Gransherad Station (Norwegian: Gransherad stasjon) was a railway station located in the village of Gransherad, within Notodden Municipality in Telemark county, Norway. The station was situated on the Tinnoset Line (Tinnosbanen), a standard‑gauge railway that connected the towns of Notodden and Tinnoset.
Operational History
- Opening: The station commenced operations in 1913 as part of the expansion of the Tinnoset Line.
- Service: Throughout its existence, Gransherad Station was served by passenger and freight trains operated by the Norwegian State Railways (NSB). The station primarily facilitated local travel and the transport of agricultural and forest products from the surrounding area.
- Closure: Passenger service on the Tinnoset Line was discontinued in 1991, and the station ceased operations at that time. The line itself was later abandoned, and the station infrastructure has since been removed or repurposed.
Infrastructure
The station building was modest in size, typical of rural Norwegian stations of the early 20th century. It comprised a simple wooden waiting room, a ticket office, and basic cargo handling facilities. No significant architectural extensions or modernizations were recorded during its operational period.
Current Status
The former site of Gransherad Station no longer serves railway functions. Remaining physical traces are limited, with the former trackbed in the area now serving as a walking or hiking path in some sections. The village of Gransherad continues to be accessible via road.
Note: Information provided reflects the most widely documented historical data available from Norwegian railway archives and related secondary sources.
