Siemens Mobility bags electrification contract of Stockholm Metro

Stockholm, Sweden (Urban Transport News): Siemens Mobility has been awarded a contract by Region Stockholm Extended Metro Administration to deliver rectifier stations and network stations for the new Stockholm Metro extension. The project is an expansion of the metro with a yellow line that will run from Odenplan to Arenastaden and extensions of the Blue line to Barkarby in the north-west and to Nacka and Söderord in the south-east. In addition, the Blue Line will be connected to the green Hagsätra branch, and a new section will be built between Fridhemsplan and Älvsjö. The total cost of the project is about 21 Million Euros. Work will start immediately and will take several years to complete. Delivery will take place in stages during the construction period. Michael Peter, CEO Siemens Mobility said:

A well-functioning metro system is an important factor in everyday life for the residents of the Stockholm region. When the yellow line and other extensions are in place, even more people will be able to use this efficient and sustainable mode of transport, and Siemens Mobility is pleased to be part of such a comprehensive and important project, which will enhance passenger service and experience.

The scope of the project included:

• Design, installation, delivery, control, testing, commissioning and documentation for a total of 15 rectifier stations, 28 network stations and a cable contract for fully operational installation.
• The rectifier station consists mainly of 36kV switchgear, rectifier units, DC switchgear 750V, control equipment and auxiliary power systems.
• The network station consists mainly of 36kV switchgear, transformer 33/0.42 kV and control system.
• The cable contract includes shafts and cable laying of 33 kV and 750V cable at Akalla-Barkarby.
• Functional responsibility for all components.

Last year in October, the Chinese Railway Tunnel Group (CRTG) was awarded a civil contract worth 276 million kronor for the construction of three underground tunnels for the Stockholm metro expansion project. The Stockholm Metro, currently transporting more than a million commuters a day, will be expanded to accommodate even more passengers and to permit the construction of many more new homes. This project is so important for the future of the region that the government, Region Stockholm, and municipalities joined to fund the expansion project.

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