© trainspo.comASEA X12
Built by ASEA
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 | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | X10 | |
| Built by | ASEA · 1991–199418 units | |
| Top speed | 160 km/h99 mph | |
| Power output | 1,280 kW1,717 hp | |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2' | |
| Formation | 2 cars (1M) | |
| Train length | 49.87 m163 ft 7 in | |
| Weight | 103 t227,076 lb |
Operators of the ASEA X12
Railway companies that have operated the X12, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden Railways | SJ X12 | Sweden |
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