SL admits to underreporting canceled trains: one in four trains affected on Red Line

Stockholm's subway operator, SL, has corrected its earlier statements regarding train cancellations on the Red Line, admitting that the problem is twice as severe as initially reported. Passengers have been experiencing significant disruptions for two weeks due to a switch malfunction on the Söderströmsbron bridge, between Slussen and Gamla stan.

SL had previously informed the public that one in ten trains on the Red Line were canceled. However, the operator has now revealed that the actual number of canceled services is one in four. "When we look at the outcome, the impact on passengers has been greater," said press chief Andreas Strömberg, acknowledging the increased severity of the situation.

The reduced service frequency has resulted in considerably more crowded conditions during peak hours. This, combined with the slower train speeds necessitated by the ongoing repairs, has significantly extended travel times for commuters on the Red Line.

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When we look at the outcome, the impact on passengers has been greater