Trafikverket

Tree fall over power line stops train traffic

Criticism of the Transport Administration after train derailment

The Construction Industry Sees a Brightening

Another accident on the E6 in Skåne – major impact

Cheated on Theory Test 86 Times – Caught for Fraud

The man fought frenetically to get his driver's license, but failed the theory test time and time again. After 86 failed attempts, he took the help of a hearing aid – and was caught red-handed, writes Sydsvenskan.

The Trains Are Rolling Again After the Wildlife Accident

The Government's No Makes the Goal of Reducing Traffic Fatalities More Difficult

The government says no to measuring vehicle speed between different speed cameras. A tough blow to the goal of halving the number of traffic fatalities by 2030, according to the Swedish Transport Administration. Now it will be even harder, that's how it is, says Maria Krafft, traffic safety director at the agency.

The Government Says No to New Speed Cameras

The Swedish Transport Administration wants to start measuring speed between speed cameras. This could, according to the authority, save seven lives per year. But on Thursday, a message came from the government, which says no.

Road Investments in the North Are Welcomed

The government's investment in infrastructure is met with both criticism and praise from actors within Sweden's transport sector.

The Government Opens Up for More Road Tolls

The Government is open to letting, for example, car drivers participate in financing certain new road projects with road tolls.

Damages Everyday Life for Ordinary People

The opposition is critical of the infrastructure bill. Too little money is being allocated to the railway, according to the parties. It will "harm the daily lives of ordinary people", according to the Social Democrats.

The Minister's Promise: No Potholes by 2037

The Government wants to increase allocations for roads, so that the backlog of maintenance can be addressed by 2037. There will be no potholes, says Infrastructure Minister Andreas Carlson (KD). But for the railways, the maintenance debt will remain large.

KI rejects reduced petrol tax: lack of analysis

The National Institute of Economic Research (KI) criticizes the government's proposal to reduce the tax on petrol and diesel. Not only because it will become more difficult to achieve the climate goals, but also because the proposal lacks analysis and motivation.

E45 restored in December – after cloudburst

Twenty to Hospital after Train Crash

Twenty people have been taken to hospital in connection with a train colliding with a tractor trailer at a railway crossing in Köping.

Train Stop after Accident – Hundreds Affected

The Government Proceeds with West Swedish Railway

This is the final bill for the landslide on E6

Sports to Counteract Crime – Receives 10 Million

The Swedish Sports Confederation receives 10 million in annual government grants to combat crime in sports. But it also receives a share of 8 million kronor for costs related to competitions on state roads.

90 passengers evacuated after fire

Lowered tax criticized – already record cheap

The petrol price has fallen sharply. Probably, the cost for households to drive a car has never been as low as now, when inflation and consumption are taken into account. That the government is now reducing the fuel tax is bad for several reasons, according to researchers.

Factory fire stopped train traffic

Train Stop in Skåne - Many Affected

The Government Promises Billions for Infrastructure

The Government presents initiatives for entrepreneurship, research, and infrastructure in the autumn budget. More money is also promised for maintenance of roads and railways. We are entering a phase of major future investments, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (The Moderate Party).