Railcare has signed a new framework agreement with the Swedish Transport Administration relating to construction work in Sweden. The agreement spans a period of 3 years with the option to extend it by a further 1+1 years. The agreement provides conditions for Railcare's latest innovation MPV, a battery-powered maintenance machine for railways.

The framework agreement includes preparatory work ahead of future track replacements and maintenance work included in the Swedish Transport Administration's plans. In line with previous agreements with the Swedish Transport Administration, work will be carried out on a continuous call-off basis. The battery-powered maintenance machine MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) can be used on a call-off basis in circumstances where Railcare's vacuum technology is currently being used.

This might include cable location and management, reballasting in switches and crossings, and maintenance or relocation of drainage. The MPV can also be used as a large power bank to provide other machines with electricity. Railcare is also currently developing more long-term sustainable methods for charging MPVs where pantographs can pick up the current from the overhead contact line to charge the batteries while on the track.