Operational surveillance

Trafik Stockholm has a world class technical system for the obtaining, handling and dispatching of traffic information. An error in the system or a power cut can bring about serious consequences in the traffic, therefore the operational engineers work around the clock with maintenance and surveillance of the technology.

The operational engineers handle the operational surveillance of road tunnels and other technical installations within the area of the roads such as electrical, telecom, cable, ventilation and control as well as pump stations. They handle incoming alarms, analyse the seriousness of the incident, and forward calls reporting faults to the relevant contractor to ensure that the fault is rectified as quickly as possible. To maximise safety, Trafik Stockholm has its own power station in order to keep the technology operating even in the event of a power cut.  

In addition, the operational engineers control and coordinate the work that is executed in Södra Länken. Together with the traffic controllers they make decisions regarding the closing/opening of tunnels. The engineers even participate in the planning and construction of new tunnels to increase safety for road users.

Read more about Trafik Stockholm’s technical system here >>