Accident involving a train and heavy road-rail work equipment at Huddinge operational site, Stockholm County

During the night between 4 and 5 November 2026, track work was underway at Huddinge operational site, near Stuvsta station. The work crew consisted of an operator of a road-rail excavator and two welders. During one stage of the work, the excavator’s dipper arm and bucket were positioned towards the adjacent track while a freight train was passing on that track at high speed. The locomotive struck the bucket, which was detached and thrown away in the collision. The two welders, who were outside and close to the excavator, were struck by the bucket or other material, and both sustained serious injuries. Extensive damage was caused to the excavator and the locomotive.