The calm on the Roslagsbanan train line was abruptly shattered after a car struck one of the overhead power line poles in Vallentuna. The incident immediately triggered a chain of delays and overcrowding, testing the patience of regular commuters on this line in the northern part of the Stockholm metropolitan area.
The operating company SL confirmed that the consequences of the accident will not be resolved within hours. The repair work required to restore the damaged infrastructure means that rail traffic will continue to be affected for several days, with no exact date yet given for the full restoration of normal service.
Authorities and the operator are advising passengers to check the status of the service in advance before starting their journeys, and to consider alternative routes while repair work continues.
Original source: SVT Nyheter