X 2000, officially designated X2, [2] is an electric high-speed tilting train operated by SJ in Sweden. It has a top commercial speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) and a top design speed of 210 km/h (130 mph) but has achieved a maximum speed of 276 km/h (171 mph) in tests.

The New South Wales XPT (short for eXpress Passenger Train) is a class of diesel-powered passenger trains built by Comeng and ABB. Based on the British Rail-designed High Speed Train, each XPT set comprises two XP power cars in a push-pull configuration and, between them, between four and seven passenger carriages.

The XPT (Express Passenger Train) entered service in New South Wales in 1982. It set an Australian speed record for the time of 193 km/h (120 mph) on a test run in 1992, beating its own previous record. [23]

X2000 in Australia. In 1995, Countrylink hired three X2000 tilt train cars from the Swedish State Railways (SJ) for testing and a trial public service to determine their suitablility for use in New South Wales. Prior to the set being used, a test train ran over much of …

The X2000's feature self steering bogies and active carriage tilting of up to 8° with tilting information derived from accelerometers on the bogies. The X2000 in NSW

See the unusual sight of the X2 tilting as it goes through curves, this allowed the train to exceed speeds of 200km/hr without disturbing passenger comfort. Whether you're a passionate train...

2025年3月13日 · The trains were towed in a push/pull operation by two modified XPT power car/locomotives, numbered XP2000 and XP2009 and were in service from Sydney to Canberra for two months, from 23 April to June 18, 1995.[2]

X2000 in Australia; VP185 engines; What might have been - some proposals; Rollingstock specifications; Schedules through the years; Picture gallery. Countrylink official site with a summary of the XPT. Credits Thanks to the following people for their contributions:

Though the top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h) is unremarkable internationally, X 2000 deserves the reputation as a high-speed train since it cut journey times by about a quarter, enough to be competitive with airlines on many major routes. It typically averages about 93 mph (150 km/h).

3 car XPT on an empty car movement to Broadmeadow prior to the Northern line shutdown passes through Beecroft on Boxing Day, 1991 XP2000 against the backdrop of Sydney as it trails a special 3 car Marketing XPT set across the Sydney Harbour Bridge on …