Sweden: Rail disruptions expected throughout the day September 6

Event

Major rail disruptions, including delays and cancelations, are expected throughout the day on Wednesday, September 6, after a signaling control station caught fire between Stockholm and Uppsala. All rail traffic was temporarily suspended between the Upplands Väsby, Arlanda and Märsta stations. As a result, major delays were reported amid morning rush hour on some commuter trains and well as regional and intercity trains between Stockholm Central Station, Märsta, Stockholm Arlanda International Airport (ARN) and Uppsala.

According to the Swedish rail transport company, the railway has reopened as of 08:15 (local time). However, further delays and cancelations are to be expected throughout the day on regional and intercity trains as well as commuter trains.

Advice

Travelers are advised to confirm rail schedules and to allow for extra time to reach their destinations.