The Uppsala Tramway Project. Visualisation at Regementsvägen Ångström.
NYAB-Azvi AB has been awarded the design-build contract for the new tramway in Uppsala, a joint initiative between Region Uppsala and the City of Uppsala. The company is a joint venture between NYAB and Azvi and is responsible for this major project that will play a central role in the city's future development and public transport.
NYAB is a specialised contractor and supplier of projects and services within energy, infrastructure and industry. The offering includes advisory, engineering and project management as well as construction and maintenance for clients in the public and private sectors. Operations are based in Sweden, Finland and Norway, with a presence in selected international markets.
Read more about NYABAzvi is a century-old Spanish company with railway origins and a benchmark in infrastructure design and construction, with a presence across Europe and the Americas. Specialised in the full railway cycle, they deliver services from infrastructure development to operation, with a track record of more than 500 km of HSR, 2,500 km of conventional lines and metro and tramway projects around the world.
Read more about AzviAs design-build contractor we are responsible for the design and construction of approximately 17 kilometres of double track in Uppsala. The assignment also covers foundations and ducting for around 22 stops, as well as bridges, rectifier stations and other technical infrastructure, plus the rebuilding and construction of streets, walking and cycling paths, and public spaces in both existing and new districts.
Combining NYAB's and Azvi's experience, the works are carried out in close collaboration with the municipality and region in a complex urban environment, where ongoing traffic and high demands on structure, coordination and responsible execution shape the entire project.
We actively work to reduce both carbon emissions and impact on nature, wildlife and water. The assignment will also contribute to future skills in the industry, with the ambition of welcoming around 100 interns during the course of the works.
Together, NYAB and Azvi combine local presence, international experience and strong infrastructure expertise to build a long-term solution that strengthens society.
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