06.11.2025
Advania Builds Digital Backbone for Transdev's All-Electric Bus Depot
In Järnbrott, Gothenburg, Transdev has built a depot designed entirely for electric vehicles. Solar panels cover the roof, charging stations are connected and automated, and the facility integrates workshop operations, service, training, and planning under one roof. To make it all work, Transdev partnered with Advania to build the digital backbone connecting planning systems, chargers, and operational tools across the complex site.
"This is what the depot of the future should look like," says Lolita Sjöström, Depot Manager at Transdev. "We've built with sustainability in every decision, from energy systems to water resources. But it all depends on reliable connectivity."
A Network Built for Operations
Advania designed, installed, and now monitors the depot's complete wireless network using HPE Networking technology. The solution provides stable coverage across the entire facility, from the workshop floor to office spaces, ensuring that all systems communicate seamlessly.
For Transdev's teams, the impact is immediate. Drivers access planning systems quickly before their shifts. Charging is managed automatically based on grid availability. Operations are monitored in real time, reducing downtime and improving response when issues arise.
"Having a connected network makes all the difference," says Magnus Börjesson, Operations Manager at Transdev. "Everything runs faster, smoother, and more securely."
A Partnership That Supports Growth
The collaboration between Transdev and Advania extends beyond installation. Advania acts as a long-term partner, providing around-the-clock monitoring and ongoing development of the IT environment as the depot's needs evolve.
"We needed a partner who could be with us 24/7," says Stefan Söderlund, Project Manager at Transdev. "Advania has both the breadth and technical expertise required, and they've taken the time to understand our operations."
Sustainability at Every Level
For Transdev, sustainability means more than electric buses. It includes how infrastructure is built, managed, and eventually retired. Moving forward, Transdev plans to lease IT equipment as a service and utilize Advania's circular IT hub for lifecycle management when equipment reaches end of life. Connected charging optimizes energy consumption based on grid capacity, reducing both costs and environmental impact.
The result is a depot that serves as a model for future public transportation: efficient, climate-smart, and built to scale as Gothenburg's transit network continues to grow.