voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak LLC has partnered with Müntschemier, Switzerland-based Sonneville AG. This partnership “aims to commercialize Sonneville’s patented Low-Vibration Track (LVT) System in the U.S. and Canada,” voestalpine said.
“This collaboration leverages Nortrak’s capacity and manufacturing expertise for concrete ties and market reach,” the company said. “It introduces Sonneville’s LVT System to a broader audience. Additionally, the partnership is designed to increase the availability of the product so it can reach key markets.”
For more than four decades, Sonneville’s LVT Systems have been in use around the world and “are engineered for superior durability and vibration attenuation resulting in reduced track maintenance and a minimized impact on the surrounding environment.” The product’s design allows for easy installation, and it is also “virtually maintenance free” for any non-ballasted project. Combining Nortrak‘s and Sonneville‘s capabilities ”allows customers in the industry to access advanced solutions that address the vibration and spatial challenges of tomorrow’s urban landscapes.”
voestalpine Railway Systems notes it “supplies numerous major international projects with innovative track and turnout systems as well as signaling technology solutions. Among other things, 320 turnout systems are being supplied for the HS2 high-speed line in Great Britain. voestalpine also plays a central role in projects to renew the German railroad network and metro projects in Vienna and Singapore. In business year 2023/24, voestalpine Railway Systems generated revenue of EUR 2.1 billion and employed 7,700 people worldwide. voestalpine is making a significant contribution to improving transparency and safety in rail transportation and is leading the industry into the digital future of rail.”
