The Arctic Circle by Train / Part 1 / Oslo to Trondheim

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Hello and welcome back to Norway, where today we're embarking on a 2 part trip up to the Norwegian Arctic Circle by Train!
Today and tonight we'll be travelling from Oslo to Trondheim, and onwards to Bodø on first a day train, and then a sleeper train over 1300km in 19 hours on this epic trip, so let's go and check it out together!
Date of Filming: 4/12/23
Camera: GoPro Hero 12 Black
Operator: SJ Nord
Departure: Oslo, Norway
Arrival: Trondheim, Norway
Cost: 782 Norwegian Krone (£56.73, €65.99, $145.65)
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00:00 - Introduction
01:40 - Level8: My Favourite Luggage
02:28 - Oslo Central Station
05:02 - The Train
05:46 - Route Map
06:14 - Boarding
06:48 - Departure & Pricing
08:14 - Seat Tour
09:24 - #TrainWindowViews
10:00 - Train Tour
10:38 - Accessibility
10:56 - Toilet Tour
11:55 - Beautiful Snowy Views
12:58 - Diversion!
13:32 - Onboard Catering!
14:20 - Arrival at Trondheim
15:00 - Trip Summary
15:20 - Alighting the Train
15:32 - Outro

[@NonstopEurotrip]

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[@maimadha]

Your videos are the best

[@thomas-xj1hs]

Although Amazon is often cheaper than the company site...

[@richard-riku]

Living in Finland, you never hear the excuse "the wrong kind of snow" for delayed trains! The best thing about the trains in the winter is walking next to railway lines in the countryside with sparking from the pantograph of passing trains and northern lights in the sky behind. Quite magical.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Absolutely beautiful 😍

[@deeser]

The thing is... There are different types of snow. So when Munich airport got shut down a few weeks ago, while Helsinki etc didn't, it was because of a type of wet, clumpy snow you just don't get further North.

[@richard-riku]

@@deeser I live in Helsinki and by chance went to Munich two weeks ago, just after the snowfall you mentioned. Munich just isn't ready for any kind of snow. The footpaths were poorly ploughed by miniature tractors and most of the snow left to be compacted underfoot to turn into slippery ice because no gravel was applied. The tram network took almost a week to get going after the snowfall! We do have thick wet snow in Finland (often in April) but have the machinery and even city design (wide footpaths than can be cleared by a normal sized tractor) to deal it it.

[@espenlinjal]

Usually the oslo - trondheim route is served by the long distance F6 service which uses class 73 trains and they do have a cafe car, better seats, first class and separation between boarding and seating however because of the bridge failure the only service running between oslo and trondheim is this regional service which uses class 76 trains and that is meant for shorter trips.

[@Fan652w]

Thanks! Nonstop Eurotrip needs to stress this point.

[@student8557]

Do you know if there is any news about the bridge repair/replacement and when it's expected that the original train route will return?

[@espenlinjal]

@@student8557 the bridge is going to be replaced before summer 2024

[@student8557]

@@espenlinjal Thanks for your reply! I will be Interrailing from the Netherlands to Bødo in May 2024, so I guess I might be just too early to travel the original route.

[@Fan652w]

@@student8557 According to the note at page 603 of the European Rail Timetable winter edition, 'it is hoped that that the line will fully reopen by spring/summer 2024'. That note and Table 785 of the ERT make it clear that trains with first class and dining cars are running on the route via Llillehamar, albeit the one short section around the broken bridge is a rail replacement bus.

[@kh28]

Usually, those type 76 trains doesn't go all the way between Oslo and Trondheim. They are built for going on the route between Trondheim and Steinkjer and on Rørosbanen. So that's why they aren't fitted with 1st class and a restaurant part.

[@Fan652w]

Thanks! Nonstop Eurotrip needs to stress this point.

[@Originalman144]

Ah, very interesting to know. This makes more sense.

[@AndrewG1989]

This is where I want to go to. A train ride with lots of snow. At least Norway doesn’t complain about the railway when it does snow a lot and how to keep the railways safe and efficient.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It's well worth the trip Andrew!!

[@Mazhypic]

It's funny how SJ, the major train operator of Sweden, operates trains in Norway and VY, the major operator of Norway, is the only alternative if you wanna go from southern Sweden to the arctic.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Indeed yes!

[@davidcho1579]

Over here in Toronto, our main railway station (Union station) was renovated recently to make it into a mini-shopping centre of sorts! It also connects to the PATH, an underground network connecting office building basements with even more stores.

[@JackofThings]

I can't stop watching these videos. I love trains so much. One day I'll visit these places and go on these trains.

[@TropicLuv]

I really do like all the stores and restaurants in the stations. It’s so convenient and sometimes you find a really good food!

[@timweather3847]

At that price I am amazed you even got vending machines and toilets. We had a circular train holiday in 1995, Oslo to Ändalsnes toTrondheim to Roros and back, but in exceptional heat. What astonished us was that near Lillehammer they handed out FREE ice creams to everyone because of the heat.

[@Fan652w]

This '76' train is not normally used on through services from Oslo to Trondheim. It is basically a local train which has been drafted in.because of the emergency. They are the only dual-mode trains in Scandinavia. The regular trains via Lillehamar (like you traveled on in 1995) have first class and dining car. See table 785 of the new WINTER edition of the European Rail Timetable, and the note on page 603.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Now that's great service!

[@imyouryoutubeuser2014]

I'm looking forward to the continuation♥

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Please enjoy 😄

[@thomas-xj1hs]

Thanks as always; really good and informative. Been on the original route from Trondheim down to Oslo, a few years back, in daylight. I think there was first class with free coffee on offer and a snack included in price. We did this in winter for the snow scenes, and were not disappointed. (However, winter on Polish trains is in a class of its own...Przejazdy polskimi pociągami zimą są spektakularne, muszę to oczywiście przyznać...) ​

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yeah, shame the original fully electric route isn't open at the moment!

[@Del-Lebo]

Beautiful train!!! Inside and out...I am jealous of your journey!! The toilets are just So clean and shiny!!!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you very much!

[@curtbonnell4308]

I did a winter train trip from Toronto, Ontario to North Bay Ontario and what brought it back was the loud crunching of the snow in your video. You know it's really cold when you hear that, lol. Mind you, where you went is much colder than my trip I'm sure.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Very cool!

[@RussianSevereWeatherVideos]

I've heard cold snow crunches as far up as a mere -6C here in Russia :D

[@onelyone6976]

Looking forward for the next part, I worked in the summer in Mo i Rana, a small city on the route to bodø. The views in the area are absolutely breathtaking! If you haven’t been yet in northern Norway in the summer you absolutely have to! It’s also a very good idea to rent a car in the area, to be able to reach the hiking destinations.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Please enjoy it 😺

[@88shortii]

Lillestrøm was in Viken county when this came out, but we are now back as Akershus again.

[@michaausleipzig]

I've been to Norway several times now as it's a beautiful country. Never by train though. Really have to do that soon!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

You should 😎

[@Originalman144]

I really want to fly into Bodo and travel all the way down Norway and continue to Istanbul by train.

[@uncipaws7643]

I travelled on this route in July: after visiting a friend near Eidsvoll I took the Vy train (similar Stadler units to those of SJ Nord) to Hamar, where I visited the railway museum. In the afternoon I continued with a class 73 (ex "Signatur") unit of SJ Nord on the Dovre line which was still open at that time. But we only came to Dovre, where the train ended due to defective overhead wires. Apparently the damage happened not much before so there was no replacement bus. After some wait passengers who had to reach the night train in Trondheim could board the first bus which took us almost nonstop to there (braking a few times for young moose standing cluelessly in the middle of the road ...) The night train actually waited and I had a decent sleep in my compartment. Of course in that season we had a lot more light! I never travelled on the Røros line yet and I guess I will do that during the daylight so I see more of the scenery.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank for sharing 🙏🏻

[@andremp03]

I agree with your summary, it feels more like a commuter train doing cross country route - a little bit barebones.

[@Fan652w]

In fairness to SJ Nord much more needs to be said about the actual train. This Flirt '76' train is not normally used on through services from Oslo to Trondheim. It is basically a local train which has been drafted in.because of the emergency. They are the only dual-mode trains in Scandinavia. The regular trains via Lillehamar have first class and dining car. See table 785 of the new WINTER edition of the European Rail Timetable, and the note at page 603.

[@sinadiatta9905]

Great vid! Can't wait for part 2!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@RailwayZone]

Wonderful coverage.. !!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

Thumbs up!👍Have a great new week!! 🚅🚅

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks, you too!

[@edwardrodgers9383]

Loved the documentary, and the music!😊

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@NikonF5user]

Shopping center / station is a logical combination - a good way to fit two entities that require a similar space into one...

[@Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi]

Boa viagem lindo trem incrível

[@carolinekindblom5535]

Berlin hobanhoff and humburg hobanhoff is a train staion that has so many shops

[@drikus75]

Early November this year, I took the Rørosbanen (Trondheim - Røros - Hamar) in the opposite direction and with daylight, on a BM92 regional dmu. Less comfy than the Stadler Flirts and no on-board catering (except for coffee/tea), but I didn't miss any of that: too busy enjoying six hours of magnificent and breathtaking views!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Absolutely stunning 🤩

[@everkingilllili-_iil5163]

I love that project ! looking forward for more content from the north :)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

More to come!

[@theobrattinga500]

Great video !!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks!

[@vaughnwilliams1208]

Your videos are getting better and better. Liked the music and the short tourist trips. The adverts were good and uniquely added to the video. Can't wait to watch part 2. What surprised me about this video were the prices, I expected everything to cost much much more. I'd like to see a trip on the Yangon to Bagan overnight train in Burma (uncomfortable) and also Mandalay to Pyi Oo Lwin then over the Gotheik viaduct (slow) .

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Ah thank you so much, that means a lot that you're enjoying them more and more! 😁😁😁

[@michaeldrabe9509]

Great video. I've taken the train from Oslo to Trondheim a few times when the line was still operated by NS. Comfort and amenities were outstanding and they had a cafe on board. Such a shame that SJ did not continue on the same level as NS.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

There are issues due to th line closures

[@uncipaws7643]

You mean NSB. Rørosbanen is treated as a separate line and normally doesn't have long distance trains, the current operation is an exception until the bridge is repaired.

[@jbkhan1135]

Awesome!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks!

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. To be fair, I think there's rolling stock dedicated for Oslo - Trondheim route. And also I think this train actually for Short journey or at least less than 3-5 hours trip.

[@Fan652w]

In fairness to SJ Nord much more needs to be said by Nonstop Eurotrip about the actual train. This FLIRT '76' train is not normally used on through services from Oslo to Trondheim. It is basically a local train which has been drafted in.because of the emergency. They are the only dual-mode trains in Scandinavia. The regular trains via Lillehamar have first class and dining car. See table 785 of the new WINTER edition of the European Rail Timetable, and the note at page 603.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Indeed yes, due to the diversion

[@spark_6710]

Wow !! I really enjoyed this video !! There's something special about Norway during this time of the year !! The x'mas market ,the atmosphere was so- nice !! Sipping hot cocoa or hot cider w/ cinnamon there would be super memorable !! This video got me thinking I should visit there during winter ! Lol Although I hate traveling when/ where it's extremely cold or hot !! Lol This video was very high quality, WELL DONE !! 👏 👍👍😍It felt like watching some Norway train trip special/ featured story on tv program or something !! 😀 I loved it !! Your naration was EXCELLENT, very clear ,easy to understand, the clarity of your voice/ tone / tempo !!! 👏 FABULOUS 👌 👏 👍 The train was very spacious & very clean !! So,it was surprising/ disappointing that there was not much leg room for you !! There'll be for me as I'm only 5.3 !! Lol.I realized right away that the seat's padding was not so good because the seats looked stiffy / hard ! Lol.But,over all ,very modern & spacious & clean train with a wonderful price !! Unbelievable value !! You're right ,though ! There should had been a proper dining car for the 1st class !! That would had made a huge impact & difference on passenger's memories & impressions !! Definitely !! For the future videos ,not sure ,but,I'd love to see some comparison videos !! Like videos showing the same routes but by different trains ! Pros / cons & value comparisons ! Also ,I'd love videos of Cotswold & Lake Como !!And some Central America or South American countries !! Thank you ! Just suggestions ! Thanks so much for this upload !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🚈🎄✈️💕💞

[@olasola1013]

The reason as to the lack of facilities is because this is a temporary diversion and these trains are supposed to be used as regional trains in the Trondheim region. These are the only bi-mode trains in use in Norway, and the trains used on the actual route are tilting express trains and loco-hauled trains, both with facilities like restaurants and more comfort.

[@spark_6710]

@@olasola1013 That's good to know ! Thank you so much for the info & your reply !! 😊 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶🚈💞

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad you enjoyed it, I had a great time making it! 😎

[@spark_6710]

​@NonstopEurotrip It was a really nice one ,one of my most favourite videos of yours !! Thank you so much for your reply & this video !! Wonderful to know you enjoyed making one of my faves on your channel !! 👍👍😀

[@michaelhall8586]

You have an incredible life!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I can't complain tbh!

[@470danadidas]

Look forward to your continued trip. Great video, although for a 7hour journey I would have probably cleared out the vending machine!!

[@Fan652w]

Yet again I am having to stress that the trains on the normal route via Lillehamar do have dining cars.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Not at those prices 😂

[@Originalman144]

Nice train and beautiful snow and water scenes. But I agree this is a very long ride and first class seating and a dining car should be offered. 8hrs in this seat seems a bit harsh. Plus the train seems to be quite full which means even less space.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks for watching 🤗

[@wouterpaap9343]

Thanks for posting! Suggestion: a little train called "Ododontós" (meaning "cog train") from Diakofto to Kalavryta, Greece. Now Greece is not known as a country of trains, this one hour trip is a good choice. Combine this with a review of Trenitalia Frecciarossa (say Milano - Bari/Brindisi) and of the ferry from there to Patras (Bari 19:30, Patras next day 12:00). From Patras there are two or three busses a day to Diakofto, travel time ca 50 minutes.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Great suggestion!

[@brianhymas8671]

Winter Solstice is coming up for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, while it's the Summer Solstice, in the Southern Hemisphere

[@samtrak1204]

Barcelona→Milan (January 22, 2024 trip confirmed via Lyon, Geneva and Brig on. 4 trains, but don't know how cold it will be.)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Have fun Sam!

[@Paulothewanderer]

I did both lines during May and I strongly advise to do it during the day since the views are amazing. The train between Oslo and Trondheim was better than this one, with first class and restaurant. Norway is an amazing country :)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I have 🤗

[@imsbvs]

I've just watched this back to back with the Chinese high speed train video from Hunan. Whilst the Chinese station may be impressive for size & shops, it is unfriendly in so far that it was necessary to show ID to get inside and more & less only ticket holders could gain access, unlike Oslo station that was welcoming to all entrants. Years ago I made a day trip by train from here to Flam (changed at Myrdal), fantastic journey. I've also visited Bodo, but drove the route! This trip was in June, I have a midnight photo taken, in daylight!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks for sharing 😊

[@samevans6521]

Love everything Revin Evans Queensland Australia

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Fan652w]

Very interesting video! However in fairness to SJ Nord much more needs to be said about the actual train. This '76' train is not normally used on through services from Oslo to Trondheim. It is basically a local train which has been drafted in.because of the emergency. They are the only dual-mode trains in Scandinavia. The regular trains via Lillehamar have first class and dining car. See table 785 of the new WINTER edition of the European Rail Timetable.

[@espenlinjal]

Well they are used for oslo-trondheim via rørosbanen usually just not as the only trains running between oslo and Trondheim

[@Fan652w]

@@espenlinjal passengers travelling from Oslo to Trondheim will normally use the Dovreban, where trains do have first class and dining cars. Note that the train was very quiet when it got to Trondheim. See also the note at page 603 of the winter edition of the European Rail Timetable.

[@espenlinjal]

@@Fan652w yes but the regional train has a oslo-trondheim service normally too just meant for shorter journey's

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks for th information 🙂ℹ️

[@einarbolstad8150]

@@Fan652w Just a few spelling corrections: It's Lillehammer and Dovrebanen, not Lillehamar (or Hamar, which is a different place, but not Lillehamar) or Dovreban.

[@Fan652w]

I am already guessing that the 23 05 sleeper to Bodo was heavily delayed awaiting the train 'from Oslo' via the usual Dovreban route. This train would of course be a 'rail replacement bus' for a short part of its route. I am also guessing that the relevant trains on the Dovreban will have had first class and dining car. And that the train you used got a lot quieter because most Oslo-Trondheim-[further north] passengers still prefer to use the Dovreban route despite the nuisance of the rail replacement bus. See table 785 of the new WINTER edition of the European Rail Timetable, and the note at page 603.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It was delayed but not for that reason lol

[@joebarrett4353]

The signage at Oslo station is very airport like

[@RussianSevereWeatherVideos]

My butt would fall off if I had to sit for such a long time on a train. Would prefer either comfier seats or a sleeping coupe. As well as a restaurant car for hot meals enroute. Can't beat the views though!

[@zakelwe]

Taking your dinner from the Finnair lounge is excellent thinking ahead considering Norway prices. You're no noob at this game :)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I know right 🤣🤣🤣

[@henkersjourneys1671]

Would love to see more excursion trains, toy trains, in europe there are many

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I've got a few on my to-do list 😍

[@henkersjourneys1671]

This trip is also on my bucket list to take train to bodo and bus to tromso. Thanks for sharing

[@maxart3392]

While the dual drive (diesel/electric) is a good idea, I find the absence of bulkheads separating the passenger cabins from the vestibules suitable for commuter trains but not for the long distance ones, especially not in the winter. How did it feel at the stations when the door opened?

[@olasola1013]

It’s a commuter train. They have no other/better choice for running direct trains than these, except the Class 93 which is only diesel, tilting, slower and smaller. The actual Dovrebanen route uses tilting express electric multiple units and loco-hauled trains, both with bulkheads and proper restaurants. The trains are used as regional/commuter trains in the Trondheim region, running the routes of Steinkjer-Trondheim-Støren, (Trondheim)-Røros-Hamar as well as for commuter trains around Bodø.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Pretty cold 😂

[@johnmehaffey9953]

I’ve a Norwegian friend who’s been telling me for years to visit Norway as it’s a beautiful country to see and after seeing the prices you paid its taken away my thoughts about how expensive Norway is, I know that winter snow is beautiful but I think I’d prefer summer weather especially as my wife bases or holidays around where she can go for her extended walks, ps I take the train or drive yep she goes for long walks, great post

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It's really lovely, but I prefer Finland lol 😆

[@Ekatrans]

Классно

[@samtrak1204]

All the cupholders I see in the trays look far too shallow to hold a cup if the train ride is bumpy and jerky.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

They absolutely are 💯

[@varkonyitibor4409]

7:12 that pedestrian bridge looks crazy I guess the architect lives in Wuppertal

[@Koli-.-]

quite famous bridge in oslo. there actually is an identical one further down for cars

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I never even noticed that!!

[@baldviking1970]

The price must be wrong. Sleeper compartments in Norway are a 1000 NOK surcharge. I think more next year. For up to two people. 782 NOK must be the base tickets only. Up to 998 next year. And usually somewhat more.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

The price is correct. 1564 nok in total for 2 people. So 782 each for this trip. I have the receipt 🧾

[@baldviking1970]

@@NonstopEurotrip 782 for each is different. I thought you meant 782 in total for two.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@baldviking1970 I said for each person

[@chriswade7470]

The last time I made that trip it was a Norwegian Railways loco hauled train with a restaurant car. It strikes me rhat Swedish Railways are operating this service to be ultra profitable. No on board Catering so more seating space available. I’m sure the trip on the Bergensbanen was a far more enjoyable and comfortable experience. No I don’t like Stations being converted into Shopping Malls with the trains as a secondary feature. By all means have a wide selection of outlets on the stations but not where they lose their identity ( Birmingham New Street is a prime example as is London St Pancras which I detest)

[@Fan652w]

In fairness to SJ Nord much more needs to be said about the actual train traveled on. This '76' train is not normally used on through services from Oslo to Trondheim. It is basically a local train which has been drafted in.because of the emergency caused by the broken bridge.. They are the only dual-mode trains in Scandinavia. The regular trains run by Swedish Railways) via Lillehamar have first class and dining car. See table 785 of the new WINTER edition of the European Rail Timetable, and the note at page 603.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

That must have been a great experience 😄

[@Zuuu40]

Is part 2 out this Friday?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yes 🙌🏻

[@Zuuu40]

@@NonstopEurotrip great news

[@Zuuu40]

@@NonstopEurotrip merry Christmas to you and thank you for all the videos you have uploaded this year

[@luke211286]

Should I visit the area, I'd rather go in spring or autumn where there is more daylight. For some reason, I find pitch black afternoon depressing. And while I can tolerate temperatures slightly below freezing, -20 is too much for me (never experienced it, never want to try)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I can definitely see the appeal of both those things Luke 😂

[@popescuion1915]

Targu-Jiu.Romania.

[@theroadtosunrise]

I have always felt that the armrest were a bit too low to my liking.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

That's a good observation tbh!

[@theroadtosunrise]

@@NonstopEurotrip I mean, I live in Norway, so I have to deal with it. And I do get jealous when trains in foreign countries have taller armrest

[@michaelnammour2285]

Great job 👏 🇱🇧🇱🇧🇪🇬🇪🇬🇺🇸🇺🇸🇦🇩🇦🇩

[@samtrak1204]

I like all train stations.

[@rajeshbande1136]

7 hours den what about 200 kmph?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

?

[@user-oz7bj9ry5v]

А Вы уверены, что за окном нечего смотреть? Зачем тогда сели в поезд? Прокатились бы на пароме ,их там до Бениной мамы😂

[@jurgantenen4907]

Last summer June 24, i travelled from Oslo to Bergen on the famous Bergen railway. The ride was phantastic. The operator on this line is VY. The train categorie of this train is F. This train had a comfort class car with free coffee. There was also a cafeteria car where you could eat small meals which was ok for this journey. You travelled on a R-Train between Oslo and Trondheim which has less comfort. On this line there also the better and faster F-trains. Choose for next journey an F-Train.

[@Fan652w]

I agree. The use of a local train on an Oslo-Trondheim through train is because of the emergency caused by the broken bridge.

[@rowaystarco]

Currently an issue because of the destroyed bridge.

[@deodatusviskal5995]

where is your indonesian train trip?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

2 more coming very soon!!

[@padellina9596]

Why didn’t you take the sleeper train for this leg of your trip also? 7-hour ride would justify it, wouldn’t it?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Unfortunately there wasn't time, this time!

[@winnied87]

So weird to see SJ (Svenska Järnväg) on Norwegian trains.

[@rowaystarco]

And Vy is operating in Sweden and actually have for quite a long time (but under a different name)

[@winnied87]

@@rowaystarco True. I've seen some trains with VY signatures on the trains. That's a pretty remarkable example of regional cooperation, imo.

[@rowaystarco]

Well it's mostly because of EU rules, around in Europe it's becoming more common. Low cost high speed trains competing with the classic companies. But it's been highly controversial in Norway, with the left wing parties opposing competition and the right wing parties welcoming it. SJ Nord and Go-Ahead (and Vy formerly NSB) won contracts during the former centre right government, but announced competitions got cancelled immediatly when the left wing government won the election in 2021. The sitting left wing government has been in deep trouble since the beginning though, with lots of political scandals, the ongoing war, high electricity prices and a weak Norwegian Krone contributing to extremely weak election results in the 2023 local elections for the current centre left government. Of the 20 biggest municipalities in Norway, only 1 is governed by the Arbeiderpartiet (Labour party) now, with 18 being governed by Høyre (conservatives) and 1 by FrP (progress party). Only 16% of the population now lives in a Labour municipality, while 66% lives in a conservative municipality. @@winnied87

[@rannveigwie8632]

SJ is hort for Statens Järnvägar.

[@ghastlyqwert]

Took this train years ago before Norway privatized the railway, they had first class, and if i remember correctly a food cart

[@rowaystarco]

The railway is not privatized and there's still trains with "first class" and a cafe car. The issue here is that the regular regional route is blocked because of the flood destroyed bridge. Thus alternate bimodal trains like the FLIRT one has to be used instead. The regular but old train sets use electric locos and carriages. The regional trains are due to be replaced in 3-4 years by brand new Stadler FLIRTnex trains. All of the trains are bought by the government owned Norske tog and then used by the operators (Vy, SJ Nord, Go-Ahead)

[@olasola1013]

@@rowaystarco There are still semi-modern express EMUs on the route, that will probably be better than their replacement as they feature a tilting system.

[@rowaystarco]

Well, yeah BM73 getting replaced one day could potentially lead to slower travel times. But the interior will be better in the new trains. But the big issue is as always poor tracks, it's a shame how little our government cares about the railways.@@olasola1013

[@Nadia1989]

Hi. I speak Spanish and noted the subtitles are poorly done, full of typos and mistranslations.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Blame Google 😅

[@paulthiel5145]

TSA approved locks: meaning that every jimbo with a credit card can order a set of TSA keys in Hong Kong and open any of those locks without you even knowing. I have 2 sets at home for a couple of bucks and they work 🤨

[@NonstopEurotrip]

They're not be to be unbreakable, but more a deterrent and if they need to be opened, they can be without causing damage

[@paulthiel5145]

@@NonstopEurotrip sorry, I understand why you're saying this, but it's just not a deterrent if the keys are freely available on the open market.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@paulthiel5145 so are crowbars

[@paulthiel5145]

@@NonstopEurotrip but there is a vital difference. With the key I can open and close your suitcase without leaving a trace. Still need to see a crowbar do that trick. Any other lock is fine, just avoid TSA locks if you're not traveling to the us.

[@jnrfalcon]

It's not Fly To Get... It's Fly Toget, where Tog means Train, and Toget means The Train. It pronounces more or less like flee-tal-get

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Exactly how it's spelt

[@jnrfalcon]

@@NonstopEurotrip BTW, between the 2 legs from Oslo to Bodo, which one would you prefer to experience in daylight, if you have to choose one...?

[@MrMatley74]

hello,the factory builder of this train is hitachi?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Stadler

[@walterfillingham]

Have to be honest yes they look nice enough and very familiar to the trains in Norfolk in England, but they just don’t look the best for such a long journey, really shocked no hot meals available. A similar distance time wise would be London to Inverness with LNER, but at least you can have hot snacks in standard class from the buffet, or a proper hot freshly cooked meal in first class. This video was a bit of an eye opener. Not what I would expect in Norway. A train like that looks like it would be more appropriate in a shorter journey such as Edinburgh to Inverness.

[@olasola1013]

This is a regional train on the third-longest route in the country. The trains on the original route are BM73a tilting express EMUs and El18-hauled locomotive consists, both having proper first class and restaurants aboard. SJ Norge has no better alternative for the trains while they still want to keep a direct service between the two cities until the bridge is fixed. They have Di4 diesel locomotives and carriages, but there simply isn’t enough of those locomotives (5 have been produced) to keep a frequent service as they also have to serve the Nordland line. This is not an eye-opener as this is a temporary solution.

[@Fan652w]

@@olasola1013 Thank you. I totally agree. To retain a through train from Oslo to Trondheim for people who can not use a fifteen minute rail replacement bus, SJ Nord had no alternative but to use a FLIRT.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Agree 💯👍🏻

[@marlondingle651]

Always find it strange how there are announcements in English. Surely there aren't many British people on the train?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Well there was at least 2 🫡 But seriously it's the second language of basically the whole of Europe, so that's why. And obviously Americans.

[@domin727]

Sweden running trains in Norway and vice versa? Some call this "free" market. I call it bullshit. But who am I to question something so one but a few people making money of it benefits from? Nice Idea for Videos, however. Keep up the good work.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Competition eh

[@domin727]

@@NonstopEurotrip So you had the option to choose?😁

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@domin727 Train, Plane or Bus 🤓

[@GodAtum]

7 hours sat on a train! no thanks, rather take a sleeper instead

[@NonstopEurotrip]

That's an option!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

That's an option!

[@jimchik]

Kinda sorry to see the American influences in the Oslo main station… with Burger King, 7-Eleven… 🙄

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It's not just Norway

[@jimchik]

@@NonstopEurotrip yeah, I know. That was the first big surprise when I moved to Germany 14 years ago. Capitalism at its finest… 🙄💰💰💰

[@richardewan2593]

This trip is something I plan to do sometime, ideally Bergen > Oslo > Trondheim > Bodo

[@craigschrock7959]

Not a great vid, no real information

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Lol