Summary sheet
The project consists of the acquisition of rolling stock (90 cars and 4 electrified locomotives) for a train connection between Hamburg and the island of Sylt to be operated by Nord Ostsee Bahn/Connex. Delivery of the assets will be between yearend 2005 and 2006.
The project will improve the attractiveness of regional passenger railway transport between Hamburg and Westerland/Sylt. The rail service would to a large extent cover an assisted area since both the northern part of the area served and parts of Hamburg are Objective 2 areas.
The project does not fall under EU Directive 97/11/EC. Rolling stock currently used (by DB AG) on the line is expected to be cascaded to other services.
The tender for the concession underlying the project was published in the EU Official Journal in June 2002. NOB was selected in 2003 as result of a competitive process after 3 bids were received. After negotiations with the manufacturer Talgo, NOB opted for Bombardier as manufacturer of the rolling stock.