Trøndelag Commuter Rail
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The Trøndelag Commuter Rail (Norwegian: Trønderbanen, Urban East Norwegian: [ˈtrœ̀ndərˌbɑːnn̩]) is a commuter train service operating in Trøndelag county, Norway. It was operated with Class 92 diesel multiple units by Vy (formerly Norwegian State Railways, NSB), until 7 June 2020, when SJ Norge took over the contract until 2030.[1][2] The service provides a commuter service connecting Trondheim to its suburbs, between towns in Innherred and as an airport rail link for Trondheim Airport, Værnes. Although passenger services have operated along the lines since 1864, the commuter train was created with an increase of service with existing rolling stock in 1993. In 2019, the system was used by 1.4 million passengers.[3]
Trøndelag Commuter Rail | |
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Overview | |
Owner | Norwegian Railway Directorate |
Locale | Trøndelag, Norway |
Transit type | Commuter rail |
Number of lines | 2 |
Number of stations | 35 |
Daily ridership | 3,300 |
Operation | |
Began operation | 1 September 1993 (first section opened in 1864) |
Operator(s) | SJ Norge |
Technical | |
System length | 290 km (180 mi) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Electrification | Diesel and Electric/Hybrid trains |
The main service operates from Lerkendal in Trondheim via Trondheim Central Station and Trondheim Airport Station to Steinkjer on the Nordland Line. The service runs every hour, with additional rush-hour services, and reduced service in the evenings and on the weekend. A secondary service runs from Trondheim along the Dovre Line to Støren and along the Røros Line to Røros. The Mittnabotåget service operates twice a day from Trondheim along the Meråker Line and the Central Line in Sweden to Östersund Central Station.