300 or 320 km/h is planned to be opened between Linköping and Södertälje. It is called Ostlänken and will cut travel time by 40 minutes. There are also plans to increase the permitted speed to between Nässjö and Hässleholm around 2020. Both plans are delayed until further notice by the government, both for cost reasons, and awaiting the political discussion of how to improve the railway network. References External links Trafikverket page on the Southern Main Line Järnväg.net page on Southern Main Line Railway lines opened in 1856 1856 establishments in Sweden Rail transport in Östergötland County Rail transport in Kronoberg County Rail transport in Skåne County