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February 19, 2019 | Freight

Testing of 32.5-tonne axleloads begins on Kiruna - Narvik line

NORWEGIAN infrastructure manager Bane Nor, Swedish infrastructure manager Trafikverket and Swedish mining company LKAB began testing the operation of heavier trains on the Kiruna - Narvik line on February 18, with the axleload increased from 30 to 32.5 tonnes.

February 18, 2019 | Rolling stock

NSB awards Stadler train maintenance contract

NORWEGIAN State Railways (NSB) has awarded a contract to Stadler to take over the maintenance of more than 100 class 74 and 75 Flirt EMUs from NSB subsidiary Mantena.

February 15, 2019 | Europe

No business case for Finland - Norway Arctic rail link, says study

A new railway linking Rovaniemi and Sodankyla in Finland with Kirkenes in northeastern Norway would not be commercially viable, according to the findings of a joint feasibility study, which was published on February 11.

February 1, 2019 | Signalling

Alstom prepares for Norwegian ERTMS rollout

ALSTOM has begun inspecting three trains in preparation for the national rollout of ERTMS in Norway.

January 28, 2019 | High-speed

Follo Line faces delay and cost escalation after contract cancellation

THE cancellation of two key contracts with Condotte, Italy, in January 2018 has delayed the opening of Norway’s Follo Line by a year, with the project costs increased to NKr 30.7bn ($US 4.6bn), infrastructure manager Bane Nor reported on January 24.

January 21, 2019 | Europe

Norway appoints consultants for Fauske - Tromsø study

NORWAY’s Railway Directorate has signed an agreement with engineering and architectural consultants Asplan Viak to study the development of a line to extend the Norland Line from Fauske via Narvik to Tromsø, the largest city in northern Norway.

December 12, 2018 | Fleet

Norske Tog exercises option for 25 Flirt EMUs

NORWEGIAN state-owned rolling stock company Norske Tog has signed a contract with Stadler for 25 additional Flirt EMUs, using the final option from a contract signed in 2008.

November 27, 2018 | Europe

Track doubling begins on Norway’s Gardermoen Line

CONSTRUCTION to complete the track doubling of the Gardermoen Line from Venjar to Eidsvoll North in eastern Norway began on November 26.

November 2, 2018 | Main line

Go-Ahead Nordic signs historic contract in Norway

THE Norwegian Railway Directorate and Go-Ahead Nordic signed a contract on October 30 for the first competitively tendered concession for the operation of passenger services on the country’s national network.

October 30, 2018 | Fare collection

Government-owned retailer takes over Norwegian ticket sales

ENTUR, a company owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications, has taken over the sale of tickets at stations from national operator Norwegian State Railways (NSB) as part of the government’s effort to create a level playing field for all passenger operators.

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