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NORTHERN EUROPE PROFILE: NSB AS
happy with it,” explains Mr. in no doubt about who actually calls the
Gjermundsen. “So our evaluation also shots: “If we don't find trains and train
NSB in the
attaches great importance to the customer products which the customers want, they
facilities.” Mr. Gjermundsen also stresses stop using our services. This makes it
news:
that the new trains must allow for future important to consider customer facilities
growth. “50% of the trains we are buying in our choice of new trains, but we will
The new double track railway between
still be upgrading older rolling stock.”
Sandvika and Lysaker is estimated to be
ready in 2012. This will improve capacity in
‘‘To optimise the
the network, reduce travel time and
requirement specifications
Great interest
improve comfort.
“In early summer 2007, information was The section betweeen Sandvika and
for universal design, NSB
sent out to a number of train suppliers
Lysaker has been a bottle-neck in the rail
has received assistance
around the world. Eleven of these came to
corridor west of Oslo. With capacity
stretched to the limit, if one train is delayed,
from major Norwegian
the tenderers' meeting in Norway and five
this will easily spread to other services.
disability organisations’’
train manufacturers were qualified and
The new double track will prevent this from
subsequently submitted tenders,” recounts
happening, as well as give passengers an
Tormod Gjermundsen, who believes the increased amount of departures to choose
are to replace old rolling stock, and the way NSB is thinking, in terms of the
between. The new timetable will have more
remainder will go to increase our capacity. flexible use of rolling stock, appeals to the
departures on a regular basis, enabling
passengers to be more flexible as far as
This is a sorely needed increase. Our suppliers. “Being able to supply a train
travelling is concerned.
passenger numbers have been rising that can be used for different production
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steadily over recent years.” tasks will put them in a preferential
The Senior Executive in NSB's position. For this reason, the tenderers
Passenger Train Division, Stein Nilsen, is have devoted a lot of resources to prominence; there will be focus from all
showcasing the flexibility they can offer,” the media as well as the central authorities
explains Mr. Gjermundsen. during the period of delivery.
NSB in the
“A successful delivery won't fail to be
noticed in our market, and NSB can
news:
‘‘Norway is a relatively
promise the winning supplier that we will
small country in
offer him all the write-ups and attention
In 2009, the Government will be allocating
comparison with the he justly deserves. We are confident that a
funds to allow the Norwegian National Rail
successful delivery of reliable trains to
Administration to commence construction of
major European players,
a double track on the Vestfold line between
but it is a market that is
NSB will turn out to be a stamp of
Barkåker and Tønsberg.
quality for any train manufacturer,”
“I am delighted that the Government
both demanding and
concludes Mr. Eike.
has decided to allocate funds in the 2009 transparent’’
National Budget for starting construction of
a double track on the 7.7km stretch from
Barkåker to Tønsberg on the Vestfold line,”
says Liv Signe Navarsete, the Minister of
As a market for trains, Norway is a
Transport and Communications.
relatively small country in comparison
“NSB is very pleased about next year's with the major European players, but it is
project start. The new Tønsberg - Barkåker
a market that is both demanding and
double track means that we will be able to
transparent. That is to say that it requires
improve our services to customers on the
Vestfold line. The upgrade promises
something extra of a train to achieve the biography
increased capacity, a 3-4 minute shorter
absolutely key reliability level that is
transit time and improved punctuality,” says being demanded. Emil Eike
NSB's Chief Executive Officer, Einar Enger.
“A train which succeeds under the
Mr. Emil Eike has been Project Manager for
NSB also hopes that this project will be
infrastructure, climatic and topographical
New EMUs at NSB since 2007. Prior to this
the start of a generalised initiative for the
position, between 2003 and 2007, Mr. Eike
condition characteristics of Norway will
Vestfold line. Upgrading the line between
was Project Manager and Project Coordinator
Holm and Holmestrand offers a further 7
forever afterwards have proof of the
for Automatic Fare Collection Systems in Oslo
and Akershus and Ticket Vending Machines
minute reduction in the transit time.
robustness of its operating capabilities,”
for NSB in Norway. Between 2001 and 2003,
The development costs for the says Mr. Eike.
Mr. Eike was Process and Development
Barkåker - Tønsberg project are calculated
Manager for NSB Shared Services. Mr. Eike
In addition, such success will receive a
was also a Military Adviser to the Latvian Army
to amount to NOK 1.37 billion.
lot of attention during the length of this
between 2000 and 2001 and also gained
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qualifications in the Norwegian Army and at
elongated country, throughout the time
the Norwegian Military Academy.
that this acquisition has national
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