The start of a new century for Norwegian railways
Issue 3 2005, Past issues / 23 August 2005 /
Norwegian railway history is both long and eventful, as was evident in 2004 when we celebrated its 150th anniversary. Besides offering a chance for a nostalgic look back, the anniversary year also provided an excellent opportunity for looking forward. In actual fact, the year 2004 provided many causes for celebration.
We experienced growth in both passenger and freight traffic, and never before in the history of Norwegian railways has punctuality been better. Achieving an average punctuality rate in rail traffic of more than 90 per cent is a remarkable feat given how much of the Norwegian rail network is single track. (more…)
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