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20-417: Mälardalstrafik is responsible for managing and developing regional train services in these areas. Along with operating Mälartåg, the company offers Movingo , a period ticket option for commuters. Mälartåg primarily uses Stadler ER1 electric trainsets, with some routes also featuring Bombardier Regina X50 trains. Since June 2024 Mälartåg services have been run under contract by Transdev . Mälartåg operates

40-411: A regional train network consisting of five lines, covering a total length of 1,060 km and serving 44 stations. The network connects Stockholm with major cities in the wider region, including Linköping , Uppsala , and Örebro , as well as serving Stockholm Arlanda Airport . Mälartåg carries approximately 12.5 million passengers annually. The lines operated by Mälartåg are: Mälartåg originated from

60-715: A company jointly owned by several Swedish regions, and leased to Mälardalstrafik. Mälartåg's fleet primarily consists of Stadler DOSTO four-car double-deck electric multiple units, designated as ER1. The trains are a variant of the Stadler KISS series, adapted for the Swedish climate and loading gauge. They are capable of operating at -40°C with up to 800mm of snow on the tracks. Features include inter-vehicle gangways with insulated twin bellows, large snowploughs, and underframes are designed to minimise freezing. The first ER1 trains entered service on December 15, 2019, initially on

80-430: A contracted operator, who delivers services based on these agreements. Mälardalstrafik itself employs 28 staff members, while the contracted operator is responsible for operational staff. Mälardalstrafik had a contract with SJ for regional train services from 2017 to 2021. During this period, SJ operated trains using its existing fleet, which included locomotive-hauled passenger coaches and electric multiple units . As

100-468: Is capable of delivering brief bursts (several minutes) of "sprint" power, over 6,000 kilowatts, enabling it to overtake other trains on short express tracks. 2023 13 6 Transitio Transitio AB is a Swedish limited liability company that is owned by its customers, a mix of different regions and public transport companies in Sweden . Their function is to buy trains and then lease them out to

120-513: Is manufactured in an eight-car formation, including 2 double-deck head cars, 2 diesel generator cars, 3 intermediate double-deck cars and 1 single-deck car. The upcoming Iberian gauge KISS vehicles for Renfe in Spain, expected to enter service in 2024, will feature a combination of single-deck FLIRT end cars joined by either two double-decker KISS intermediate cars or with two extra single-deck FLIRT intermediate cars. The train's power plant

140-610: The HVAC channels under the ceiling instead of behind side panels. The headroom is still two meters, because friction stir welded floor panels made from aluminium extrusions are used. The number of seats, however, is slightly lower than in the previous models. Like in the KISS's predecessors, low-floor entrances, vehicle air conditioning and vacuum toilets (two, including one wheelchair accessible) are available. There are also two multi-functional areas with storage space for strollers, bicycles and

160-534: The Movingo period ticket launched on September 30, 2017. The Movingo ticket facilitated unlimited travel on SJ's regional trains and local public transport within the counties of Stockholm, Sörmland, Västmanland, Uppsala, Örebro, and Östergötland. Mälartåg is operated using a contract model, with Mälardalstrafik responsible for setting fares and service levels in collaboration with its six owner regions, as well as procuring rolling stock. Operations are tendered to

180-498: The establishment of Tåg i Mälardalen AB in 1991, which aimed to investigate the feasibility of a unified management system for train traffic in the Mälardalen region. In 1995, the company signed an agreement with SJ (Swedish State Railways) to operate regional train services in the area, leading to the formation of Trafik i Mälardalen AB . This partnership was jointly owned by SJ and Mälardalstrafik MÄLAB AB, each holding 50% of

200-546: The Arboga–Eskilstuna–Stockholm line. As of 2024, Mälardalstrafik operates a total of 53 ER1 double-decker trains. The acquisition of these trains occurred in several phases: In addition to the primary ER1 units, Mälartåg's fleet includes six Regina trains (designated as X50) from the early 2000s, which are used mainly on the Linköping - Katrineholm - Eskilstuna - Västerås - Sala line. These were acquired from

220-640: The KISS was known as the Stadler DOSTO . This name was derived from the German word Doppelstock , meaning " double decker ". This is still the name used for the Swedish market because "kiss" means "pee" in Swedish . Since September 2010, Stadler refers to the train as " KISS ", an acronym for " K omfortabler I nnovativer S purtstarker S -Bahn-Zug ", meaning "comfortable, innovative, sprint-capable suburban train". In Swiss Federal Railways service,

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240-540: The Upptåget integration in June 2022, and repainted to Mälartåg livery. Stadler KISS The Stadler KISS is a family of bilevel electric multiple unit commuter trains developed and built since 2008 by Stadler Rail of Switzerland. As of 2016, 242 KISS trainsets comprising 1,145 cars have been sold to operators in eleven countries. Boarding is done into the lower deck. In the early stages of its development,

260-465: The company. Trafik i Mälardalen facilitated ticketing and operational coordination, allowing tickets to be used on SJ's Regional and InterCity trains across various routes, including Linköping , Norrköping , Stockholm , and Uppsala . The Trafik i Mälardalen collaboration ended on September 30, 2017. In December 2013, six public transport authorities in Mälardalen had already reached an agreement to develop train services in eastern Sweden. However,

280-486: The contract progressed, Mälardalstrafik transitioned to using its own new rolling stock. In December 2020, MTR Corporation was awarded the Mälartåg operating contract, which commenced on December 12, 2021. This contract was initially set to run until December 2029, with the option for a one-year extension. However, MTR faced significant challenges in establishing sustainable operations. On February 22, 2024, MTR announced

300-493: The early termination of the Mälartåg contract. In February 2024, it was announced that Transdev would take over responsibility for Mälartåg services starting on June 16, 2024. This new contract, structured as a temporary 'emergency agreement', will last for two years and cover all of Mälartåg's services. The contract handover also involved the 700 Mälartåg employees from MTR, who were moved to Transdev. Mälartåg operates two types of trains, both trains are owned by Transitio AB ,

320-498: The like. The six-car train set consists of two head power cars and four intermediate trailers. In the power heads, all axles are powered. The " Eurasia " version for the Russian gauge railways , in a six and four-car formation, has two trailer heads and two shorter intermediate power cars, and also two intermediate trailers in a six car formation. A special diesel-electric version of the "Eurasia" train, which first appeared in 2021,

340-413: The owners and in so doing reduce the cost of maintenance and ownership. Unlike buses (where the traffic operators operate and purchase vehicles) the public transport companies typically need to lease trains, because they have high cost and usually two to three years of delivery time. There is a need to limit cost by reducing the number of train models and procuring larger number of trains per purchase. During

360-428: The project faced challenges when SJ opposed it, leading to a temporary halt in progress. After resolving legal issues, the authorities moved forward with their plans. In June 2014, a decision was made to increase train traffic in the Mälardalen region by approximately 30%. This expansion aimed to enhance connectivity between Stockholm and surrounding areas, and involved plans to acquire additional trains. The initiative

380-671: The train is classified as RABe 511 . For the Eastern European market (specifically in Russia , Georgia and Azerbaijan ), it is branded " Eurasia ". The KISS family was created as the third generation of vehicles for the Zürich S-Bahn . Compared to previous generations, they are characterized mainly by a higher number of standing passengers per car, in part because the longer trains have proportionately fewer seats. The trains are 15 cm (5.9 in) wider due to placing

400-530: Was supported by regional authorities. As part of the expansion, it was announced in February 2017 that Mälardalstrafik had ordered 33 new double-decker trains from the Swiss manufacturer Stadler . These trains were designed for operation on key routes in the Mälardalen region and were delivered from 2018. The decision to expand services led to the introduction of Mälartåg, which began operations in conjunction with

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