Swedish track acces charges reviewed: ‘marginal costs are too low’
The track access charges for Swedish railway are under review for the first time in history. The marginal costs charged for freight and passenger services are too low, and the charging structure is not compliant...Read more
Gothenburg’s new intermodal terminal officially open
The Port of Gothenburg’s new intermodal terminal has had its official opening, confirming the Swedish port’s status as a world-leading rail, road and sea hub. Covering 65,000 square metres, the Arken Combi Terminal provides Gothenburg with...Read more
Sweden approves Bombardier’s Level 2 ERTMS for roll-out
Swedish transport authorities have given the go-ahead for implementation of Bombardier’s Interflo450 ERTMS signalling technology, as part of a nationwide 11,000 kilometre rail network modernisation programme. The approval by the country’s two transportation agencies, Trafikverket and...Read more
Stockholm-Oslo rail corridor study recommends improvements
Rail freight services between Stockholm and Oslo would benefit from increased competitiveness and shorter travel times, says a new report into this vital economic transport corridor between Sweden and Norway. The action selection study by...Read more
UIC: education about rail trespassing is ‘imperative’
Trespassing on rail infrastructure was responsible for more than half of all significant rail accidents recorded in Europe last year, says the International Union of Railways (UIC), with freight train-related incidents accounting for nearly 200...Read more