A passenger train was evacuated in Knivsta after an overhead power line fell onto the train. The incident halted all rail traffic between Stockholm and Uppsala on Saturday evening.
Emergency services received the alert shortly after 7 PM. Rescue command operator Elias Koivisto confirmed the train had struck an electrical line. He noted visible burn marks on the windshield but confirmed no active fire.
Witnesses reported hearing a loud bang and seeing flashes of light from the platform. The train driver ordered all passengers to evacuate following the incident.
Swedish transport authorities expect disruptions to continue until at least 9 PM. Commuters face significant delays on this key regional route connecting two major cities.
This marks another infrastructure challenge for Sweden's rail network, which has faced criticism for maintenance issues in recent years. The immediate evacuation prevented potential injuries, though service disruptions will affect thousands of weekend travelers.