1. Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications Background for and objectives of the introduction of competition Minister of Transport and Communications Torild Skogsholm

2. Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications The goals of competition contribute to increased attention to railservices It exists a potential for more effective use of resources provided for the public transport, and increased service quality Introduction of competition is part of the development of a more cost effective railservice to the passengers The goal is not competition in itself, but to achieve increased use of public transport

3. Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications Public money spent on purchase - 30 % increase over the last four years

4. Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications Why introduce competition to the Norwegian market? Incentive to a more innovative railway Creates diversity in the rail transport service Contributes to identify the costs Experience from other countries shows that competition gives more and better rail services in return for the public money spent

5. Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications Why set up in the Norwegian market? The Government has made a long-term plan to establish a lasting and stable market for competition in Norway The competition regime will include all passenger traffic Rail services is a high priority area. During the next ten years, 60 billions Norwegian kroner will be spent on the railways The regime will be neutral, non-discriminatory and dynamic Basis for traffic growth