Skanska secures railway contract in Norway

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Skanska has been contracted to build a double track railway on the Vestfold Line in Norway.

The contract amounts to NOK 1.36 billion, which will be included order bookings for the fourth quarter.

The contract was awarded by the Norwegian National Rail Administration (Jernbaneverket).

The Vestfold Line will contribute to a more efficient flow of traffic between Drammen and Porsgrunn, and the area around the Oslo Fjord will be better connected with sustainable transports.

The new route is being adapted for future train speeds of up to 250 km/hour. The contract Skanska has signed is for the projects ‘Station’ and ‘Fibo’.

The Station project covers a 2,370 metre tunnel and the construction of the 866 metre station hall.

Furthermore, Skanska will construct 1,000 metres of drain tunnels. The Fibo project covers the 1,930 metre long main tunnel.

”This is an important project for us. The project is completely in line with Skanska Norway’s strategy to be the best at large and complex civil construction projects.

“Therefore it is very gratifying that Jernbaneverket has chosen to work with us,” said Petter Eiken, Business Unit President of Skanska Norway.

The project is scheduled to be completed in December 2015.

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