Södertälje Syd (''Södertälje South'') is a railway station in

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, located around 3.7 km from central

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. It consists of two separate stations: an upper-level station Södertälje Syd övre (''Södertälje South Upper'') for regional and intercity trains and a lower-level station Södertälje syd undre (''Södertälje South Lower'') for Stockholm's commuter trains. The upper station is located on the 2 km long Igelsta Bridge, while the commuter rail station is at ground level beneath it. Regional and intercity trains operated by SJ, Mälartåg,

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, and VR stop at the station, with routes connecting cities such as Stockholm,

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, and

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. The

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service to central Södertälje primarily operates from Södertälje Centrum station, which has significantly higher passenger numbers. The commuter train service to

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also stops at Södertälje Syd (lower) but has a relatively low frequency. In 2019, only 300 passengers per weekday boarded commuter rail services at Södertälje Syd, making it the third least-used commuter rail station in Stockholm County, ahead of only Hemfosa and Krigslida on the

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. However, a considerably higher number of passengers use the station for regional and intercity travel.

History

The current Södertälje Syd station was inaugurated in 1995 along with the Igelsta Bridge as part of the Grödingebanan rail project, a 31-kilometer-long double-track railway between Järna and

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. Due to the hilly terrain and the presence of the busy Södertälje Canal, railway development through Södertälje has been challenging. Grödingebanan was built to shorten travel times compared to the old, winding route, which could be handed over for exclusive use by commuter trains. At the time of its opening, it was Sweden’s first example of a modern railway, featuring numerous tunnels, deep rock cuttings, and high viaducts. As part of this modernisation, stations were relocated farther from city centers, with Södertälje Syd being a prime example, replacing Södertälje Södra (renamed Södertälje Hamn in 1994) as the main station for long-distance and regional trains.

Facilities

The station has a central waiting hall located between the upper and lower stations, with escalators and elevators providing access. Parking and bicycle facilities are available, and the station is fully accessible for passengers with disabilities.

References

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