The Government gives the green light for the start of construction of the Norrbotniabanan railway between Dåva and Skellefteå. At the same time, eleven additional infrastructure projects receive the green light.
Swedish politicsThe Malmbanan railway needs better protection against snowdrifts and difficult driving conditions. This is stated by the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority after investigating the derailment at Vassijaure operating location on February 24 last year.
SwedenMore than half a billion kronor was the cost of the Swedish Transport Administration's extensive repair of the Malmbanan railway in the Kiruna Mountains after a train derailment last winter, reports Ekot.
BusinessThe Government is open to letting, for example, car drivers participate in financing certain new road projects with road tolls.
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