X3 (train)
| X3 | |
|---|---|
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An Arlanda Express X3 train at Stockholm Central Station | |
| Manufacturer | Alstom |
| Constructed | 1998–99 |
| Entered service | 1998 |
| Number built | 7 |
| Fleet numbers | 1–7 |
| Operator(s) | Arlanda Express |
| Specifications | |
| Maximum speed | 205 km/h (127 mph) |
| Weight | 187 t (184 long tons; 206 short tons) |
| Power output | 2,240 kW (3,000 hp) |
| Electric system(s) | 15 kV 16 2⁄3 Hz AC catenary |
| Current collection method | Pantograph |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
X3 is an electric multiple unit train used by Arlanda Express on the airport rail link service between Stockholm Central Station and Stockholm-Arlanda Airport in Sweden. Alstom built seven of these four-train car units in Birmingham, which were delivered in 1998 and 1999. The X3 is part of the Coradia family, and can reach speeds up to 205 km/h.
Overview
The trains are painted grey with yellow ends with varying interior colors. The units use standard gauge tracks and are fed electricity at 15 kV 16 2⁄3 Hz AC like the rest of the Swedish railway network, but the trains use separate stations at Arlanda and dedicated tracks at Stockholm C; in both cases, the platforms are higher than at other stations in Sweden, allowing step-free access to the trains without the use of low floors.