Reaching the Norwegian port of Narvik via the Iron Ore Line had been impossible for the majority of the past 81 days due to two derailments. The line was reopened once again on Wednesday 6 March, one day before the forecasted date, as the Swedish infrastructure manager Trafikverket mentioned. On the other hand, industry players […]
Category: Vassijaure
Another derailment along the Iron Ore Line, this time it may be sabotage
The Iron Ore Line, Europe’s northernmost rail border crossing connecting Sweden and Norway, is again closed due to a freight train derailment near Vassijaure. The line had just been reopened last week after another derailment took place near the same area in December. According to the Swedish police, the latest derailment is being treated as […]