How will the new airport express trains – will speed to 250 km / h – Aftenposten

For the first time shows Flytoget the new trains to be produced by the renowned Spanish factory CAF. The eight new trains that the company now buys, is scheduled to be operational in early 2018, when the expansion of the airport at Gardermoen is finished.

– One of the conditions we have set for these trains is that they should be able to reach 250 km / h. If we get the opportunity to increase from the current 210 to 250, however the state and Rail who must decide. And there is probably something in the future, says CEO. Dir. Flytoget, Linda Silseth Aftenposten.

Should take away traffic growth

The Board of Flytoget approved Wednesday the investment of around one billion Norwegian kroner, to be financed partly by own funds plus through borrowing.

The eight new trains are scheduled to be operational in early 2018, when the expansion of the airport at Gardermoen is finished.

– There is an expected increase in passenger volume over Oslo Airport which makes it necessary to renew togflåten. Avinor adds up to a capacity growth of five million travelers from 2017. If we are to increase the share of public to and from Oslo Airport to the target of 75 percent, we need to invest in new equipment now. Train takes a long time to produce, it is not off the shelf just says Silseth.

Will provide better traveling experience

She says that the company has worked with togfornyelsen in eighteen months, and that the choice of the northern Spanish manufacturer has been a tough process.

– However, we are confident that we will be able to offer the public a top travel experience. People will notice that the cars are more spacious than those we have today, the seats are wider and still with four chairs in width. Besides, we have emphasized that the air in compartments to be better. Trains will offer the most modern information technology and of course both wifi and power outlets, says Silseth.

The eight new trains put into traffic in addition to the existing Bombardier trains. Apart from increasing capacity also Flytoget a desire to turn up the timetable another notch. Today it departs from Oslo until the tenth minute, Silseth want the same frequency also from Lysaker.

Want more frequent departures

– We know that high frequency is an important factor in people’s choice of transport. We really wants to have such a good offer that people can forget route and know that it always stands a Airtrain ready to depart when they are going to travel. We want to offer a “shuttle transport ‘to and from the airport. Then we maximum competitive compared to car and bus, she said.

In the new trains have also been made more space for luggage.

– We see that private travelers will constitute a large part of passenger growth on the fly forward, and these we know have more luggage than business travelers. Therefore, we could offer more room for both suitcases and bicycles. Moreover there should be seating enough so people do not have to stand. It is an absolute requirement, says Silseth.

What’s left to decide is how future Airtrain to look. The company must decide whether to keep the current dominant gray, or express train will get a whole new expression.

– The design is actually quite important. We assume that we get more competition on the rails in the years ahead, and then it is important to stand out exterior. We get new and more aerodynamic trains and allows us also to acquire a more modern look. What it is to receive only time will tell, says Flytoget boss.

Trains shall up to speed

The plans for Norwegian train the next 10-year plan is the Inter City trains on Eastern Norway in the future be able to increase speed.

That means an upgrade of relations from Oslo to Skien, Halden and Lillehammer shall dimensions for trains that can run up to 250 km / h.

When Flytoget also now alerts desire to speed from the current 210 to 250 this is an issue Rail says will take some time to implement.

– It would then require extensive research and planning, and this will necessarily also take some time, says communications director Svein Horrisland Jernbaneverket.

Published: March 20th. 2015 6:56 p.m.