Another derailment along the Iron Ore Line, this time it may be sabotage

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The Iron Ore Line, Europe’s northernmost rail border crossing connecting Sweden and Norway, is again closed due to a freight train derailment near Vassijaure. The line had just been reopened last week after another derailment took place near the same area in December. According to the Swedish police, the latest derailment is being treated as a sabotage case.

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According Swedish media, however, so far no signs of sabotage is noted, by investigating bodies…

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Another derailment along the Iron Ore Line, this time it may be sabotage

Image: © Trafikverket

The Iron Ore Line, Europe’s northernmost rail border crossing connecting Sweden and Norway, is again closed due to a freight train derailment near Vassijaure. The line had just been reopened last week after another derailment took place near the same area in December. According to the Swedish police, the latest derailment is being treated as a sabotage case.

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1 comment op “Another derailment along the Iron Ore Line, this time it may be sabotage”

bönström bönström|27.02.24|16:17

According Swedish media, however, so far no signs of sabotage is noted, by investigating bodies…

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