40 percent reduction in CO₂ emissions during production
Vossloh will supply concrete sleepers to Norwegian railways over the coming years, thereby contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gases. The use of cement produced with CO₂ capture lowers emissions in production by more than 40 percent compared to the sleepers used previously.
The framework agreement, which the Norwegian railway infrastructure operator Bane NOR has concluded with Sateba Norway, a subsidiary of Vossloh, will run for up to eight years and covers the delivery of up to three million sleepers. The order value for the agreed first two years is around €50 million. In addition to quality and price, environmental aspects were an important factor in the award of the contract.
“This is a major and important contract for Bane NOR,” says Agnete Johnsgaard-Lewis, CEO of Bane NOR. “Concrete sleepers are not only an indispensable product for us, but we are also particularly pleased that Sateba can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in production.”
Vossloh acquired the European concrete sleeper manufacturer Sateba on October 1, 2025.
“The contract with Bane NOR shows how well our companies fit together,” says Oliver Schuster, CEO of Vossloh AG. “We stand for the highest quality and sustainability and are delighted to be able to support Bane NOR in achieving its ambitious climate goals.”
Cement from Heidelberg Materials is used in the manufacture of the sleepers, employing a new carbon capture technology in production. This reduces CO2 emissions by more than 40 percent compared to previous methods. The sleepers are produced at the Sateba plant in Hønefoss, Norway.