Vennesla Station - History

History

The station was opened in 1895 as part of the Setesdal Line. In 1935 it became part of Sørlandet Line when it was extended from Neslandsvatn Station to Kristiansand Station. The Setesdal Line has since closed and has been converted to a heritage railway.

Preceding station Line Following station
Kristiansand Sørlandet Line Nelaug
Preceding station Express trains Following station
Kristiansand Kristiansand–Oslo S Nelaug

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