In January, the punctuality of passenger trains in Sweden deteriorated sharply compared to December. According to Trafikverket, severe weather, specifically multiple snowstorms, was the primary reason behind the increase in delays affecting the trains and infrastructure. Thomas Andersson, the department head at Trafikverket, highlighted that weather disruptions directly impacted the traveling experience for many commuters during this period.

During the month, 85 percent of over 91,000 commuter, regional, and long-distance trains arrived on time, defined as being no more than five minutes late. This statistic reflects a drop of 6.9 percentage points from December, which was noted as last year's most punctual month. Additionally, it represented an even greater decrease of 1.8 percentage points compared to January 2025, indicating a challenging winter for train services in Sweden this year.

Furthermore, 94 percent of passenger trains were recorded to arrive no more than fifteen minutes late, which still suggests that inconveniences for travelers persisted. It's worth noting that canceled departures are not included in these statistics, which means the actual travel experience may have been even more compromised than the figures suggest. Trafikverket's data reflects the ongoing challenges faced by the public transport system during severe weather, raising concerns for future travel reliability if similar conditions continue to occur.