VR FleetCare Secures Major Contract for Heavy Transport Wagons for Norwegian and Swedish Defence Forces

VR FleetCare secures major contract for heavy transport wagons for Norwegian and Swedish defence forces

• VR FleetCare, a rail fleet maintenance and wagon manufacturer, has secured a major contract for the design and series production of new heavy transport wagons for Norwegian and Swedish defence forces.
• The contract was signed on December 20, 2024, by VR FleetCare, Bane NOR, the Norwegian owner of the track infrastructure, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Administration, and the Swedish Defence Forces.
• The design of the wagon has already started, and production is expected to start in 2025.
• The project will be handled by VR FleetCare from design through to manufacturing and delivery, ensuring the wagons meet the specific needs of the Norwegian and Swedish Defence Forces.
• The initial phase of the project includes the design and approval of the wagon type, followed by the series production of ten wagons, with an option for up to ten.

VR FleetCare Wins Major Wagon Contract for Norwegian and Swedish Defense Operations

• VR FleetCare, Bane NOR, the Norwegian rail infrastructure manager, the Norwegian Defence Materiel Administration, and the Swedish Defence Forces have signed a contract for the design and series production of new heavy transport wagons.
• The design of the wagon has already started, and production is expected to start in 2025.
• The project includes designing and manufacturing wagons suitable for Arctic conditions.
• VR FleetCare, the rail fleet maintenance and wagon manufacturer, has secured a major order for heavy transport wagons for Norwegian and Swedish defense operations.
• The order covers an initial 10 wagons, with the goal of transporting tanks and other heavy military equipment in Arctic conditions.
• The order was placed by Norwegian rail infrastructure manager Bane Nor on December 20 on behalf of the Norwegian and Swedish militaries.