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Woman Seriously Injured in E6 Collision Near Uddevalla
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Woman Seriously Injured in E6 Collision Near Uddevalla

A woman in her 45s has been seriously injured since the car she was traveling in was driven into from behind by a truck on E6. The truck driver is suspected of a crime
Västlänken Construction at Korsvägen Resumes with New Contractors
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Västlänken Construction at Korsvägen Resumes with New Contractors

The work on the Västlänken stage at Korsvägen is resumed – after the Swedish Transport Administration has now reached an agreement with two new contractors, reports Göteborgs-Posten.
Truck Stuck in Stockholm Tunnel Causes Major Traffic Disruption
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Truck Stuck in Stockholm Tunnel Causes Major Traffic Disruption

Storm Amy Brings Heavy Rain and Disruptions Across Sweden
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Storm Amy Brings Heavy Rain and Disruptions Across Sweden

The storm Amy has arrived with full force over Sweden. The bad weather has led to fallen trees, power outages and flight delays
Storm Amy Brings Strong Winds and Canceled Trains in Sweden
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Storm Amy Brings Strong Winds and Canceled Trains in Sweden

SMHI issues orange warning for strong winds with storm gusts on the west coast and the Skåne south coast during Saturday. Already now, cancelled trains and ferries are being planned
Swedish Transport Infrastructure Plan: Key Projects and Cancellations
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Swedish Transport Infrastructure Plan: Key Projects and Cancellations

The Swedish Transport Administration's proposal regarding the transport infrastructure contains nearly 1 200 billion kronor. Here are some of the points that are included – and the projects that are being scrapped
Railway Investment Criticized as 25-Year Plan Falls Short
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Railway Investment Criticized as 25-Year Plan Falls Short

Within 25 years, they will be caught up with the maintenance of the country's railways, promises the Transport Administration. That it will be paid off by 2050 is a bit of wishful thinking
Swedish Railways to Take 25 Years for Full Maintenance, Says Transport Administration
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Swedish Railways to Take 25 Years for Full Maintenance, Says Transport Administration

It will take 25 years to keep up with the maintenance of the country's railways. This is stated by the Swedish Transport Administration in a "historically large investment" in Swedish infrastructure
Transport Administration Plans Record Investment in Roads and Railways
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Transport Administration Plans Record Investment in Roads and Railways

The Government has allocated a record large sum for investments in roads and railways. According to the Transport Administration, the right investments can benefit both commuters and defense
Kiruna Demands State Action Before Expanded Relocation Due to Mining
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Kiruna Demands State Action Before Expanded Relocation Due to Mining

”The limit for what a small municipality can be burdened with has already been exceeded”, writes Kiruna municipal council and directs a long list of demands towards the state and LKAB ahead of the expanded relocation. The focus is on land availability
Öresund Bridge Train Service Resumes After Suspected Accident
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Öresund Bridge Train Service Resumes After Suspected Accident

Ådalsbanan Line Reopens Ahead of Schedule
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Ådalsbanan Line Reopens Ahead of Schedule

Food and Medicine Prioritized as Swedish Railways Reopen After Floods
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Food and Medicine Prioritized as Swedish Railways Reopen After Floods

It will be tough prioritizations when the train traffic on the Main Line and Ådalsbanan in Västernorrland can start being released again. It is about ensuring socially critical transports
Stenungsund Faces 570 Million Kronor Bill for Landslide Repairs
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Stenungsund Faces 570 Million Kronor Bill for Landslide Repairs

The cost of rebuilding E6 in Stenungsund after the landslide nearly two years ago is expected to amount to 570 million kronor – a sum that the Swedish Transport Administration demands the municipality to cover, writes ST-tidningen.
Swedish Transport Administration Ends West Link Contract with WLC
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Swedish Transport Administration Ends West Link Contract with WLC

The stage has been both delayed and much more expensive. Now Trafikverket is terminating the contract with WLC, one of the contractors behind the West Link in Gothenburg
Main Line Reopens October 6 After Västernorrland Train Derailment
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Main Line Reopens October 6 After Västernorrland Train Derailment

It will take almost three weeks before the train traffic can be fully in operation after two freight trains derailed in flood-affected Västernorrland. The Swedish Transport Administration expects that the Main Line through upper Norrland can be reopened for traffic on October 6, and the Ådalsbanan is expected to be able to reopen on September 28
Summer Train Punctuality in Sweden Improves Slightly
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Summer Train Punctuality in Sweden Improves Slightly

During June, July and August, 88. 5 percent of the passenger trains arrived on time
SMHI Issues New Rain Warning for Flood-Hit Västernorrland
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SMHI Issues New Rain Warning for Flood-Hit Västernorrland

Västernorrland has been severely affected by floods. During the night towards Monday, the area can expect more rain, and a new warning has been issued by SMHI
Heavy Rainfall to Impact All of Sweden This Weekend
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Heavy Rainfall to Impact All of Sweden This Weekend

The situation is still serious in Västernorrland after the heavy rainfall. During the weekend, new amounts of rain are expected to come in
Rising Water Levels in Örnsköldsvik Prompt Flooding Concerns
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Rising Water Levels in Örnsköldsvik Prompt Flooding Concerns

The rain over Västernorrland increases during the night towards Friday with a risk of further flooding. In several places in Örnsköldsvik, the water levels are rising and property owners are urged to prepare themselves
Authorities Race to Prepare for New Rain in Flooded Västernorrland
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Authorities Race to Prepare for New Rain in Flooded Västernorrland

The authorities are fighting against the clock ahead of new rainfall expected in already flooded areas in Västernorrland. The rescue service in Örnsköldsvik is receiving reinforcements from MSB and intense work is underway to repair destroyed roads
SJ Train Cancellations in Västernorrland Extended Due to Flooding
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SJ Train Cancellations in Västernorrland Extended Due to Flooding

SJ extends the period with cancelled trains through Västernorrland. The stop applies until and including Monday, September 15
Water Rises Four Meters in Kubbe Prompting Emergency Barriers
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Water Rises Four Meters in Kubbe Prompting Emergency Barriers

The situation is critical in the village of Kubbe by Anundsjöån after Sunday's downpour. Several houses have been flooded with water and an important bridge is at risk of being washed away – but is now being saved with the help of concrete suckers
SMHI Issues Yellow Rain Warning for Västernorrland This Week
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SMHI Issues Yellow Rain Warning for Västernorrland This Week

SMHI issues a yellow warning for rain on Thursday and Friday in the already affected Västernorrland county. This new low-pressure system takes the same path as over the weekend, says meteorologist Hilda Westberg
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