X-trafik in Sweden increases on-time performance by 5% with Swiftly
X-trafik, the transit agency serving Region Gävleborg, Sweden, set out to minimize early departures and increase on-time performance to improve overall system reliability and the passenger experience. Partnering with Swiftly, a transit data platform, helped the agency make measurable gains.
X-trafik at a Glance
- Service area: Region Gävleborg, Sweden
- Fleet size: 205 buses
- Ridership: 14 million annual passenger trips
Goal: Minimize Early Departures and Increase On-Time Performance
X-trafik wanted a clearer, stop-by-stop view of performance so it could make more informed scheduling decisions. Using Swiftly’s Live Operations, GPS Playback, On-Time Performance, Speed Map, and Run-Times products, the agency achieved:
- 5% average improvement in on-time performance (OTP) across adjusted routes
- Overall OTP increased to 72%
- 20% average reduction in early departures
- Fewer than 4% of departures were early overall
Rickard Sjoqvist, Trafikutvecklare (Traffic Development Officer), shared:
“Before Swiftly, we had no way of analysing performance on a stop-by-stop basis—we’re now able to make more informed decisions and have better discussions about what will work best for our passengers.”
The Takeaway
By gaining stop-by-stop visibility into performance, X-trafik was able to move beyond guesswork and make targeted schedule adjustments—cutting early departures and lifting on-time performance in a way that translates directly into a more reliable experience for passengers.
