 The initial contract would last until 2006, and NSB paid NOK 13 million for the service.From 15 June, Ofotbanen took over all passenger transport on the line, including employing all former NSB employees in Narvik.On the same day, Connex Tåg took over the operations on the Swedish side of the border after winning a public service obligation contract with the Swedish government, and dismissing SJ of the right to offer the service.