On Track Glimpses from the Norwegian National Rail Administration's Activities 2012
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On track GLIMPSES FROM THE NORWEGIAN NATIONAL RAIL ADMINISTRATION'S ACTIVITIES 2012 More for the money In 2012, railway construction maintained a brisk pace. More than 90 per cent of investments went to the supplier market. ON TRACKON TRACK 2009 | | 1 "Both the number of apprentices and applicants for available positions are increasing. In 2012, we received Contents 7,663 applications for 459 available positions." EDITORIAL Editorial 3 Rail traffic 4 08 The train revolution is underway 4 On track for a greener Norway 6 Focus on better traffic information 7 Traffic growth 7 Nine of ten trains on time in 2012 7 It works! Maintenance and renewal 8 Measures that work 8 Major efforts in maintenance and renewals in recent years are showing Maintenance train on track 10 Pick and shovel on the Bergen Line 11 results. Nine out of ten trains were on time in 2012. This inspires us to continue to make efforts to provide society with more value for money. Groundbreaking 12 12 Joint development of rail and road 12 he summer of 2012 was Norway's largest cavern 16 the last year with long- term closures of train traf- Shortcut to Grenland 17 fic for extensive renewal The Follo Line prepares for the start of construction 18 and maintenance work in Nicer and safer at the stations 19 Tthe Oslo region, and we are seeing the results of the efforts. One measurement of Jernbaneverket's The future 20 (the Norwegian National Rail Adminis- tration) contribution to punctuality is Advanced education 20 the number of hours of delays caused Faster train travel and departures 22 by infrastructure issues. In 2012, this Largest investment in signals in Norway 24 figure was 8,463 hours. This is a reduc- tion of 2,170 hours compared to the Building railway competence 25 previous year, and is the best result 3212 achieved since measurements began. More for the money 26 The good result is likely explained by good collaboration with the rail com- On side with the market 26 panies, good winter preparedness Our large development projects Extensive activity in the sector Ambitious Director 28 and fewer faults in the infrastructure have maintained a brisk pace. We also has made many people aware of where measures were implemented. completed the new sidings for tur- the railway as an attractive place to 2012 also saw several incidents of ning and stabling trains that needed work. The numbers of apprentices Safety and the environment 30 extreme precipitation, avalanches and to be in place in order for us to and applicants for available positions Safety and the environment are top priorities 30 landslides that affected traffic. We are introduce a new timetable with more are increasing. In 2012, we received happy that our work on preparedness trains in Eastern Norway in December. 7,663 applications for 459 available Changing attitudes 32 ensured the safety of life and health, positions. Close call 33 in that affected track stretches were Using money well. Planning was also Yes, we are on the right track! Mobilising against natural hazards 34 closed to traffic in time. a central topic in 2012. For instance, However, after a 2012 review of the the national transport agencies needs for all lines we know that much Energy conservation measure: Won't waste heat 35 More value for money Record-high presented their proposal for a remains to be done to catch up with Systematic environmental work 35 Issued by: Jernbaneverket, Oslo, September 2013 investments in new infrastructure National Transport Plan for the 2014- the maintenance and renewal back- Print run: 500 were made in 2012. 91.5 per cent of 2023 period in February 2013, and logs. Our challenge lies in getting the Testing beaver technique at Minnesund 35 Layout and design: REDINK Front page: Blaster Åshild Salte from GJ-entreprenør AS works at the E6-Dovre the investment budget was spent in Jernbaneverket's ongoing work on priorities right and getting more out Line Joint Project. Photo: Hilde Lillejord the supplier market, while smaller strategy is to enable us to handle in- of the budget we actually have. We 2012 in brief 36 Other photographers: Arvid Bårdstu, Brian Cliff Olguin, Bjørn Sigurdsøn, projects were performed by creased allocations and several large are on track for a reliable and future- Jernbaneverket then and now 38 Elin Staurem, Freddy Fagerheim, Gunnar Kingwall, Hedda Nossen, Hilde Lillejord, Jernbaneverket employees. assignments in the years ahead. oriented railway in Norway. Jarle Foss, Knut Opeide/Statens Vegvesen, Njål Svingheim, Odd Roar Tjosevik, Large construction contracts have For each krone entrusted to us, as Pål Vidnes, Randi Folke-Olsen, Rune Folkedal/Drammen Tidende og Rune Sævig/ proved attractive for companies within much as possible must be used on the Bergens Tidende, Torgald Sørli, Øystein Grue, Åsmund Vik and outside of Norway, and have led to tracks. We therefore hired the McKinsey Illustration: Via Nova good competition. This clearly shows consulting firm in 2012. By 2014, our Printing/production: RK Grafisk that predictable financing and good organisation of work processes and framework conditions are significant to improved work tools shall ensure the optimal utilisation of the funds. optimal resource use. Director General 2 | ON TRACK ON TRACK | 3 The train revolution – Norway's largest jigsaw puzzle Costs NOK 2.7 billion Train traffic Preparing a new basic route from December 2014 FACTS The station area at the old and venerable Eidsvoll station was completely renovated in 2012, as The train part of the preparation for a new basic route from revolution The train 2014. Jaroslaw Lewandowsi from Implenia Norge AS is finishing an eight-metre high sheet pile wall. From December 2012 Trains every half hour Drammen–Dal (stops at revolution is hubs between Asker and Lillestrøm). Trains every half hour Lillestrøm–Asker– Spikkestad (stops at all underway. stations). One train per hour Asker –Kongsvinger (stops at Local trains at 200 km an hour. Departures every hubs between Asker and 10 minutes. Travel times in Eastern Norway up to Lillestrøm). The Moss– Spikkestad 20 minutes faster. This will be the new reality for shuttle train is only run to/from Skøyen. train passengers. From December 2014 t the end of 2012, the The Spikkestad Line ran on the Asker Departures every 10 minutes between Asker first part of the new time- Line before the restructuring. When and Lillestrøm (stops at table was launched. This the trains reached Asker, they had to hubs). resulted in more effective cross every track at the station to reach Departures every 15 train traffic. The train rev- the Spikkestad Line. With more trains minutes between Asker– Aolution will be completed in December passing through Asker Station, this Lillestrøm (stops as for 2014, when the last parts of the rear- would take up so much of the capacity local trains). rangement of routes will be in place. that it would not be possible for more Three trains per hour Drammen–Eidsvoll. This will lead to significant improve- trains to run through Asker. If the Spik- The Moss–Skøyen and ments in most people's train service. kestad trains were to still use the Asker Ski–Skøyen shuttle trains The improvements, which began in Line, this would have had significant will be extended to 2005, are based on Norway's largest consequences for the timetable for Lysaker/Stabekk. jigsaw puzzle. the rest of Eastern Norway, and today's The Østfold Line will see "The new clock-face scheduling route model would have been impos- more departures once model is first and foremost the most sible to implement. the Follo Line has been completed. optimal timetable we can achieve with When making a completely new the current infrastructure. This is the timetable, it is easiest to start with the The measures solution that gives the majority of those 11 new sidings for tur- who travel by train daily a better ser- ning and stabling trains: vice", says Nils Hansegård. He worked on "Jernbaneverket has Eidsvoll, Drammen, planning the train revolution from 2005 built new turning Skien, Kongsberg, Moss, until he retired at the end of 2012. Kongsvinger, Lillestrøm, sidings and stabling Ski and Høvik. sidings for trains at Extension of platforms: Where to put the first piece of the Frogner, Moelv, Lier, puzzle? Each hour, only 20 trains in Eidsvoll, Drammen Dal, Hauerseter, each direction can pass through the and Skien, amongst Spikkestad, Heggedal, Oslo tunnel. The tunnel has only two Knapstad, Skotbu and tracks. The 20 time slots are distribu- others." Råde. ted amongst three airport trains, two The power supply is be- ing upgraded and parts freight trains, one long-distance train trains that usually run in a specific pat- Tight timetable. Seven of Norway's 200 km/hour. If local trains running the time leading up to 2014 and the "Many pieces of of the signalling system and 14 local and regional trains. The tern, such as the Airport Express Train ten largest stations are located bet- at 130 km/hour are allowed onto the next expansion of the route model, on the Gardermoen Line trains must also be distributed in such and trains running between hubs and ween Asker and Lillestrøm. track, delays will ensue. To implement such facilities will be completed at the puzzle must be and Main Line are being a way that they run at regular intervals. stopping at Asker, Sandvika, Lysaker, After the 2012 rearrangement of this significant change, investments the Lillestrøm, Ski, Kongsvinger and in place before the modified. "The Oslo Central station is a bottle- Skøyen, Nationaltheatret, Oslo Central routes, trains now run five times an have been made in new facilities at Høvik stations.