© trainspo.comASEA X10
Built by ASEA
Overview of the ASEA X10
Discover the Swedish X10 EMU series, a versatile electric multiple unit that has been in service since the early 1980s.
Built by ASEA between 1983 and 1993, these trains are a key component of Sweden's commuter rail network, serving both SJ (Sweden Railways) and Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL).
With a top speed of 140 km/h and a seating capacity of 184 passengers, the X10 trains are designed for efficient passenger transport.
Their characteristic two-car formation, a weight of 100 tons, and powered by 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems make them a reliable workhorse on Swedish railways.
Experience the power and dependability of the X10 EMUs, boasting a power output of 1280 kW and utilizing a standard gauge of 1435 mm.
These trains are a testament to Swedish engineering and the enduring legacy of rail transport in the country.
ASEA X10 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | X10 | |
| Built by | ASEA · 1983–199352 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 1,280 kW1,717 hp | |
| Electric systems |
| |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2' | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Capacity | 184 seats | |
| Weight | 100 t220,462 lb |
Operators of the ASEA X10
Railway companies that have operated the X10, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Storstockholms Lokaltrafik | SL X10 | Sweden |
| Sweden Railways | SJ X10 | Sweden |
ASEA X10 photos
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