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The New Double-Deckers
These spacious and swift traveling (200 km/hr) double-decker trains have
started to roll between Stockholm, Eskilstuna and Arboga recently and have
been equipped with many modern coveniences and equipment geared at ensuring
a very pleasant journey for train travelers. Seats are almost entirely
equipped with power outlets and plenty of legroom, ideal for business travelers. Leisure
travelers will love the on-board radio system.
High-Speed Trains X 2000
SJ is currently refurbishing their fleet of High Speed trains (X 2000),
which run between the main cities in Sweden. The X 2000 travels smoothly
and silently at speeds of up to 200 km/h (125 mph). The journey between
Stockholm and Gothenburg takes three hours or Copenhagen- Stockholm in five
hours. Other destinations include Jönköping, Karlstad, Gävle,
Malmö and Sundsvall. Sockets for radio and music channels are fitted
in all seats, and headsets are available in the Bistro, which also serves
hot and cold dishes, sandwiches, coffee, beer, wine etc. Business travelers
or other passengers who appreciate a little touch of extra comfort, can
book first class for personal service. Seats with sockets for electricity
or PC are available. A light meal served at each seat is included with 1st
Class tickets.
InterCity Trains
In addition SJ have InterCity trains, which have first and second class
coaches and seats adapted for disabled travelers. Some trains also have
a Family Coach with a play corner where children can have fun during the
journey. Some night trains are also equipped with Cinema carriages where
you can watch recently released movies. Some trains have a Bistro serving
hot and cold dishes, freshly prepared sandwiches, beer, wine, coffee, tea
and cakes. On some trains, refreshments are served at each seat or from
a kiosk. Facilities may differ between different trains.
Connex Arctic Trains – A Journey to Europe’s Last Frontier
Norrlandståget – Connex arctic trains – distancing nearly
2,000 km – is one of Europe’s longest train routes.
Connex Arctic Trains give travellers an unparalleled chance to experience all of
Sweden, from the rolling farmlands in the south to the arctic mountains in
the north. The train crosses the Arctic Circle, travels past the tree line,
bisects Abisko – one of Sweden’s most famous national parks – then
passes over the rugged border mountains at Riksgränsen, before finally
rolling down the hills of the fjords into Norwegian Narvik.
You can sleep in peace in a sleeper with an in-room toilet and shower;
or if you prefer the company of others as you traverse this fairytale landscape
of astounding panoramas and endless forests, then choose a couchette. When
you get hungry, enjoy the fabulous mountain views over a cup of coffee in
the dining car, or why not savour a full dinner complete with wine. Allow
yourself to be pampered by the staff as you gaze out at the wilderness and
enjoy the legroom. All Connex coaches are going through extensive refurbishing
expected to be completed by 2006. Welcome aboard!
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