At Dahlrail, we are industry experts who understand every dimension of rolling stock products.
Officially established in 1917, Dahlrail has successfully contributed to increased operational safety, effectiveness and reliability for our railway customers and partners.
Here are some of the highlights and milestones from our more than hundred-year journey.
The journey truly began in 1912, when, for safety reasons, the General Assembly in Norway appointed Knorr Bremse as the sole supplier of brake systems for the Norwegian railway.
Otto Kahrs, representing Knorr Bremse from Germany, was required to separate and transfer all German activities to O.J. Dahl AS, founded in 1917 by Ole Julius Dahl.
Due to high unemployment, local production was enforced, and brake equipment was manufactured at Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk under license from SAB.
Knorr Bremse Süd in Munich was able to restart operations with the help of essential drawings supplied by O.J. Dahl AS from Norway.
Buffers Rail Industry AB was founded in Vallentuna, Sweden, by Mr Hove.
Jan Dellner & Co and O.J. Dahl AS signed their first cooperation agreement—the beginning of a long and successful partnership that continues today.
Type 69 trains equipped with Dellner Couplers and Hasler tachometry equipment were introduced.
Hans Hulsbergen succeeded long-time owner Per Waldal.
After several years of limited business, NSB ordered eleven SKD 224 trains from Carl Kaeble Gmeiner.
Ekebergbanen was equipped with solutions from Kummler & Matter.
The renowned Beilhack Snow Plow, still in operation today, was delivered.
O.J. Dahl partnered with SLM, and NSB ordered 22 EL 18 trains.
O.J. Dahl supplied ticket vending machines to Gardermoen Banen.
A strategic investment was made in a service centre to enhance local support capabilities.
Collaboration with Stadler led NSB to order the Stadler FLIRT trains.
Dahlrail expanded into Sweden by acquiring Buffers Rail Industry AB (est. 1954), known for its wide range of rail and industrial products from around the world. With its own service workshop, Buffers Rail Industry has become a valued partner to O.J. Dahl AS.
O.J. Dahl AS celebrated its 100th anniversary!
Dahlrail was established—a brand created to unite the experience, expertise, and passion from several countries. Dahlrail is set to innovate and help meet the challenges and opportunities facing the railway industry as it continues to evolve.
Dahlrail acquired Ontracks AS in Norway. With its hands-on experts and complementary market approach, Ontracks AS is a perfect fit, helping propel Dahlrail toward becoming the recognized service provider it strives to be.
All Dahlrail affiliates were renamed Dahlrail AS (Norway) and Dahlrail AB (Sweden).
The journey so far has been incredible. Dahlrail would like to thank all our partners, customers, employees, and everyone who has been part of our story. They are truly the pillars of our success. Our journey is far from over, and we look forward to facing the next 100 years with the same passion and commitment.
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