Nasty surprise on my favorite high-speed train (SJ X2000 first class)

My favorite train in first class was always the X2000, the Swedish high-speed tilting train. But on this trip, one detail ruined the whole experience. Learn about the entire first-class experience in Sweden, including the lounge, the seat, the food and the service. This video covers the X2000 service between Gothenburg and Stockholm.
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🚄 Trip details:
Route: Gothenburg (Göteborg) central station to Katrineholm, continuing to Norrköping
Date: Feb. 26, 2024
Train company: SJ
Train type: X2000 high-speed tilting train
Class of service: First class
Paid with: Cash
📝 This video is NOT sponsored. I paid for this trip myself. The airline did not know ahead of time that I was going to make a video, and the views presented are my own. Some product links are affiliate links. If you use them I may receive a small commission, at no additional cost to you.
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⌚ Sections in this video (Nasty surprise on my favorite high-speed train (SJ X2000 first class)):
00:00 | X2000 first class mess
00:26 |Gothenburg to Stockholm by train
00:53 | Gothenburg central station
01;27 | SJ Lounge at Gothenburg C
02:43 | Lunch in the SJ Lounge
03:10 | Other rail operators at Gothenburg C
03:54 | Boarding procedure at SJ
04:43 | First-class seat tour
06:05 | Departure from Gothenburg
06:29 | The big problem with my seat
07:17 | My great disappointment
08:22 | Coffee corner and meal options
09:02 | Meal service in first class
10:21 | Second class calm car
11:10 | Bistro car
11:22 | Free wifi onboard
11:43 | Lavatory tour
12:22 | Overall service and SJ staff
13:18 | Arrival in Katrineholm
13:50 | Mälartåg regional train to in second class
14:38 | Price and value for money
15:30 | My new favorite train
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[@gorannilsson8319]

Lovely video. I tend to comute to Norrköping via X2000 och change in Katrineholm with the very vindy platform!

[@MarkusTravels]

For such a significant train junction, Katrineholm should be much better train station! They would benefit from building the resecentrum concept there.

[@sharonpapkin8574]

I suppose to take fast train from Sweden to Copenhagen last year but the trip was canceled unfortunately.

[@MarkusTravels]

That's too had. I hope you get a other chance!