VR has opened a new wheelset maintenance centre in Pieksämäki, strengthening Finland’s rail maintenance capacity and support for freight and defence-related rolling stock.
The industry association said the decline follows reductions in previous years and reflects both weaker demand and increasing cost pressures on operators.
The Bergen Line covers 461 km via Roa (483 km via Drammen) and is considered one of Norway’s most resilient freight corridors due to challenging mountain conditions that limit road transport reliability.