Reduced night train service cuts tourism in Upper Norrland, industry site says
Reduced night train traffic to Upper Norrland is leading to declining tourism in the region, writes the industry website järnvägar.nu.
Business
Road damage on Essingeleden closes two lanes toward Södertälje
Road damage has been discovered on Essingeleden in Stockholm, the Swedish Transport Administration tells TT.
Sweden
Train traffic halted between Gothenburg and Stockholm after rail crack near Alingsås
Train traffic is at a standstill between Gothenburg and Stockholm in both directions, reports P4 Gothenburg.
Sweden
Train traffic halted on Bothnia Line after embankment washed away in Kramfors
Train traffic is at a standstill between Sundsvall and Umeå after a section of the railway embankment was washed away in Kramfors, local media reports.
Sweden
Knivsta refuses to build homes under railway agreement with the state
The state is to expand the railway between Uppsala and Stockholm in exchange for a certain number of homes being built. But Knivsta Municipality does not intend to build according to the agreement.
Sweden
Train delays after electrical fault at Stockholm Central Station
Train traffic is back on track after an electrical fault that caused a stoppage to and from Stockholm Central, the Swedish Transport Administration reports. Delays remain.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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. "We have a challenging day ahead of us," says the Swedish Transport Administration's press spokesperson Peter Jonsson.
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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.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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. The reason: a train driver had run a red light.
Sweden
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. Locally, there is a risk of serious consequences, says meteorologist Erik Höjgård-Olsen.
Sweden
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. They were so careless and negligent that it is punishable, says prosecutor Daniel Veivo Pettersson.
CrimeTop news
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. "We were a bit surprised," says Marco Dozza at Chalmers.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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.
Sweden
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.
Sweden