The West Link, unlocking Gothenburg’s rail capacity for the future
Gothenburg is one of Scandinavia’s busiest transport hubs, but its rail network has long struggled with limited capacity. To address this, the Swedish Transport Administration is building the West Link (Västlänken), an eight-kilometre railway through three stations that will reduce congestion, shorten travel times, and provide a more efficient commuting experience.
Project details
Client
Trafikverket (Swedish Transport Administration)
Completion
2032
Location
Gothenburg, Sweden
Partners
Mikael Thorsell, Carolina Helmersson
Design alignment
Design with the city in mind
The West Link is being delivered beneath central Gothenburg using a combination of cut and cover and bored tunnel construction, allowing the city to remain functional throughout the works. As a design partner, Ramboll contributes to the design of underground structures, tunnel elements, and access points along the route, while coordinating interfaces, managing traffic, and mitigating noise and vibration to protect residents, businesses, and historic surroundings.
West Link in numbers
- Fact: 1 million
People will benefit from connectivity between West Sweden and Gothenburg
- Fact: 8 km
Double-track railway through the city centre, including around six kilometres of tunnels.
- Fact: 230,000
People will be able to reach one of the stations of the West Link on foot.
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