The Norwegian National Rail Administration (Jernbaneverket) has signed an application management services contract with Steria, worth an estimated 14 million Euros

In addition to providing local services to Jernbaneverket offices in Norway, Steria will implement an emergency management and new communication system for Jernbaneverket. Steria already supports Jernbaneverket with consulting and system development services.

Knut Frækeland, ICT Director at Jernbaneverket, commented,. "Steria will be responsible for ensuring that all Jernbaneverket employees in each of our offices in Norway always have access to the tools and services they need to complete their job. This is vital in enabling us to concentrate on our core activities," says Frækeland.

As a state-owned authority, Jernbaneverket reports to the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications. The public rail network in Norway currently covers over 4,000 kilometres.