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Unusually many rail cracks behind delays

In the railway tracks south of Stockholm, an unusually large number of cracks in the tracks must be repaired. The consequence will be extended travel times, primarily in commuter train traffic, for four to six weeks.

Unusually many rail cracks behind delays

Storm over Sweden – Football Hall Collapsed

The storm Floriane has reached Sweden and led to quite windy weather on the west coast. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute has also warned of snow and wind in central Sweden.

Storm over Sweden – Football Hall Collapsed

Stop in train traffic – ice on the lines

There is a stop in train traffic on the southern main line. Ice coating on the contact wires south of Nässjö means that trains heading towards Stockholm, Linköping, and Malmö have been stopped.

Stop in train traffic – ice on the lines

Unusually with national emergency mode

It is not often that the Swedish Transport Administration goes up to national alert level. But ahead of the impending snow chaos against Sweden, it has happened again.

Unusually with national emergency mode

Transport Administration on High Alert Ahead of Snow Chaos

The Swedish Transport Administration has escalated to national alert level and is preparing extra resources around the country as large snowfalls and harsh cold are moving in over Sweden. We have had coordination with MSB and also at government level, says the Swedish Transport Administration's press chief Bengt Olsson.

Transport Administration on High Alert Ahead of Snow Chaos

Warning before the bad weather: Avoid traffic

Don't venture out into traffic unless you have to. This is the Swedish Transport Administration's appeal ahead of the impending snowstorm.

Warning before the bad weather: Avoid traffic

Train traffic is rolling again – but passengers stranded

After a one-hour stop on Thursday, train traffic is rolling again between Stockholm and Gothenburg. But on Thursday evening, many passengers were still stranded.

Train traffic is rolling again – but passengers stranded

Train Stop in Laxå – Rolling Again Tomorrow Morning

There are major disruptions to train traffic on New Year's Day due to a power failure between Stockholm and Gothenburg, according to the Swedish Transport Administration. Train traffic through Laxå will not resume until Thursday morning.

Train Stop in Laxå – Rolling Again Tomorrow Morning

"Drive Carefully"

This year's Christmas traffic is underway and Saturday began with several weather warnings. .

"Drive Carefully"

The Rescue Worker after the Snow Chaos: "There is no Knowledge"

Despite repeated warnings, it was again traffic chaos in Skåne when the snow arrived. Tow truck driver Tobias Levin describes the road conditions as a "catastrophe" and is upset that so many still lack knowledge.

The Rescue Worker after the Snow Chaos: "There is no Knowledge"

Trucks stuck – E22 closed

The heavy snowfall in Skåne caused major traffic problems on Friday. The Swedish Transport Administration closed parts of E22.

Trucks stuck – E22 closed

The Swedish Transport Administration: Looks Better Than in a Long Time

The prerequisites for the trains in winter look "better than in a long time", according to the Swedish Transport Administration's press chief Bengt Olsson. But it depends on how the winter turns out.

The Swedish Transport Administration: Looks Better Than in a Long Time

Delays in Train Traffic Following Previous Stop

During the night towards Saturday, a derailment occurred in Hässleholm, causing major delays and cancelled traffic. > A wagon in a freight train has derailed.

Delays in Train Traffic Following Previous Stop

Cars stuck in water masses after heavy rain

Cars have become stuck in the water masses and several flooded roads in southern Sweden have had to be closed during the afternoon. Already during the morning, yellow and orange warnings for heavy rain and thunderstorms were issued for several locations in the country.

Cars stuck in water masses after heavy rain

Train Accident Disrupts Traffic to Gothenburg Harbour

A train accident earlier in the week has caused major problems for the Port of Gothenburg. The accident occurred on Wednesday, when a freight train lost parts of its cargo at Marieholmsbron, reports [Gothenburg Post](https://www.

Train Accident Disrupts Traffic to Gothenburg Harbour

Car overturns on E4 – three taken to hospital

Several accidents have occurred in the Midsummer traffic. On the E4, near Ödeshög, a car has overturned on the wrong side of the road.

Car overturns on E4 – three taken to hospital

Midsummer traffic is at its worst

The days around Midsummer Eve are some of the year's most congested. To avoid accidents and queues, it's essential to be well-rested – and not to rush.

Midsummer traffic is at its worst

Halt in Train Traffic after Accident

There was a stop in train traffic for several hours after an accident at Årstaberg in Stockholm on Thursday evening around 20:00. After just over two hours, the traffic could be resumed, says Bengt Olsson, press chief at the Transport Administration.

Halt in Train Traffic after Accident

Eleven stopped traffic at Stockholm Central

Train traffic at the central station in Stockholm came to a standstill after a power failure on Tuesday morning. By 9:30 am, the problem had been rectified, reports [P4 Sörmland](https://sverigesradio.

Eleven stopped traffic at Stockholm Central