ASEA SJ X9

Built by ASEA, Hilding Carlsson

Top speed

115 km/h

71 mph

Power output

340 kW

456 hp

Weight

103 t

227,076 lb

Length

69.8 m

229 ft 0 in

Track gauge

1,435 mm

Standard gauge

Years built

1959–1963

23 units

Overview of the ASEA SJ X9

Discover the SJ X9, an electric multiple unit that has been enriching Swedish tracks since the early 1960s.

This impressive locomotive, built by ASEA and Hilding Carlsson, is characterized by its reliability and its ability to reach speeds of up to 115 km/h.

With a length of 69.8 meters and a weight of 103 tons, the SJ X9 is designed for use on the Swedish railway network, known as Sweden Railways, and features a power output of 340 kW.

The SJ X9 series, with a track gauge of 1435 mm, is an important piece of Swedish railway history, known for its efficiency and longevity.

ASEA SJ X9 technical specifications

	Value	Imperial / US
Built by	ASEA, Hilding Carlsson · 1959–196323 units
Top speed	115 km/h71 mph	71 mph
Power output	340 kW456 hp	456 hp
Electric systems	15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge	1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in	4 ft 8½ in
Formation	4 cars
Train length	69.8 m229 ft 0 in	229 ft 0 in
Weight	103 t227,076 lb	227,076 lb