New railway meets industry’s transport needs

Port of Luleå now completes first phase of new land infrastructure – a major investment to handle increased traffic and cargo volumes.
– We are meeting our customers’ needs for flexible and sustainable transport solutions, says Anders Dahl, CEO of Port of Luleå. 

In May, work began to increase capacity and modernise Port of Luleå’s railway facility. It stretches from the Swedish Transport Administration’s tracks, located a few kilometers from the port, to the connection to Viktoriahamnen. At the terminal area, one track has now become three to handle larger cargo volumes and meet customer demands. This means the railway is ready to operate with axle loads of 32.5 tonnes – a unique capacity in Sweden.

– More and heavier trains can operate on our railway. The work we have done is a major and important part of the port’s infrastructure investments. We are now ready to receive larger cargo volumes,  says Anders Dahl, CEO of Port of Luleå. 

Recently, Port of Luleå completed a major infrastructure project that is essential for expanding the port’s railway facility and creating smoother transitions between different modes of transport. A new road connection to Viktoriahamnen has been built, while the capacity in  water and sewage systems, stormwater drainage, and district heating pipelines has been increased.

– These efforts are crucial to meet our customers’ needs for flexible and sustainable transport. It enables the industry to adapt and ramp up production, says Anders Dahl. 

Facts: Port of Luleå Scales Up Its Infrastructure

Port of Luleå has a strategic location. It is connected to the Main Line and the Iron Ore Line and has been designated as a strategically prioritised port – a so-called core port – by the European Commission. These efforts are part of the port’s development to respond to major industrial investments in the region and to handle increased cargo volumes. The first phase includes:

• Increased capacity at Port of Luleå’s railway facility, with a new track bed and a total of 5 km of track. This allows axle loads of up to 32.5 tonnes – unique for Swedish railways.
• New level crossings and motorised switches on the railway facility. A new 1,200-metre road connection, a rebuilt roundabout to handle future transport, a new crossing for improved safety, and a 4,000-square-metre check-in area to ensure smoother traffic flows in the port.
• Increased capacity in water and sewage systems, stormwater drainage, and district heating pipelines.
• A new 20-kilovolt power line and prepared fibre connection in the area, securing the port’s future expansion.
• Concession agreement with ShoreLink and logistics agreement and lease with Stegra in place.