Category: Iron Ore Line

Sweden upgrades Iron Ore Line, possibly raises TACs for funding

Sweden’s traffic administration intends to advance several rail infrastructure projects along the country’s northern Iron Ore Line, which is crucial for mines in the area. Moreover, Sweden is considering raising track access charges to fund a partial double track between Boden and Luleå. Sweden’s northern rail infrastructure is vital for some of Europe’s largest mining…

Europe’s mining giant scrapes for options to secure more rail capacity

LKAB, the largest mining company in Sweden (and Europe), relies heavily on rail freight transport along the Iron Ore Line, which connects the Swedish port of Luleå to the Norwegian port of Narvik. However, the company is in dire need of additional capacity, and it is now considering the option of purchasing buses to remove…