Arlanda Express Makeover by EuroMaint Rail
It has recently been announced that EuroMaint Rail has won the SEK100 million (EUR 9 million) contract to refurbish Sweden’s Arlanda Express. This shuttle service allows passengers to travel from the centre of Stockholm to the city’s main airport in just 20 minutes.
It is hoped that the upgrade of the fleet of seven trains will give a ‘brand new travel experience.’ The updated modern design will further improve passenger comfort and will also increase passenger capacity. With much emphasis put on limiting the total emissions of the airport, increasing passenger capacity of the express will help to reduce its carbon footprint and its overall impact on the environment. Passenger comfort is clearly a main priority although, according to our Amadeus Rail opinion poll so far, 3% of business travelers view comfort as the most important thing! As long as the refurbished trains are reliable, punctual and safe, business travelers will be very satisfied with the service!
The vast sum invested in this project will help towards achieving the goal of a fully integrated service, making the rail connection a fundamental part of the flight experience. However, the crucial point to success is making sure that the travelers adapt to and accept this concept of an integrated travel experience and are encouraged to book their express ticket along with their flight ticket. Refurbishment of the trains will start in February 2010.
