Project Uppsala Tramway. Visualisation at Regementsvägen Ångström.
NYAB-Azvi AB has received the assignment as turnkey contractor for the new tramway in Uppsala, which is a collaborative project between Region Uppsala and Uppsala Municipality. NYAB‑Azvi is a joint venture between NYAB and Azvi and is responsible for the extensive collaboration project which will play a central role in the city's future development and public transport.
NYAB is a specialized contractor and provider of projects and services within energy, infrastructure and industry. The offering comprises consultancy, engineering services and project management as well as construction and maintenance for customers in the public and private sector. Operations are conducted in Sweden, Finland and Norway, with a presence in selected international markets.
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Azvi is a century‑old Spanish company with railway origins and a benchmark in infrastructure design and construction, with a presence across Europe and America. Specialized in the full railway cycle, that delivers services from infrastructure development to operation, with a track record of over 500 km of HSR, 2,500 km of conventional lines and metro and tramway projects over the world.
Read more about AzviAs turnkey contractor, we are responsible for the design and production of approximately 17 kilometers of double track in Uppsala. The assignment also includes foundations and ducting for approximately 22 stops, as well as bridges, rectifier stations, and other technical infrastructure, plus the reconstruction and new construction of streets, pedestrian and cycle paths, and public spaces in both existing and new city districts.
With the combined experience of NYAB and Azvi, the contract is being carried out in close collaboration with the municipality and the region in a complex urban environment, where ongoing traffic and high demands for structure, coordination, and responsible execution characterize the entire project.
For example, we work actively to reduce both carbon dioxide emissions and the impact on nature, wildlife, and water. The assignment shall also contribute to future competence within the industry, with the ambition to host around 100 interns during the course of the contract.
Together, NYAB and Azvi combine local presence, international experience, and strong expertise in infrastructure to build a long‑term solution that strengthens society.
With the confirmed order for Phase 2, the Uppsala Tramway is now moving from planning to production. While the design phase for Phase 2 is getting underway, time-critical works are already in progress and preparations for implementation are well underway. Over the coming years, activities will gradually ramp up along the route, contributing to Uppsala’s future development and public transport network.
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