Delivery of Switch Point Drives to Sweden

Alstom secures a contract for the supply of switch point drives to Sweden valued at €107 million, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply

Trafikverket, the Swedish Transport Administration, has signed a framework agreement with Alstom for the delivery of modular switch point drives for the country’s railway lines, with a duration of 15 years and the possibility of extending the contract to 25 years.

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The first order under this agreement could be placed in October 2024.

The total contract value is approximately €107 million.

Alstom will supply two models of switch point drives – for regular railway lines and high-speed lines designed for speeds up to 300 km/h.

These switch point drives are adapted to the climatic conditions of Scandinavia and have a declared operational lifespan of 1 million switch operations.

Photo: Trafikverket

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