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Searching for SL delay compensation, commuter trains, taxi or own car? Here are the 20-minute rule, the SEK 1,480 cap, the complaint deadline and when Resplus may matter.

SL delay compensation: commuter trains, taxi and the 20-minute rule

This page summarises SL's delay compensation rules for commuter trains and other public transport: fare reduction, taxi, own car, alternative transport, complaints and Resplus.

Short answer about SL delay compensation

Most SL questions ask whether 20 minutes is enough, whether taxi or own car can be reimbursed and how quickly the complaint must be sent.

Question
Short answer
When do I get compensation?
When you risk or get at least 20 minutes of delay with SL traffic, including commuter trains on SL's stated routes.
Can taxi be reimbursed?
Yes, if the risk is more than 20 minutes of delay. The maximum reimbursement is SEK 1,480.
Can own car be reimbursed?
Yes, own car or other reasonable transport can be reimbursed when needed and verifiable.
How long do I have?
Complain within three months after the delay. After a complaint, the claim can be submitted within three years.
What about Resplus?
If the SL journey was part of a through Resplus journey, check the Resplus terms.

Sources:SL delay compensation / Klimra's Resplus guide / Swedish Consumer Agency on delayed trains / Swedish Public Transport Passengers Act

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