Aarhus light rail project

Combining UTS expertise for added value

  • Reduced LCC and maximized product life through tailor-made hardware solutions and cross-departmental collaboration
  • Optimal alignment of the objectives between customer and supplier through Vossloh’s participation in the entire lifecycle of the asset
  • Studies and product-specific calculations for an optimized offer:
    • Noise and vibration study to protect sensitive equipment from vibration
    • DFF 200 fastening solution (former W-Tram) as a vibration-damping and noise-absorbing solution
    • Floating installation of slab track with anti-vibration mats
    • Rail expansion joint model for smooth gliding of the rail on bridges that required an absorption of movement in the track area
Views of the line
Views of the line
Views of the line
Views of the line

Vossloh‘s contribution

  • Extensive portfolio of switch and crossing systems, rail expansion joints, rail and turnout fastening systems
  • Coordinated delivery of most of the track material (including encapsulations, sleepers or buffer stops)
  • New-rail grinding of rails and switches before opening of the route
Vignole turnouts with cast manganese common crossing and butt-welded wing rails for depot/rail yard
Example of a grooved rail crossing in sandwich block design
Grooved rail with DFF 200 fastening system and cavity filling elements
For connecting sections, the fastening systems – here W 14 - were delivered pre-assembled
The new-rail grinding with the HSG-city was also performed during the day in the midst of the urban traffic
Inspection of the turnouts before the new-rail grinding with Flexis
work in the rail yard

Realization of four different forms of slab track:

  • Best possible incorporation of the new line in the various architectural contexts of cities and landscape conditions
  • Completion of track work in just 27 months

To reflect the character of the environs, the new link incorporates various slab track designs.

Source: Aarhus Letbane
Source: Aarhus Letbane

Special characteristics of the tension clamp curve such as the second stiffness