Stockholm stocks up on rolling stock
The Stockholm transport authorities have ordered 16 Coradia Lirex commuter trains worth €120 million from Alstom.

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This order corresponds to an option included in the initial contract for 55 commuter trains signed in 2002. The new order brings the number of Coradia Lirex trains to be manufactured for SL at Alstom’s site in
The trains are specially designed for the harsh Swedish climate. The main traction equipment is located on the roof of the vehicle to protect the sophisticated traction components against ice and snow build-up on the tracks. The roof-mounted equipment also facilitates maintenance work. Accumulations of ice and snow on the roof and in the underframe are avoided.
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