Mellerud–Arvika railway, Railway line in Bengtsfors Municipality, Sweden

The Mellerud–Arvika railway, known in Swedish as Dal–Västra Värmlands Järnväg, is a 158 km standard-gauge line from Mellerud to Arvika with a 19 km branch from Beted to Skillingsfors. It runs close to the Dalsland Canal in several places and has three opening bridges. The section Mellerud–Billingsfors remains in freight use, while Bengtsfors–Årjäng is used for draisine cycling.

Construction began in 1914, with different sections opening between 1923 and 1928, delayed by economic problems after World War One. It was built to move timber, metals, and other raw materials from the forested regions to processing factories.

The railway was built to connect remote settlements and transport goods from local industries across two regions. Today visitors can see how the line passes through small villages and forests, showing how rail transport shaped the way people in this area worked and traded with each other.

Summer tourist trains run on the line using Y7 railcars, operated by the foundation Dal-Västra Värmlands Järnväg which maintains the Billingsfors to Bengtsfors section. Since the route passes through remote forested areas with few settlements, it is worth checking departure times in advance.

The railway runs alongside the Dalsland Canal, allowing visitors to combine train travel with boat trips on this historic waterway. Many travelers do not realize they can experience both forms of transport during a single visit.