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The Ministry of Transport is responsible for roads, railways, aviation, postal services and electronic communications.

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  1. Press release

    Government ends extra toll subsidy for Ryfast after 2026 but keeps the ordinary subsidy

    • In the 2027 budget, the government proposes stopping the extra state subsidy that made Ryfast (Rv 13) tolls 33 percent cheaper. Prices go back to the level before the subsidy.
    • The Storting asked for cheaper tolls from 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2026. It also wanted the effects checked before deciding whether to continue.
    Public administrationRoad
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  2. Press release

    Government allocates NOK 135 million for better mobile coverage in rail tunnels in 2027

    • The government wants to spend NOK 135 million in 2027 on better mobile coverage in rail tunnels. The work will run over several years.
    • The changes should help commuters on the Gardermoen, Bergen, Vestfold, Kongsvinger, Main and Dovre lines.
    Digital infrastructurePublic transportRailroad
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  3. Budget

    Prop. 1 S (2026–2027): Norwegian Transport Budget 2027 emphasizes climate action, safety, digital security, and infrastructure development

    • The government proposes a NOK 105 billion transport budget for 2027, increasing funds for roads, rail, aviation, public transit, and postal services.
    • Climate efforts include building electric railways, zero-emission ferries, sustainable aviation fuel, and more charging stations for heavy vehicles.
    AviationClimatePreparedness
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  4. Press release

    Government proposes raising e-scooter age limit from 12 to 16 after rise in youth accidents

    • The government wants the Roads Administration to send out a proposal for consultation to raise the e-scooter age limit from 12 to 16.
    • The reason is that many more children and young people were hurt on e-scooters from 2024 to 2026. Many of them are aged 12 to 16.
    Children and youthLegislationPublic health
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  5. Press release

    Norway to pilot resident discounts on subsidised flights in Lofoten and Vesterålen, targeting a November 2028 launch

    • Background: When ticket prices were halved in 2024, so many more people started flying that local residents in Lofoten and Vesterålen often cannot find available seats on flights to Bodø.
    • The Ministry of Transport has asked transport research institute TØI to work out how a local discount scheme could work – who qualifies, how big the discount should be and what other passengers would pay.
    AviationPublic transport
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  6. Press release

    Norwegian government pledges to keep all airports and current routes in Northern Norway

    • The minister promised that no airports will be shut down and all current subsidised flight routes in Northern Norway will continue as they are.
    • The pledge came after many people and businesses raised concerns when the government put new route contract proposals out for public consultation.
    Aviation
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  7. Press release

    NTNU awarded NOK 75 million over four years to lead new AI research centre for transport

    • NTNU receives NOK 75 million spread over four years to run a new centre researching how artificial intelligence (AI) can improve the transport sector.
    • 25 partners from business, government and academia are involved, covering buses, trains, roads, freight and energy. The Norwegian Public Roads Administration is a key partner.
    Artificial intelligencePublic transportRoad
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  8. Regulation

    Norway introduces on-the-spot fines for vehicles leaking meltwater onto roads, effective 18 September 2026

    • From 18 September 2026, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration can issue on-the-spot fines to drivers and transport companies that let meltwater drip from their vehicles — the government approved this the same day.
    • The fine is NOK 2,000 for the driver and NOK 20,000 for the transport company.
    BusinessFisheriesRoad
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  9. News article

    Norway must tender rail passenger services as EEA rules no longer allow direct award – new contracts expected in 2026

    • Since 26 December 2023, Norway can no longer hand rail contracts directly to one operator without a competitive tender. The EU exemption that made this possible has expired.
    • Norway tried to negotiate its own exception with the EU but the European Commission said no. As an EEA member, Norway must follow EU rules on this point.
    EØSPublic transportRailroad
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  10. News article

    Norway forced to open rail passenger contracts to competition as EU fourth railway package bars direct award

    • EU rules adopted in Norway in 2021 ban the government from simply handing rail contracts to one operator – train companies must now compete for the right to run the routes.
    • Jernbanedirektoratet will still buy all rail services through contracts, except routes that are already run commercially and the Flåm Railway.
    EØSPublic transportRailroad
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