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A train strike in Norway began at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 18, following the collapse of wage negotiations between the Norwegian Railway Drivers’ Association and the state rail operator, Vy. The labor dispute centers on demands for more predictable working hours and equal pay, particularly in light of the planned merger between Vy and the airport express service, Flytoget.
The strike involves 46 train drivers and has resulted in 107 cancellations across Eastern and Western Norway. Major transit hubs, including Hamar, Lillehammer, and Bergen, are experiencing service disruptions. The majority of the cancellations affect regional and commuter lines in Eastern Norway, as well as the international route connecting Oslo and Gothenburg.
On Friday, September 18, cancellations include 16 departures on the L1 line, 15 on the L2, one on the R12, 13 on the R13, 11 on the R14, two on the R21, one on the R22, eight on the R23, 29 on the RE10, four on the RE11, and seven on the RE20. Disruptions are scheduled to continue into Saturday, September 19, with 36 cancellations on the L2, 20 on the R13, eight on the R22, 21 on the RE10, and four on the RE20 in Eastern Norway. In Western Norway, two departures on the L4 line between Bergen and Arna are cancelled for Saturday.
Vy has stated that it will not provide replacement buses, taxis, or flights for affected passengers. However, the operator will cover the costs of alternative public transport, such as local buses, regional trains, or the metro, provided the passenger held a valid ticket at the time the strike commenced. Passengers whose trains are cancelled are eligible for a full refund, though the company noted that refunds are not automatic and must be claimed by the traveler through the Vy website or mobile application.
Article and image source: thelocal.no
