Unionsexpressen
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| Industry | Rail transport |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | , Sweden |
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Scandinavia |
| Website | www.unionsexpressen.com |
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Unionsexpressen ("The Union Express") was an intercity train service provided between Oslo and , the capitals of Norway and Sweden. The first-class only service was operated by company Unionsexpressen Scandinavian Railway AB, while haulage and Norwegian representation was operated by Ofotbanen.
In 2005, the state-owned SJ and Norges Statsbaner (NSB) cooperation Linx closed services on the Oslo–Stockholm route. The first trial runs of the Unionsexpressen started on 11 April 2008, with regular service commencing on 15 June. Operations were terminated on 7 October, following the bankruptcy of Ofotbanen.
Unionsexpressen was an all first-class intercity service which operates between Oslo and Stockholm. The express competes with the X2000 service provided by SJ. The latter has a somewhat longer travel time, since it makes more stops along the way. The Unionsexpressen trains were hauled by Ofotbanen-operated Rc-locomotives leased from SJ. Each train had four cars, of which three were open seating, and one was a dining car. The service had higher prices than the SJ service, but instead offers more luxury. The founders stated that the service is inspired by the Orient Express. With a full restaurant on board, fresh-made meals can be purchased, along with beverages. The seating compartments are newly renovated, with wooden interior, three-abreast seating and Wi-Fi.
On weekdays, there was a single daily round trip, leaving Oslo in the morning, and returning in the afternoon. On Saturdays, the line only operated from Oslo to Stockholm, and on Sundays only from Stockholm to Oslo. Stops were provided at Lillestrøm and Kongsvinger in Norway, and Karlstad, Hallsberg and Södertälje in Sweden. Travel time from Oslo to Stockholm was 5 hours and 25 minutes.
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