It is almost four years since the new track between Larvik and Porsgrunn opened. A winding, winding stretch from the 19th century was replaced by a straight line. Then the train could run faster. Travel time was cut from just over half an hour to 12 minutes. Sections were 12.5 kilometers shorter. The joy was great in Grenland, and traffic increased by 55 percent immediately. The price? It was the same as before. From there, the price has risen steadily, even though distance is one of two factors for pricing. Another example It is even longer since the tunnel between Drammen and Asker was built. LIERÅSEN: Since 1973, the train has run across the mountain. Photo: Idar Krogstad / news The Lierås tunnel opened in 1973. It cut the distance between the two stations by more than 1.2 miles. This is stated by the Norwegian Railway Club. But; the track around the mountain is used to calculate the ticket price. Market price is factor two The whole thing started in 1854. Then it was decided that one should use the English system «taxmile». We do not use miles in Norway, so then there were roof tiles (TEN). A TEN is a little less than a kilometer. And now it’s getting a little difficult. Between all stations, a number of TENs is calculated from distance. There is almost one kilometer between each TEN. In addition, there is what one thinks people are willing to pay. TOUR TRAIL: Skinna is gone along Farrisvannet. Nevertheless, the track is included in the calculation of the ticket price. Photo: Morten Holbein – When the state invests large sums in making the offer even better, it is completely wrong that one should also reduce the ticket price, says communications director Ruth Høyland Jønsrud. DIRECTOR: Communications director Ruth Høyland Jønsrud at Jernbaneverket says they are adjusting the price to get people to take the train. Photo: Jernbanedirektoratet Ho says that their goal is to get as many people as possible to leave the car and rather take the train. In addition, those who ride toga, Vy, GoAhead, SJ and others can make offers that make it cheaper. Summer campaigns and mini prices at less popular times are examples of this. Trying to get the price down The mayors of Porsgrunn and Larvik were on the first train that went on the new stretch. At the time, they thought the price of 91 kroner was a bit stiff and wanted to raise it with the Norwegian Railway Directorate. TALKING ABOUT TRAINS: Mayor Robin Kåss in Porsgrunn is recording the train offer. Photo: Anne Lognvik / news Today, mayor Robin Kåss in Porsgrunn says that it was not successful and the price is now 102 kroner. – Travelers should not be punished financially for the fact that it used to be a long and winding route, writes Kåss to news.
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Calculates the ticket price based on disused railway tracks – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio
