How much does Ostlänken cost?
Ostlänken, or the East Link, is a 160 km high-speed railway under construction between Södertälje and Linköping in Sweden. Work formally began in November 2024; the double-track line is designed for 250 km/h operation and is planned to enter service around 2035.
Published project estimate
SEK 30 billion
Approximately $4.43 billion
Cost basis: 2012
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Basis of the published figure
Published project estimate2012
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