Norske tog have signed a procurement contract of new 4G signal boosters for installation in its trains.
Cab radio is a statutory safety system that ensures engine drivers can communicate with train traffic controllers (dispatchers). All vehicles must have an approved and functioning cab radio system in order to operate on the rail network.
The current outdated technology will be replaced with a databased signalling system that is common for all European countries.
Norske tog have decided to issue a call for tenders for acquisition of new commuter trains. The current commuter train, Class 69, has reached its estimated lifetime.
Norske Tog has opened a call for tenders to mid-life upgrade and prolong the estimated lifetime for the Class 72 train sets.
Several of the current long-distance trains are more than 40 years old and approaching the end of their service life. Norske Tog is therefore planning to open a competitive tender to procure new long-distance trains.
