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Man dead after traffic accident on E16
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Man dead after traffic accident on E16

A 75-year-old man has died after a serious accident on the E16 in Dalarna earlier on Wednesday, the police announced.
Train disruptions in Ramlösa after water leak
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Train disruptions in Ramlösa after water leak

There have been disruptions to train traffic through Ramlösa south of Helsingborg since around 9am on Wednesday morning. According to SVT Helsingborg, trains are now passing by but not all of them are stopping
Fire extinguisher sprayed on bus - chaos in traffic
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Fire extinguisher sprayed on bus - chaos in traffic

Chaos erupted in morning traffic in central Stockholm after a man sprayed a fire extinguisher inside a bus. The problem? It wasn't on fire
This will improve connectivity on trains
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This will improve connectivity on trains

Next year, satellite connectivity will be installed on all SJ 3000 trains. Customers are finding it increasingly difficult to accept the instability caused by mobile network blind spots in sparsely populated areas
The Swedish Transport Administration after the snow chaos: Will have a meeting with SMHI
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The Swedish Transport Administration after the snow chaos: Will have a meeting with SMHI

The forecast from SMHI pointed to 15 centimeters of snow – instead, it came to half a meter. Now the Swedish Transport Administration and SMHI will collaborate to make the forecasts more accurate
Roads open after the snow chaos - risk of slipping
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Roads open after the snow chaos - risk of slipping

There was more snow than expected and in Skåne, police were called to ten traffic accidents overnight. Travelers were stranded for hours on Thursday evening and the E6 and E22 were temporarily closed
Snow chaos on E6 and E22 in Skåne – hours-long queues
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Snow chaos on E6 and E22 in Skåne – hours-long queues

On the E6 outside Landskrona, a number of vehicles are at a standstill due to the snowstorm. The rescue service is on site with tracked vehicles to evacuate those who need help
Several accidents in heavy snowfall - rescuers ready
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Several accidents in heavy snowfall - rescuers ready

SMHI warns of heavy snowfall in large parts of southern Sweden. A number of traffic accidents have occurred on slippery roads
Two seriously injured after accident on E4
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Two seriously injured after accident on E4

Five people were taken to hospital by ambulance after a traffic accident on the E4 outside Piteå. Two of the people are being treated for serious injuries, the Norrbotten region announced on Tuesday evening
Nine out of ten trains arrived on time in October
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Nine out of ten trains arrived on time in October

The punctuality of train traffic has not seen a better October since 2001, according to the Swedish Transport Administration. Just over 87 percent of trains arrived on time
SJ: Dare to take the train home this Christmas
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SJ: Dare to take the train home this Christmas

A chaotic winter two years ago with cancelled trains led to trust in SJ falling to record lows. But the mistakes will not be repeated this year, promises SJ CEO Monica Lingegård
The government is investigating civil service obligations in the transport sector.
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The government is investigating civil service obligations in the transport sector.

The government is reviewing whether to expand civilian service to include the transport sector. This could secure the need for personnel for essential deliveries in the event of a crisis or war
Now your car will prevent slippery accidents
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Now your car will prevent slippery accidents

This winter, your car can help the Swedish Transport Administration detect whether the roads are icy or not. Sweden will be the first in the world to collect data from the roads
One to hospital after accident on E6
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One to hospital after accident on E6

One person has been taken to hospital after an accident on the E6 near Liseberg in Gothenburg.
S wants to see increased maintenance of the railway
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S wants to see increased maintenance of the railway

Trains are rolling again after overhead contact line collapse
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Trains are rolling again after overhead contact line collapse

An electrical fault between Arlanda and Uppsala stopped train traffic on Sunday evening.
Train Disruptions Between Malmö and Copenhagen Due to Power Failure
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Train Disruptions Between Malmö and Copenhagen Due to Power Failure

There are disruptions in train traffic between Malmö and Copenhagen on Wednesday morning, writes the Swedish Transport Administration on its website.
Train Service Halted Between Örnsköldsvik and Umeå Due to Flood Risk
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Train Service Halted Between Örnsköldsvik and Umeå Due to Flood Risk

High water flows mean that there is a stop in train traffic between Örnsköldsvik and Umeå, announces the Swedish Transport Administration.
Train Delays Between Gothenburg and Stockholm Due to Lerum Track Work
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Train Delays Between Gothenburg and Stockholm Due to Lerum Track Work

Stockholm Road Tunnel Agreement Reached Amid Subway Funding Debate
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Stockholm Road Tunnel Agreement Reached Amid Subway Funding Debate

Government, region and affected municipalities have agreed on a statement of intent for the disputed road project Östlig förbindelse, with an estimated cost of 34 billion kronor. The government has taken the subway as a hostage, says Åsa Lindhagen (Green party), councilor in Stockholm city
Man Dies in E4 Traffic Accident Near Arlanda Airport
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Man Dies in E4 Traffic Accident Near Arlanda Airport

A man in his 75-year-old age has died in a traffic accident on E4 near Arlanda airport, according to the police.
Traffic Accidents a Leading Cause of Death During Work Hours
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Traffic Accidents a Leading Cause of Death During Work Hours

65 people were killed in workplace-related traffic accidents in 2024. This is shown by new statistics from among others the Swedish Transport Administration
Green Party Opposes Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility
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Green Party Opposes Lowering Age of Criminal Responsibility

Green party does not intend to accept a lowered age of criminal responsibility, says spokesperson Daniel Helldén. We must not lock children up in prisons
Ice Storm Causes Multiple Accidents in Västra Götaland; Three Hospitalized
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Ice Storm Causes Multiple Accidents in Västra Götaland; Three Hospitalized

The Transport Administration warns of black ice in the entire Västra Götaland county and several accidents have occurred during the morning.
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