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SJ B1

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B1
In service1960–present
ManufacturerKalmar Verkstad
Family name1960s-cars
Constructed1960–1968
Entered service1960
Refurbished1985–1989
Number built100
Number in service8
Number scrapped~90
Capacity62
OperatorsTÅGAB, Transdev, SkJB SJ(former)
Specifications
Car length24,10 m
Width3,14 m
Height4,07 m
Maximum speed160 km/h (99 mph)
Weight40–45 tons depending on version
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

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.

Versions

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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

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  • B1 på jarnvag.net
  • Svenska Person- och Motorvagnar 1999, SJK Skriftserie nr. 69, Stockholm 1999 ISBN 91-85098-87-6