Dala Line
| Dala Line | |
|---|---|
 The Dala Line between the Avesta Krylbo station and Borlänge. | |
| Overview | |
| Native name | Dalabanan |
| Status | Operating |
| Termini | |
| Technical | |
| Track length | 265 km (165 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) standard gauge |
| Electrification | 15 kV 162⁄3 Hz |
The Dala Line (Swedish: Dalabanan) is a 265 kilometres (165 mi) single-track railway line in Sweden, linking the city of Uppsala to the town of Mora, via Sala, Avesta-Krylbo, Hedemora, Säter, Borlänge and Leksand. In Uppsala, the line joins the East Coast Line, which goes south to Stockholm. In Borlänge, the Bergslagen Line connects to Falun–Gävle.
History
[edit]In 2016, it was reported that the tracks were in poor condition and would need to be replaced.[1] The work was underway by 2020, and the construction was visited by Tomas Eneroth, then the Minister for Traffic and Infrastructure.[2]
In February 2025, it was announced that the Dala Line would be upgraded with funds from the Swedish Transport Agency.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Underhållet på Dalabanan nu i fokus - P4 Västmanland". Sveriges Radio (in Swedish). 2016-04-07. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ "Ministern inspekterade upprustningen av Dalabanan - P4 Dalarna". Sveriges Radio (in Swedish). 2020-09-15. Retrieved 2025-05-24.
- ^ Borg, Jonathan (2025-02-11). "Fler tåg och snabbare resor – så ska Dalabanan bli bättre - P4 Dalarna" [More trains and faster journeys – this is how the Dalabanan line will be improved]. Sveriges Radio (in Swedish). Retrieved 2025-05-24.