Hitachi Rail and Bane NOR have brought a new L90-5 electronic interlocking system into operation at Hove, near Lillehammer, on Norway’s Dovre Line. The system digitises the management of points, signals and level crossings, supporting more reliable and efficient train movements.
Installed at the Hove stabling facility, the solution enables digital control of 42 point machines, three level crossings and 43 main and dwarf signals, alongside 59 detection points. By modernising signalling infrastructure, the project aims to increase operational capacity for passenger services while streamlining maintenance processes.
The project drew on Hitachi Rail’s expertise from Norway, Germany and Romania and was delivered on schedule, in line with the standards required for the Norwegian rail network.
"This achievement demonstrates how technological expertise and international collaboration can transform rail operations," said Astrid van de Weijer, Project Manager Hove and General Program Manager SignAn at Hitachi Rail. "By modernising Norway’s infrastructure and enabling smarter operations, we help create better journeys for passengers and contribute to reducing environmental impact."
Norway’s rail infrastructure is facing increasing demands in terms of capacity, safety and sustainability. The commissioning of the Hove interlocking forms part of broader efforts to digitise operations, enhance resilience and support a more sustainable transport system through smarter traffic management and infrastructure modernisation.
