Bane NOR
Bane NOR SF, formerly Jernbaneverket, is the Norwegian government agency responsible for owning, maintaining, operating and developing the Norwegian railway network, including the track, stations, and the majority of other infrastructure assets.
| Company type | Government agency |
|---|---|
| Industry | Railway infrastructure |
| Predecessor | Norwegian National Rail Administration |
| Founded | 5 February 2016 |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway |
Area served | Norway |
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Number of employees | 3,468 (2019) |
| Parent | Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications |
| Subsidiaries | Spordrift Bane NOR Eiendom |
| Website | www.banenor.no |
Since its official launch on 2 January 2017, Bane NOR has pursued the modernisation and expansion of the rail network; various contracts and partnerships were issued between 2017 and 2020 covering technical cooperation, component supply, design services, civil engineering works, and replacement of obsolete infrastructure. Capacity expansion efforts include the doubling of sections of the Bergen-Fløen and Vestfoldbanen lines, while the comprehensive replacement of over a dozen different signalling systems with the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) has also commenced. During the early 2020s, Bane NOR has encountered considerable difficulty in the delivery of the new Follo Line, which has suffered both delays and technical mishaps.