Vossloh Wins €70 Million Swedish Turnout Agreement

SWEDEN: Vossloh will supply pre-assembled turnouts to Trafikverket under a framework agreement worth an estimated €70 million, with deliveries beginning in 2027 and possible orders extending for eight years.

Framework sets a five-year term with an extension option

Vossloh’s official announcement confirms that the agreement will run for an initial five years from 2027. Trafikverket may then extend it for a further three years.

The €70 million figure is based on anticipated order volumes rather than a guaranteed purchase commitment. Because this is a framework agreement, the quantity and timing of deliveries will depend on the individual orders placed by the Swedish infrastructure manager during the contract period.

The equipment will arrive as pre-assembled turnouts for use in the maintenance and modernisation of Sweden’s rail network. Turnouts are track assemblies that guide trains between routes, making their renewal a core part of keeping junctions and station areas operational.

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Sannahed factory can produce 900 turnouts a year

Vossloh opened a new turnout factory at Sannahed in May to support rising demand in Sweden. The plant uses automated processes and robot-assisted manufacturing, raising annual capacity to as many as 900 turnouts.

That output is three times the capacity of the previous factory. Vossloh says the investment is intended to support delivery performance for Trafikverket, although the contract announcement does not specify a guaranteed annual volume or delivery timetable beyond the 2027 start.

Sweden links turnout renewal to its 2037 rail plan

The framework sits within a wider renewal programme. The Swedish government approved the national transport infrastructure plan on 24 April 2026 for the 2026–2037 period, while Vossloh places planned rail infrastructure investment at approximately €45 billion.

Trafikverket’s maintenance guidance identifies tracks, turnouts and overhead line equipment among the assets affected by deferred renewal. It explains that postponing replacement increases the risk of faults and traffic disruption, giving the turnout programme a direct role in the wider effort to improve network reliability.