About Norske tog AS

Norske tog follows technological developments, is familiar with the international railway industry and has expert knowledge of Norwegian conditions.

The company’s activities comprise of procuring, owning and managing rolling stock for passenger train transport in Norway. Our rolling stock shall be offered on competition-neutral terms to the train operators servicing the different Traffic Packages.

Norske tog AS is 100% owned by the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications, which we also have an advisory function to. The company is a Category 2 company, which means that the state has sector policy objective for the ownership.

The company's purpose is to acquire, own, and manage rolling stock, which is primarily intended to be used for public transport with trains through public transport obligations. The company's rolling stock is to be offered on competition-neutral terms. The company also has an advisory role to the government. The company shall have efficient operations.

Our vision
Better and better trains, for as many as possible.

Norske tog works to ensure accountability in our operations and supply chain. Through responsible purchasing and supply chain management, we will ensure that our acquisitions respect human rights and assume corporate social responsibility.

Due diligence assessments, including Integrity Due Diligence, are carried out for projects above NOK 1 billion and in some cases, based on concrete assessments, for projects under NOK 1 billion. Acquisitions with a high inherent risk related to human and employee rights, the environment or society are prioritised for further mapping/follow-up regardless of value.