The Swedish company Railcare has signed a new framework agreement with Trafikverket for railway infrastructure maintenance work in Sweden. The contract will come into force on 1 February 2027 and will also allow for the use of the company’s new electric and battery-powered machinery.
Railcare, a Swedish company specialising in railway maintenance works and machinery, has concluded a new framework agreement with Trafikverket, the Swedish transport infrastructure authority, for the execution of works on the railway network.
The agreement will be valid for three years, starting on 1 February 2027, and includes the option of two successive one-year extensions.
As with previous framework agreements between the two parties, the works will not all be commissioned from the outset, but will be awarded gradually, depending on Trafikverket’s needs.
Vacuum-powered machinery for work in difficult areas
The new agreement will enable Railcare to continue using its specialised machinery based on vacuum technology, which is used for the controlled removal of ballast and other materials from the track area.
The contract has also been adapted to accommodate the use of the new electric and battery-powered machinery developed by the company.
According to Railcare, suction technology enables work to be carried out in areas where traditional methods are more difficult to use, particularly when the infrastructure surrounding the track needs to be protected.
The machinery is also used for preparatory work ahead of major track replacement operations, when ballast needs to be removed without damaging cables or other installations.
“It is very positive that we have signed a new agreement with Trafikverket, which is our largest client in the construction sector. The contract strengthens our position in the efficient maintenance of the railway and enables us to continue providing innovative solutions that minimise disruption to traffic,” said Mattias Remahl, CEO of Railcare.
Work on points, bridges and cable installations
The framework agreement covers both preparatory work for major maintenance projects and operations included in Trafikverket’s ongoing programmes.
These include replacing ballast around points and on bridges, work on railway cables and the excavation of test pits, as well as other interventions in locations where access is difficult and a high degree of precision is required.
Railcare claims that the use of suction technology reduces the impact of the works on the existing infrastructure and enables interventions in complex spaces to be carried out more quickly.
“Our suction technology gives us a unique ability to work efficiently even in complex environments and, at the same time, to carry out important preparatory work ahead of major maintenance projects. This contributes to a more robust and accessible rail network,” added Mattias Remahl.
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