Major train service disruptions after accident south of Stockholm
Regional trains have been cancelled on several routes south of Stockholm following an accident during track work last night. Current estimates are that disruptions will continue throughout the day and into early tomorrow.
Regional trains have been cancelled on several routes south of Stockholm following an accident during track work last night. Current estimates are that disruptions will continue throughout the day and into early tomorrow.
Train services between Stockholm and Flemingsberg are halted after a train collided with an excavator during track work overnight.
Two people were injured, with one of them sustaining serious injuries, according to the police.
The Swedish Transport Administration ( Trafikverket ) reports that the accident is causing extensive disruptions to commuter, long-distance and regional train services.
Commuter trains are being replaced by buses between Älvsjö and Flemingsberg.
Long-distance trains to and from Gothenburg, Malmö, and Karlstad are being diverted.
Regional trains have been cancelled on various routes south of Stockholm, with some services replaced by buses.
The Swedish Transport Administration has informed the newspaper Dagens Nyheter that train services are not expected to be restored until 6am Friday. However, this estimate is subject to change.
