Roberto Maiorana

Strömsund Bridge Repairs to Take Longer Than Expected, Reopening Date Unclear

Repairs to the Strömsund Bridge will take longer than the month originally stated. Emergency ferries are now on site, ready to help local residents.

Swedish Transport Administration wants earlier start on major road and rail projects

The Swedish Transport Administration believes construction should start sooner on several major infrastructure projects. The largest is the multibillion-krona investment in four tracks between Uppsala and Stockholm.

New night trains ready, but billion-dollar purchase receives criticism

Night 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.

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. I am planning a meeting with my counterpart at SMHI, says the Swedish Transport Administration's Director General Roberto Maiorana.

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. We are much better prepared, she says.

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.

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.

Internal Report Reveals Railway Maintenance Promise Unfulfilled