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Hello and welcome back to Sweden where we'll be checking out their BEST private operator!
Today we'll be travelling from Gothenburg to Stockholm with MTRX onboard one of their sexy FLIRT200 EMUs in their 'Plus' Class. Let's see how they compare to the competition by way of SJK and their Flagship X2000 service, and budget operator Flixtrain, let's go!
Date of Filming: 12/5/23
Camera: GoPro Hero 10 Black
Operator: MTRX
Departure: Gothenburg, Sweden
Arrival: Stockholm, Sweden
Cost: Plus - From 469 Swedish Krona (£33.70, €39.39, $42.57)
Standard - From 185 Swedish Krona (£13.29, €15.54, $16.79)
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[@christophernoble6810]

Borås station is really amazing, worth a look. MTR want out from this service as it has not been profitable. SJ tilting trains cover this route in as little as 2 hours 50 minutes. Usually cheaper to travel with them, and quicker too. There are at least 4 operators on this route. As you say, Gothenburg is an amazing place. Know it well.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks for the info!

[@markusolofzon]

I worked on board these trains in 17/18. The first class catering great! Due to Swedish food laws being horrendously strict we often could bring leftovers home! The train is nice. If you’re a passenger. For employees you have nowhere to go for a break. There exists a space to make PA etc but it’s Two instead employees have to sit out with the passengers. Which in turn can lead to passengers thinking you’re not working, or the opposite, the passengers keep asking you questions. It’s one of the reasons I quit. I have worked in the service hospitality industry for years. Somewhere to shut the door is vital

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks for the information. Why couldn't you sit in the back cab? That's what most staff do.

[@markusolofzon]

@@NonstopEurotrip Yea. That wasn’t allowed. I don’t know why…

[@FritiofRunmarker]

Im always happy to hear travelers speak highly about my hometown Gothenburg😄. About what you said at 6:50. That tunnel is delayed for several years, and will not be complete before 2030🤣

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Oh no, the disaster tunnel 🤔💲

[@Musta0011]

You should try the er1 mälartåg regional train between norrköping and stockholm it is a very modern train and the scenery on the route is very nice

[@samtrak1204]

Amtrak's station in OIrlando, Florida is my favorite small station. I've used it since the 40's when trains and stations were racially segregated in the south. Thankfully the COLORED and WHITE waiting rooms and the Colored Coach have gone with the wind.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I hope to visit it one day!

[@samtrak1204]

I wantyou to review Brigjhtline from Orlando to Miami. @@NonstopEurotrip

[@DrNagi]

There exists a driver's eye pov video of this route on yt as well :)

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. Same seating configuration, but can be sold into four different service, sound smart.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Absolutely!

[@gregorymiller7828]

love your stuff and your laid back informative commentary! Greg in OZ

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks Greg in Oz!

[@HumbertoMesa]

Thanks for the ride 🇺🇾

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Any time!

[@samtrak1204]

Who hates this smart looking train?

[@ncard00]

I don't, cause it's the X2000 technically far superior, with a higher average speed, cause of the far higher acceleration, and if the tracks permitted 200km/h without tilting, which is all I care about, and the X2000's tilting makes me motion sick, this train doesn't.

[@gourmetbacon5750]

I do. SJ is far superior on this route. They're essentially regional trains, they're very uncomfortable and are not suited for a 3 hour long route. Not to mention that MTR is owned by the Chinese government

[@paulthiel5145]

​@@gourmetbacon5750And what has thart last part got to do in any way with the quality of the train and the service offered? 🤔 Or do you just hate anything Chinese in general? 🤷‍♂️

[@gourmetbacon5750]

@@paulthiel5145 It's not nice to sponsor their companies and to know that they're operating trains which are critical infrastructure. I love China, but I'll hate on anything to do with their government. MTR in Sweden is garbage, they're known for treating their employees like shit while being an awful operator at the same time.

[@elegant_travelling]

Completely different vibe, but would say that Taormina-Giardini is my favourite ‘small station building’ at least of the ones I visited.

[@Zuuu40]

Another fantastic video please keep them coming

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks, will do!

[@robyoungquist5803]

Having siblings in both cities, when I visit from America I travel the route frequently. My money is on SJ X2000. I prefer the decor and the fact that their first class seating is 2 X 1 so I’ll stay with that. It’s good to see their competition but SJ is better IMHO 😉👍🏻🇸🇪. Next trip back will be for Christmas/New Year’s … and yes Stockholm Central is beautifully decorated during the Christmas season

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Maybe, maybe not. I'm yet to try a refurbed X2 so will reserve judgement until then!

[@rustedrailsmokes]

will have to try that train the next time in Sweden

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It's a great service.... And thanks for joining the channel 🙂🙌🏻

[@theobrattinga500]

Great video !!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks!

[@BengtHansves]

There are the small stops att" Sjisjka", "Murjek" , "Låktatjokka" and "Nattavaara" at the iron ore Line in Lappland

[@manosm2003]

beautiful scenery🤩🤩😁😁😁

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It really is!

[@Fan652w]

Thank you for an excellent and helpful video. I have travelled many times between Sweden's two largest cities, but always by SJ X2000 trains. This is partly because when I visit Sweden I buy a first class Swedish Interrail pass which is (I think) not valid on MTRX. I am a huge fan of Swedish public transport (Bus, tram, train and boat). However I am not very keen on the X2000s. Seats are often not aligned with windows, and the tilting makes eating meals difficult. If I visit Sweden again your video makes me think 'I must try MTRX plus class, even though it is not covered by my Interrail.'

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad you liked it and it was helpful 😀

[@jakob7116]

I really like the Stockholm trams though Gothenburg and Lund and I believe Norrköping also have trams

[@Musta0011]

@@jakob7116 yeah but gothenburg actually has the most at 11,5 lines

[@brianhymas8671]

Nonstop Eurotrip, I live in the USA and may not do a whole lot of traveling, but one thing I do enjoy is trains, it's a hobby of mine, I love to collect them, even do virtual railroading on my computer, I've even gone to the Northern Nevada Railway, but I don't do much traveling, much less International traveling, in fact I've never been outside of my country, but have you ever had a chance of going through the Gotthard Base Tunnel on the network over there?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks for sharing! And yes, I've been through the GBT, check out my video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5eria2AnZahiJI

[@AndrewG1989]

The MTRX trains in Sweden I would have to say that they are the most reliable and most efficient trains that were built by Stadler. And they do look amazing. Including going First Class as well. Very nice 👍😊

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I agree with you Andrew, but maybe SJ still just have the edge idk ✌🏻😀

[@user-qz2xl6wn4p]

​@@NonstopEurotrip Saya telah melihat video anda, termasuk wilayah ASEAN yaitu Singapore, Thailand dan Malaysia Heii saudara cobalah menaiki kereta cepat Indonesia 350km/ph dan tecepeat di ASEAN? dan keberhasilan China itu nomor 1 berhasil proyek kereta cepat 350mph

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@user-qz2xl6wn4p coming soon 😎

[@marufjamar6473]

Stasiun kereta api nya artistik juga kereta nya modern,,

[@persjofors2586]

I really prefer the wider seats of SJs 2 + 1 configuration. Legroom on SJ appear better too.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Maybe SJ just edges it

[@Rail_Focus]

The train looks great inside and out 👌

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It sure is Chris 😍

[@Dj_Diamond]

in the netherlands we have a steamrailway museum :stoomtram Hoorn Medemblik can you make a tripreport on that train

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Probably not, but thanks for the idea!

[@jezzter4293]

Love your video's mate. I can't travel anymore & miss it. Your vids take me to places everywhere. admittedly they make me jealous LOL Great job thanks

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad you like them and thanks for coming along 😄

[@jezzter4293]

@@NonstopEurotrip Thank you, your reply just made my day. Another reason travel may be difficult, my dog is a crazy Dalmatian puppy LOL

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@jezzter4293 You're welcome, give the dog a pat from me ☺️ 🐶

[@jezzter4293]

@@NonstopEurotrip Wags from Sergeant 🙂

[@samtrak1204]

Smart looking train inside and out.

[@ncard00]

Yeah, and way better for multiple stops, cause of the high/fast acceleration, the X2000 accelerates like a 300km/h high speed train, despite having the same 200km/h top speed as this train.

[@rowaystarco]

Stadler Flirt trains are pretty great, they have been a success in Norway. In a few years we'll get a special long range sleeper version of Flirt as well.

[@heribertobarrera5956]

Amazing video.. Regards from Chile. HB

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you very much!

[@michaelmacdonell4834]

Okay, are you watching my PC??? I just did this route in a train simulator thing, building the route, then driving it. It IS beautiful. I also like plethorae.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks Michael! I love plethora too ✌🏻😎

[@gobankferoza6136]

Mr. NE I hope one day you will visit Indonesia. If one day you are interested in visiting Indonesia, my advice is as follows: 1. At Soekarno Hatta Airport you can take the Airport Skytrain from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2, 3 and vice versa. 2. From the airport to the center of Jakarta you can take the Airport Railink train. 3. In the city of Jakarta itself there are many modes of train transportation such as the Jakarta Commuter line, MRT Jakarta, LRT Jakarta and LRT Jabodebek. 4. From Jakarta you can visit Bandung by taking the newest Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Train at a speed of 350 km/hour. 5. From Bandung you can continue to Yogyakarta, The Capital of Javanese culture, where there is the largest Buddhist temple in the world Borobudur Temple and Prambanan Temple by using the Panoramic Argo Wilis train. We await Your presence with a smile 😊.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks for sharing, I'll be coming soon! Btw, do you know how i can book tickets online for the new highspeed train?

[@christopheruy4329]

Well, this one is smart enough. Oh guys, avoid complaining that you have this and that service. Think of it as an advantage to you as to what other countries have and experience as their worst train ride. Just be lucky enough you have this latest looking trainsets guys. Love your vids mate! I’m enjoying it! Thanks and keep safe!☺️

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I think this is a compliment, thanks 🤣

[@gustavsturksteinwall4027]

7:00 yeah, that’s not happening. The tunnel in its entirety won’t open until at least 2030, and even that might change. These types of delays are unfortunately quite common here in Sweden.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Lol 🤣

[@nyanmainyancronosus4639]

Is the train seat a Reclining Seat (can it be reclined)? Greetings from Railfans Indonesia😊😊

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yes, as shown in the video!

[@uncinarynin]

Nice train but I have mixed reviews of the Swedish train system in general. It's nice as long as you stay on the mainline, but I tried going from Stockholm to Charlottenberg which is in theory on the same line (even on the capital to capital line Stockholm - Oslo!) ... in practice I changed in Arboga to a train to Örebro, to a bus to Karlstad, then another train to Charlottenberg, with long waiting times inbetween. I'd have used the MTRX if I had not gone via my relative's cottage in the Charlottenberg region.

[@jatterhog]

Well, that route is possible using an SJ train nonstop Stockholm-Arvika and then a short local train Arvika-Charlottenberg, unless there was track maintenance.

[@uncinarynin]

@@jatterhog Stockholm - Arvika only seems to have three direct trains per day. Departure 6:02, 15:30, 18:09. There was no way I could check out of my hotel early enough to catch the 6:02 train, the train of 15:30 would arrive too late and so I did it the complicated way.

[@jatterhog]

@@uncinarynin usually there’s also trains 7.37 and 10.51, but I think there’s maintenance work on the tracks. There’s also a 12.57 IC to Karlstad where you can change to the local train to Charlottenberg too.

[@jatterhog]

Add on: the 12.57 is also cancelled due to track maintenance. So if you want a decent itinerary right now - your choice is between the 6.02 or 15.30/16.55. I’d take the 16.55-21.16 connection myself as it’s all by train and with shorter connection times.

[@uncinarynin]

@@jatterhog Thanks for researching. I have no idea when or how I'm next going to visit Marit (who isn't even in Charlottenberg but has picked me up with the car there, she has her house about an hour drive away).

[@thomas-xj1hs]

Excellent, as always.On my "bucket list", but what can compare with Polish trains (ale co można porównać z polską koleją) and the forthcoming Wroclaw to Görlitz...?

[@f.g.9466]

Are there direct trains between Wroclaw and Zgorzelec? Some years ago I remember I had to swap trains somewhere halfway (Legnica?).

[@thomas-xj1hs]

Yes, a number of direct trains per day then change for the last few km (over the border) to Gorlitz. I was hinting that are waiting on Nonstop to edit this Wroclaw trip and publish for us to see!!@@f.g.9466

[@NonstopEurotrip]

They're direct now

[@f.g.9466]

@@NonstopEurotrip thank you

[@thomas-xj1hs]

Yes but is the editing finished Non-stop??@@NonstopEurotrip

[@hakannoren7596]

Örebro is a realy beutiful, small station.

[@fredleung616]

Hong Kong doesn't have many brands that are famous internationally, I guess MTR counts!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

And i was in Hong Kong when the video went live 😎

[@iCE2sKY]

Thx for very positive description of what you have seen, but the reality in Sweden is unfortunately not so bright.. but maybe in the other countries you ve seen it is darker... so the comparison is never clear.. -anyways nice video!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

You've actually got it pretty good in Sweden, despite what the Swedes think. Also a beautiful country 🤩

[@iCE2sKY]

Thx for the answer!! Yes it was a long time ago I was traveling so I begin to be home blind ha ha ye, soon I must travel again!!🚋🚆🚅🚆

[@Musta0011]

They are great but very expensive

[@Karaniaost]

Please,make a video on Indonesian high speed railway.

[@keahnig164]

STADLER❤🇨🇭

[@ezwidzeteteuetezeu]

11:55 Correction: Skövde`s population (31 December 2021) • Total 57,061 • Density 1,697/km2 (4,400/sq mi)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Ok.....

[@samtrak1204]

Ride quality?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Excellent!

[@larshelmin]

14:00 No mention of the Scania truck factory as seen from the bridge in Södertälje, that's not going to go well with the Scania V8 people as you mentioned Volvo trucks earlier 😀

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I didn't know 🥲

[@Leonardo-ik9fx]

Impressive how in every other country in Europe trains are cheaper than UK :(

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Not Switzerland 🤓

[@Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi]

Bom dia trem diferente gostei 3:14

[@NonstopEurotrip]

✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻

[@markusstudeli2997]

One more example of the versatility of the Flirt platform. It has grown out of his role as a regional train platform, particularly with its latest variants for the SOB and the BLS.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It absolutely has!

[@vanitatoftby]

Pronunciation of Skövde was ok. It's our biggest fear to have to explain the name of our city to non Swedish speakers due its bit odd and our hard accent.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad to hear it! 😀

[@jameslovestokyo]

@@NonstopEurotrip @vanitatoftby We look forward to welcoming you back to Sweden in a couple of years time when the North Bothnia Railway (Norrbotniabanan) reaches Skellefteå 😉

[@Fan652w]

Might I make one slight clarification. I agree that Gothenburg's tram system is excellent. However the cross-city tunnel you refer to is not being built for trams or light rail. it is being built for heavy rail suburban trains. A similar cross-city tunnel for both suburban and long distance trains has existed in Malmo (Sweden's third city) for nearly thirteen years.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

That's exactly what I said in the video 😉

[@Larkinchance]

The US has an answer to the challenge of high-speed trains... High-speed buses...

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Actually more lanes to a highway

[@manshenriksson]

"Pressbryan" ???

[@gourmetbacon5750]

SJ's X2000 trains are far more comfortable. These are just like regional trains with a store section, they're uncomfortable for 3 hour journeys.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

That depends 🙃

[@whitesinjonlovealso7138]

Wow

[@ncard00]

This route needs to be upgraded to 250km/h asap, to compete with flying.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

The trains are always full, so most people don't agree.

[@whitesinjonlovealso7138]

​@@NonstopEurotripI really agree with you

[@ncard00]

​@@NonstopEurotripBut with the faster speed and travel time, the flights could be banned, like in France, and all the people still flying are still flying for a reason, why rail needs to be better, not just as good as flying.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@ncard00 by the time you've got to Arlanda in time for your flight, you could be nearly all the way to Gothenburg on the train

[@gabrielh.8281]

No, it's not a private company. MTR is owned by Hong Kong SAR, a region in the Corrupt Dictatorship of China (PRC).

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It's a private company for swedish operations, as in not national government run

[@heikozysk233]

@@NonstopEurotrip Since also the Swedish MTR AB is a 100% subsidiary of MTR Corp which is owned by more than 75% by the HK government it is de facto owned by the HK government. Just as German Rail or Deutsche Bahn AG legally is, like MTR Corp, a joint-stock company or Ltd. or Inc., but with the German government holding 100% of the shares, it's also not a "private company".

[@Vierwiel-Knyntsje]

Too bad the platform is lower than the train. Furthermore, an easily accessible train, with a beautiful design.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Exactly!

[@johnmehaffey9953]

Ah trainy mctrainy trainface lesser known cousin of boaty mcboaty boatface the vessel that goes where boats fear to go, into the ice fields

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Exactly John 🤣

[@nidhibhandari7762]

Please post tejas rajdhani express video

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Next week 😁

[@nidhibhandari7762]

@@NonstopEurotrip also come to India next year to try sleeper vande bharat express

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@nidhibhandari7762 I will!!

[@tejasviaanand]

​@@NonstopEurotriphow you earn that much money to travel everywhere 😅

[@lesmanafitri430]

here go indonesia 😂

[@HB45175]

MTR's complete arrogance towards their employees is the biggest problem with this train. Basically they think they can apply Chinese labour practices.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

?

[@johanrebel]

Swedish rail infrastructure and service sucks big time. Insufficient capacity, constant delays and lots of cancelations. For an affluent democracy that managed to avoid two world wars that's really embarrassing. The roads are not much better either. And should I mention power generation and transmission?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Not really, there's far worse in the world and for a small nation, it's a good network

[@zonabrown9241]

I suggest u speak louder

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Turn your volume up ✌🏻

[@tejasviaanand]

​@@NonstopEurotrip😂

[@spoorwegenTF2]

How is this supposed to be a reasonable alternative to SJ when the First Class service doesn't even have proper 2+1 seating? It looks horribly uncomfortable, hard pass.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

But one seat, get another free

[@spoorwegenTF2]

@@NonstopEurotrip great, so I can be uncomfortable in 2 bad seats at once. Not seeing the point, SJ is wildly superior on this route.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@spoorwegenTF2 that's subjective.

[@pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt]

14:52 Nobody asked that fact, dude. What is this? The new Wikipedia?

[@ncard00]

His video, he decides what he wants in it, and many people actually value some information about other countries and places they'd never be able to visit themselves. Also, It's just 2 lines in an over 15 minutes long video, chill out dude.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It's called content Pedro 🙃

[@raleighsheffield841]

His info just added to an excellent video! Cut down on your coffee!

[@spasticnapjerk]

I saw a Burger King. I'm so sorry!

[@SebastianC701]

Great commuter service in Sweden. 🚇🚞

[@NonstopEurotrip]

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