WINDHOFF Bahn- und Anlagentechnik GmbH receives order from Bybanen AS for rail grinding vehicle

11. July 2025

Windhoff Bahn- und Anlagentechnik GmbH has been awarded a contract by the Norwegian public transport operator Bybanen AS for the delivery of a rail grinding vehicle of type VentuS-LR SF50. Delivery of the vehicle is scheduled for 2028

Rail grinding vehicle designed for challenging climatic conditions

Bergen is one of the rainiest cities in Europe and poses unique challenges to light rail operations due to frequent snowfall and ice formation. The new rail grinding vehicle is specially designed to meet these demands:
It combines an innovative grinding bogie for efficient rail profile treatment with a variable, bi-directional snow plough and a de-icing system for the overheadline, ensuring reliable track maintenance even during harsh winter conditions.

Modular design ensures flexible maintenance operations

The VentuS-LR SF50 is based on the proven VentuS LR platform, which features a modular design. This allows additional functions to be integrated as needed, beyond rail grinding alone. The aim is to ensure year-round operational capability while maintaining cost efficiency.

WINDHOFF supports the vehicle throughout its entire life cycle – from development and production to on-site service.

Successful collaboration for unique operational requirements

Contract negotiations and technical coordination with Bybanen AS were completed in recent months. Earlier this week, a WINDHOFF team travelled to Bergen to finalize the contract signing in person.

“We are grateful for the trust placed in us by Bybanen AS and proud to deliver a vehicle specifically tailored to the demands of the Bergen network.

With this contract, we contribute to the long-term performance and safety of light rail operations in one of Europe’s most challenging climatic regions.”

Project management WINDHOFF

More about the MPV® VentuS®:
Flexible, efficient, and sustainable in urban operations.

The VentuS-LR SF50 as a rail grinding vehicle belongs to a modular platform engineered for diverse operations in city rail networks.

In addition to precise rail grinding, its modular design allows for the integration of a snow plough or overhead line de-icing system and supports sustainable drive options such as battery-powered or electric systems.

This ensures long-term optimisation of maintenance and operating costs and facilitates integration into existing networks. For more information, visit:

Rail vehicles - Urban rail

MPV® VentuS® for the urban rail

Your contact for questions about the MPV® VentuS®

Björn Janßen
Sales Rail Vehicle Technology

Telephone: +49 5971 58 371

Email: BJanssen@windhoff.de

Björn Janßen, Sales Rail Vehicle Technology