stations, SJ is committed to providing safe, reliable and sustainable travel experiences while supporting the continued growth of rail as a key mode of transport. SJ is wholly owned by the Swedish state.For over two decades, Icomera has been the world’s leading provider of onboard connectivity solutions. We enable millions of passengers to connect every day with the fastest, most reliable and secure Internet connection currently available to a moving vehicle. Today our networks have the power to fully integrate tens of thousands of vehicles into the cloud, paving the way for a vibrant new world of smart, connected transportation. In the future, our network connectivity will empower a bold new generation of safer, more efficient and sustainable transport solutions. We aim to be the partner of choice for those on the smart, connected journey that lies ahead.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.A wholly owned subsidiary of Equans, Icomera is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, operating across Europe and North America with key offices in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the United States and Canada. Icomera.comAbout Equans and Equans FranceEquans, a subsidiary of the Bouygues group, is a global leader in the energy and services sector.In France, Equans France draws on its historic brands Ineo, Axima, and Bouygues Energies & Services and its strong local presence to support businesses, local authorities, and industries in meeting the challenges of the energy, industrial, and digital transitions.With the ability to operate at every stage of projects’ lifecycle, Equans France brings together 35,000 employees to design, install and supply tailor-made solutions that optimize clients’ equipment and usage, enhancing infrastructure performance and energy efficiency. Its expertise spans electrical engineering, HVAC, refrigeration, fire safety, Facility Management, multi-technical maintenance, IT & Telecommunication, and digital solutions.On a global scale, Equans operates in 20 countries, with 83,000 employees across 5 continents and a turnover of 18.72 billion euros in 2025. Following a similar dynamic, its subsidiary Equans France achieved a turnover of 7.2 billion euros in 2025 and operates in nearly 30 countries.Paul Barnes Icomera paul.barnes@icomera.com This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.