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Major IT problems halt driving tests at Swedish Transport Agency
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Major IT problems halt driving tests at Swedish Transport Agency

The Swedish Transport Agency has major IT problems that, among other things, are affecting people scheduled to take theory tests, several media outlets report.
More late trains in new statistics - at rock bottom
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More late trains in new statistics - at rock bottom

For several years, cancelled trains have been missing from the official statistics on train delays - until today. But that doesn't solve the fundamental problem, according to researcher Carl-William Palmqvist
More delayed passenger trains in January due to snowstorms
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More delayed passenger trains in January due to snowstorms

In January, the punctuality of passenger trains deteriorated significantly compared with December. According to the Swedish Transport Administration, this was due to adverse weather
Traffic stopped after mass crash on E4 north of Gävle - several injured
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Traffic stopped after mass crash on E4 north of Gävle - several injured

Around ten cars and several trucks collided on the E4 north of Gävle. Several people were injured in the accident, which caused long traffic queues
No contribution to roads affected by flash floods in Västernorrland
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No contribution to roads affected by flash floods in Västernorrland

Several associations that applied for grants to repair roads destroyed by the torrential rains in Västernorrland have been rejected, local media report.
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.
Malmbanan to reopen to traffic Thursday at 12:00
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Malmbanan to reopen to traffic Thursday at 12:00

On Thursday at 12:00, traffic on the Malmbanan Line is expected to resume, according to the Swedish Transport Administration.
Criminal investigation opened against the Swedish Transport Administration after fatal accident
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Criminal investigation opened against the Swedish Transport Administration after fatal accident

A traffic inspector was killed in a collision with a truck while conducting a drive-through inspection. The Swedish Work Environment Authority is now criticizing the Swedish Transport Administration - and prosecutors have opened a preliminary investigation into suspected workplace safety violations
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.
Train traffic halted south of Stockholm after accident near Järna
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Train traffic halted south of Stockholm after accident near Järna

Train traffic south of Stockholm has been halted due to an accident near Järna, the Swedish Transport Administration said on its website.
Stress and slipping risks for winter holiday drivers
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Stress and slipping risks for winter holiday drivers

Difficult winter road conditions, stressed mountain travelers and many cars on the roads - this is how you avoid accidents in winter holiday traffic. If you're not prepared, it could be a disaster, says road safety expert Malte Burwick
Over 200 people took driving tests in Stockholm County on day of the accident despite warnings
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Over 200 people took driving tests in Stockholm County on day of the accident despite warnings

Despite warnings about poor road conditions, more than 200 roadblocks took place in Stockholm County on the same day a traffic inspector in Södertälje was killed in a traffic accident, a compilation by P4 Stockholm shows.
Snowy weather expected in Skåne - train services cancelled between Ystad and Simrishamn
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Snowy weather expected in Skåne - train services cancelled between Ystad and Simrishamn

Heavy snowfall is expected in parts of Skåne. The Swedish Transport Administration has decided to suspend train services between Ystad and Simrishamn
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.
Archaeological finds provide new picture of Bronze Age life in northern Sweden
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Archaeological finds provide new picture of Bronze Age life in northern Sweden

Unique finds from archaeological excavations in Umeå provide a new picture of how people lived in northern Sweden during the Bronze Age.
Several weather warnings remain in place in southern Sweden
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Several weather warnings remain in place in southern Sweden

Tuesday brings difficult road conditions, and several warnings have been issued in southern Sweden - even though last night's storm was not as bad as feared.
Snow warning in Skåne - up to 30 centimeters
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Snow warning in Skåne - up to 30 centimeters

Snow and wind moved in over Skåne Monday evening. SMHI has issued an orange warning for southeastern Skåne, which could receive 30 centimeters of snow or more
Serious accident on E6 outside Trelleborg - road closed
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Serious accident on E6 outside Trelleborg - road closed

A 55-year-old woman is being treated for serious injuries after an accident between a truck and two passenger cars on the E6 outside Trelleborg.
Nine out of ten trains arrived on time in 2025
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Nine out of ten trains arrived on time in 2025

Nine out of ten trains arrived on time in 2025, the Swedish Transport Administration announced. Train punctuality was thus the best in several years
Traffic inspector dies in accident during driving test in Södertälje
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Traffic inspector dies in accident during driving test in Södertälje

The traffic inspector died and the driving school candidate was injured when a driving school car collided head-on with a truck during an ongoing driving test in Södertälje on Wednesday afternoon.
Swedish Transport Administration faces the snow, leave your car parked if you have the opportunity
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Swedish Transport Administration faces the snow, leave your car parked if you have the opportunity

SMHI warns of snow and ice in large parts of southern Sweden. Heavy snowfall and milder air are expected in Stockholm and eastern Svealand, among other places
Yellow warning on Gotland - ferries cancelled
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Yellow warning on Gotland - ferries cancelled

Ferry services between Gotland and Nynäshamn will be cancelled on Sunday morning due to severe weather. The Swedish Transport Administration is also warning road users on the island
Snowdrifts on the roads in Skåne - several accidents
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Snowdrifts on the roads in Skåne - several accidents

Several traffic accidents occurred in Skåne on Friday. Snow and wind are causing problems on the roads, and there is a risk of drifting snow and slippery conditions, according to the Swedish Transport Administration
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