Norway is taking an important step towards modernising its railway infrastructure and increasing freight transport capacity. The country, Improving the Kongsvinger railway line, to support longer freight trains and increase overall safety 130,6 million dollars This investment aims to contribute to both economic growth and transportation security by strengthening Norway's strategic railway network.
New Transition Ring and Construction Details at Galterud Station
As the first phase of the project, the Norwegian Railway Infrastructure Management Company Track NOR, won the tender to build a new transit ring north-east of Galterud Station Start Up Entrepreneur signed a contract with. Construction is set to begin this summer and Completion in fall 2026 is being planned.
New cycle, Freight trains up to 740 meters long It was designed to support. The short length of the existing branch line was a major bottleneck, restricting train traffic. The new facility will significantly increase the fluidity of the rail network by resolving this critical bottleneck. To implement the project, the contractor will build a dam across the Glomma River and lay new tracks from the Huvnes Bridge to just beyond the Gulli Bridge. This will create a strategic uninterrupted freight corridor connecting to Sweden.
Norway's Strategy for Developing Freight Transport Infrastructure
The Galterud project is part of the first phase of upgrades to the Kongsvinger Line. Within this comprehensive modernisation programme, Additional studies at Rånåsfoss, Seterstøa and Bodung All these phases aim to significantly expand freight transport capacity.
Total modernization budget 130,6 million dollars and the plans also include the Kongsvinger Station Norsenga timber terminal This includes expanding the pipeline to support wood and container shipments, a vital development for Norway’s forestry and logistics sectors.
Increasing Security and Service Efficiency
The Kongsvinger Line is of strategic importance, connecting northern and southern Norway and providing rail access to Sweden. The line carries both freight and passenger traffic, with 65 percent of the traffic currently being local trains, 20 percent freight trains and 15 percent regional and cross-border services. The upgraded infrastructure will allow for more flexible planning and will increase the efficiency of services on the line by reducing delays.
The security aspect of the project is also of great importance. Bane NOR will close several unprotected level gates and replace them with barrier-equipped gates This measure will reduce risks to local residents and significantly increase safety along the route.
These investments will make a significant contribution to Norway’s goal of strengthening its overall transport infrastructure by making its rail network both more efficient and safer. This will support domestic trade and strengthen Norway’s position in international freight transport.
