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SJ B7
B7 is a Sweden, Swedish second-class Passenger_car_(rail), passenger car of the 1980-talsvagn, 1980s-car series. History The first B7 carriage was delivered in 1979 and is today making up the majority of SJ AB, SJ's passenger carriages together with the SJ A7, A7 carriage. The last of the 171 carriages was delivered in 1990. Some of the carriages were in 1990s rebuilt into other types of passenger cars, but when SJ AB, SJ initiated their modernisation program in the late 2000s they were rebuilt again to match the B7 standard. The upgrades made during the modernisation include 230 V power outlets, new seating as well as an overall modernised interior design. The carriages were also repainted into SJ's current black livery. The carriages are easily distinguishable from other types by the white stripes around the doors. References B7 på Järnväg.net {{Swedish railway stock Railway coaches of Sweden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gothenburg Central Station
Gothenburg Central Station () is the main railway station of Gothenburg and it is the oldest railway station in Sweden still in use. The station serves 27 million passengers per year, making it the second largest railway station in Sweden after Stockholm Central Station which it predates by 13 years. The station opened on 4 October 1858. The station is situated in central Gothenburg, at Drottningtorget, and is connected to the Nils Ericson Terminal, Nils Ericson bus terminal. Gothenburg Central Station's buildings are owned and managed by Jernhusen. History Numerous railways were built across Sweden in the 19th century. One of the first distances was the one between Gothenburg and Jonsered. As the railway grew more popular, the need for a station emerged. The Gothenburg Central Station was built between 1856 and 1858. The first building was constructed between 1856 and 1857 by architect Adolf Wilhelm Edelsvärd on land which was previously occupied by a prison. First, the bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SJ AB
SJ is the primary passenger train operator in Sweden. A wholly List of government enterprises of Sweden, state-owned company operated for-profit under market conditions, SJ operates various services across Sweden. SJ's operations include High-speed rail in Sweden, high-speed trains, Inter-city rail, intercity trains, Night trains of Sweden, night trains, and Regional rail, regional trains, with some services extending into Denmark, Norway and Germany. SJ traces its roots back to 1856, however was established in its current form as a passenger train operator (SJ AB) in 2001, following the restructuring of ''Swedish State Railways, Statens Järnvägar'', the former government agency responsible for the Rail transport in Sweden, Swedish railways. SJ AB also has subsidiaries such as ''Västtrafik, SJ Götalandståg'', ''Stockholm commuter rail, SJ Stockholmståg'', and ''SJ Norge AS'', which operate procured regional services in Västra Götaland County, Western Sweden, Stockholm Count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TÅGAB
TÅGAB (Tågåkeriet i Bergslagen AB) is a Swedish railway company with headquarters in Kristinehamn. It was started in 1994 and runs trains in both Sweden and Norway. In 1999, two locomotives (of type SJ T43 and TMY) from the company were painted in the colors of the U.S. Great Northern Railway to participate in Lars von Trier's film ''Dancer in the Dark ''Dancer in the Dark'' is a 2000 musical psychological tragedy film written and directed by Lars von Trier. It stars Icelandic musician Björk as a factory worker who suffers from a degenerative eye condition and is saving for an operation to p ...'', which was set in the United States but filmed in Sweden. References External links TÅGABs website {{DEFAULTSORT:Tagab Railway companies of Sweden Swedish companies established in 1994 Railway companies established in 1994 Companies based in Värmland County Kristinehamn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sweden
Sweden, formally the Kingdom of Sweden, is a Nordic countries, Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. It borders Norway to the west and north, and Finland to the east. At , Sweden is the largest Nordic country by both area and population, and is the List of European countries by area, fifth-largest country in Europe. Its capital and largest city is Stockholm. Sweden has a population of 10.6 million, and a low population density of ; 88% of Swedes reside in urban areas. They are mostly in the central and southern half of the country. Sweden's urban areas together cover 1.5% of its land area. Sweden has a diverse Climate of Sweden, climate owing to the length of the country, which ranges from 55th parallel north, 55°N to 69th parallel north, 69°N. Sweden has been inhabited since Prehistoric Sweden, prehistoric times around 12,000 BC. The inhabitants emerged as the Geats () and Swedes (tribe), Swedes (), who formed part of the sea-faring peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Passenger Car (rail)
A passenger railroad car or passenger car (American English), also called a passenger carriage, passenger coach (British English and International Union of Railways), or passenger bogie (Indian English) is a railroad car that is designed to carry passengers, usually giving them space to sit on train seats. The term ''passenger car'' can also be associated with a sleeping car, a baggage car, a dining car, railway post office and prisoner transport cars. The first passenger cars were built in the early 1800s with the advent of the first railroads, and were small and little more than converted freight cars. Early passenger cars were constructed from wood; in the 1900s construction shifted to steel and later aluminum for improved strength. Passenger cars have increased greatly in size from their earliest versions, with modern bi-level passenger cars capable of carrying over 100 passengers. Amenities for passengers have also improved over time, with developments such as lighting, he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980-talsvagn
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 ''Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai, Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor (d. 249) Deaths * Li Jue, Chinese warlord and regent * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SJ A7
SJ or S.J. may refer to: Arts and entertainment * SJ (rapper), British rapper and member of the UK drill group OFB * SJ (singer), American folk-pop singer * Shankar–Jaikishan, Indian composer duo * Super Junior, a famous South Korean boyband * ''Samurai Jack'', an American animated television series * ''Superjail!'', an American animated television series Government, law, and politics * ''Solicitors Journal'', a legal periodical published in the United Kingdom * Summary judgment, a legal motion * Social justice, a movement for equality * Secretary for Justice (Hong Kong), in case citations Military * Sitara-e-Jurat, Pakistan's third highest military award * SJ radar, a type of S band (10-cm) radar set used on American submarines during the Second World War Places * Saint John, New Brunswick, a city in New Brunswick, Canada * San Jose, California, a city in California, United States * San Juan, Puerto Rico, the capital of and largest city in Puerto Rico * South Jersey, the so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
