The Railway Directorate

The Railway Directorate ensures that the railway sector is run efficiently, safely, and sustainably to the benefit of those travelling, the freight companies and the society at large.

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Innovation on the railway

The Norwegian Railway Directorate contributes to the railway sector being innovative and utilising new technology. Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking is the largest innovation programme for railways in Europe to date. Under the leadership of the Norwegian Railway Directorate, the Norwegian railway sector and R&D community are participating in major innovation projects over the next 10 years.

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