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Electric multiple unit

ASEA X12

Built by ASEA

Top speed
160 km/h
99 mph
Power output
1,280 kW
1,717 hp
Weight
103 t
227,076 lb
Length
49.87 m
163 ft 7 in
Track gauge
1,435 mm
Standard gauge
Years built
1991–1994
18 units

Overview of the ASEA X12

Discover the X12, an electric multiple unit (EMU) operated by Sweden Railways (SJ).

Built by ASEA between 1991 and 1994, the X12 is a reliable and capable train, drawing inspiration from the X10 series.

Boasting a top speed of 160 km/h and an impressive power output of 1280 kW, this train is well-suited for regional services.

With a length of 49.87 meters and a weight of 103 tonnes, its 1435 mm gauge and two-car formation (1M) ensure efficient operation on the tracks.

The X12 represents a robust design for Swedish rail transport.

ASEA X12 technical specifications

Value
SeriesX10
Built byASEA · 1991–199418 units
Top speed160 km/h99 mph
Power output1,280 kW1,717 hp
Track gauge1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in
UIC axle arrangementBo'Bo'+2'2'
Formation2 cars (1M)
Train length49.87 m163 ft 7 in
Weight103 t227,076 lb

Operators of the ASEA X12

Railway companies that have operated the X12, with the class designation used by each of them.

OperatorClassCountry
Sweden RailwaysSJ X12Sweden

ASEA X12 photos

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