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Electric multiple unit

ASEA X10

Built by ASEA

Top speed
140 km/h
87 mph
Power output
1,280 kW
1,717 hp
Weight
100 t
220,462 lb
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1983–1993
52 units
Axle arrangement
Bo'Bo'+2'2'

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
SeriesX10
Built byASEA · 1983–199352 units
Top speed140 km/h87 mph
Power output1,280 kW1,717 hp
Electric systems
  • 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation2 cars
Capacity184 seats
Weight100 t220,462 lb

Operators of the ASEA X10

Railway companies that have operated the X10, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Storstockholms LokaltrafikSL X10Sweden
Sweden RailwaysSJ X10Sweden

ASEA X10 photos

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