Alstom published a report outlining five measures that could help accelerate the development of Sweden’s railway network, focusing on punctuality, capacity, infrastructure, skills and innovations. “Bringing the railway up to speed with Sweden – five proposals for a better railway system” links the proposals to ongoing national investment in new and upgraded rail infrastructure. Faster deployment of the European Railway Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is the second measure proposed in the report. Furthermore, the report advocated support for technological development and innovation to strengthen rail’s role in the transport system. The report described the railway as central to Sweden’s transport and economic system and to regional development and social cohesion.