Transport Performance in Norway 1946 - 1999

In this report, transport performance figures for the year 1999 are presented together with other relevant Norwegian transport statistics. Domestic passenger transport performance increased by one per cent in 1999. The public transport sector experienced high growth rates, while private car transport remained at the 1998-level. The airport express train to and from Gardermoen was the main reason for a considerable growth in rail traffic, while air traffic increased by three per cent. Road traffic between Norway and abroad rose by 11 per cent in 1999. Short shopping trips by Norwegians account for most of this increase. Domestic transport of goods increased by one per cent in 1999. The quantity of freight to and from the mainland show only small changes compared with the level in 1997 and 1998.