Bane NOR

Bane NOR is a Norwegian state-owned public enterprise that manages the national railway infrastructure in Norway. Established on January 1, 2017, it oversees approximately 4,200 kilometers of railway tracks, 335 stations and stops, and more than 4,300 properties. Headquartered in Oslo, Bane NOR employs around 5,200 people and operates under the Ministry of Transport. The company’s mission is to ensure the reliable and safe functioning of the railway infrastructure for both passenger and cargo transport. Its responsibilities include planning, development, operation, and maintenance of the railway network, as well as rail traffic control and property management. Bane NOR is organized into five main divisions: Digitisation and Technology, Operation and Maintenance, Development, Traffic, and Property. It also has a subsidiary, Bane NOR Eiendom, which focuses on managing and developing railway-related properties and transportation hubs, contributing to urban development and promoting public transport use. Bane NOR serves train operating companies and various stakeholders in urban development and transportation, generating income through infrastructure usage fees and real estate activities.