Special Reports

30 years of sustainable business

Since its start in 1993, Infracontrol has been driven by the vision of making society’s infrastructure work better. Under Johan Höglund’s management, Infracontrol has developed into a strong and sustainable company based on sound and good values. They have created a more sustainable society by caring for customers and each other with commitment, knowledge and…

A better overview in Göteborg 

Göteborgs Trafiklednings– och informationsenhet (TLI) is the municipal traffic control unit that guides bus and tram traffic in Göteborg. This is the heart of operations, whose task is to ensure that all passengers have access to secure, safe and well-functioning public transportation around the clock. Infracontrol simplifies everyday life for traffic controllers by gathering important…

Bohus bridge gets a new remote control system

Extensive work is currently in process to replace the Bohus bridge’s control and monitoring system to ensure the future of continued safe remote controlling. The project includes new PLC and SCADA systems as well as systems for audio and video surveillance. BUS AB is the main contractor, and Infracontrol delivers the SCADA system where all…

Borås saves energy with smart lighting control

City of Borås. Photo: AdobeStock Winter darkness and high energy costs highlight the importance of monitoring public lighting efficiently. Borås is one of the cities that has therefore chosen to connect its streetlights to Infracontrol Online. After a smaller pilot project last year, 90 additional units have now been added. The smart and adaptable control…

Future-proof signal system turns 25

The signal safety monitoring system for Gothenburg Tramways has now entered its 25th year of uninterrupted operations. Traffic managers at TLI, Gothenburg Tramways’ traffic management and information unit, use the system round-the-clock to remotely monitor switches and signals and keep tram traffic running smoothly and safely. Over the years, the proprietary Infracontrol system solution has…

Gothenburg Tramways Control System future-proofed

The monitoring system for Gothenburg Tramways has now entered its fifteenth year of uninterrupted operations. The system is in use around the clock by traffic managers at TLI, Gothenburg Tramways’ traffic management and information unit, to remotely monitor switches and signals. The hardware is now being upgraded to safeguard the supply of spare parts. –…

Gullberg tunnel creates new possibilities

After five years of construction, the Gullberg tunnel in Gothenburg is now fully open for traffic. The new tunnel makes land available for buildings and promenades, and it enables city expansion while improving road safety and reducing traffic noise. The Gullberg tunnel is also an essential link in Gothenburg’s road network, connecting to the Hisingen…

Infracontrol pilots passengers

It is exactly 10 years since Infracontrol’s Passenger Guidance System (PGS) went into operation at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Around the clock ever since, the system has made sure international passengers follow the right route through Terminal 5. PGS is a unique solution that enables the use of a single terminal for passengers from both inside…

Intelligent infrastructure protects the environment

On December 1, the new Partihall link will open in Gothenburg. A fixed bridge link such as this does not look as though it contains a great deal of technical equipment that will require control and monitoring, but it has an advanced installation for taking care of surface water before it’s released. In the event…