Norwegian Railway Lines – Geography & Routes
Norway has a relatively small but very dramatic railway network. Railroading with JM covers several of the most important main lines and regional routes – all recorded from the driver’s cab on real trains. This page gives a geographic overview and links to full cab ride playlists on each line.
Main long-distance lines
Dovre Line – Dovrebanen
The Dovre Line is the classic main line between the Oslo region and Trondheim, running through valleys, forests and over the Dovrefjell mountain plateau via Dombås.
On Railroading with JM you can watch real cab rides on the Dovre Line between Dombås and Trondheim, and on the southern part between Oslo and Dombås.
Oslo – Dombås – Trondheim Mountains & valleys
▶ Dovre Line – Dovrebanen cab rides
▶ Dovre Line South – Oslo to Dombås
Nordland Line – Nordlandsbanen
The Nordland Line runs from Trondheim to Bodø and is the longest railway line in Norway. It crosses the Arctic Circle and offers wild scenery, long valleys and changing light conditions.
Railroading with JM features long-form cab rides on different sections of the Nordland Line, including winter and summer runs.
Trondheim – Bodø Arctic Circle
Røros Line – Rørosbanen
The Røros Line links Hamar and Støren via the historic mining town of Røros. It is known for deep forests, wooden stations and strong winter scenes with heavy snow.
Many winter journeys on the Røros Line are documented on Railroading with JM, including dramatic snow conditions and encounters with wildlife.
Hamar – Røros – Støren Forests & winter
Scenic branch lines & regional routes
Rauma Line – Raumabanen
The Rauma Line connects Dombås with Åndalsnes at the fjord. It is one of the most scenic railways in Norway, passing the Rauma river, Trollveggen and the famous Kylling Bridge.
Cab rides on this line show steep mountains, tight curves and a lot of classic postcard views.
Dombås – Åndalsnes Fjord & mountains
Meråker Line – Meråkerbanen
The Meråker Line runs from Hell (near Trondheim Airport) to the Swedish border at Storlien. It climbs from fjord level up into the mountains, with forests, lakes and border traffic.
Railroading with JM offers cab views on this cross-border corridor, including winter trips in the high sections.
Hell – Storlien (SE border) International link
Trønderbanen – Trøndelag Commuter Rail
Trønderbanen is the commuter network around Trondheim, serving both local passengers and longer regional journeys in Central Norway. The line includes fjord edges, farmland and town approaches.
On the channel you will find shorter, punchy trips as well as full journeys on different sections of the network.
Around Trondheim Commuter & regional
Using these lines with cab ride videos
If you are planning a trip to Norway, you can use these cab ride recordings to get a realistic feeling for what each line looks like in different seasons and weather conditions. Combined with the Train Travel in Norway – Scenic Railway & Cab Ride Guide, you have a strong starting point for planning journeys.
For more technical background on what you see along the line, you can also read:
This page focuses on lines that currently appear on the Railroading with JM channel. The Norwegian railway network also includes other routes that may be added in the future as the channel grows.