Värö Station Development in Varberg

Date

06 February 2026

Expertise

Strukton has been awarded a new project by the Swedish Transport Administration (Trafikverket) to prepare the signalling system for the future Värö Station in Varberg Municipality. The assignment begins in February 2026 and is scheduled for completion in December 2026, marking an important contribution to one of the region’s major infrastructure developments.

The new Värö Station, located in Väröbacka along Halland’s northern coastline in Sweden, is a key part of Varberg Municipality’s long‑term strategy to enable more sustainable travel options and strengthen regional mobility. According to the municipality, the station is planned to be completed in 2030 and represents a significant investment not only for Varberg but for the wider region.

A modern station designed for smooth, sustainable travel

Varberg Municipality has developed an early structural concept for the station area, which includes two non‑parallel platforms—a requirement driven by technical rail conditions. A pedestrian bridge will connect the northbound and southbound platforms, ensuring safe and efficient transfers.

To support commuter travel, the station area will feature:

200–300 park‑and‑ride spaces, with potential for future expansion
New cycle parking facilities and bus stops
A new access road from Varbergsvägen
One or two waiting halls, including staff areas for Region Halland drivers
A small square beneath Road Bridge 850, acting as an additional link between platforms

Further planning work—such as traffic, noise and stormwater assessments—is ongoing alongside the detailed zoning process. A railway plan is also under development, with Trafikverket having already initiated preparatory work on signal systems.

Strukton is committed to delivering safe, sustainable and reliable rail solutions—supporting the country’s transition towards climate‑smart mobility.

Further information

Want to learn more about the future Värö Station and the development of the Väröbacka area? Visit Varberg Municipality’s project page (in Swedish) for the latest plans and updates.

To the Varberg Municipality's project page

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions here.

What is the innovative ERTMS Trackbot used in digital rail modernisation?

The ERTMS Trackbot is Strukton’s robotic solution designed to mount balises and axle counters efficiently and safely on sleepers and rails—components essential for ETCS operation. With tens of thousands of balises and over twenty thousand axle counters required for ERTMS rollout in the Netherlands alone, the Trackbot automates this repetitive, physically demanding work and helps speed up deployment.

What is train protection?

Train protection refers to the systems and processes that ensure trains operate safely. The systems detect train locations, manage movement authorities and intervene automatically—typically by applying the brakes—if a train exceeds safe speed limits or passes a signal at danger. Train protection therefore prevents collisions, derailments and other hazardous situations.

Which train protection systems are used in the Netherlands?

The Netherlands primarily uses Automatische Treinbeïnvloeding (ATB), a national automatic train control system developed to enforce speed limits and intervene when drivers fail to respond to signals. ATB monitors speed and automatically applies the brakes when required. The Netherlands is also transitioning to ERTMS, Europe’s digital signalling and train control standard that will gradually replace older systems to improve safety, capacity and interoperability.

What experience does Strukton have with ERTMS?

Strukton has extensive expertise in designing, installing and integrating ERTMS on major European corridors. Our experience includes deployments on the Betuweroute and the Amsterdam–Utrecht line, as well as a large‑scale ERTMS programme in Denmark. We are also rolling out ERTMS in the Dutch province of Friesland and on the Rotterdam–Belgian border route. Our in‑house innovations help accelerate implementation and support Europe’s transition to a fully interoperable rail network.

What is ERTMS?

The European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) is Europe’s standardised digital signalling and automatic train protection system. It uses ETCS cab signalling to provide real‑time speed and movement information directly to the driver, supported by GSM‑R radio communication. ERTMS increases rail capacity, enhances safety and enables seamless cross‑border operations, making it central to the modernisation of Europe’s railway network