Trätåg AB will not pursue a new timber terminal in Kläppa because it cannot finance its share and alternative funding was not found. It also says the central Ljusdal terminal must close and seeks five years from 1 July 2027 to arrange other timber transport solutions.
What happened?
The central terminal transfers timber from road to rail and has operated for many years. Alternative locations have long been discussed, most recently Kläppa. After funding failed, the company stopped the project. The municipality and Trätåg continue discussing closure terms and timing.
Location
Ljusdal, Gävleborgs län
Impact and significance
The terminal matters to Stora Enso Skog and Billerud Skog & Industri, which need alternatives. Closure may affect road traffic, rail logistics, costs and land use. Five years is the company's request, not a final municipal agreement, and impacts depend on the replacement solutions.
Background
Östernäs between the railway and Lake Kyrksjön is changing from an industrial and sawmill area into a new part of Ljusdal, with a park, promenade and businesses already present. Housing and a grocery store are planned. Future use after the terminal still requires separate planning and investment decisions.
Latest update
The Kläppa project is cancelled and closure talks continue. The company's requested period runs from 1 July 2027 to summer 2032. The next key information is an agreed schedule, replacement transport and land transition. The existing terminal does not close immediately.
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Reviewed: 2026-09-20. Independent editorial content. WUA Sverige is not affiliated with any political party.