On 15 March 1993, NSB announced that they would start a commuter train service between Steinkjer and Melhus, south of Trondheim. The service would give a half-hour headway during peak hours between Stjørdal and Melhus, and a one-hour headway onwards to Steinkjer. NSB stated that the concept was based on the success of the Jæren Commuter Rail and that they hoped to have a 70% increase in ridership, in part due to the opening of the airport station.
On March 15, 1993, NSB declared they would initiate a commuter train route between Steinkjer and Melhus, south of Trondheim. The service would have a half-hour interval during peak times from Stjørdal to Melhus, and an hour-long interval thereafter to Steinkjer. NSB indicated that the idea was inspired by the success of the Jæren Commuter Rail and aimed for a 70% rise in passengers, partly due to the opening of the airport station.