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In an interview with Dagens Nyheter (major Swedish newspaper) the CEO of Parks & Resorts, Christer Fogelmark, stated that they are in talks with several manufacturers regarding the coaster. He also stated that it's supposed to include a "world's first". The concept art looks 100% like the Vekoma...

Very good summary, thought I should add some specifics for Sweden (I happen to work in the business) We have two different types of contracts, current accounts and fixed price with adjustable quantities. In current account contracts the client pays for every verified cost the contractor has...

This is very interesting since Jetline actually is retrofitted with magnetic brakes, and thus the trains had to be modified. This is of course a major technical difference between the trains. I don't know which company retrofitted Jetline with the magnetic brakes but it must have been done...

It is in human nature to want to find the one responsible for an accident and put the blame on them, it's very clearly visible in this very thread. However, as long as maintenance has been done according to law and regulations and per the manufacturers instruction I have a very hard time seeing...

Tabloid Aftonbladet has managed to capture some footage of the wheel assemblies being loaded for transportation to the Swedish Accident Investigation Authority. See picture below. From this image it seems like the assemblies are still attached to the subframe, but compare the subframe to that...

I rode Jetline a few weeks ago, they do check the restraints visually and pull them down if needed. The restraint itself is of a ratchet type and always leave a little gap with some play. The restraints are also super light so if possible they will click an extra click at the bottom of the...

Rescue service have now confirmed that there were only 10 persons on the train, another four on the ground were treated for shock. In a press statement earlier today it was confirmed that four adults were still treated at hospital, two with minor injuries and two with severe, but not life...

It's just concept art of what the zoning plan will allow to be built. No rides have been decided upon. The new area will be ready in about 4-5 years from now.

Gröna Lund will open next Wednesday, June 2nd. Tickets have to be pre bought and are valid only for the day chosen. Ticket sales started last week for Gröna Lund. It is extremely unlikely that the opening date will be pushed back further.

It's the exact same video as the one in Gröna Lunds press material Link