Originally the idea was that Gjøvikbanen would follow part of the route of Skreiabanen, but this was changed because of major industrial interests in Raufoss and Hunndalen.
Oprindeligt var det meningen, at Gjøvikbanen skulle have fulgt dele af Skreibanens forløb, men det blev ændret som følge af stærke industriinteresser i Raufoss og Hunndalen.