Today I am finally trying the FASTEST commuter train in Northern Europe, the brand new X80, capable of reaching 200km/h on Sweden's railway network! Built in China by Alstom Sifang, this ultra high capacity train features an extra wide bodyshell and reclining seats, but its controversial rollout has faced heavy criticism calling the fleet UNSUITABLE for busy peak hour commutes.
I booked a ticket on the Västtrafik train from Gothenburg to Vänersborg to see if this delayed train is worth the wait. Join me for this Swedish high-speed train review as we explore the historic station, test out the surprisingly generous 2+3 seating layout replacing the worn out older carriages, and find out what it is actually like to ride this high-speed Chinese built commuter train!
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Journey Details:
Origin: Gothenburg Central
Destination: Vänersborg Central
Company: Västtrafik (VTA)
Train: SJ X80 (Zefiro Express)
Accommodation: Second Class Seat (2nd)
Time: 52 minutes, arrived on-time
Distance: 84 kilometres / 52 miles
Price: 114.00 kr.
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Today I am finally trying the FASTEST commuter train in Northern Europe, the brand new X80, capable of reaching 200km/h on Sweden's railway network! Built in China by Alstom Sifang, this ultra high capacity train features an extra wide bodyshell and reclining seats, but its controversial rollout has faced heavy criticism calling the fleet UNSUITABLE for busy peak hour commutes.
I booked a ticket on the Västtrafik train from Gothenburg to Vänersborg to see if this delayed train is worth the wait. Join me for this Swedish high-speed train review as we explore the historic station, test out the surprisingly generous 2+3 seating layout replacing the worn out older carriages, and find out what it is actually like to ride this high-speed Chinese built commuter train!
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Journey Details:
Origin: Gothenburg Central
Destination: Vänersborg Central
Company: Västtrafik (VTA)
Train: SJ X80 (Zefiro Express)
Accommodation: Second Class Seat (2nd)
Time: 52 minutes, arrived on-time
Distance: 84 kilometres / 52 miles
Price: 114.00 kr.
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Find me elsewhere:
Instagram: superalbstravels
Twitter: superalbs
https://bsky.app/profile/superalbs.bs...