The railways in Stockholm-Mälardalen are continuously being maintained and improved. This means that parts of the railway network periodically need to be completely, or partially shut down.
The information about planned track work is preliminary, exactly how the trains will run during this time is determined in more detail closer to that period.
Search your trip in the app Mälardalstrafik and on Mälardalstrafik.se to see the updated timetable.
Please note that travel time may be longer than usual when trains are replaced by buses.
September
Period: August 11 – October 5
Affected line: Linköping–Eskilstuna–Västerås–Sala–Uppsala
Train traffic will be suspended and replaced by buses between Morgongåva and Sala during the track maintenance period, as tracks and overhead lines are being replaced as part of the Dalabanan railway upgrade.
Replacement buses will run the route Sala – Heby Station – Heby Square – Morgongåva (and vice versa). These buses connect to/from trains in Morgongåva. During peak hours, additional replacement buses will operate on the route Sala – Heby Station – Heby Square – Uppsala Central Station (and vice versa). Replacement buses depart before the scheduled train departure time.
On the first and last day of the maintenance work, trains will also be replaced by buses between Sala and Ransta. As the work approaches, updated travel times will be available in the app or on the website.
Uppsala–Storvreta
Period: September 20 – September 21*
Affected line: Uppsala–Gävle
Buses replace trains between Uppsala and Vattholma. Transfer between bus and train takes place in Vattholma. Replacement buses do not stop in Storvreta.
Passengers from Storvreta traveling toward Tierp/Gävle (and vice versa) can take the train from Storvreta Station. For travel between Storvreta and Uppsala, UL buses are recommended.
* Some departures canceled Mon 22 Sept until 05:00
Uppsala–Sala
Period: September 20 – September 21*
Affected line: Linköping–Norrköping–Eskilstuna–Västerås–Sala–Uppsala
Trains are replaced with buses between Uppsala and Sala rom September 20 00:30 till 22 september 04:30 AM.
This is due to the ongoing construction of a grade-separated railway-road crossing north of Uppsala Central Station. Search your travel in our app och on the website.
* One departure canceled Mon 22 Sept until 05:00
October
Uppsala–Sala
Period: 3–5 October
Affected line: Linköping–Norrköping–Eskilstuna–Västerås–Sala–Uppsala
Trains are replaced by buses between Uppsala and Sala (both directions) from 3 October at 22:30 until 5 October at 08:00, and again from 12:00 until midnight on 5 October.
Uppsala–Gävle
Period: 4 October*
Affected line: Uppsala–Gävle
Buses replace trains between Uppsala and Vattholma. In Vattholma, passengers transfer between bus and train. Replacement buses will not stop in Storvreta.
Passengers traveling from Storvreta towards Tierp/Gävle (and vice versa) can use trains from Storvreta station. For trips between Storvreta and Uppsala, it is recommended to use UL’s bus services. The track work means changed departure and arrival times.
The track work is due to the Swedish Transport Administration’s construction of a grade-separated crossing for trains and cars north of Uppsala Central.
*Also affects a few departures on 5 October until 03:00.
Uppsala–Sala
Period: October 24 – October 26*
Affected line: Linköping–Norrköping–Eskilstuna–Västerås–Sala–Uppsala
Trains are replaced with buses between Uppsala and Sala.
* Some departures canceled Mon 27 Oct until 05:00
Uppsala–Gävle
Period: October 24 – October 26*
Affected line: Uppsala–Gävle
Buses replace trains between Uppsala and Vattholma from Oct 24 from 1 PM. Transfers between bus and train take place in Vattholma. Replacement buses do not stop in Storvreta. Travelers to/from Tierp or Gävle can use the train from Storvreta Station. For travel between Storvreta and Uppsala, UL buses are recommended.
The maintenance will affect travel and departure/arrival times. This is due to the construction of a grade-separated crossing for trains and cars north of Uppsala Central Station.
* Some departures canceled Mon 27 Oct until 05:00
Stockholm–Knivsta–Uppsala
Period: October 24 – October 26*
Affected line: Örebro–Eskilstuna–Stockholm–Uppsala
Due to track work in Knivsta, no trains will operate between Knivsta and Uppsala from Friday, October 24 at 00:00 until Monday, October 27 at 05:00.
Trains on the Örebro/Arboga–Eskilstuna–Stockholm–Uppsala route (9xx trains) will terminate in Stockholm.
Trains on the Stockholm–Märsta–Knivsta–Uppsala route will terminate in Knivsta. Buses will operate between Knivsta and Uppsala.
* Some departures canceled Mon 27 Oct until 05:00.
November
Vagnhärad–Södertälje Syd
Period: November 14–17
Affected line: Norrköping–Nyköping–Stockholm
Trains will be replaced by buses between Vagnhärad and Södertälje Syd, with transfers to other trains to/from Stockholm.
This is due to work near Södertälje and Järna, part of the construction of the new Ostlänken railway.
Trains between Norrköping and Vagnhärad will operate as usual.
Hallsberg–Södertälje Syd
Period: November 14, 10 PM – November 17, 5 AM
Affected line: Hallsberg–Katrineholm–Stockholm
Trains are replaced by buses between Hallsberg, Katrineholm, and Södertälje Syd from Friday, November 14 at 22:00 to Monday, November 17 at 05:00, with connections to/from other trains to Stockholm.
This is due to work on the new Ostlänken railway.
Hallsberg–Katrineholm
Period: November 21–24
Affected line: Hallsberg–Katrineholm–Stockholm
Trains are replaced by buses between Hallsberg and Katrineholm from Friday evening, November 21, until early Monday, November 24.