4rail.net - Electric Multiple Units in Sweden

Arlanda Express operates shuttle trains between the center of Stockholm and Arlanda international airport north of Stockholm. Trains run frequently and can run on the level track up to 200 km/h despite the very low power to weight figures.

in 2010 - 2011 all the trains were repainted and modernized to match the current tastes of the airport customers. Arlanda Express has two terminals, which serve customers with all they can: you can even get a massage before / after flight at the Stockholm terminal! The personnel is very customer oriented.

Technical details for class X3 of Arlanda Express
-> Builder: Alstom
-> EMU type: built for purpose  
-> Owned and operated by: Arlanda Express
-> Delivered to use: 1998 - 1999
-> Number of units built: 7
-> Units in operation: 7   
-> Unit numbers: 1 - 7 
-> Configuration: four modules coupled together  
       Bo'Bo'+2'2'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'  
    
-> Capacity: 169 in one class    
-> operations area: Stockholm area - Stockholm north 
   
-> Unit length: 93 meters ( feet)
-> Unit width    m ( ft)
-> Unit height    m ( ft)
-> Unit power:
       15kV 16,7 Hz: 2240 kW (3046 Hp)
       8 x 280 kW for each unit
       track motors of type ECA2126  
-> Power to weight ratio: 11,6 W/kg (=very low) 
-> Operational max. speed: 200 km/h (125 mph)
    
-> Train control: Swedish  
-> Mass, metric tons: 193 metric tons   
-> Gauge: 1435 mm (normal 4' 8,5'' gauge)
-> Wheel diameter: 920 mm
-> Coupler type: Scharfenberg? 
-> Multiple operations: 2 units of the same type
    
-> Axle weight max: ~16 tons
   
-> Other:
      - units are air conditioned for both passengers and train personnel 
   
Easy recognition guide:
-> 4 module EMU with rounded bright yellow ends
-> text "Arlanda Express" printed yellow on blue on sides
-> normally seen only between Stockholm's central and Arlanda airport

The class X60 is a fast accelerating and decelerating modern commuter train for mass transit in the Stockholm's local traffic. The first batch of these trains started their revenue runs in 2007 and recently these 71 units have gotten company of the additional trains to fill the capacity needs on the extension north of Stockholm.

The trains normally run in pairs in north-south axis of the city and in the near future will extend their service to Arland airport and Uppsala in the north.

Technical details for class X60 of SL
-> Builder: Alstom
-> EMU type: "Coradia Nordic" 
-> Owned and operated by: SL (Stockholm's Lokaltrafik)
-> Delivered to use: 2005 - 2008, 2010 - 2011
-> Number of units built: 71
-> Units in operation: 71   
-> Unit numbers: 6001 - 6071  
-> Configuration: six modules coupled together with Jacobs bogies   
       Bo'Bo'Bo'2'Bo'Bo'Bo'  
    
-> Capacity: 374 in one class, plus around 500 standing passengers    
-> operations area: Stockholm area  
   
-> Unit length: 107 meters ( feet)
-> Unit width    m ( ft)
-> Unit height    m ( ft)
-> Unit power:
       15kV 16,7 Hz: 3000 kW ( 4080 Hp)
       12 x 250 kW for each unit
       track motors of type A6HCA 1755C  
-> Power to weight ratio: 14,5 W/kg  
-> Operational max. speed: 160 km/h (100 mph)
    
-> Train control: Swedish  
-> Mass, metric tons: 206 metric tons   
-> Gauge: 1435 mm (normal 4' 8,5'' gauge)
-> Wheel diameter: 850 mm
-> Coupler type: Scharfenberg? 
-> Multiple operations: 2 units of the same type
    
-> Axle weight max: ~15 tons
   
-> Other:
      - units are air conditioned for both passengers and train personnel 
   
Easy recognition guide:
-> 6 module EMU with rounded pointed "Coradia" looking ends
-> SL logo in the fronts and on the sides
-> White with blue stripes and doors
-> normally seen only in Stockholm area
-> In Sweden the harsh winter conditions add requirements for the trains
         as they are often subjected to snow and ice building in their structure
         during the winter months. The ice building is especially severe around
         the bogies and brakes melt snow/ice while slowing and the water
         freezes again while stopping at the stations.

A Västrafik X52-2 in Jönköping
Here one of the compnys many X52 electric multiple units is seen stopping at Jönköping is Sweden.

Picture by Ilkka Siissalo.

The class X55 is the newest Regina EMU for Sweden. From early 2012 the first trains of this type will start their traffic north of Stockholm, where they replace some of the X2000 trains. The X2000 will go mainly to long distance routes south of Stockholm. Eventually a total of 20 4 car X55 trains will be delivered and SJ has an option for another 20 to be used later. While the initial speed is just 200 km/h, this can be raised to 250 km/h later. The SJ uses the marketing name SJ3000 for the new trains, while the X2000 will become the SJ2000.

The Regina train type of Bombardier has been a very successful and reliable train type in Sweden and will certainly be a good investment for the SJ too. Numerous other operators run the EMU type throughout Sweden on regional routes. Regina was also part of the super high speed trials of Sweden in 2009 - 2010.

The insides of this EMU type reflect the silvery outside of the train. Even some wood panel look is included.

Technical details for class X55 of SJ
-> Builder: Bombardier
-> EMU type: Regina  

-> Usage: interregional and long distance fast transportation 
-> Operators: SJ
-> Production dates: 2011 -    
-> Numbers built:  a few, 20 in order

-> Seen: basically on all Swedish rail routes  
-> Number series: 3344 - 3363

-> Seats:
    - 1st class:
    - 2nd class:
    - folding seats:

-> Energy Source: electricity, 15kV 16,66 Hz AC
-> Engine:  
-> Power output: 3180 kW ( Hp), 12 x kw
-> Transmission:  
-> Tractive Effort: kN 
-> Braking effort on traction motors (dynamic braking): unknown   
-> Multiple drive: yes
-> Wheel arrangement:   
    - Double units: Bo'Bo'+Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'

-> Wheel diameter: mm

-> Maximum operational speed where possible: 200 km/h (124 mph)
    - upgradable to 250 km/h  

-> Length: 107,1 m 
-> Weight: 274 metric tons (,000 lb)
-> Max. axle weight: metric tons

-> Special:

The class X40 EMUs are responsible for the SJ's regional train traffic. These EMUs may look like they were straight from the Star wars movie and the paint scheme gives you similar thoughts. Actually this Alstom Coradia Nordic series is so ugly, when you see them approaching the station, that they are actually interesting. In the strong contrast to the outer appearance is the comfortable compartmentalized inside with services. Each train has an easily accessible bathroom and a series of automats for food and drinks in the first class basement.

The X40 series comes in lengths of 2 and 3 modules. Normally you see these coupled together to for an EMU of 5 modules. The X40 EMUs are easiest to see within around 200 kilometers of the Stockholm area.

There was recently some complaints about the usage of the trains where the passengers are accustomed to sit one way; in the X40 the passengers sit facing each other causing some additional stress.

Technical details for class X40 of SJ
-> Type/class: X40 (Alstom Coradia Nordic)   
-> Usage: regional and interregional fast transportation 
-> Builder: Alstom   
-> Operators: SJ of Sweden
-> Production dates: 2004 - 2008    
-> Numbers built:  43,
    - 16 double units
    - 27 triple units
   
-> Seen: mainly on the routes from Stockholm  
-> Number series: 3300 - 3343

-> Seats:
    - Double units: 153,
    - Triple units: 252,
    - The first and second class are similarly equipped
    - Electrical outlets installed
    - Wifi-internet for travellers
    - The first floor is accessible even with a wheel chair

-> Energy Source: electricity, 15kV 16,66 Hz AC
-> Engine: Alstom 4 FXA 2854  
-> Power output: 1600kW (2175 Hp) for 2 unit train, 2400kW (3263 Hp) for 3 unit train  
-> Transmission:  
-> Tractive Effort: unknown 
-> Braking effort on traction motors (dynamic braking): unknown   
-> Multiple drive: up to 4 units in the class X40
-> Wheel arrangement:   
    - Double units: Bo'2'+2'Bo'
    - Triple units: Bo'2'+2'Bo'+2'Bo'

-> Wheel diameter: 920 mm or 780 mm depending on the source

-> Maximum operational speed where possible: 200 km/h (124 mph) 

-> Length:  
    - Double units: 55,1 m
    - Triple units: 81,5 m

-> Weight: 140/205 metric tons (,000 lb)
    - Double units: 140 metric tons
    - Triple units: 205 metric tons  

-> Special:
-- the customers are complaining about the normal toilets being so small they can't access them to do what they need to do and are forced to use the handicapped toilet instead (only 1/train unit).

The class X2 pulled X2000 EMUs are the first generation semi high speed tilting EMUs for the Swedish operator SJ. They form the backbone of the SJ passenger traffic between the largest cities and internationally to Copenhagen, Denmark. To add speed on the curved tracks trains are equipped with a tilting mechanism and are relatively trustworthy even in the harsh winter conditions. The top speed is quite modest 200 km/h, so you can not really talk about high speed EMU in this case.

Recently the class X2000 has gotten company of the new X55 EMUs on the smaller routes north of Stockholm.

Technical details for class X2000 of SJ
-> Builders: Asea Brown Boveri / Adtranz 
-> Delivered to use: 1989 - 1998      
-> Classes: 1410 - 1413
-> Operators & owners: SJ of Sweden  
-> Operating areas (technical): Sweden, Denmark, Norway   
-> Number of units: 43, locomotive + 5 or 6 trailers + driving trailer
-> Unit configurations:
      - 1410: X2K+UA2K+UA2K+UB2K+URB2K+UB2K+UB2XK
      - 1411: X2+UA2+UA2+UB2+URB2+UB2+UB2X
      - 1412: X2+UA2+UB2+URB2+UB2+UB2X
      - 1413: X2K+UA2K+UB2K+URB2K+UB2K+UB2XK
   
-> Unit numbers: To be added later    
      notes: 
       
-> Capacity:
      1 st. class: 48/96 seats 
      2 nd class: 242 seats
        
-> Operational max. speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)  
-> Unit length: m 
-> Unit height:  m 
-> Unit width:  m

-> Power source: 15 kV 16,7 Hz overhead electric
-> Unit power:
      1410 - 1413: 3260 kW (4433 Hp)
     
-> Mass, metric tons:
      1410 and 1411: 365 tons 
      1412 and 1413: 316 tons
            
-> Train control systems: Swedish, some units Danish and/or Norwegian
-> Couplers: automatic couplers 
-> Max axle weight: 18 tons   
   
-> ventilation and climate controlled environment for personnel and passengers
   
   
Easy recognition guide
   
-> Gray single story unit train with a locomotive at the other end. 
-> Tilting train structure 
->  Seen in Sweden, Denmark, occasionally in Norway.

The color schemes have varied during the period X2000 has been in use. The current gray was preceded with the original silver with blue stripes and white and black ends. Between Sweden and Norway the trial traffic was made with the blue and silver Linx X2000s (Lin-x = leaning-X, x being a Swedish marking for the EMU), seen on the left.

The X31 seems to be the EMU that keeps chancing operator. Recently being part of the DSB-First fleet these are now operated independently on Danish side by DSB, routes reaching Malmö, Sweden and on the Swedish side on West coast by Veolia. The DSB-First cooperation ended up to severe financial difficulties, thus the operator change.

Technical details for class X31
-> Builder: Adtranz and Bombardier  
-> EMU type: X31     
-> Owned and operated by: Blekingetrafiken, DSB, Hallandstrafiken,
       SJ, Skånetrafiken, Veolia,
-> Delivered to use: 1999 - 2008   
-> Number of units built: 93  
-> Units in operation: 93 
-> Unit numbers: 4301 - 4342, 4350 - 4400   
-> Configuration: Bo'Bo'+2'2'+Bo'Bo'  
    
-> Capacity: 198 seats + 31 folding seats  
   - 20 in first class
   - 178 in second class + 31
-> Seen mainly in the Western Sweden and Denmark 
   
-> Unit length: 78,9 meters ( feet)
-> Unit width    m ( ft)
-> Unit height    m ( ft)
-> Electrical feed: 15 kV 16,7 Hz
-> Unit power:
       15kV 16,7 Hz: 2300 kW (3127 Hp)
       4 x 288 kW for each unit
       track motors by Adtranz/Bombardier   
-> Power to weight ratio: 14,4  ( W/kg)
-> Operational max. speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
    
-> Train control: Swedish and Danish     
-> Mass, metric tons: 159 metric tons   
-> Gauge: 1435 mm (normal 4' 8,5'' gauge)
-> Wheel diameter as new: 830 mm for powered, 760 mm for
       unpowered modules
-> Coupler type:  
-> Multiple operations: up to 5 similar units 
    
-> Axle weight max: max. under 18,5 tons
   
-> Other:
      - units are air conditioned for both passengers and train personnel 
      

   
Easy recognition guide:
-> 3 module EMu with striking rubber ends. 
-> number series in 4xxx 

The X61 belong to Coradia Nordic EMU family of Alstom, which is the other large supplier of trains besides Bombardier for Sweden. The Class X61 is formed of 4 passenger modules which are permanently bound together with a common bogie. The color scheme for the Östgötatrafiken does not leave room to say "I did not notice the train", so it is likely these trains will attract a lot of commuters.

Technical details for class X61 of ÖT
-> Builders: Alstom of France  
-> Type: Coradia LIREX Nordic
-> Delivered to use: 2009 -       
-> Classes: X61
-> Operators & owners: Östgötatrafiken, Skånetrafiken  
-> Operating areas (technical): Sweden   
-> Number of units: 5 units for the Östgötatrafiken
-> Number series: 61201 - 61205
-> Unit configurations: Bo'Bo'2'Bo'Bo'
           
-> Capacity: around 210 seats (configurations vary)
        
-> Operational max. speed: 160 km/h (100 mph)  
-> Unit length: 74,3 m 
-> Unit height:  m 
-> Unit width: 3,25 m

-> Power source: 15 kV 16,7 Hz overhead electric
-> Unit power: 2000 kW, x x 250 kW ( Hp)
-> Mass, metric tons: 155
-> Power to weight ratio: 12,9 (pretty good for an EMU)
            
-> Train control systems: Swedish
-> Couplers: automatic couplers 
-> Max axle weight: 20,5 tons   
   
-> ventilation and climate controlled environment for personnel and passengers

Easy recognition guide:
   
-> Rounded ends with three lights at the top. 
-> Distinctive livery of white-red-orange.
-> Seen in Sweden.

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Technical details for class X14 of ÖT
-> Builders: Asea of Sweden  
-> Type: 2 part electric multiple unit
-> Delivered to use: 1994 - 1995       
-> Classes: X14, 2 rebuilt of class X12
-> Operators & owners: Västtrafik, Östgötatrafiken  
-> Operating areas (technical): Sweden   
-> Number of units: 18
-> Number series: 3224 - 3241 (original), 3190
-> Unit configurations: Bo'Bo'+2'2'
           
-> Capacity: around __ seats (configurations vary)
        
-> Operational max. speed: 160 km/h (100 mph)  
-> Unit length: m 
-> Unit height:  m 
-> Unit width:  m

-> Power source: 15 kV 16,7 Hz overhead electric
-> Unit power: 1280 kW, 4 x 320 kW ( Hp)
-> Mass, metric tons: 103
-> Power to weight ratio: 12,4
            
-> Train control systems: Swedish
-> Couplers: automatic couplers 
-> Max axle weight: tons   
   
-> ventilation for passengers, air conditioning for the personnel

Easy recognition guide:
   
-> Pointed wedge like ends with two lights at the top. 
-> Distinctive livery of white-red-orange.
-> Seen in Sweden.

-> operations area: Oslo in Norway to Göteborg/Gothenburg in Sweden 

-> Unit length: 106 meters ( feet)
-> Unit width    m ( ft)
-> Unit height    m ( ft)
-> Electrical feed: 15 kV 16,7 Hz
-> Unit power:
15kV 16,7 Hz: 1646 kW (3600 Hp)
6 x 441 kW for each unit
track motors of type ABB MJA250  
-> Power to weight ratio: 7,2 ( W/kg)
-> Operational max. speed: 210 km/h (130 mph)

-> Train control: Swedish and Norwegian   
-> Mass, metric tons: 227 metric tons   
-> Gauge: 1435 mm (normal 4' 8,5'' gauge)
-> Wheel diameter as new: 870 mm
-> Coupler type: Scharfenberg? 
-> Multiple operations: up to 4 similar units 

-> Axle weight max: max. under 17 tons

-> Other:
- units are air conditioned for both passengers and train personnel 
- the units BM73 are used internally in Norway and painted blue-silver


Easy recognition guide:
-> 4 module strikingly designed tilting long distance EMU with raised windshields and high nose. 
-> red base color with silver upper body, gray bogies and under structure

The class X1 EMUs have been withdrawn just recently after serving a rush hour spare for almost a decade. One unit is spared at the railroad museum in Gävle. The appearance is (again) strikingly similar to Finnish class Sm1 and Sm2.