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News19 November 2024Siemens Mobility
Gjøvik Line North modernized: First Line in Norway with newest ERTMS technology
Sverre Kjenne, Executive Vice President of Digitization and Technology
at Bane NOR, states: “A historic milestone has been achieved on the Gjøvik Line. The
introduction of ERTMS is the largest digitization program being implemented in
Norway. With ERTMS on this section, we have a solid foundation for further
rollout to the rest of the country. This provides both us at Bane NOR and the
other affected parties with valuable operational experience and confidence for
the further rollout that will take place in the coming years.”
Agustin Escobar Cañadas, CEO of Rail Infrastructure at Siemens Mobility, says: “With
the launch of the ERTMS-equipped Gjøvik Line North, Bane NOR takes a
significant step towards establishing the most advanced holistic railway
network in Europe. This ambitious endeavor positions Norway as a trailblazer in
the adoption of digital technologies within the rail industry, as we deploy
cutting-edge signaling technology. Collaborating closely with Bane NOR, Siemens
Mobility will revolutionize the entire Norwegian rail network into a fully
digitalized IP-based system, truly embodying the concept of an Internet of
Things.”
Birger Steffensen, CEO of Siemens Mobility Norway, states: "The
digitalization of the signaling system on the Gjøvik Line is an important step
for Bane NOR in modernizing the railway network. Now that we are operational on
the Gjøvik Line, we are laying the foundation for more capacity and better
punctuality, which all train travelers will benefit from. Siemens Mobility is
proud to be a partner to Bane NOR in this project and looks forward to this
technology being rolled out on the rest of the railway network.”
The Gjøvik Line North, spanning 67 km from Roa to Gjøvik, now operates
without traditional trackside signals. Instead, real-time data from the onboard
ETCS Level 2 system enhances passenger experience and reliability through
electronic monitoring, reducing infrastructure costs while at the same
time increasing line capacity and availability.
To support ERTMS in full operation on the Gjøvik Line North, Siemens
Mobility has deployed an extensive infrastructure network, including 103 axle
counters, nine level crossings, and 399 balises. Additionally, stations have
been modernized with new equipment and centralized operations, replacing old
relay systems with a single Central Computer Facility (CCF) for improved
reliability and reduced maintenance demands.
Norway: pioneer in digitalized rail transport
Norway is rapidly advancing in digitalization and will become the first
country to centrally control and monitor its 4,200-kilometer railway network
and over 350 stations. This is part of a large-scale digitalization project led
by Bane NOR SF, the state-owned company responsible for the Norwegian railway
infrastructure. Over a period of 17 years, Bane NOR SF plans to invest over €2
billion in a digitalized and automated signaling system, with Siemens Mobility
being commissioned in 2018 to install interlocking systems, outdoor facilities,
and the ETCS L2 across the entire network.