NSB ASA Plans to Buy Passenger Trains

Norway’s state railroad plans to invest heavily by purchasing up to 100 new train sets, marking a significant expansion of its fleet.

February 10, 2008 9:58 pm | Last Update: August 1, 2015 10:00 pm

Norway’s state railroad NSB ASA plans to buy 40-60 new trains, the biggest single investment in its history.

According to AP; Five companies have been asked to bid to provide the train sets with an option of buying up to 100.

The value of the contracts and delivery dates will be set as part of the bidding process, according to NSB.
NSB currently has 182 trains with their own dedicated passenger cars, as well as 32 other locomotives and 170 passenger cars.

NSB runs trains in Norway while the Norwegian National Rail Administration is responsible for maintaining and building railway lines.

Source : AP

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