One drunk Santa figure caused a Sweden train delay this week, halting a service between Stockholm and Malmö.

Axar.az informs, citing foreign media, The incident involved a person dressed as a 'tomte' who activated the emergency brake on a moving train.

He then exited the vehicle, leaving railway officials puzzled. This festive fiasco highlights unexpected challenges in Sweden's transport system.

The train was a service vehicle, meaning no commuters were affected. However, delays to such trains can ripple through the schedule, impacting later passenger services. How the tomte accessed the train remains unclear.