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Train Traffic Halted Near Helenelund Due to Railway Viaduct Damage

Key Points
  • All train traffic past Helenelund, Sweden was temporarily halted on March 5, 2026 due to damage to a railway viaduct.
  • The stoppage affected trains between Uppsala and Stockholm, including Arlanda Express, from 9:50 to 10:20 local time.
  • Trafikverket personnel inspected the railway bridge after reports that someone had driven onto it, and normal service resumed after the inspection.

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, Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration)

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.

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