Tag: Traffic
VR will cancel the trains at the beginning of next week
Extremely cold weather has stopped train traffic in Finland for the past week.
After the turbulent 24 hours – continued problems in the morning traffic
Accidents, departures and the stop on the E22 in Skåne – the traffic situation has been challenging to say the least in the last 24 hours. During Friday morning, there is a train stop between Stockholm and Gothenburg after an electrical fault in Hallsberg. Get the latest traffic updates from Sveriges Radio's traffic editor.
Call Karlavagnen and tell them if you have experienced traffic chaos
The past 24 hours have been dominated by reports of the snow chaos on the E22 between Linderöd and Ekerödsrasten in Skåne. Thousands of motorists are affected and chaos has ensued. Karlavagnen with Sanna Lundell we talk about traffic chaos. Are you one of those who ended up in the huge traffic queue and the…
VR cancels long-distance train service due to severe frost, offers compensation
This decision has been made to maintain efficient travel this coming weekend and the following week. Under normal conditions, VR operates approximately 200 long-distance train services daily. Most of the cancellations concern the routes between Helsinki and Kupitta, Tampere and Pori, and Seinäjoki and Vaasa. Maid TyyniläVR's head of long-distance transport says: “The freed equipment…
The cold is disrupting bus and tram traffic in Helsinki, some trains are canceled or late
The delays and cancellations of public transport in the capital region are expected to continue for at least half a day.
The drop in temperature causes train delays
Severe frosts are causing train traffic delays for commuters and long-distance travelers all over Finland.
Traffic deaths at a record low in 2023
Finland's goal is still to halve the number of such deaths by 2030.
The biggest news of the week with Pia Fridén
In P1 Morgon Saturday, there will be, among other things, the latest on the traffic situation during the big travel weekend and updates on the war between Israel and Hamas and the war in Ukraine. The presenter is Pia Fridén.
In commuter traffic, fall injuries increase when the capital freezes and the sidewalks become slippery
A blanket of snow can cover slippery streets, and victims of falls cause spikes in emergency clinics in the capital region on Thursday.
Hear the latest news in Lunchekot
Luncheon Thursday: New climate action plan presented by the government today. The European Court of Justice rules that Uefa and Fifa made a mistake when they stopped the so-called super league in football The weather can get in the way of Christmas traffic.
The situation around Grindavík
The city of Grindavík was evacuated on November 10. Police in the Suðurnes region have decided to ban traffic to the city until at least Christmas. The eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula has now weakened significantly compared to its onset on Monday evening. It is beginning to resemble the volcanic eruptions that have occurred on…
Concern about the eruption causes a traffic jam on Reykjanesbraut
Volcanologist Þorvald Þórðarson says that at first glance this is one of the worst-case scenarios. The eruption appears to be taking place in Hagafell, north of Grindavík. “You can see very tall plumes of magma there, probably up to 150 meters high. This means that lava flows out of the crater very quickly,” says Þorvald.…
Nerves frayed at the Vaalimaa border crossing when Finland-Russia traffic ends early
Finland announced on Thursday that it will close the Russian border again.
Russian-route trains for domestic use
The state railway company VR has taken over the Allegro trains of the joint venture that operated between Helsinki and St. Petersburg and will introduce them into domestic traffic in 2025.
Thursday's papers: strikes, border reopened, holiday mail
The political strikes organized in Finland on Thursday will not only shut down most local traffic, but will also affect many other public and private services.
They want a 25% pay rise
Air traffic controllers are demanding a 25% pay increase during salary negotiations with Isavia. This is what Morgunblaðið sources say. The total salary of air traffic controllers last year, according to Statistics Iceland, was on average 1,584,000. ISK per month, of which the basic salary was PLN 915,000, while the total remuneration was PLN 1,584,000.…
Helsinki will increase the introduction of electric cars in emission-free zones by 2035
A study conducted by Aalto University's economics research group assesses the effects of the creation of environmental zones and the transition to a carbon dioxide-free vehicle fleet by 2035. According to the study, the currently steadily progressing adoption of electric cars can increase by 40 percent by 2030 and 65 percent by 2035 if the…
Thousands of grounded passengers
The flights of thousands of travelers were disrupted due to a temporary strike by air traffic controllers that began at 4 a.m. yesterday and lasted until 10 a.m. Negotiations between the Icelandic Air Traffic Controllers Association (FÍF) and Isavia at the state mediation office ended at nine o'clock yesterday evening and it was agreed that…
The traffic strike on Thursday affects all major cities
The strike planned for Thursday at the initiative of the Central Union of Finnish Trade Unions (SAK) may bring public transport to a standstill throughout the country.
No metro, tram or commuter trains: the impending traffic strike will probably hit the Helsinki region
The planned lockout of transport workers will affect services across the country on Thursday.
The planned train strike may cause chaos in local traffic next week
The industrial action is scheduled to take place on Thursday, December 14, and could disrupt train and tram services across the country.
Strike at a 'very bad time'
Play and Icelandair airlines are preparing their response to the planned strike of air traffic controllers, which will take place on Tuesday and Thursday morning next week. The strike will have a major impact on the companies' operations, as flying without active air traffic control is not possible. “First of all, we respect the wage…
HSL's route guide now shows bus utilization rates
Joona PackalénHSL's information manager stated: “By providing intelligent usage data, we aim to improve our customers' daily experience. Making public transport easier and more reliable can encourage people to choose this environmentally friendly mode of travel.” With the help of real-time occupancy data, passengers can plan their trips more efficiently. For example, it can help…
The helicopter crash in Gothenburg's archipelago
18 November 2003, 19-year-old Jacob De Vries wakes up in the water. His last memory is sitting in the helicopter on his way out to an exercise. Now the surface of the water is covered with jet fuel and around him are wreckage from the helicopter he was just in. 150 meters away is the…
The city of Helsinki reminds residents not to pile snow from yards onto streets or parks
The property owners in Helsinki are responsible for snow removal from yards and roofs, as well as yard and roof clearing after plowing. In some places, property owners have piled yard snow in the city area, forming high snowbanks that hinder visibility and movement on, for example, bicycle paths or pedestrian paths. “Obstacles to visibility…
HSL raises the inspection fee to 100 euros to prevent price evasion in Helsinki
Mika NykänenThe CEO of HSL expressed his satisfaction with the decision and stated: “Circulating tickets causes us to lose up to 40 million euros in annual box office revenue. We are committed to reducing ticketless travel by all possible means. This increase in the inspection fee is the first since 2007, when it was set…
Traffic in the Helsinki region raises fines for ticket evasion
The current fine imposed in 2007 is 80 euros.
Finland’s last eastern border crossing will close on Wednesday afternoon
The only still open border crossing on the border between Finland and Russia will close to traffic early Wednesday afternoon, and asylum applications will only be accepted at ports and airports.
The Finnish government closes the entire eastern border for two weeks
“No movement across the border is possible at these border posts,” he stated. The decision is valid until December 13. The expiry date means the reopening of all border crossing points, unless the government later makes a replacement decision on cross-border traffic. The decision does not apply to rail freight transport between Finland and Russia.…
Posti handles a record 1.4 million packages during the Black Friday week, preparing for the Christmas rush
“Electronic commerce has established itself as a key sales channel. At the peak of last week, we handled almost 7 million packages. We expect a similar number this year,” said Kulp. In order to respond to the increase in deliveries, Posti has taken several strategic steps. The company has opened 37 temporary pick-up points and…
Weather chaos in many parts of the country – closed schools and ditches
Ekot broadcasts directly due to the great impact of the weather on the country today. Among other things, there have been many traffic accidents and schools have been forced to close for the day. Participating in the broadcast does Bengt Olsson, press manager of the Swedish Transport Administration, Therese Fougman, meteorologist SMHI, Simon Gudmundsson reporter…
Prosecutors are considering suspected human trafficking by Thai berry pickers
Investigators believe there are at least 170 suspected victims in the case, and there could be as many as 2,000.
Heavy snowfall causes traffic disruption – yellow and orange weather warning
SMHI has issued an orange weather warning in Västerbotten where wind is expected in combination with snowfall during Tuesday. It may therefore become noisy in traffic where snow has not yet been cleared or where traffic accidents have occurred. There are also yellow weather warnings in other parts of the country, where traffic is expected…