[passenger] Do you know why this red FLIRT turned green? [Updated]

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In early 2024, it was officially confirmed that VR would be taking over from MTR and their MTRX trains between Gothenburg and Stockholm, with the transition scheduled for May, which Railcolor covered in June. This significant change also brought about the anticipation of a new colour scheme for the trains, marking a fresh chapter for the FLIRT / X74 in Sweden:

This article was first published on 27.08.2024 and updated on 31.10.2024 (scroll down for the update)

Fast-forward six months. On 22.08.2024, VR announced they would soon introduce a redesign for the FLIRTs, reflecting the company’s renewed brand.

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