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Train line between Gothenburg and Borås to stay closed until July 16 after derailment
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Train line between Gothenburg and Borås to stay closed until July 16 after derailment

The train line between Gothenburg and Borås will remain closed until July 16, according to the Swedish Transport Administration.
Electrical fault disrupts trains between Gothenburg and Malmö, service expected to resume this afternoon
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Electrical fault disrupts trains between Gothenburg and Malmö, service expected to resume this afternoon

There was a disruption to train traffic between Falkenberg and Halmstad earlier on Saturday. Trains are expected to resume in the afternoon, SJ reports
Extreme heat and derailment - train services are cancelled
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Extreme heat and derailment - train services are cancelled

The extreme heat is expected to cause problems on the railways, and this weekend trains will be cancelled on several routes. In addition, the derailment in Bollebygd will affect rail services between Stockholm and Gothenburg for over a week
Long train stoppage expected after Bollebygd derailment
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Long train stoppage expected after Bollebygd derailment

A 600-meter freight train derailed in the municipality of Bollebygd, halting rail traffic. Restoration work will take about two weeks, according to the Swedish Transport Administration
SJ continues to operate night trains to Upper Norrland until 2028
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SJ continues to operate night trains to Upper Norrland until 2028

The Swedish Transport Administration has tasked SJ with continuing to operate night train services to Upper Norrland until 2028, according to a press release.
More people are taking the train this summer, SJ says
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More people are taking the train this summer, SJ says

Interest in taking the train is growing this summer, according to SJ.
Train traffic back on track after earlier electrical fault north of Stockholm
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Train traffic back on track after earlier electrical fault north of Stockholm

Train traffic is back on track after an earlier stop caused by an electrical fault between Solna and Sollentuna north of Stockholm - the fault affected traffic to Arlanda, among other routes.
Train traffic north of Stockholm halted after accident near Upplands Väsby
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Train traffic north of Stockholm halted after accident near Upplands Väsby

Rail traffic north of Stockholm has come to a standstill after an accident near Upplands Väsby.
X2000 is rolling again - going as planned
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X2000 is rolling again - going as planned

SJ's express trains resumed service at 2 p. m
SJ sees rush for train tickets ahead of summer
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SJ sees rush for train tickets ahead of summer

Since mid-March, SJ has sold 10 percent more summer train tickets than during the same period last year, DN reports.
New night trains ready, but billion-dollar purchase receives criticism
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New night trains ready, but billion-dollar purchase receives criticism

Night trains may be making a comeback in Europe, according to train expert Mark Smith. But he is disappointed by Sweden's recent large purchase of ten locomotives and 91 carriages
Tree chaos disrupts traffic as conditions start to lighten up
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Tree chaos disrupts traffic as conditions start to lighten up

Fallen trees after Storm Dave have stopped both road and rail traffic in several parts of the country, while many people are expected to travel home from Easter celebrations. Things have started to ease up a bit, says Daniel Mossberg at the Swedish Transport Administration
Storm Dave hits Sweden with hurricane-force winds
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Storm Dave hits Sweden with hurricane-force winds

Storm Dave has reached the west coast with hurricane-force winds of over 34 meters per second. Trees have fallen across roads and SJ is canceling a large number of departures, including services to and from Gothenburg
SJ makes Stockholm to Åre fast trains permanent
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SJ makes Stockholm to Åre fast trains permanent

Daily express trains between Stockholm and Åre will become part of SJ's regular service.
SJ notifies staff after night trains between Stockholm and Narvik halved
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SJ notifies staff after night trains between Stockholm and Narvik halved

According to SVT Norrbotten, SJ has announced layoffs in Norrbotten following the halving of the number of night trains between Stockholm and Narvik.
Train stoppages on the Malmbanan remain in effect
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Train stoppages on the Malmbanan remain in effect

There is no forecast for when traffic on the Malmbanan Railway will resume.
Wagons derailed, Malmbanan train traffic halted
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Wagons derailed, Malmbanan train traffic halted

Train traffic on the Malmbanan Line has been halted since two carriages of a freight train derailed early Sunday.
SJ profit more than doubled to SEK 316 million in the fourth quarter
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SJ profit more than doubled to SEK 316 million in the fourth quarter

The state-owned travel company SJ made an operating profit of SEK 316 million in the fourth quarter of last year. This compares with SEK 146 million in the corresponding quarter a year earlier
Major delays after earlier train stoppage between Hallsberg and Laxå
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Major delays after earlier train stoppage between Hallsberg and Laxå

According to SJ, there are "major consequential delays" to train services between Stockholm and Gothenburg after an earlier stoppage caused by an electrical fault between Hallsberg and Laxå.
SJ releases summer tickets for day trains through September 6 and domestic night trains through September 5, 2026
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SJ releases summer tickets for day trains through September 6 and domestic night trains through September 5, 2026

The year has barely begun, but maybe it is already time to plan for the summer? At least that is what SJ thinks, as it is releasing tickets valid until September 6.
Millions in compensation for public transport travelers after snowstorm
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Millions in compensation for public transport travelers after snowstorm

Millions of kronor in compensation are expected to be paid to those who tried to travel on public transport that was badly affected by the snow chaos. In the Gothenburg area alone, this could be as much as 5 million kronor
Night train service comes to a standstill again - too cold
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Night train service comes to a standstill again - too cold

Night train service between Luleå and Stockholm was due to run as usual from Sunday evening, but it will not. The extreme cold is returning to the north, and therefore the trains cannot run, reports P4 Norrbotten, citing SJ
All train traffic north of Gävle canceled until Monday at 10 a.m.
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All train traffic north of Gävle canceled until Monday at 10 a.m.

The heavy snowstorm continues to disrupt traffic. SJ has canceled all train services north of Gävle until Monday at 10 a
Cold weather stops train traffic between Luleå and Narvik
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Cold weather stops train traffic between Luleå and Narvik

All train traffic between Luleå and Narvik has been cancelled due to extreme cold. According to SMHI, temperatures along parts of the route are expected to be around minus 33 degrees Celsius or lower
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