 By 2005 , ridership had increased to 2 @.@ 5 million per year , up 278 % from 1991 , giving a 7 % market share in the corridor . To further increase capacity and regularity , the Norwegian National Rail Administration decided to rebuild the section from Stavanger to Sandnes to double track . At the same time , a new freight terminal was to be built at Ganddal , meaning that the section would only have to be shared with intercity trains . The upgrade involved closing Hillevåg Station , and building three new stations : Paradis , Jåttåvågen and Gausel . Construction was started in 2006 and was estimated to be completed by 2009 . It was estimated to cost 2 @.@ 2 billion Norwegian krone . From April to November 2009 , the section from Ganddal to Stavanger was closed while the last part of the upgrade was completed . The new line was opened on 16 November 2009 and from 14 December , the 15 @-@ minute headway was introduced between Stavanger and Sandnes . 
