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Public transport authority SL expects services to resume by 5am Friday after a track fault caused cancellations and diversions for commuters on Line 43.
On Thursday morning, significant disruptions hit Stockholm commuter train services after a track fault emerged between Sundbyberg and Stockholm Odenplan, forcing extensive delays across the network.
Public transport authority SL confirmed the issue is a track fault, with press officer Andreas Strömberg correcting initial reports that cited a switch failure.
Line 43 services diverted to Stockholm Central Station, bypassing Stockholm Odenplan, Stockholm Södra, and Årstaberg; all trains terminating at Handen were cancelled.
Commuters should expect disruptions to continue throughout the day, with SL projecting normal service restoration around 5am on Friday, October 30.
Passengers are advised to monitor the SL website for real-time updates on the track fault and any further changes to commuter rail operations.