en.Wedoany.com Report on Mar 24th, Vossloh AG has signed a three-year framework agreement with Deutsche Bahn AG for the supply of large switch components for the German rail network. This switch component supply contract includes an option to extend for up to five years, has a potential value exceeding €100 million, and deliveries will continue until 2028.

The switch component supply contract covers large components essential for railway switches, including switch points, sleepers, and other specialized parts. Procurement is structured in the form of "call-off orders," allowing DB InfraGO AG to place orders based on the specific needs of its ongoing network maintenance and modernization programs. The exact quantity of components to be delivered is not disclosed and depends on the actual orders placed by Deutsche Bahn during the contract period.

This switch component supply contract is a key logistical pillar of Germany's "Robust Railway" strategy, which requires large-scale renewal of existing infrastructure to accommodate anticipated traffic growth. By securing multi-year supply for critical, high-wear components like switches, DB InfraGO AG mitigates supply chain risks and gains cost predictability for its extensive capital program. The framework agreement fixes terms, conditions, and prices with the supplier for a defined period, giving Deutsche Bahn the flexibility to order components as needed for various modernization projects within its network until 2028.