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Strukton wins Västra Götaland Gothenburg maintenance contract

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Date

13 December 2021

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Rail Maintenance

Strukton Rail has won the assignment for daily maintenance in the Västra Götaland Gothenburg (VGG) contract and looks forward to continuing managing the maintenance on the Gothenburg rail.

“It is very good and gratifying that we manage to re-win this important contract.” Lars Schyllander, head of Strukton’s business unit Maintenance in Sweden

A good team effort together with the results from our current contract, that has brought stability and proficiency to the maintenance, has led to us re-winning this contract once again.

Planning for another five to seven years in Gothenburg

This maintenance contract is based on the standard Swedish Design & Built conditions ABT 06 and includes preventive and corrective maintenance. The client is Trafikverket and the contract amount is 600 million SEK (58 million EUR). The contract period is 5 year + 2 year as option. The option can be used either 2 years directly or 1 year at a time. The contract starts on September 1st 2022.

The new VGG-contract will not contain the same content as the current one. The reason is that Trafikverket will move outer rail parts to other contracts. Therefore, the contract has now been cut up in three main parts:

  • Part 1 contains the rail parts 601, 602 and 603. These rail parts are included during the entire contract.
  • Part 2 contain the rail parts 625 and 634 that gets removed from the VGG contract 2023-08-31.
  • Part 3 contain rail part 626 that gets removed from the VGG contract 2023-03-32.

Building a strong district West in Sweden

Us winning the VGG contract means that our number of maintenance contracts in Sweden continues to be at a stable and high level.

“It was with joy we received the message that Trafikverket continues to show us confidence with re-awarding us this contract. Together we develop a sustainable railway for a sustainable Sweden.” CEO Johan Oscarsson
“It is very important for Strukton and district west that we have re-won the VGG contract. Now we can focus on building a strong district west from the central point in Gothenburg. With this strategically important contract we secure our presence in Gothenburg and western Sweden for a long time to come, with all the positive effects and possibilities it brings.” Peter Adamiec, Head of District West
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Frequently asked questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

What is railway maintenance?

Railway maintenance refers to all activities required to keep rail infrastructure safe, reliable and in optimal condition. This includes tracks, switches, overhead lines, sleepers, ballast, power supply, cables, ducts and signalling systems. Routine inspections and major renewal activities such as rail grinding, tamping and ballast maintenance are essential to ensuring long‑term track performance. Asset management plays a crucial role in rail maintenance.

What is the purpose of railway maintenance?

The purpose of railway maintenance is to ensure the safety of passengers and train operations, prevent failures and delays, extend the lifespan of rail assets and avoid costly repairs by resolving issues early. Maintenance is vital for keeping high‑usage rail networks reliable and efficient, reducing disruptions and supporting sustainable rail operations.

What is the best way to perform railway maintenance?

Modern railway maintenance combines condition monitoring, inspection data, advanced algorithms and expert domain knowledge to support data‑driven decision‑making. Digital tools and predictive analytics help maintenance teams detect issues earlier, schedule interventions more effectively and continuously improve the maintenance cycle. These approaches are increasingly adopted across Europe to boost reliability and reduce unplanned downtime

How is maintenance priority determined?

Maintenance priority is determined using asset condition models and long‑term asset management strategies. This enables companies and railway managers to forecast the future state of critical rail components, helping planners intervene at the optimal moment. Intelligent asset‑management systems make it possible to compare scenarios, estimate remaining service life and plan renewals efficiently based on operational needs and strategic investment priorities.

When does railway maintenance take place?

Because European rail networks are heavily used, maintenance is often carried out during night‑time or weekend possessions when fewer trains are running. High‑traffic lines require carefully planned maintenance windows to minimise service disruptions while ensuring infrastructure remains safe and in good condition.

How is the safety of train operations ensured during maintenance?

Safety is maintained through strict operational procedures in combination with modelling and prioritisation based on asset criticality. Intelligent asset management and real‑time monitoring technologies help identify risks at an early stage and ensure trains can continue to operate safely. These systems support long‑term investment planning and maintain the reliability of the rail network.

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