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November 5, 2025 | Technology

Arctic Test Arena opens in Norway

Field testing for extreme cold conditions will be carried out on the Oftobanen and Malmbanan lines.

March 10, 2025 | Financial

Norway issues RFI for Flåm Railway

Potential operators of the 20km scenic line have until April 10 to register their interest.

October 28, 2024 | Financial

Norway awards temporary passenger contract

The Ministry of Transport has asked the Railway Directorate to approve a five-year direct award of an operating contract for lines in southern Norway to state operator Vy.

April 18, 2024 | Infrastructure

Oslo - Trondheim main line reopens on May 20

Dovre Line closed since August 2023 following storm damage to Randklev bridge.

April 2, 2024 | Financial

Norway to invest $US 40bn in rail infrastructure over 12 years

The new National Transport Plan 2025-2036 includes an increased focus on infrastructure renewals.

October 12, 2023 | Infrastructure

Feasibility study completed for Oslo - Gothenburg upgrade

Four concepts identified to increase capacity of existing infrastructure.

September 26, 2023 | Fleet

Norwegian Railway Directorate outlines decarbonisation plans

The directorate has also provided details of how it plans to increase capacity in the east of Norway.

August 22, 2023 | Infrastructure

Extreme weather causes major damage to Norwegian rail network

Operations on the Oslo - Trondheim main line will be disrupted for some time.

July 7, 2023 | Main line

Eastern Norway direct award contracts signed

Contracts have a total value of $US 1.95bn over 10 years.

March 29, 2023 | Main line

Norwegian Railway Directorate turns down Flytoget proposal

Proposed Asker - Lillestrøm service rejected on capacity grounds.

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