NSB wants to halt all cargo transport in Vestfold and Telemark. Cargo transport also would be halted over major parts of Buskerud, Aust-Agder and Rogaland, writes newspaper Telemarksavisa. NSB officials reportedly plan a meeting with the state agency responsible for the tracks in Norway. As many as 200 jobs are at stake. Telemarksavisa reports that NSB's cargo division has lost NOK 42 million so far this year.
Officials say they lose money on every carriage they run.
Cutting cargo service is estimated to save hard-pressed NSB some NOK 160 million annually. Alt innhold er opphavsrettslig beskyttet.