Train Traffic Halted Between Bastuträsk and Umeå Due to Freight Train Incident

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Train Traffic Halted Between Bastuträsk and Umeå Due to Freight Train Incident
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There is a stop in train traffic between Bastuträsk and Umeå at the height of Yttersjö since half past two at night towards Sunday, reports Swedish radio.

The reason for the stop is according to SJ that a freight train has torn down a contact line.

The Swedish Transport Administration is working to repair the fault and the prognosis is that it will be completed at 3 pm.

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