Escalators, the unsung heroes of Stockholmers' city-dwelling existence. They are as much a convenience on the morning commute as they are a nuisance when they break down. But what causes the breakdowns, and how frequent are they?
The cost of a monthly travel card in Stockholm is set to increase from the start of January. And at this rate the ticket could break the 1,000-kronor barrier in just a couple of years.
Passengers travelling to, from or around Stockholm this summer should be aware of major renovations and track work that will disrupt trains and underground traffic throughout the season, sometimes making multiple changes necessary. Here are the key details you need to know, and the alternative routes to take.
In summer 2018, several people were hurt when an escalator in Stockholm suddenly changed direction. Now an investigation into the accident has been completed, and dozens of escalators have been ordered to be repaired.
The cost of a monthly travel card in Stockholm is set to increase by 30 kronor from the start of next year. And on Tuesday, county council transport bosses outlined plans to double the number of ticket controls.
If you're planning on travelling to, from, or around Stockholm this summer, be aware that major renovations are planned, and will cause delays and rescheduling throughout the season. Here's what to expect.
With major public transport problems in Stockholm proving a headache for anyone trying to traverse the city, The Local spoke to tourists and commuters to see how their journeys have been.
Passengers travelling from Stockholm's biggest station face major disruption from today as trains heading south through the capital skip stopping at Stockholm Central Station to allow track renovation work to be carried out.
The Local’s northern Sweden correspondent, Paul Connolly, argues that southern Swedes too often take the north for granted, as a long-running row over rail services gets some critics steaming.
Stockholm's freeriders say a move to make public transport free in Estonia's capital has paved the way for a proper debate in Sweden, where they say train operators and politicians remain stuck in ideological gridlock.
A Stockholm bus driver didn’t let a 13-year-old boy on the bus, despite having a valid ticket, after trying to board with an invalid mobile ticket twice.
A Stockholm woman fed up with male passengers on public transport taking up the space of women sitting next to them, has started a blog snapping secret pics of straddle-legged commuters and posting them on the internet.
The government is to allow private transport companies to provide public bus services, in a bid to improve services and prompt people to use public transport.
50 percent of Swedes drive their cars every day, according to a survey conducted by auto group BIL Sweden and Sweden's National Automotive Association (Motorbranschens Riksförbund - MRF) published on Friday.
Major train delays in Stockholm and the surrounding region were reported on Friday afternoon and evening. Several trains were delayed or cancelled due to winter weather and a train stalled on the tracks between Flemingsberg and Södertälje. Trains are expected to be running on schedule on Saturday.
The southern Swedish city of Lund is considering a total ban on cars and buses in its historic city centre, local newspaper Sydsvenska Dagbladet reports.
