Sweden's Stambanan through upper Norrland has reopened for traffic between Mellansel and Västeraspby, marking the restoration of the final damaged section following derailments caused by heavy rainfall in Västernorrland on November 6-7. The railway line resumed operations at approximately 1:30 PM on October 1, allowing train companies to begin running services along the route after weeks of disruption.

The repair effort faced significant challenges due to the extensive damage to both railway infrastructure and surrounding roads. Staffan Ökvist, Regional Maintenance Manager at Trafikverket, noted that the most difficult aspect was the scope of destruction, with multiple locations requiring simultaneous attention. Initial assessment proved difficult as damaged roads hampered access to the derailment sites, forcing crews to construct new access routes and work areas before restoration could begin.

Repair work involved substantial reconstruction efforts, including installation of new railway drums, rebuilding of the track bed, and repairs to both tracks and overhead power lines. Large quantities of earth materials and railway components were transported to the sites to facilitate the restoration. The railway authority also conducted track alignment runs using specialized trains to ensure the infrastructure met operational standards before reopening.

While the line is now operational, speed restrictions remain in effect on certain sections as work continues to stabilize the track bed. Trafikverket continues to prioritize rail transport management while monitoring the infrastructure's gradual return to full capacity. This restoration completes the recovery of Sweden's northern railway network, following earlier reopenings of the Botniabanan on September 15 and Ådalsbanan on September 24.

Norwegian aviation authorities faced significant disruptions as unidentified drones were spotted near multiple airports across the country, forcing flight diversions and temporary closures. At Brønnøysund Airport, police received the first report of a drone at 20:17 on September 30, with air traffic control personnel visually observing the unmanned aircraft flying dangerously close to the runway around 21:50. The incident prompted immediate police response and ultimately led to the airport's overnight closure.

The drone activity extended beyond Brønnøysund to affect Bardufoss Airport in northern Norway, where Norwegian Airlines flight DY338 was compelled to abort its journey from Oslo and return to the capital after an unknown drone was detected in the vicinity. The incident occurred at approximately 23:30 local time, marking an expansion of the drone crisis from major international hubs to regional airports serving Norway's remote northern communities.

Police efforts to locate the operators behind these drone incursions proved unsuccessful despite extensive searches. Morten Sorensen from the Nordland Police District confirmed that while authorities observed drones in the air, they were unable to locate any pilots associated with the aircraft. The coordinated nature of these incidents was evident as a Widerøe flight also had to divert to Trondheim after a drone was observed within the prohibited zone of Brønnøysund Airport.

Despite the disruptions, airport operations resumed normally by morning, with Avinor spokesperson Karoline Persen confirming that the last scheduled flight managed to land as planned before the overnight closures. The repeated nature of these incidents—with similar drone sightings reported at the same airport just days earlier—has raised concerns about aviation security in Norway's northern regions, where Bardufoss Airport serves both civilian and military operations in a strategically important location.