All train traffic past Helenelund, Sweden was temporarily halted on March 5, 2026, according to reports from Sveriges Radio's traffic editorial team. The stoppage affected all train traffic between Uppsala and Stockholm, including the Arlanda Express service.
The disruption was reportedly caused by damage to a railway viaduct, though the exact nature of the damage was initially unclear. Personnel were dispatched to investigate the issue and assess the situation.
Now it has been inspected and it's possible to drive again
Katarina Wolffram of Trafikverket (the Swedish Transport Administration) stated that someone had driven onto a railway bridge, necessitating an inspection. 'Now it has been inspected and it's possible to drive again,' Wolffram said.
According to Trafikverket, the stoppage lasted from 9:50 to 10:20 local time. The incident caused temporary disruption to rail services in the region before normal operations resumed following the inspection.