The government has decided to start construction on several major road and railway projects in different parts of the country. "We are now giving the go-ahead for infrastructure investments totaling just over SEK 50 billion," said Minister of Infrastructure Andreas Carlson (KD) at a press conference.
Swedish politics91 percent of trains arrived on time in March - the highest figure in several years. Record-breaking hot weather has had an impact - but the Swedish Transport Administration and the government also point to new working methods and upgrades to the railways.
Swedish politicsNight trains may be making a comeback in Europe, according to train expert Mark Smith. But he is disappointed by Sweden's recent large purchase of ten locomotives and 91 carriages. He says it will make passengers hesitant to take night trains.
SwedenEmergency calls to the Swedish Transport Administration are being interrupted, disconnected and misrouted, SVT reports.
SwedenFallen trees after Storm Dave have stopped both road and rail traffic in several parts of the country, while many people are expected to travel home from Easter celebrations. Things have started to ease up a bit, says Daniel Mossberg at the Swedish Transport Administration.
SwedenStorm Dave has reached the west coast with hurricane-force winds of over 34 meters per second. Trees have fallen across roads and SJ is canceling a large number of departures, including services to and from Gothenburg. Magnus Nilsson Sangrud, meteorologist at SMHI, urges people to tie down loose objects, such as trampolines.
SwedenStorm winds are moving across Sweden during the Easter weekend. The Swedish Transport Administration is canceling trains, and SMHI has issued an orange warning for western Sweden on Easter Day.
SwedenSeveral meters of the E12 north of Hemavan in Västerbotten have collapsed, and the road is completely closed.
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