Recent content by JonasB

Correct. At least here in Sweden, fences are usually only seen in built up areas. And they are a pretty recent addition, ten years ago you rarely saw any kind of fences along the rail lines (apart from sound barriers). Here is what the 250 km/h Botniabanan looks like...

That will probably be the case, but who knows? We might see the sleeper to Luleå return to Gothenburg. There has also been rumours about Blå tåget returning, but I would not consider that very likely.

In theory, yes. As far as I know the border is still open to pedestrians, but that might change. And you need to get a Russian visa which is not the easiest process and a bit on pricy side. Apart from that, visiting Russia is really not recommended at the moment.

In my opinion Belfast really should replace the Glider with trams. And London should expand the tram network.

NS and SBB might be good at it, but when it comes to splitting trains fast, DSB are hard to beat.

If I'm not mistaken that is an EU law.

Correct, if it's bought as a single ticket, SJ has to make sure you get to Malmö. It might be the first X2000 next morning, or the night train might wait a while. If your first train is late, you can ask the staff onboard about your options.

I don't have any statistics about delays. But normally the train stays a while at the platform after it arrives and you can stay onboard until 07.00.

Refundable simply means that you can get your money back, and buy a new seat reservation if you like. But if you plan to do it on short notice there is always a risk that the train you're looking at is sold out.

Seat reservations are easy to buy at www.sj.se and for regional trains seat reservations are not compulsory, often they are impossible. Unsure about intercities but for high speed trains they are mandatory. In addition to the list above you can also add Göteborg-Kalmar and all night trains...

That's the norm in Sweden as well. No need to slow down a train for a diverging track if it doesn't have to wait for another train. All double tracks are also fully signalled in both directions, so trains can and do run on the right if needed.

While I don't know what it looks like on that border, but outside Malmö it looks like this where trains change side: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ik8pV2VReVkpde9d8 One of the older left hand trams is preserved and in working order...

And slightly related, it has also been reported that Norrtåg will take over five Regina-trains (X52) from Västtrafik. That will allow them to double the amount of trains to Haparanda from december 2026.

And for those not following Swedish politics, MP means Miljöpartiet, the Green party.

I agree, it's a great place for a stop!