Local leaders in Iceland, specifically the mayor of Reykjanesbær and the leader of the Independence Party in Hafnarfjörður, are proposing an alternative approach to public transportation that favors a city train connecting Reykjavik and Hafnarfjordur, rather than the previously announced bus rapid transit (BRT) system. According to them, a train would represent the most significant transportation improvement in Iceland's history, addressing the pressing need for a more efficient and effective public transport system.

In an opinion piece published in the Icelandic news outlet Visir, Kjartan Már Kjartansson, the mayor, and Orri Björnsson, the Independence Party leader, along with Runólfur Ágústsson from the Development Association of the Icelandic Train, emphasize the importance of exploring multiple transportation options. They believe that such an approach is crucial for accommodating growing travel demands, reducing travel times, and enhancing capacity within the transit network, especially between the capital and neighboring communities.

The authors argue that significant infrastructure projects must generate real benefits for the public, aiming to improve traffic flow and ensure more predictable travel times for commuters. The push for a train connection thus reflects a broader desire to innovate and improve the public transportation framework in Iceland, prioritizing not just current needs, but also future growth in urban connectivity and accessibility.