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The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy

Sweden must invest in new railways across the country and in trains that run on time. At the same time as people sit on platforms and wait, the government sits on its hands, says the Green Party's spokesperson Amanda Lind.

» Updated: 16 September 2024, 09:55

» Published: 19 August 2024

The Green Party rejects the government's rail policy
Photo: Linnea Vesterlund/TT

She and her spokesperson colleague Daniel Helldén gave several kicks to the government's traffic and environmental policy when they held their joint summer speech in Undersåker, Jämtland, on Monday. Undersåker is one of several places visited by the spokespersons during their journey north on the Inlandsbanan.

"Irresponsible policy"

Amanda Lind commented on SJ's announcement that night train traffic between Gothenburg and Jämtland and Gothenburg and Umeå will cease next year.

This is further evidence of how the driven policy fails the entire country. Of course, it should be possible to take the night train from Gothenburg to northern Sweden, said Amanda Lind, and described the government's policy for the railways as "completely irresponsible":

The Tidö government began its term by stopping planned railway investments and cutting 750 million kronor from railway maintenance. Then it declined the opportunity to receive co-financing from the EU for new railway investments.

Want to see trains across the border

The spokespersons also raised the desire for direct trains across the border, via Jämtland to Trondheim, and a subsidized Sweden card for train travelers.

Today, there are far too many routes in Sweden where flying doesn't even cost a fifth as much as the train. It's completely absurd, said Daniel Helldén.

Not unexpectedly, the spokesperson duo also emphasized the importance of a green transition – but one that benefits local communities.

Municipalities must be paid for the renewable energy they contribute. Jämtland contributes an enormous social benefit through the renewable energy produced in the region. The people of Jämtland must start getting paid for it, said Amanda Lind.

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