Annika Larsson

Now we have a line to work further with. In the next step, we will investigate how the railway can be designed in detail, how much land is needed and how we can limit the impact on people and the environment, says Annika Larsson, project manager for the Norrbotniabanan. We assess that the proposed line overall provides the best balance between different interests. It follows the E4 for large parts of the route, which makes it possible to combine road and railway in the same corridor instead of creating another barrier. The cost is also lower than for the other alternatives we have investigated, says Annika Larsson, project manager for the Norrbotniabanan. We assess that the proposed line offers good opportunities to connect a future station to existing housing, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and the road network, says Annika. We see that the proposed line may impact about 30 residential properties that are located close to or within the area of the line. We understand that this raises questions for those who live there. It is only when the land claims have been investigated in more detail that it will be possible to give clearer information about which properties are affected and whether acquisition may become relevant, explains Annika Larsson, project manager for the Norrbotniabanan. The goal is that we will be able to present a proposal for the railway plan in the autumn of 2027, says Annika Larsson, project manager for the Norrbotniabanan. #Norrbotniabanan #järnväg #Piteå (translated)