Vestfold Line upgrade, Norway
Name of the Project
Vestfold Line upgrade.
Location
The contract involves the upgrade of a 13.6 km section of a rail line between the towns of Nykirke and Barkaker south of Oslo, in Norway.
Project Owner/s
Bane NOR.
Project Description
The project involves a section of the Vestfold Line, which is being modernised to reduce travel times and increase railway passenger capacity.
It includes the design and construction of a double-track line, including two bridges, three tunnels and a station near the town of Skoppum.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
The contract is valued at €388-million.
Planned Start/End Date
The contract is set to be completed by 2022.
Latest Developments
Salini Impregilo has been awarded the contract to upgrade the rail line between Nykirke and Barkaker.
The contract is the latest effort by the group to expand into countries that are investing in infrastructure and carry a lower risk profile, such as Australia and the US.
Salini Impregilo, which heads a joint venture with Impresa Pizzarotti & C with a 51% stake, won the contract from Bane NOR, the State-owned company responsible for Norway’s railway infrastructure.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Salini Impregilo and Impresa Pizzarotti & C (rail line upgrade).
On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.
Contact Details for Project Information
Bane NOR, tel +47 917 082 308.
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