There have been political initiatives in Hedmark to re-establish passenger traffic on the line. Both the track and stations hold sufficient standard, but a concern is that some level crossings may need removing to allow for increased traffic. A 2012 report estimated that passenger services calling at four stations would allow a travel time between Kongsvinger and Elverum of 1 hour and 20 minutes, 35 minutes less than the current bus service. It recommended that the line be electrified and receive centralized traffic control first, which would allow for direct train services onwards to Oslo.