Gerstaberg railway
Agicon is taking on a new railway project in Gerstaberg, which is an important part of the new high-speed line East Link. The project includes a new double-track railway with several overpasses as well as a new switching station that will enable more trains and sustainable transport. On behalf of Trafikverket, Agicon is the production manager and chief surveyor for OHLA Sweden in executing the project. We also provide surveying technicians and project engineer.
Customer
Trafikverket
project type
Construction, Railway, Overpass
Customer
OHLA Sweden AB
Contract
Construction Contract
Project status
2024-2028
Roll
Production Manager, Chief Surveyor, Surveying Technician, Project Engineer
Place
Södertälje
Value
SEK 1.8 billion
Cooperation
The project is being carried out in collaboration with Trafikverket and OHLA, where Agicon has leading roles as production manager and chief surveyor.
New railway in a hilly environment
Gerstaberg is the northernmost part of Ostlänken, the new double-track railway that will improve connections between Järna and Linköping. As the landscape is hilly, we will use several different construction methods to ensure the railway blends into the surroundings. In the north, Ostlänken connects to the existing railway through a portal bridge over the existing railway. The project will also include cutting - where the track is lowered below the existing ground level, embankment - where the track is raised above the existing ground level, and bridges. A large part of the work will be carried out close to the active railway to minimize intrusion and impact on areas worthy of protection.
A new switching center
The contract also includes a new switching station and two new high-speed switches for speeds over 160 km/h. The switching station will connect Ostlänken's overhead power lines to the existing main line, ensuring that the voltage is evenly distributed between the tracks to prevent overhead wire breaks. It will also ensure that trains on Ostlänken receive sufficient power to accelerate and reach higher speeds.
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