Midtjyske Jernbaner

Midtjyske Jernbaner runs two regional lines in western Jutland: the Vemb-Lemvig-Thyborøn Jernbane, known as Lemvigbanen, and the Holstebro to Skjern route, where it also manages the infrastructure as Vestbanen. Lemvigbanen dates back to 1879, when the Vemb to Lemvig section opened, one of Denmark's oldest surviving private railways.

Corporate structure

The company formed in 2008 from the Lemvigbanen and Odderbanen private railways. Its parent, Midtjyske Jernbaner A/S, owns the infrastructure between Vemb and Thyborøn, while subsidiary Midtjyske Jernbaner Drift A/S runs the trains on both lines. Midttrafik, the regional transport authority for Central Denmark Region, holds around 89 percent of the shares, alongside Lemvig and Holstebro municipalities and a number of small private shareholders. Another subsidiary, MJ Batteritog A/S, owns the Desiro trains on Holstebro-Skjern and the newer Mireo battery trains Midtjyske Jernbaner has introduced on the network.

Buying a ticket

Midtjyske Jernbaner uses self-ticketing: passengers are responsible for having a valid ticket before travelling, on both Lemvigbanen and Holstebro-Skjern. Buy through the Rejsebillet app for single tickets and commuter cards, the Rejsekort app, a physical Basiskort, or the Midttrafik webshop, which also sells a Lemvigbanen family ticket. Platform ticket machines exist only on Holstebro-Skjern; Lemvigbanen has none. Some Lemvigbanen departures run free of charge. Fares and conditions in DKK are set by Midttrafik, whose customer service on 70 210 230 can help with questions.

Bikes and prams

Bikes and prams travel free on both Lemvigbanen and Holstebro-Skjern. Staff cannot help lift them on or off the train, so anyone bringing a bike or pram should be ready to manage it alone.

Heritage on Lemvigbanen

The Lemvigbanen line to Thyborøn carries the most passengers on the network, popular with students travelling to Lemvig and with summer visitors to the area's holiday homes. Its Y-train rolling stock has run since 1983, and Midtjyske Jernbaner is introducing Denmark's first battery train on the network.