In a new assignment, Sweco has been given responsibility for five railway stations long the Norwegian Østfold Line. The client is the Norwegian National Rail Administration and the contract is valued at close to EUR 1.6 million. The assignment is a confirmation of how Sweco’s acquisition of Vectura contributes to an even better client offering.

“This is a highly significant railway initiative that will among other things lead to increased capacity and lower maintenance costs. The fact that we have been awarded this contract shows that Sweco, together with Vectura, is well positioned for the major future railway investments that lie ahead,” says Tron Kjølhamar, President of Sweco Norway.

The assignment includes construction management for rebuilding of five stations along the Østfold Line. Consultants from both Vectura and Sweco will be involved in the assignment and will contribute expertise in rail, electrical, signalling and telecom systems, as well as land and engineering design.

The aim of the rebuild is to prepare the stations for ERTMS, European Rail Traffic Management System, the new European signalling system for control and monitoring of rail traffic. The system will simplify cross-border interoperability by increasing capacity and reduce operating disturbances. Vectura has a leading position in ERTMS and has been involved in virtually all assignments in this area in Sweden.