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Swedish Transport Administration cuts train speeds on 12 lines due to heat
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Swedish Transport Administration cuts train speeds on 12 lines due to heat

The Swedish Transport Administration is reducing speeds on certain railway sections due to the intense heat expected in southern, western and southeastern Sweden on Thursday.
E22 reopened after crash between Lund and Hörby, Swedish Transport Administration says
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E22 reopened after crash between Lund and Hörby, Swedish Transport Administration says

Traffic on the E22 is moving again after the accident that occurred earlier on Thursday. The car has been towed and the median barrier has been replaced, says Peter Jonsson, press communicator at the Swedish Transport Administration
Social Democrats want to keep rural road lights on as Swedish Transport Administration pause continues
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Social Democrats want to keep rural road lights on as Swedish Transport Administration pause continues

The Swedish Transport Administration's work to remove road lighting in rural areas has been paused after protests, at least for the rest of the year. The Social Democrats want to make the issue a campaign point
Truck driver crashes into parked caravan near Strömstad, one woman seriously injured
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Truck driver crashes into parked caravan near Strömstad, one woman seriously injured

A woman in her 50s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a truck driver crashed into a car with a caravan just outside Strömstad.
Train service halted between Norrköping and Mjölby after track fire
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Train service halted between Norrköping and Mjölby after track fire

Train traffic between Norrköping and Mjölby is halted due to a fire in the track area, the Swedish Transport Administration writes on its website.
Train services between Gothenburg and Borås resume after three-week closure
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Train services between Gothenburg and Borås resume after three-week closure

After three weeks, the train line between Gothenburg and Borås is open again, the Swedish Transport Administration announces. The long closure has affected train traffic between Gothenburg and Stockholm, among other places
Swedish Transport Administration warns of challenging day as heat disrupts trains across Sweden
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Swedish Transport Administration warns of challenging day as heat disrupts trains across Sweden

Sun kinks and bleeding asphalt continue to cause problems in summer traffic. SJ has canceled several departures - other trains are running at reduced speed
Swedish Transport Administration warns as heatwave raises risks on roads and railways
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Swedish Transport Administration warns as heatwave raises risks on roads and railways

The heat wave is moving into large parts of the country - and after SMHI's warnings, road users are now also being urged to watch out for sun kinks and bleeding asphalt. Nursing homes are being equipped with fans and ice cream
Swedish Transport Administration closes train routes in heatwave over fire risk
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Swedish Transport Administration closes train routes in heatwave over fire risk

The heat wave is causing problems for train and road traffic. The risk of sunstroke, among other things, is causing the Swedish Transport Administration to close certain train routes in Småland and Värmland
Nine taken to hospital after bus and truck crash causes major traffic disruption on E6 in Stenungsund
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Nine taken to hospital after bus and truck crash causes major traffic disruption on E6 in Stenungsund

Nine people have been taken to hospital after an accident between a bus and a truck on the E6 in Stenungsund. "As far as I understand, the bus had stopped on the side of the road when it was hit by a truck," says Fredrik Svedemyr, police press spokesman
Red-light violation causes train delays between Gothenburg and Stockholm
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Red-light violation causes train delays between Gothenburg and Stockholm

One of five railway tracks between Gothenburg and Stockholm was closed to traffic during the morning until 10 a. m
SMHI warns of heavy rain and strong winds as trains are cancelled in southern Sweden
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SMHI warns of heavy rain and strong winds as trains are cancelled in southern Sweden

There is a risk of both torrential rain and strong winds in parts of southern Sweden this afternoon, warns SMHI. Trains are being cancelled on several routes and the Swedish Transport Administration is raising its preparedness
Two charged over major E6 landslide near Stenungsund
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Two charged over major E6 landslide near Stenungsund

The excavated material loaded the ground four times more than permitted. Now two people are being charged after the major landslide on the E6 outside Stenungsund three years ago
Drunk Riding Linked to Most Fatal E-Scooter Crashes in Sweden, Study Finds
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Drunk Riding Linked to Most Fatal E-Scooter Crashes in Sweden, Study Finds

Electric scooters stand out among traffic fatalities, according to a new study. The most serious accidents occur at night, with private electric scooters - often involving a drunk rider
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.
Train traffic halted between Kristianstad and Fjälkinge due to sun-curved rails
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Train traffic halted between Kristianstad and Fjälkinge due to sun-curved rails

Train traffic is at a standstill between Kristianstad and Fjälkinge, near Bromölla, 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.
Several fatal accidents in Midsummer weekend traffic
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Several fatal accidents in Midsummer weekend traffic

One of the busiest traffic weekends of the year is coming to an end. Several fatal accidents have occurred during the Midsummer weekend
Dramatic thunderstorms continue moving across Sweden
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Dramatic thunderstorms continue moving across Sweden

The thunderstorm that began on the west coast on the morning of Midsummer Day is continuing across the country. It has now reached the Mälar Valley and is moving northward, Erik Höjgård-Olsen, a meteorologist at SMHI, said shortly after 4 p
Sweden warns EU about Tesla's Full self-driving car over speeding risks
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Sweden warns EU about Tesla's Full self-driving car over speeding risks

Tesla's self-driving system could be halted in Europe because of a Swedish protest over speeding risks, Reuters reports.
Troublesome summer - unusually many roadworks
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Troublesome summer - unusually many roadworks

This summer there will be more roadworks than ever before as neglected roads get a major boost. Anyone planning to drive can expect more roadblocks than usual
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