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Stockholm Region Launches Public Consultation for New Southern Tram Line

Key Points
  • Region Stockholm has launched a public consultation from March 5-29, 2026 for the Spårväg Syd tram project.
  • The planned 10-kilometer tram line will connect Flemingsberg and Skärholmen in southern Stockholm.
  • The project aims to improve public transportation and support increased housing construction in the region.

Region Stockholm has initiated a public consultation process for Spårväg Syd, a planned new tram line in southern Stockholm. According to an official announcement published on March 5, 2026, the consultation period will run from March 5 to March 29, 2026, allowing residents to provide input on the proposed route and station locations.

The Spårväg Syd project aims to connect Flemingsberg and Skärholmen with an approximately 10-kilometer tram line. The project is part of four major investments in the Stockholm region under the so-called 'Sverigeförhandlingen' (Sweden negotiations). The tram line is expected to improve public transportation connections and facilitate increased housing construction along the route.

public input will help shape the tram line for future travelers

Malin Ingemarson Havrén, project leader for Spårväg Syd

Malin Ingemarson Havrén, project leader for Spårväg Syd, stated that public input will help shape the tram line for future travelers. The consultation specifically seeks feedback on proposed track alignments, station locations, and three extensions of the localization corridor at Kästa, Loviseberg, and Skärholmen.

Region Stockholm emphasized that the early consultation aims to gather perspectives before continuing with further planning, including upcoming environmental impact assessments. The tram line is designed to create better connections between different transportation modes including buses, subway, commuter trains, and regional trains.

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