It should be easy to travel sustainably by regional train. Every day.

Why should we lease vehicles through Transitio instead of owning them ourselves?
ANSWER: Transitio can provide economies of scale in procurement and competitive financing. You gain access to specialists in procurement, financing and management without having to build your own organisation. We offer these services at cost price, giving you full transparency into all costs.

How is the lease rate determined and what does it include?
ANSWER: The lease rate is based on the cost-price principle and covers the capital cost of vehicles and high-value components, interest costs for loans, provisions for future heavy maintenance and refurbishment, property insurance, management costs and administration. The lease rate is set annually and may be adjusted if Transitio’s operating costs change.

How much transparency do we have regarding the finances and our guarantee commitment?
ANSWER: You have full transparency through a so-called “Engagement Statement” issued three times a year, detailing your total guarantee commitment, the current debt values for your vehicles, the distribution across different loan instruments, and changes since the previous period. All costs are disclosed transparently.

What happens if the vehicles need to be modified or upgraded?
ANSWER: Planned modifications are included in our management services and cover monitoring technological developments and regulatory requirements. We proactively propose improvements and manage necessary updates.

New features or requested modifications require a binding assignment from you, after which we assess the cost and feasibility. Investments are spread across the lease payments over the depreciation period and are always charged at cost price. We monitor when components are discontinued and, where necessary, purchase strategic stock and develop alternative solutions well in advance.

What happens if a vehicle type experiences major problems or faults?
ANSWER: In the event of acute problems, we coordinate all affected owners and lessees, liaise with the vehicle supplier and manage warranty claims. Where necessary and subject to availability, we provide replacement vehicles. In the event of systematic faults, we conduct analyses together with the supplier and maintenance provider. Any costs are covered by warranties or supplier liability where possible. Information is communicated to all lessees through the steering group and collaboration forums. Where necessary, we pursue compensation claims against suppliers.

How does it work with high-value components (HVCs) and spare parts?
ANSWER: A shared pool of high-value components (HVCs) is included in the lease. We determine the required quantities, store and administer the components to ensure they are available for replacement during maintenance. We carry out regular inventory checks and refurbishment. We can also provide stocks of strategic spare parts to reduce the risk of extended downtime. We manage “last-time buys” when components become obsolete.
Standard spare parts are the responsibility of the lessee and are managed by your maintenance provider. We can assist with procurement when needed.

How do we ensure that the vehicles remain operational throughout their entire service life (30 years)?
ANSWER: We manage the vehicles systematically, with continuous monitoring of performance and functionality. We also plan heavy maintenance in accordance with a maintenance programme, carry out refurbishment to maintain standards, and conduct quality audits and inspections.

As part of our proactive management, we focus on faults that have the greatest impact on costs and operations. We analyse these, identify areas for improvement and ensure the availability of spare parts. We assess the condition of the vehicles annually and prepare decision-making materials for potential life extension or decommissioning.

What happens when the vehicles reach the end of their technical service life (30 years)?
ANSWER: We carry out a comprehensive assessment of the vehicles’ service life 3–5 years before the end of their technical service life and prepare decision-making materials together with you. There are three possible options (1) decommissioning the vehicles are either scrapped or sold. At this point, they are fully depreciated, meaning the remaining debt is SEK 0. (2) Life extension, this is carried out if technically feasible and economically justified. It requires refurbishment and investment, as well as a new financial calculation based on an extended lease period. (3) Shortened service life, this is uncommon but may be considered if the vehicles no longer meet the requirements. This requires an analysis of the financial implications and a joint decision.