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SJ X9

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X9
SJ X9 No. 101 at Håkantorp
In service1960–1999
ManufacturerHilding Carlsson
Constructed1959–1963
Number built23
Formation4-car sets
Fleet numbers101–145
OperatorsStatens Järnvägar
Specifications
Train length69,800 mm (229 ft 0 in)
Car lengthMotor cars: 17,500 mm (57 ft 5.0 in),
Trailer cars: 17,400 mm (57 ft 1.0 in)
Maximum speed115 km/h (71 mph)
Weight103 tonnes (101 long tons; 114 short tons)
Traction system40 kN (8,992 lbf)
Power output340 kW (456 hp)
Electric system(s)15 kV  16.7 Hz AC catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
AAR wheel arrangement(1A)′(A1)′+2′2′+2′2′+(1A)′(A1)′
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)

X9 is a series of four-car electric multiple units operated by Statens Järnvägar (SJ) of Sweden as express trains. Twenty-three were built by Hilding Carlssons Mekaniska Verkstad between 1960–1963 and were in service with SJ until 1999. The sharp reddish orange colour gave the trains the nickname Paprika trains.

History

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The X9 was partially based on the X20/X21-series delivered by Hilding Carlsson to the private company TGOJ. The X9 was put into service in Southern Sweden and from Stockholm to Dalarna. During the 1970s all the units were moved to either Skåne or to the Göteborg area, and during the 1980s all units were moved to the latter area.

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