Topic: Dovre Line

THREE CLOSURES IN A YEAR Norway proposes rail freight compensation scheme

The Norwegian rail freight sector has been facing significant challenges throughout 2025 with three major closures, one of which is still ongoing. The Norwegian government…
LINE IN NORWAY CLOSED ONCE AGAIN Extreme weather continues to be a problem for European rail freight

Yet another natural disaster has caused an important rail artery in Europe to shut down for over a month. The Rauma Line in Norway leading…
Otta bridge Norway is on track for Dovre Line reopening

The restoration of the Otta bridge on Norway’s Dovre Line is going according to plan. In January, winter weather inflicted significant damage on the bridge.…
Problem after problem “If things don’t get much better, freight train companies in Norway will die”

Rail freight companies in Norway are not having the time of their lives. Problems on the Norwegian network keep on coming, severely hindering rail operations.…
At least until mid-April Norwegian Dovre line closed again, less than a year after reopening

The Norwegian Dovre line between Oslo and Trondheim was closed between August 2023 and May 2024, due to a bridge collapse following extreme weather. Now,…
Key freight line in Norway reopens after nine months

After nine months, freight trains in Norway are running again along the Rauma Line, which connects Dombås and Åndalsnes. The railway has been closed since…
Norway prioritises freight trains after bad weather disruptions

The Dovre Line in Norway, the main railway connection between Trondheim and Oslo, is currently closed after a rail bridge collapsed due to a storm. In…