the Swedish transport administration has decided that parts of Stockholm central station and the adjacent track area will get a facelift. The work will be done in five stages and will commence in the fall. Then twelve switches at Karlberg be torn down and replaced with four new, at the same time, including tracks used by commuter trains to be increased.
– As we raise up the tracks it will be done at night and thus will not affect travelers significantly, ” says Veronica Bergfors Runing, project manager at the Swedish transport administration.
other works that may affect travelers more. The two platforms that are used closest to the Arlanda Express, will be completely renovated starting next year. Then travelers will refer to the other platforms.
– First, it will be implemented fire protection measures, and secondly, there will also be new suspended ceilings, new lighting and new benches. In addition, we must remove the old coating and put out granithällar, at the same time that the platforms should be made inåtlutande to reduce the risk that someone falls down on the tracks, ” she says.
In the so-called ” Yellow time that is located under the railroad tracks, also several measures to take place. The roof must be replaced, the new signs should be put up and the walls and floor should be washed and mended. In addition, the old biljettluckorna that was used for commuter trains to be torn down. During the course of the work it can get crowded.
“most Likely we will turn off one side of the time, but we will inform in good time about how it affects the passengers,” says Veronica Bergfors Runing.
also several railway tracks between the railway station and the Palace to be replaced. In addition, elnätsförsörjningen to the plant to be separated from the rest of the operators of the electricity grid. In addition to it, a piping for fire extinguishing water must be installed under the bridge Kungsbron, Centralbron, Klarabergsviadukten and Barnhusbron.
– fire protection is inadequate today and need to be strengthened. There will be several fire hydrants on each platform.
the Renovation is expected to be completed in 2026.
According to Veronica Bergfors Runing, there are more platforms that need to be refurbished, but that money is not enough at the moment.
“We are so far not enough money that is set aside for this project, but I hope that it is pushed into more money for future bets,” she says.
