1.2 Intended use of Gröna Tåget
As stated earlier, Gröna Tåget is a train for long-distance and fast regional services.
• ’Long-distance’ means that a majority of travellers spend more than 1.5 hours on the train for a single journey. Many also spend one or several nights away from home; considerable space for heavy luggage is therefore needed. Catering facilities for provision of hot meals of appropriate quality are also considered necessary.
• ’Regional’ means that most travellers make a round trip without an overnight stay. A typical journey has a duration of 20–90 min. The need for luggage storage and food service is comparatively low, although some drinks, refreshments and snacks should be available. Requirements concerning comfort, functionality and possibilities to work are about the same as for long-distance due to the needs of regional commuters.