Nice video! You should try the "combined" local/regional train Krösatågen in southern Sweden, for example between Karlskrona – Emmaboda (EMU type X11). And maybe also between Kalmar – Linköping (DMU type Y2 or Y31/Y32).
Much as I hate 2+3 arrangements, in practice the middle seat doesn't get used all that much; rather, it seems to be a storage space for bags that might otherwise be occupying a seat in a 2+2, so the net benefit is there. I just wonder why they don't simply install a table or somesuch.
Wow, this is a fantastic revelation. Never thought Sweden had anything faster than the X2000, much less that its day job would be high up on the cold Haparandabanan.
These are not high speed trains and nor is the X2000. There are trains in Sweden capable of 210 km/h but that speed is not employed. Some 250 km/h trains have been ordered for service in Sweden but unless the infrastructure is improved in the meantime they won’t be running at that speed in service. As to 300 km/h, not going to happen.
The Regina series EMUs had a very bad design feature,the airtightness of the trains was terrible. It may not have a big impact on Sweden. I have taken the CRH1A EMU in China (the imported Regina, 8-car sets, if I remember correctly, Sweden and China are the only countries that use this series of EMUs).My eardrums were in pain when going through the tunnel. Likewise, the first batch of CRH1As in China had a software speed limit of 200kph, but starting with the second batch, the limit was raised to 250kph, which should be the fastest speed for commercial operation.
The X2/X2000 is still our "fastest" train as it has the tilting that allowes it to take curves in highspeed while the X50-X55 or the one you call the fastest accelerates faster than the X2/X2000 and both trains are limited to 200km/h
SJ that has the X2000 are replacing some of their highspeed trains with the X55 that norrtåg has as X2000 is built in 1990 and getting old edit: Norrtåg has the X52 but it's almost the same as X55
I've always assumed that the power points are placed high up to avoid the risk of passengers getting tangled in the cables, in an era when they were more usually used for laptops, rather than USB adaptors.
Swedish trains are so oddly high compared to British trains, I often travel from Stockholm Arlanda to Kromfors and let's say on multiple occasions to the Swedish people have helped me get my suitcase up onto the train as I'm a small built female with 23 kilos of luggage by myself. I love Sweden so much.
The names on the seats are actually names of different queens, since the train model is called Regina 🙂
And also, I think the reason why the power sockets are located on the ceiling is because back in the 90s or 2000s when these trains were built, you simply didn't need any power sockets to power your smartphone. Or if you brought a computer, the power cable was long so it wasn't an issue that the socket was on the ceiling. This is just a theory though, so correct me if I'm wrong
Det är en väldigt trevlig känsla att se min gamla station i Lule🥺 Det var så länge sedan jag var där sist eftersom jag har bott i Tyskland i över 20 år.
I have actually seen that train set when it was in Töreboda for those speed tests. I really like the Regina trains (latin for "queen"). The names on the seats are names of different queens.
I am swedish by I am from Stockholm, I know Sweden is big.
Yeah Boden is 1094 km away from Stockholm. Hamburg in Germany is only 979.8 km away from Stockholm. The distance between stockholm and boden is similar to the distance between Stockholm and bermen in Germany which has a distance of 1097.1 km between them.
Sweden is something like 1572 km from Smygehus the most southern point in Sweden to treriksröset which is the three point boder between Sweden, Norway and Finland in which is the most northern point of Sweden.
Sorry but Norrtågs trains run at 160km/h only. 300km/h in Sweden today is just a dream politicians have. 220km/h can be reached but general top speed in the entire country is 200km/h. BUT yes a good video this nonetheless.
Last week I was at the train station in Skövde in Sweden when a västtåg (same train, different operator) came blasting past. It was out of service and maybe it was testing its top speed because between Skövde and Töreboda it goes straight for a long time. I was baffled by how insanely fast it went past…
wow, I never expected a X52 to be the fastest train in Sweden, as a local this still surprises me, his pronunciations of Swedish words are funny and always makes me laugh, the pronunciation for Haparanda was on the more correct side though but anyways good video
The Boden Fortress actually consists of five major forts, and a number of smaller ones – all of these surrounding the town of Boden. The aireal photo shown in the video is of one of the major forts called "Rödbergsfortet" (clumpsy translation: "The red mountain fort"). Seach out the Wikipedia article for more details.
4:13-Why is there graffiti on the window of this train? Is this Sweden, or 1970's New York City?
At the very least, this video shows that high-speed service can operate in a remote and very cold snowy region, giving hope for an HSR line in Alaska or Nunavut/NWT in Canada.
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Nice video!
You should try the "combined" local/regional train Krösatågen in southern Sweden, for example between Karlskrona – Emmaboda (EMU type X11). And maybe also between Kalmar – Linköping (DMU type Y2 or Y31/Y32).
Much as I hate 2+3 arrangements, in practice the middle seat doesn't get used all that much; rather, it seems to be a storage space for bags that might otherwise be occupying a seat in a 2+2, so the net benefit is there. I just wonder why they don't simply install a table or somesuch.
"To defend from Russia, who, at the time, had a formidable army" – Ouch. Recover from that burn Russia!
Wow, this is a fantastic revelation. Never thought Sweden had anything faster than the X2000, much less that its day job would be high up on the cold Haparandabanan.
These are not high speed trains and nor is the X2000. There are trains in Sweden capable of 210 km/h but that speed is not employed. Some 250 km/h trains have been ordered for service in Sweden but unless the infrastructure is improved in the meantime they won’t be running at that speed in service. As to 300 km/h, not going to happen.
Wow. How did you get to film from the rear cab? Very impressive! 😍
Nice train. 188mph is pretty quick.
😬😬! You know you are in Lapland, when a traveller says "We arrived at 15:03 " and it is outside pitch black !! 😱😵
The Regina series EMUs had a very bad design feature,the airtightness of the trains was terrible. It may not have a big impact on Sweden. I have taken the CRH1A EMU in China (the imported Regina, 8-car sets, if I remember correctly, Sweden and China are the only countries that use this series of EMUs).My eardrums were in pain when going through the tunnel. Likewise, the first batch of CRH1As in China had a software speed limit of 200kph, but starting with the second batch, the limit was raised to 250kph, which should be the fastest speed for commercial operation.
10:32: Forever Sunset – City Lights City Dreams
Perfect combination of Synthwave and great train views.
The X2/X2000 is still our "fastest" train as it has the tilting that allowes it to take curves in highspeed while the X50-X55 or the one you call the fastest accelerates faster than the X2/X2000 and both trains are limited to 200km/h
SJ that has the X2000 are replacing some of their highspeed trains with the X55 that norrtåg has as X2000 is built in 1990 and getting old edit: Norrtåg has the X52 but it's almost the same as X55
"Who at the time had a formidable army"
I see what you did there, sir. Well played!
I have to salute the effort you make with pronouncing names in non-Emglish languages.
I live in Umeå
I've always assumed that the power points are placed high up to avoid the risk of passengers getting tangled in the cables, in an era when they were more usually used for laptops, rather than USB adaptors.
Swedish trains are so oddly high compared to British trains, I often travel from Stockholm Arlanda to Kromfors and let's say on multiple occasions to the Swedish people have helped me get my suitcase up onto the train as I'm a small built female with 23 kilos of luggage by myself.
I love Sweden so much.
Ah.. The classic old X53 sorry to say this but the X2000 is actually swedens fastest train..
The names on the seats are actually names of different queens, since the train model is called Regina 🙂
And also, I think the reason why the power sockets are located on the ceiling is because back in the 90s or 2000s when these trains were built, you simply didn't need any power sockets to power your smartphone. Or if you brought a computer, the power cable was long so it wasn't an issue that the socket was on the ceiling. This is just a theory though, so correct me if I'm wrong
This is how the tracks is laid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFtVkx8DewU&t=130s
I doupt its faster then arlanda-express
Det är en väldigt trevlig känsla att se min gamla station i Lule🥺
Det var så länge sedan jag var där sist eftersom jag har bott i Tyskland i över 20 år.
Sweden is so beautiful underrated nature hidden nature with lakes hills mountains Islands
I have actually seen that train set when it was in Töreboda for those speed tests. I really like the Regina trains (latin for "queen"). The names on the seats are names of different queens.
Swedens railway system is totaly fucked, allways late. Nit trustwhorthy
I am swedish by I am from Stockholm, I know Sweden is big.
Yeah Boden is 1094 km away from Stockholm. Hamburg in Germany is only 979.8 km away from Stockholm. The distance between stockholm and boden is similar to the distance between Stockholm and bermen in Germany which has a distance of 1097.1 km between them.
Sweden is something like 1572 km from Smygehus the most southern point in Sweden to treriksröset which is the three point boder between Sweden, Norway and Finland in which is the most northern point of Sweden.
Sorry but Norrtågs trains run at 160km/h only. 300km/h in Sweden today is just a dream politicians have. 220km/h can be reached but general top speed in the entire country is 200km/h. BUT yes a good video this nonetheless.
Deutsche Bahn: The overhead line is frozen, we have to cancel your S-Bahn!
Swedish Railway:
Does anyone know the music start at 9:57?
Great trip. It's bit surprising me when regional train like this can reach 200 km/h beating the legendary X2000.
It dont drive 300 km/h
I'm on the train same line
Last week I was at the train station in Skövde in Sweden when a västtåg (same train, different operator) came blasting past. It was out of service and maybe it was testing its top speed because between Skövde and Töreboda it goes straight for a long time.
I was baffled by how insanely fast it went past…
wow, I never expected a X52 to be the fastest train in Sweden, as a local this still surprises me,
his pronunciations of Swedish words are funny and always makes me laugh, the pronunciation for Haparanda was on the more correct side though
but anyways good video
Two carriages are more than enough in Norrboten
The Boden Fortress actually consists of five major forts, and a number of smaller ones – all of these surrounding the town of Boden. The aireal photo shown in the video is of one of the major forts called "Rödbergsfortet" (clumpsy translation: "The red mountain fort"). Seach out the Wikipedia article for more details.
The train appeared very empty. Were you totally alone?
4:13-Why is there graffiti on the window of this train? Is this Sweden, or 1970's New York City?
At the very least, this video shows that high-speed service can operate in a remote and very cold snowy region, giving hope for an HSR line in Alaska or Nunavut/NWT in Canada.
Sad to see empty train
no one passenger on the train , ghost train ?