Tag: transport

More heavy rain closes roads again

Highway authorities in southeastern Norway were once again asking motorists to drop any unnecessary driving during the weekend because of flooded roads and hazardous...

Norway ‘overrun’ by motor homes

As Norway's summer tourist season shifts into high gear, many locals want to run motor homes off the roads. Never before have so many...

Troubled train line closed again

The long-troubled Follo train line south of Oslo was out of service once again heading into the long holiday weekend. It's the latest disruption...

Better transport offer for refugees

Ukrainian refugees have been able to ride public transport for free in Oslo and the surrounding county of Viken, raising questions as to why...

Road salting seasons debate

Norwegians are arguing over whether road crews are using too much salt when they try to make streets and highways safer during winter. With...

Railroad boss quits after Follobanen scandal, and with 10 months’ pay

At least one head has rolled at Norway's troubled train and railroad system, after the boss of railroad unit Bane NOR resigned with immediate...

Future uncertain for popular ‘Flytoget,’ the Airport Express Train

UPDATED: Norway's first high-speed train line has been running to and from the country's gateway airport, Oslo Gardermoen, since it opened in 1998. Now...

Norwegians paying billions in road tolls

Never before have Norwegian motorists had to pay so much in road tolls, according to new figures from the state transport ministry. After a...

Troubled train line’s opening uncertain

Embarrassed officials at Norwegian state railway Bane NOR no longer dare to set a date for the opening of the new high-speed Follobanen commuter line...

Bane NOR apologizes for more train trouble

Three trains on the main Dovrebanen line in central Norway were all halted by more electrical trouble during the night. Some passengers were stuck...
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