Safer train journeys, "stay at home!" and motorhome company expands

Easter is a time when many people travel, both internationally and domestically. This year, nothing is the same, and this week's travel news is dominated by calls to stay home for Easter, so as not to increase the spread of COVID-19 or burden healthcare services around the country. In the midst of all this misery, there is also a motorhome company that reports good results and even opens a new facility.

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SJ makes efforts for safer train journeys

SJ is now implementing a number of measures to minimise the risk of infection, in accordance with the Swedish Public Health Agency's guidelines. As of 2 April, there are plenty of seats that cannot be pre-booked on the trains that require a seat ticket, so that travellers can spread out. For the same reason, regional trains will be extended during rush hour. SJ also reminds people of their personal responsibility to avoid unnecessary journeys, to avoid travelling during peak hours and to keep their distance from each other, and that people over 70 years old should avoid public transport.

Ski centres close for Easter

SkiStar has decided to close the ski resorts in Åre, Sälen and Vemdalen from Monday 6 April. Easter guests will have to cancel or rebook for next year. The background to the decision is the advice from the Public Health Agency of Sweden to safeguard health care in the regions concerned.

Waxholmsbolaget urges travellers to stay at home

During Easter, Waxholmsbolaget is stepping up tours to the archipelago, but urges everyone not to travel unless it is absolutely necessary. To reduce the risk of spreading infection, the number of passengers on board will be limited to the number permitted by the ship's licence. Waxholmsbolaget urges all travellers to:

• Avoid travelling to the archipelago unless the trip is absolutely necessary.
• If you are over 70 or belong to a risk group, you should not travel to the archipelago.
• Remember that if you fall ill in the archipelago, you cannot take the boat home.

Destination Gotland urges travellers to stay at home

Ferry services to Gotland must continue to supply the island with goods even in times of crisis. At the same time, Destination Gotland states that everyone has a great responsibility to minimise the risk of infection. Health care capacity on Gotland is very limited, and travellers are therefore urged to refrain from non-essential travel to Gotland.

From 1 April, the service will be reduced to a basic service, which on most days means two daily departures to and from Nynäshamn and one daily departure to and from Oskarshamn. The number of bookable seats on board will be limited to ensure greater distance between passengers.

Svea Husbilar expands and opens new office in Kinna  

Svea Husbilar is in an expansive phase and is now opening its third facility, which will be located in Kinna. The investment makes it possible for the group to expand and niche the facilities. The new premises in Kinna, which opened on 1 April, will be a pure motorhome facility. The company management sees the future as stable at a time when many others are feeling the headwind and looks forward to the establishment of several new jobs in the area.

Reflection of the week

This Easter will be different for many and we are also staying at home, as recommended. In any case, it's really nice that a motorhome company is doing well in these times!

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