Östgötapendeln (Commuter Rail System)

Östgötapendeln (Östergötland into Småland in Sweden)

Östgötapendeln is a commuter rail system that stretches from the historical provinces Östergötland into Småland in Sweden. Östgötapendeln started its operation June 12, 1995 with the line Norrköping-Linköping-Mjölby-Tranås. In 2010–2015 Östgötapendeln trains continued to Nässjö and Jönköping. They have since been replaced by Krösatågen there. A second line, Norrköping-Linköping-Mjölby-Motala, opened in April 2013, with two new stops at Skänninge and Motala.

The frequency of the service is 4 trains an hour between Norrköping and Mjölby in peak hours, with 2 going to Motala and 2 to Tranås.

Arriva, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn is contracted to operate the trains until year 2020 by the passenger transport executives in Östergötland County.

Östgötapendeln Overview

Östgötapendeln Owner: Östgötatrafiken / Swedish Transport Administration
Östgötapendeln Locale: Östergötland County
Östgötapendeln Transit Type: Commuter rail
Östgötapendeln Number of Lines: 2
Östgötapendeln Number of Stations: 17
Östgötapendeln Began Operation: June 12, 1995
Östgötapendeln Operator(s): Arriva (Deutsche Bahn)
Östgötapendeln Train Length: 50–148 metres (164–486 ft)
Östgötapendeln Track Gauge: 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) (standard gauge)
Östgötapendeln Top Speed: 140–160 km/h (87–99 mph)