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.
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.
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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