Valdres Line

Valdres Line
Norwegian: Valdresbanen
Now closed Etna Station
LocaleNorway
TerminusEina
Dokka
Commercial operations
Built byNorwegian State Railways
Original gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Original electrificationNone
Preserved operations
Stations(?)
Length48 kilometres (30 mi)
Preserved gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in)
Commercial history
Opened23 November 1902
Closed1 January 1989

The Valdres Line (Norwegian: Valdresbanen) was a Norwegian railway that connected to the Gjøvik Line at Eina with Fagernes in the district of Valdres. The first stretch opened on 23 November 1902, and the entire route was operational on October 10, 1906. The line was shut down for regular traffic as of 1 January 1989.

The entire length of the line was 108 kilometers. It connected the rural areas of Land and Valdres by rail to the main railroad network in Norway, including Oslo and international points beyond. Though there is no regular traffic on the line the 48 km stretch from Eina to Dokka is still permitted for trains and considered part of the national rail network.


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