Trafikverket awards largest ever export contract of level crossing systems to Efacec
This order marks the entry of Efacec’s Transportation business unit in Sweden and is a result of other relevant recent successes in Scandinavia.
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Bombardier completes world-first ERTMS tests in Sweden
ERTMS Level 2 can optimise higher-speed operation and supports network interoperability, while reducing maintenance costs.
Bombardier will provide 40 high-speed regional trains to Sweden
The electric high-speed trains ordered by Västtrafik, Sweden are prepared for the harsh Nordic weather, offer comfortable journeys and will meet the growing demand for rail travel…
Bombardier’s rail control solution approved for upcoming Swedish rail modernisation programme
High-capacity European Rail Traffic Management (ERTMS) signalling technology to play central role in Sweden's ambitious 11,000km rail network upgrade...
Alstom to deliver three more trains to Östgötatrafiken
Alstom is to supply three more Coradia Nordic trains to Östgötatrafiken, in addition to their current fleet of 15.
SJ announces global tender for 30 new high-speed trains
The board of SJ has announced it is to initiate the procurement of 30 new high-speed trains at the estimated cost of SKr 5-6 billion.
Swedish Transport Administration puts in plans to prevent autumn train damage
During the autumn, rail traffic can suffer from disturbances due to slippery tracks, so the Swedish Transport Administration is putting in plans to limit this damage.
SJ launches a new feature for its app
SJ, the Swedish travel partner that offers sustainable train travel, has launched a new feature for its app: Where Do I Stand On The Platform.
Eight-year rolling stock maintenance contract signed in Sweden
Alstom has signed an eight-year €135 million contract with Arriva for the maintenance of Skånetrafiken’s 99 Alstom Coradia Nordic regional trains.
Stockholm’s Roslagsbanan to receive 22 new Stadler EMUs
24 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Stockholm County Council (SL) has commissioned Stadler to supply 22 X15P EMUs for operation on the Roslagsbanan which connects Stockholm city centre with northeast localities.
MTR Express voted best railway operator in Sweden
4 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
MTR Express, the rail service connecting Stockholm and Gothenburg, has been voted best rail operator in Sweden according to a new passenger survey.
Coradia Nordic X60B trains begin operation on Stockholm’s commuter network
11 April 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
New Coradia Nordic X60B trains have begun operation on Stockholm’s commuter network as part of an agreement between operator Storstockholms Lokaltrafik (SL) and Alstom.
The 4th FIVE – Fires in Vehicles conference that will take place October 5 – 6, 2016 in Baltimore, USA
9 March 2016 | By SP Technical Research Institute of Sweden
FIVE will bring together scientists, regulators, test engineers, industry, suppliers, insurance companies and other organizations from the diverse field of transportation to discuss important fire issues....
MTR Corporation to operate Stockholm Commuter Rail Service
9 December 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
MTR Nordic, a wholly owned subsidiary of MTR Corporation, has been chosen to operate the commuter rail service Stockholm Pendeltåg for an initial period of 10 years from December 2016.
Alstom finalises acquisition of Motala Train
2 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Alstom has become sole owner of Motala Train AB, a Swedish company specialised in refurbishment, heavy maintenance and repair of passenger trains.
