Arriva expanded its presence in the Swedish market by acquiring various bus and rail contracts across the country.

Notably, it operated bus lines in Stockholm and southern Sweden, as well as regional train services such as Pågatågen in Skåne County.

In July 2022, VR Group completed the acquisition of Arriva Sverige AB from the German state-owned Deutsche Bahn, marking the Finnish company's entry into the Swedish market.

This transition brought VR Group control over a wide range of public transport services, including buses, trams, and trains across Stockholm, Östergötland, and Skåne counties, with approximately 3,200 employees.

In May 2024, VR Sverige AB acquired MTRX from MTR Corporation, a company that operates high-speed rail services between Stockholm and Gothenburg, rebranding it as VR Snabbtåg in August 2024.