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Control car

Adtranz UB2X

Built by Adtranz

Top speed
200 km/h
124 mph
Length
22.5 m
73 ft 10 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1989–1998
11 units
Axle arrangement
2'2'

Overview of the Adtranz UB2X

Explore the UB2X, a sophisticated railway control car with a rich operational history.

This versatile unit has served diverse rail networks, including the Guangshen Railway Company in China and Sweden Railways, where it is recognized as the SJ UB2X and SJ UB2XK.

Part of the X2000 family and the SJ X2 series, the UB2X was built by Adtranz from 1989 to 1998, featuring a standard gauge of 1435 mm.

Capable of reaching speeds up to 200 km/h, this 22.5-meter control car, with its 2'2' axle configuration, represents a significant element of modern railway engineering.

Adtranz UB2X technical specifications

Value
SeriesSJ X2
FamilyX2000
Built byAdtranz · 1989–199811 units
Top speed200 km/h124 mph
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangement2'2'
Length22.5 m73 ft 10 in
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Operators of the Adtranz UB2X

Railway companies that have operated the UB2X, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Guangshen Railway CompanyGSRC UB2XChina
Sweden RailwaysSJ UB2XSweden
Sweden RailwaysSJ UB2XKSweden

Adtranz UB2X photos

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