Rail infrastructure specialist Vossloh has strengthened its position in the Nordic market after securing a new framework agreement with Trafikverket, the operator of Sweden’s national rail network, for the supply of pre-assembled turnouts.
The agreement, which will come into effect in 2027, has an initial duration of five years and includes an option for a further three-year extension. Based on anticipated order volumes, the contract is estimated to be worth around €70 million.
The award comes as Sweden embarks on one of its largest rail investment programmes in recent years. Under the country’s recently adopted National Plan, approximately €45 billion will be invested in railway infrastructure improvements and renewals through to 2037. With switches and turnouts playing a critical role in network reliability, capacity and operational performance, the sector is expected to see significant demand growth over the coming decade.
To prepare for this increased workload, Vossloh recently opened a new turnout manufacturing facility in Sannahed, Sweden. The plant, which officially began operations in May, incorporates advanced automation and robot-assisted production processes.
The investment has enabled the company to significantly increase manufacturing capability, with annual turnout production capacity rising to 900 units per year—around three times the output of its previous Swedish facility.
“We are stepping up the pace and continuing to contribute to the modernisation of Sweden’s rail network,”
said Oliver Schuster, CEO of Vossloh AG.
“We’re proud that Trafikverket continues to rely on us for its ambitious plan for the future of Swedish rail. With our new plant in Sannahed, we’ve made a deliberate investment in this partnership and are ready to reliably meet the growing demand.”
The latest contract further cements Vossloh’s long-standing relationship with Trafikverket and highlights the growing importance of modern turnout technology in delivering the next generation of resilient, high-capacity rail infrastructure across Scandinavia.
Image credit: Kasper Dudzik/Vossloh
