Sweden must equip its infrastructure for a new security situation, the party believes.
The war in Ukraine has shown how important the railway is, says the party's spokesperson, Amanda Lind.
MP has previously submitted proposals for increased investments in the railways. According to party spokespeople, this is now a "repackaging" with partly new projects.
MP wants, among other things, more double tracks and new main lines, and proposes investing 216 billion kronor more than the government in railway investments during the period 2026–2037.
MP also proposes allocating 282 billion kronor for operation and maintenance, 72 billion more than the government.
In addition, the party wants to adapt the railway to the climate so that it can withstand floods, landslides and extreme weather. The proposal is to double the appropriations from 6.4 to 15 billion kronor.
The government's national plan involves streamlining investments in the railways, says Daniel Helldén.
The government itself claims that the Swedish Transport Administration cannot spend more money; it is allocating as much as possible.
It's true with qualifications, says Helldén, who believes more can be done with new methods and other ways of working.
