Sweden: Train disruptions ongoing in Skane County July 7 following a collision

Event

Rail transport is currently disrupted in Skane County after a train reportedly struck at least one person on the tracks near Hassleholm. The precise nature of the incident is currently unclear, and the number and condition of any casualties are unconfirmed. Rail traffic between Oresund, Kalmar, and Blekinge is impacted, as are services between Oresund, Helsingborg, and Gothenburg. Rail replacement bus services are operating on some routes.

It is not clear when rail services will return to a regular schedule, and delays and cancellations are likely throughout Skane County in the coming hours.

Advice

Confirm rail schedules if traveling through Skane County July 7. Consider alternative means of transport if necessary and allow extra time to reach destinations.

Resources

Swedish Transport Administration