The line continues past the closed Østborg Station and Rinnan Station before entering the municipality of Verdal. After Bergsgrav Station (), which serves the neighborhood of Vinne, a spur branches off to Verdal's industrial area. The mainline crosses the river of Verdalselva on a truss bridge before reaching Verdal Station (). It is followed by the closed Fleskhus Station and Bjørga Station before entering the municipality of Inderøy at the Koabjørgen Tunnel. The only station in Inderøy is Røra Station (); however the line does not enter Steinkjer before passing through the Lunnan Tunnel.