They are more than thirty years old, yet they are at the cutting edge of modern comfort. Swedish rail operator SJ's high-speed trains, the X2000s, have been enjoying a facelift since 2021. This Renovation of the X2000 trains, which travel the country at 200 kph, began with the upgrade of the Stockholm-Göteborg line in autumn 2021.. Renovated trains have been running on the line since this spring. Stockholm-Malmöwhich also extends to theairport and the town of Copenhagen.
The new X2000s operate three times a day in each direction during the week.. They run once a day at weekends. Trains stop at Lund, Linköping and Norrköping along the way.
The decision of the SJ to refurbish rather than replace its fleet of X2000 SJs was taken in 2014. With the aim of extend the life of its trains by 20 to 25 years and, above all, to save a third of the price charged for new trains. However, the investment represents some 310 million euros (SEK 3.5 billion). The trains are also more environmentally friendly, with less steel being used to lighten the weight of the trains.
The most important thing for passengers is improved on-board comfort. The new X2000s offer more ergonomic seats and more seats (15% more capacity than previous models). The armchairs are electrically adjustable so they can be lowered or raised. They also have wider, extendable shelves. SJ has integrated new luggage storage areasparticularly in second class. The trains also benefit from a wifi more efficient, offering 5G technology. According to SJ, all X2000 lines will have been modernised by 2027.
