As Storm Johannes continues to batter northern Sweden—following widespread train, ferry, and road disruptions—strong winds now halt regional buses and trains in Gästrikland and close major bridges in Västernorrland. Services in Gästrikland and Sandviken are suspended through Sunday morning, while Sundsvallsbron and Högakustenbron remain shut until winds ease.
Storm Johannes, which earlier disrupted trains to Åre and Storlien, ferries to Gotland, and roads across Norrland, now intensifies impacts in Gävleborg county and Västernorrland. X-trafik has canceled all regional traffic in Gästrikland and city traffic in Sandviken from Saturday evening through Sunday morning. This includes X-trains on Gävle–Ljusdal and Gävle–Sundsvall routes, suspended until Sunday.
In Västernorrland, Trafikverket closed Sundsvallsbron and Högakustenbron due to extreme winds; reopening is forecast no earlier than 07:00 Sunday, with traffic rerouted. Authorities advise checking updates amid ongoing disruptions. No major infrastructure damage reported yet.
