SJ X40

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X40
X40 at Eskilstuna
In service	2006 -
Manufacturer	Alstom
Constructed	2004 -
Number built	43
Formation	2 cars (16 units) 3 cars (27 units)
Fleet numbers	3301-3343
Capacity	153 (2 cars) 252 (3 cars)
Operator	SJ
Specifications
Car length	55,100 mm (2 cars) 81,500 mm (3 cars)
Maximum speed	200 km/h
Weight	140 tonnes (2 cars) 205 tonnes (3 cars)
Power output	1.600 kW (2 cars) 2,400 kW (3 cars)
Gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8½ in)
Voltage	15 kV 16⅔ Hz AC

X40 is a series of electric multiple units operated by SJ of Sweden. They are in service on Mälardalsbanan and the line Linköping - Gävle/Sandviken. The double decker trains are built by Alstom since 2004, with 43 units being delivered, either in a two-car or three-car configuration. It is based on the Coradia series, and similar to the X60-series.

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The double deckers have a little higher passenger capacity than conventional cars, with 85 compared to 78 seats. Wider doors allow the trains to make on 30 second stops in smaller stations and 60 second stops in larger stations. Top speed is 200 km/h. Often the trains are paired, with one two-car and one three-car unit. The X40 has both first and second class, but with the same level of comfort. There is air conditioning, signal boosting for mobile telephones, electrical plugs at each chair, that is also equipped with radio. WLAN is available for a surcharge.

There have been many technical problems during the first year of operation in 2006, including problems with doors and the air conditioning. Complaints from passengers included too little place for baggage and small seat pitch. These problems have been addressed through rebuilding the interior.

[edit] External links

• Järnväg.net on X40 (Swedish)