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Røykenvik Line

Length: Starts: Ends: Status:
7 km Jaren Station Røykenvik Station Abandoned
The Røykenvik Line was a 7-kilometer long branch line of the Gjøvik Line which ran between Jaren and Røykenvik. The line was early closed due to low traffic and because it became less important after the Gjøvik Line was extended to Gjøvik.
Brandbu Station. Photo: Norsk Jernbanemuseum
Brandbu Station. Photo: Norsk JernbanemuseumPublic domain
In 1896 the Røykenvik Line was approved in Parliament on purpose to transport timber. The construction started in 1897 and the line was officially opened on 18 December 1900. As well as the termini Jaren and Røykenvik, the line had a station in Brandbu and stops at Andfossen and Augedalsbakken. After the opening, Røykenvik was the terminus of the Gjøvik Line. In 1901 the Røykenvik Line became a branch line when the Gjøvik Line was extended to Raufoss.

Liquor
In addition to timber, liquors from Nes Distillery to Oslo were also transported on the Røykenvik Line. Two daily passenger trains were operating to Røykenvik from Grefsen, which was the termini during the first years after the opening. Due to economic downturn, only one daily train was operating in 1932 and the workforce was reduced at Brandbu and Røykenvik stations.

Abandoned
The Røykenvik Line was soon outcompeted by bus services in the post war period and the passenger service was terminated on 25 June 1949. On 11 November 1957, the freight service was terminated. The railway line was abolished and replaced by a new road in 1960.

Remains
The track is preserved between Jaren Station and Andfossen Platform. There is also remains of track near the old locomotive shed in Røykenvik, which is a restaurant today. The freight building is also preserved, which is used as a storage by a boat association.