Blue-yellow fans may struggle to get home
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- Fans attending Sweden's Euro 2024 knockout match in Stockholm may face difficulties returning home.
- Public transport is expected to be overwhelmed if interest matches previous games.
- SL, the public transport provider, has increased bus services but anticipates challenges.
Supporters heading to Stockholm to watch Sweden's Euro 2024 round of 16 match could encounter significant challenges getting home afterward. The city's public transport system may struggle to accommodate the expected crowds, especially if fan engagement mirrors that of the previous game.
Andreas Strรถmberg, SL's press chief, warned that public transport might not be sufficient if the interest level is as high as it was during the last match. Following Sweden's final group stage victory against Japan in the early hours of Friday, tens of thousands of fans filled the city streets. Approximately 11,000 people gathered at Stockholm Stadium alone, according to municipal figures.
Despite SL bolstering bus services, many supporters reported difficulties returning home after the match. The potential for similar issues highlights the strain on urban infrastructure during major sporting events and the need for adequate transportation planning.
If the interest is as great as during the last match, public transport will not be able to cope.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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