Train Traffic Disruption Between Bastuträsk and Umeå Continues
Train traffic between Bastuträsk and Umeå halted due to freight train incident.
Key Points
- • Train traffic is halted between Bastuträsk and Umeå.
- • The stoppage began around 1:30 AM.
- • A freight train damaged a contact line near Yttersjö.
- • Repairs are expected to be completed by 3 PM.
Train services between Bastuträsk and Umeå are currently halted due to a freight train incident that damaged a contact line. The disruption began around 1:30 AM on Sunday, August 17, 2025, near Yttersjö, as reported by Sveriges Radio. The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has been deployed to address the damage and is actively working on repairs.
Repair crews are racing against the clock with an estimated completion time for the repairs set for 3 PM today. This stoppage has left many travelers affected, highlighting the vulnerability of rail infrastructure to such incidents. As they await updates, the agency is urging any affected passengers to stay informed about their travel options as the teams work to restore service.