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24 September 2025
New Dates for Reopening of Closed Railway Sections in Northern Sweden

The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) will reopen the Sollefteå/Långsele–Västeraspby section today, September 24 at 19:00, which is earlier than planned. Additionally, the Holmån/Långsel...

23 September 2025
Sollefteå/Långsele–Västeraspby reopens on September 24 at 19:00 – but challenging traffic conditions remain

The section Sollefteå/Långsele–Västeraspby will reopen on September 24 at 19:00, but with significant speed restrictions in place until the infrastructure is deemed stable. Combined with the fact that...

18 September 2025
Traffic disruptions in the north continue to affect Green Cargo’s operations

The major traffic disruption in northern Norrland continues to impact our services. Two out of three routes remain closed, resulting in limitations and changes to our transports.

15 September 2025
Ådalsbanan/Botniabanan opens today at 15:00, but extended forecast for reopening of the two other sections

Botniabanan will open today, Monday 15 September at 15:00 as planned. However, the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has extended the forecast for reopening of the two other affected sec...

12 September 2025
The Swedish Transport Administration extends traffic suspension on two affected routes in Northern Sweden

The Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) has extended the forecasted reopening dates for two of the affected routes in Västernorrland – Sollefteå/Långsele–Västeraspby and the Main Line thro...

11 September 2025
Severe Weather Warning – Swedish Transport Administration Extends Traffic Disruption

A new rainstorm is expected to move into the areas in northern Sweden that are already affected. As a result, the Swedish Transport Administration has announced that the traffic disruption will be extended.

9 September 2025
Shipping Ban Due to Severe Flooding in Northern Sweden

As previously communicated, traffic has been halted on parts of the main railway line through Upper Norrland and the Botniabanan. The cause is two derailments and extensive flooding following heavy ra...

8 September 2025
Extensive traffic disruptions in the north due to derailments and heavy rain affect Green Cargo’s transports

There is currently a rail traffic suspension on parts of the Northern Main Line ( Norra stambanan ) and the Bothnia Line ( Botniabanan ). The cause is two derailments and extensive flooding followin...

4 September 2025
Traffic reduction at Green Cargo from October to the end of the year

In order to meet changing transport needs and optimize our operations, Green Cargo will implement a certain reduction in traffic from October and the rest of the year.

1 September 2025
Track maintenance impact on traffic in October

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

1 July 2025
Track maintenance impact on traffic in August and September

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

27 June 2025
Update on the Swedish Dockworkers’ Union Strike in Swedish Ports

At present, the Swedish Dockworkers’ Union has not announced any additional strike notices. Mediation talks are scheduled to take place on July 8.

17 June 2025
Update: Swedish Dockworkers’ Union Strike in Swedish Ports

The Swedish Dockworkers’ Union has announced a continued strike in Swedish ports, including a blockade on overtime, the hiring of temporary staff, new recruitment, additional working hours, and change...

5 June 2025
Update 3: Ongoing Swedish Dockworkers Union strike in Swedish ports

The Swedish Dockworkers Union ( Svenska Hamnarbetarförbundet ) has announced a continued strike that may affect Green Cargo’s rail transports to and from Swedish ports.

2 June 2025
Track maintenance impact on traffic in July

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

21 May 2025
Update 2: Swedish Dockworkers Union strike in Swedish ports

The Swedish Dockworkers Union ( Svenska Hamnarbetarförbundet ) has issued a strike notice that may impact Green Cargo’s rail transports to and from Swedish ports

16 May 2025
Notice of strike and industrial action in Swedish ports

Two trade unions, the Swedish Dockworkers’ Union and the Swedish Transport Workers’ Union (Transport), have announced upcoming industrial actions that may impact Green Cargo’s transports to and from S...

30 April 2025
Track maintenance impact on traffic in June

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

1 April 2025
Track maintenance impact on traffic in May

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

31 March 2025
Summer traffic 2025 - update

During the summer, we adapt our traffic, which means that some locations in the network are not served and that the number of traffic days is reduced, which means that some lead times become longer.

3 March 2025
Track maintenance impact on traffic in April and Easter traffic

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

31 January 2025
Track maintenance impact on traffic in Mars

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

15 January 2025
Significant traffic delays passing Höör due to an accident

Train traffic start expected approximately at 10.00

7 January 2025
Force Majeure lifted and traffic is moving with some consequential delays

Traffic is back in operation again, but some residual impact may occur in the form of delays

6 January 2025
Updated weather warning from SMHI opens up traffic for parts of Ånge and Gävle

Due to that SMHI has updated the previous orange weather warning in parts of Sweden, Green Cargo is opening up traffic for parts of the Gävle and Ånge operational areas. The orange level weather warni...

5 January 2025
Force Majeure due to Extreme Weather

Green Cargo invokes Force Majeure due to an orange weather warning in the operational areas of Hallsberg, Gävle, and Ånge.

30 December 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic in February

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

19 December 2024
Traffic Disruptions Due to Previous Events

Accumulated Effect of Previous Events

29 November 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic in January

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

20 November 2024
Disruptions in Freight Traffic Due to Snowstorm

Due to a severe snowstorm in Gävle, there will be disruptions in freight traffic from November 20 to November 22. A total of 25-50 cm of snow is expected, with even larger amounts possible locally.

1 November 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic in December

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

29 October 2024
Incident at Malmö shunting yard

16 October 2024
Emergency track work Kolding-Lunderskov, 26 October 24 at 22:30 to 30 October 24 at 04:00.

30 September 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic November

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

6 September 2024
Accident with major impact outside of Hamburg

26 August 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic October

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

2 August 2024
IT Disturbance

We have recently experienced some disturbances in our IT system. The disturbances meant that we hand difficulties accessing information about events in our operations, the disturbance has now ben reso...

2 August 2024
Ålandsbanan / Västerbotten

Traffic disruption due to a safety fault detected in the ERTMS system following by an update in the system at Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket). According to information from the Swedish...

30 July 2024
Longer lead times

Due to summer traffic, contact line replacement in Sävenäs, and other track maintenance that we have previously announced, we currently have a lot of activity in the network, especially around Hallsbe...

11 July 2024
Traffic resumed between Ånge and Sundsvall

We are pleased to announce that the disruption between Ånge and Sundsvall has been resolved, and the line was reopened for traffic at 12:30 PM today. The initial prognosis was more pessimistic than ne...

11 July 2024
Current disruption in traffic between Ånge and Sundsvall

Due to an electrical fault between Ånge and Sundsvall, we have an ongoing traffic stop since 10:00 PM yesterday. The stop is caused by a tree that fell on the contact line on 7/7, resulting in the aux...

3 July 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic September

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

1 July 2024
Final Update on Railway Traffic

We would like to inform you that the disruption in railway traffic on the Sävenäs-Kville-Skandiahamnen route has been resolved, and traffic will return to normal capacity. This means that Force Majeur...

28 June 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic august

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

28 June 2024
Update on railway traffic disruption

We would like to inform you that the track is still damaged on the Sävenäs-Kville-Skandiahamnen route. However, it is now possible to make turnarounds in Marieholm for four trains per hour, which corr...

26 June 2024
Information on railway traffic disruption

Due to a vehicle incident on the Sävenäs-Kville-Skandiahamnen route, we are experiencing a major disruption in railway traffic. The traffic stop occurred at 12:30 PM today, June 26, 2024, and it has b...

28 May 2024
Track maintenance impact in July

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

26 April 2024
Summer traffic 2024

During the summer, we adapt our traffic, which means that some locations in the network are not served and that the number of traffic days is reduced, which means that some lead times become longer

26 April 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic June

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

27 March 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic in May

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

5 March 2024
Upcoming Strike within DB Cargo AG's Network

We want to inform you about the anticipated impact of the upcoming strike within DB Cargo AG's network.

29 February 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic in April

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

2 February 2024
Green Cargo revokes Force Majeure

Trafikverket have reopened the tracks north of Boden as av kl. 18:00 on 2024-02-02. Normal traffic will resume however some delays still may occur due to previous closure.

2 February 2024
Stop in our rail traffic due to severe winds north of Boden

Due to several severe winds in northern Sweden, Trafikverket has closed all tracks north of Boden from 16:00 on 2024-02-01. This affects our traffic and due to this Green Cargo invokes Force Majeure ...

29 January 2024
Green Cargo revokes Force Majeure and export bans following the early termination of the strike

The strike initiated by the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) ended earlier than planned, on January 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. This early resolution enabled the resumption of train traffic overnight for ...

29 January 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic in March and Easter

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

22 January 2024
Renewed strike in Germany affects freight train traffic

According to provided information, the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) has announced a new strike at DB Cargo, scheduled to commence at 18:00 on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. This will impact all DB co...

18 January 2024
Large amounts of snow and inadequate snow removal cause traffic disruptions

As a result of the recent days' snowstorms in combination with inadequate snow removal, large parts of Green Cargo's network are experiencing production disruptions. This affects the infrastructure, i...

12 January 2024
Temporary strike pause initiated by the german train drivers' union

The German Train Drivers' Union (GDL) is currently implementing a temporary pause in the strike, which has affected the freight transport sector since January 9, 2024, at 18:00. The strike is on hold ...

9 January 2024
Confirmed Strike by the German Locomotive Drivers' Union

The German Locomotive Drivers' Union (GDL) has called on its members to go on strike within the freight transport sector, starting from January 9, 2024, at 18:00 until Friday, January 12, 2024, at 18:...

9 January 2024
Major IT problems causes production disruptions

Since Monday afternoon and throughout the night into Tuesday, Green Cargo has suffered major IT network problems. The problem has affected all of the IT supplier's customers, including Green Cargo. Th...

8 January 2024
Upcoming Strike within DB Cargo AG's network

The German Locomotive Drivers' Union (GDL) has once again called for a strike in the freight transport sector, scheduled to take place from 6:00 PM on January 9, 2024, to 6:00 PM on January 12, 2024. ...

6 January 2024
Green Cargo intends to resume parts of the traffic that has been prevented by the severe cold north of Vännäs

Green Cargo intends, with start on January 7, 2024, to begin the resumption of traffic that has been prevented by the severe cold north of Vännäs to possible extent. All traffic that has been affected...

5 January 2024
Continued rail traffic stop north of Vännäs until January 7 at 12:00

Due to the continued severe cold with low temperatures up in the northern parts of the country, Green Cargo has decided, with regard to the working environment for our employees and the functionality ...

5 January 2024
Track maintenance impact on traffic in February

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

4 January 2024
The Swedish Transport Administration extends its decision to stop rail traffic north of Vännäs until January 5 at 12:00

The Swedish Transport Administration has decided that there will be a traffic stop north of Vännäs to the Norwegian border, due to low temperatures. The forecast when the traffic can run again is now...

3 January 2024
Stop in rail traffic north of Vännäs

The Swedish Transport Administration has decided that there will be a traffic stop north of Vännäs to the Norwegian border, due to low temperatures. The forecast when the traffic can run again is 12:0...

22 December 2023
Traffic disruptions due to the storm Pia – Green Cargo declares force majeure

As a result of the storm Pia with heavy rainfall and strong winds, the Swedish Transport Administration closes certain sections. Green Cargo's traffic on these affected routes will be redirected to al...

7 December 2023
Upcoming Strike within DB Cargo AG Network

Green Cargo issues a notice to our customers regarding the anticipated consequences of the impending strike within the DB Cargo AG network.

30 November 2023
Large amounts of snow and problems with snow removal affect our traffic

This applies to areas around Gävle, Sundsvall, and Ånge. Some problems on Thursday are linked to both the snow in the northeastern parts along the Baltic Sea coast and a challenging resource situation...

17 November 2023
Large amounts of snow and problems with snow removal at Ånge railway yard affect our traffic

The heavy snowfall that moved in over Medelpad and Ånge in the beginning of the week (v46) has created problems with large amounts of snow at our railway yard in Ånge. The infrastructure manager has n...

30 October 2023
Track maintenance impact on traffic in December

Below you can see what we currently know about changes and canceled trains. Customers who drive according to specific driving plans are transported according to these. For further information about yo...

28 September 2023
Track maintenance impact on traffic in November

A list of the changes and canceled trains that we are currently aware of is presented below. Customers with specific train plans will be informed on that basis. For additional information about yo...

30 August 2023
Track maintenance and delayed timetable deliveries will continue to negatively impact rail traffic in October

The Swedish Transport Administration is continuing to experience major issues with identifying conflicts as a result of track maintenance and the on time delivery of revised planning information to tr...

16 August 2023
Green Cargo cancels Force Majeure for all traffic which has been prevented due to low pressure Hans

Green Cargo cancels from today, Wednesday 16 August, Force Majeure for all traffic which has been prevented due to low pressure Hans.

10 August 2023
Track maintenance and delayed timetable deliveries will continue to negatively impact rail traffic in September

The Swedish Transport Administration is continuing to experience major issues with identifying conflicts as a result of track maintenance and the on time delivery of revised planning information to tr...

9 August 2023
Routes still closed due to current weather - Green Cargo invokes Force Majeure

A number of courses are still closed on Wednesday (9/8) as a result of the prevailing weather with heavy rainfall and strong wind. However, the Swedish Transport Administration has been able to open s...

8 August 2023
The Swedish Transport Administration closes certain sections of the railway network due to the risk of undermining and demolished railway embankments

As a result of the current weather conditions with heavy rainfall and high-water flows, the Swedish Transport Administration closes certain sections where there is a risk of undermining and demolished...

8 August 2023
Current weather in Sweden affects traffic - Green Cargo follows the development

Low pressure Hans, which moved in over Sweden during Sunday, has created problems with large amounts of rain and floods as a result. The low pressure is expected to remain for a few more days and addi...

27 July 2023
Traffic disruptions in Denmark

Traffic disruptions in Denmark, primarily between Roskilde and Ringsted, impact export and import traffic, resulting in limited capacity for volumes from Sweden with destinations internationally.

4 July 2023
Industrial action in Swedish harbors averted

Today, the Dockworkers' Union (Hamnarbetarförbundet) announced that the advance warning of industrial action in the Port of Helsingborg and Gothenburg RoRo Terminal will not come into effect on Thursd...

30 June 2023
Track maintenance and delayed timetable deliveries will continue to negatively impact rail traffic in August

The Swedish Transport Administration is continuing to experience major issues with identifying conflicts as a result of track maintenance and the on time delivery of revised planning information to tr...

29 June 2023
Strike warning in Swedish harbors

The Dockworkers' Union announces a strike in the RoRo terminal in Gothenburg and the Port of Helsingborg from Thursday July 6 to and including Tuesday July 11. At the same time, overtime, new employme...

22 June 2023
No cancellation fee for transports during the period 26 June to 31 August

The Swedish Transport Administration is continuing to experience major issues with the delivery of timetables to freight train operators as well as in the maintenance planning and updated train timeta...

2 June 2023
Track maintenance and delayed timetable deliveries continue to negatively impact rail traffic

The Swedish Transport Administration is continuing to experience major issues with the delivery of timetables to freight train operators as well as in the maintenance planning and updated train timeta...

30 May 2023
Summer traffic 2023

During the summer, we adapt our traffic, which means that some locations in the network are not served and that the number of traffic days is reduced, which means that some lead times become longer.

25 May 2023
Track maintenance and delayed timetable deliveries will continue to negatively impact rail traffic in July

The Swedish Transport Administration is continuing to experience major issues with identifying conflicts as a result of track maintenance and the on time delivery of revised planning information to tr...

15 May 2023
ASTOC and Seko agree on a new central collective agreement - strike called off

ASTOC (Association of Swedish Train Operating Companies) and Seko (a Swedish trade union) have , after mediation today, Monday 15 May, agreed on a new central collective agreement for rail traf...

14 May 2023
No strike in Germany

The announced warning strike of the German Railway and Transport Union (EVG) has been averted by a settlement .

12 May 2023
Update: Strike warning in Germany

As part of ongoing salary disputes, the railway and transport union (EVG) has once again called for a nationwide strike, which will affect all German rail operations from 22:00 on May 14th 2023 and wi...

11 May 2023
ASTOC and Seko have not yet agreed on a new central collective agreement - the date for the effective date of industrial action brought forward to May 15 at 15:00

ASTOC (Association of Swedish Train Operating Companies) and Seko (a Swedish trade union) have not yet agreed on a solution in the negotiations for a new central collective agreement. Due to th...

5 May 2023
Update: Notice of industrial action

Negotiations for a new, central collective bargaining agreement were broken off by Seko last week, and on May 2, Seko gave notice of a three-step industrial action with the first step entering force o...

2 May 2023
Strike warning in Sweden

The negotiations on a new central collective agreement were interrupted by SEKO (the trade union) last Friday and SEKO has today issued a notice of industrial action in three stages.

28 April 2023
Major track works will negatively affect rail traffic in June

Starting the week beginning March 13, major track works will begin around Sweden. Planning from the Swedish Transport Administration is not yet complete, which in turn means that we are unable to esta...

30 March 2023
Major track works continue to negatively affect train traffic during May

Starting the week beginning March 13, major track works will begin around Sweden. Planning from the Swedish Transport Administration is not yet complete, which in turn means that we are unable to esta...

24 March 2023
Strike warning in Germany

As part of ongoing salary disputes, the railway and transport union (EVG) has called for a full-day nationwide strike, which will affect all German rail operations from 00:00 on March 27, 2023 and wil...

10 March 2023
Major track works will negatively affect rail traffic in April

Starting the week beginning March 13, major track works will begin around Sweden. Planning from the Swedish Transport Administration is not yet complete, which in turn means that we are unable to esta...

20 December 2022
Track maintenance impact on traffic in February

The Swedish transport administration has not constructed all working time tables which means that we cannot provide a estimation on the impact or the change of transport times. This will be updated co...

11 November 2022
Adjustments to our traffic from and with 11 december

We will need to continue to adjust our traffic plan from and with 11 December 2022 up to and including summer traffic.