SJ B1
B1, formerly Bo1 is a Swedish second class passenger car built by Kalmar Verkstad. The carriage belongs to the 1960s-cars family and was primarily used by the Swedish state railways, SJ between 1960 and 2006. The type remains in service in Sweden with private operators, including TÅGAB and Snälltåget. A total of 8 carriages remain in service in Sweden. Some carriages were sold to the Croatian state railways after their retirement from the SJ fleet.
| B1 | |
|---|---|
| In service | 1960–present |
| Manufacturer | Kalmar Verkstad |
| Family name | 1960s-cars |
| Constructed | 1960-1968 |
| Entered service | 1960 |
| Refurbished | 1985-1989 |
| Number built | 100 |
| Number in service | 8 |
| Number scrapped | ~90 |
| Capacity | 62 |
| Operator(s) | TÅGAB, Transdev, SkJB SJ(former) |
| Specifications | |
| Car length | 24,10 m |
| Width | 3,14 m |
| Height | 4,07 m |
| Maximum speed | 160 km/h (99 mph) |
| Weight | 40-45 tons depending on version |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
Versions
| Class | Description | Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| B1N | Modified to be used in Norway | 7 | Retired |
| B1K | Modified to be used in Denmark | 7 | Retired |
| B1KN | Modified to be used in Norway and Denmark | 11 | Retired |
| B1KT | Modified to be used in Denmark | 17 | Retired |
| B21KT | Modified to be used in Denmark and in local traffic | 1 | Reverted to B1 |
| B21U | Modified to be used in Denmark and in local traffic, with lavatories being disabled | 1 | Reverted to B1 |
References
- B1 på jarnvag.net
- Svenska Person- och Motorvagnar 1999, SJK Skriftserie nr. 69, Stockholm 1999 ISBN 91-85098-87-6
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