© trainspo.comKalmar X11
Built by Kalmar, ASEA
Overview of the Kalmar X11
Discover the X11, a versatile Swedish electric multiple unit (EMU) built for reliable service and passenger comfort.
Constructed between 1983 and 1999 by Kalmar and ASEA, this two-car train boasts a top speed of 140 km/h and can accommodate 196 passengers.
Powered by 15 kV AC 16.7 Hz electric systems and delivering 1280 kW of power, the X11 efficiently meets the demands of modern rail transport.
With a 1435 mm gauge and UIC classification of Bo'Bo'+2'2', this locomotive has served various Swedish operators, including Krösatågen, Norrtåg AB, SJ, Skånetrafiken, UL, and Västtrafik AB, showcasing its adaptability.
Kalmar X11 technical specifications
| Value | Imperial / US | |
|---|---|---|
| Series | X10 | |
| Built by | Kalmar, ASEA · 1983–199949 units | |
| Top speed | 140 km/h87 mph | |
| Power output | 1,280 kW1,717 hp | |
| Electric systems |
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| Track gauge | 1,435 mmStandard gauge4 ft 8½ in | |
| UIC axle arrangement | Bo'Bo'+2'2' | |
| Formation | 2 cars | |
| Capacity | 196 seats | |
| Weight | 103 t227,076 lb |
Operators of the Kalmar X11
Railway companies that have operated the X11, with the class designation used by each of them.
| Operator | Class | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Krösatågen | Krösatågen X11 | Sweden |
| Norrtåg AB | NRT X11 | Sweden |
| Skånetrafiken | ST X11 | Sweden |
| Sweden Railways | SJ X11 | Sweden |
| Upplands Läns Trafik AB | UL X11 | Sweden |
| Västtrafik AB | Västtrafik X11 | Sweden |
Kalmar X11 photos
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