Bane NOR is the Norwegian national railway infrastructure manager and is responsible for the nationwide implementation of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS). Following a government decision in 2012, all future signalling on the Norwegian railway network is based on ERTMS, in line with European standards.

Through Norway’s participation in EFTA and the EEA Agreement, EU Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs) are implemented into Norwegian law. This ensures full alignment with European railway interoperability requirements.

While ERTMS deployment across Europe is progressing at varying speeds, Norway is regarded as one of the leading early adopters of network‑wide ERTMS implementation. Bane NOR is carrying out a comprehensive renewal of signalling systems, replacing legacy national systems with ERTMS Level 2 (Baseline 3) on a line‑by‑line basis. Regular operation began on the Gjøvik Line in 2024, marking the transition from pilot to large‑scale rollout.

The programme includes trackside deployment, a new national traffic management system, and the retrofitting of the train fleet with ERTMS onboard equipment. Together, these measures form a cornerstone of Norway’s long‑term strategy for a safer, digital, and interoperable railway system fully aligned with European objectives.

– The new digital signalling system for Ban NOR