Sweden: Rail traffic north of Stockholm disrupted May 17 /update 1

Event

Rail traffic north of Stockholm continues to face major disruptions as of Thursday, May 17, following a fire that broke out in Upplands Väsby the previous day. Only two out of four rail tracks have reopened, leading to delays and cancelations. Regional and commuter trains are the most heavily impacted, with long-distance and high-speed trains relatively unaffected.

All tracks should be reopened Thursday afternoon; however, residual disruptions are possible until the end of day.

Context

On May 16, all rail services - including long-distance trains - were suspended north of Stockholm after a downed electrical wire sparked a fire in Upplands Väsby.

Advice

Individuals traveling in affected areas are advised to confirm the status of their trains, expect increased demand for alternative forms of transportation, and allow for additional time to travel.