The Norwegian SLEEPER train experience with SJ

[@kevinellis8869]

Friday is the best day of the week, always look forward to your videos and your You Tube colleagues. I prefer the overnight/long distances trips to commuter services. Keep up the good work.

[@chrisdean6700]

Very good & informative video! Everything looks clean & modern in Oslo; I wish our stations & trains were like that here in America.

[@jillcox6685]

Thoroughly enjoying your videos, thank you. Love travelling by train, have taken trains all over England, Scotland and Wales. Your videos have enabled me to "travel " further.

[@walkietalkietraveller2932]

it is hard to beat travelling by train.... when they are running ! hahaha.

[@maxshenkwrites]

I've been plotting a trip to Norway for a while; knew I wanted to come in to Oslo and also knew I wanted to do the Trondheim-Bodo train, but wasn't sure of connections. I'm still kind of hoping to explore Bergen and the Flam line, but I'm glad to know that this is available as an affordable option to make that Oslo-Trondheim connection easily. Thank you!

[@calzabbath]

What I like about your video is that you use captions and let the landscape speak for itself, instead of clogging up people’s ears like most egotistical channel owners, whatever their subjects. Great shooting too. Thanks.

[@Benjamin0c]

Amazing ride ! Scandinavian trains are awesome. Thanks Tom for the spot😊

[@olekvi]

You should have walked all the way to the front inside the train for a look at the new Premium Plus car equipped with (close to) lay flat seats in a 1 + 2 configuration. You may see it in the outside footage leaving Oslo S, and you will find this type of car in all loco hauled trains on the Dovre line and on night trains on the Nordland line 🙂 Nice video - keep up the good work!

[@TheArmouredArmadillo]

That actually sounds like a really nice balance between classic coach/standard and a sleeper booth

[@timnewman1172]

Very nice accomodations... it probably wouldn't work for the long distances of North America, but we need more intermediate trains like this too. Thanks Thibault!!!

[@val91201]

And at speeds greater than 45 mph

[@scottyerkes1867]

Nice ride. Good bed. Lack of shower would be a down side for me. Thanks Thibault for an excellent report😀💚

[@barvdw]

That said, with such an early arrival, I think a shower in Trondheim station would be a perfectly acceptable alternative.

[@scottyerkes1867]

@@barvdw Yes. Good idea.

[@ArathornPL.]

Can you go to Poland? Because it has some really interesting train routes: - Train on the hel peninsula, - High speed trains, - Normally used steam train. This will be cool if you reviev those. Greetings from Poland. PS. Nice video.

[@johnjohansson9171]

He has….

[@Konkacha]

I'm surprised NS don't detach a couple of coaches at Trondheim and put them onto a loco hauled service bound for Bodo as that would directly connect Oslo to Bodo. Lovely video.

[@magtje]

NS as in Nederlandse Spoorwegen (from The Netherlands) 🤔 The most likely reason they SJ don't put thru coaches from Oslo to Bodo is: 1. it's a long distance with approx 18hrs on train vs 1 1/2 hrs on a plane. So few passenger. 2. Severe lack of available trains (incl loco and coaches). Norways long haul rolling stock is old with loco and coaches btw 25-40 yrs old. EMUs (type 73) is newer but also approaches 25 yrs in service. There are regular (often) cancelation on long haul trains due to train breakdown or lack of available trains, especially after the services was split into 3 diff companies (SJ, GoAhead and VY. VY = old Norwegian State Railway). No new trains was provided then the split happend. Due to the lack of trains and the age it requires more downtime. Therefore no thru train Oslo - Bodo. But the rolling stock provider do now have a tender out for 14 new longhaul trains (with more on options) for delivery from 2026. 3. National technical requirement. I'm not completely sure what this is about but I know then VY got new used couchette coaches to Bergen Line, they said that it was difficult to find do to Norway requirements. 4 Power difference. South of Trondheim (to Oslo) is run on electric while north of Trondheim to Bodo is run on diesel.

[@Konkacha]

@@magtje Not sure why I put NS! Thanks for an explanation, hope the new long haul trains fix the equipment problem as even if few passengers go all the way to Bodo from Olso, at least more passengers can board at Trondheim hence serving all involved. There would def have to be a loco change for sure though which could be an issue.

[@sammartland932]

Those sleepers are my very comfortable, and I love the little key cards. I've come into Trondheim by coach train and transferred to the sleeper to Bødo. Not too long of a wait between them, and a decent waiting room to be in. I'm pretty sure it's the same way in the morning: easy transfer to the Nordlandsbanen train to Bodø. Did your train have one of the family cars with two-level playground for kids? Those might only be on some of the day trains--worth a look if you are ever on a train that has one.

[@ivarnordlkken8082]

It have never been scheduled direct cars in my lifetime. The biggest reason is that a sleeping car is not convenient for daytime travel, and Oslo-Bodø requires both a day and a night to travel.Thou SJ has expressed a desire to try it out. Someday.

[@SimplyRailway]

I agree! It'd make total sense

[@pale80]

In Finland we have same family locos and here they are called Sr2.

[@rezaalan3991]

Great trip. Perfect train on perfect route and also perfect departure and arrival time.

[@LePetitChatNoir79]

I love Norway so much. Someday I’ll get there. 🥰

[@steinarhaugen7617]

Welcome!

[@hollyleaftheblackcat4532]

It's really funny that the sudden flash of those RE460s lol

[@happyontour9471]

Have a nice trip to Trondheim, my hometown!😀🙋‍♀ I recommend this song: Train to Trondheim by Sir Douglas Quintet 😄😄😄👍

[@ghosttrainhunters451]

I recently did the day version of this train, up to hike in Jotunheim region, so got off a few stops before trondheim. Great route and great train.

[@danialahmadariffinlee1510]

It amuses me that SJ (Swedish operator) gets the tender to operate to the north of Norway while VY (Norwegian operator) gets the tender to operate trains to the North of Sweden including the Narvik route. (Granted, Narvik is in Norway).

[@torris]

For trains from Trondheim towards Sweden the section between Trondheim and the border is operated by SJ, and the section from the border to Östersund is operated by Vy.

[@kimofabuja]

Promoting world peace and oneness

[@HrHaakon]

Given that rail freight is completely dominated by CargoNet and GreenCargo, who are locked in a death spiral competing for customers with the lowest prices possible, and those are owned by the Norwegian and Swedish governments respectively, the whole thing is amusing. Capitalism: If the private sector won't do it, the government better get on with it! :D

[@lusasilva4643]

Very nice, i love sleeper trains, thanks for sharing!

[@Tuukkohakee]

I still find the Finnish sleepers to be the best out of european once, but this service looks really pleasent too.

[@saniketnamnaik7330]

Cleanliness is awesome

[@cherylsemrau7100]

Very nice. Greetings from Canada.

[@ianmosely3441]

I enjoyed the vid. Hope to see more.

[@theobrattinga500]

Great video !!

[@mikeedwards9306]

Looking like a great way to get north, good viewing,thanks.

[@sirgermanm78]

Excellent as well! You're great! Blessings!

[@tonysrailwayadventure2729]

great little video I might be going to Norway in February might try that sleeper service looks good. I've subscribe to your channel

[@davidzugspitzfan2301]

04:09 i love the hint to SBB/CFF/FFS

[@kereta58]

Very nice videos. Trains beautiful

[@esbenstenwig4864]

Best travel channel on yt!!

[@TheZmusicGroup]

Je suis impressionné par la modernité de ces voitures couchettes. J'espère vraiment que le train de nuit va faire son grand retour en Europe... il faut aussi pour cela que les prix du trains ne soient pas complètement hors sol...

[@lp-fluzaotf]

Good job. Congratulation. Luiz Paulo - Rio de Janeiro - Brasil

[@APiesc]

Good video of a great journey! During the 1990s I travelled a lot in Scandinavia, mostly by train. The cars in this video seems to be about 30 years old. Anyway, they're in a good state. I'm surprised that there wasn't a shower in your car or train because then a lot of sleeper-cars in Norway and Sweden were equipped with showers. And btw - who needs breakfast in the train? People can have it at the station or in the dining car, that's enough.

[@meawmeaw3948]

Nice sleep train

[@blatherskite9601]

NSB used to have a very pleasant bar/dining car. Didn't see any mention of it.

[@udayaellepola4787]

Keep it good work ❤️👍

[@bjrnpost4633]

I think that that dmu you met might have beem multi mode. Diesel, electric and battery. There are relativly newly delivered sets that can run on all those because of where they operate.

[@petrsovicka]

Again a great piece of train science with a bit of unintended black humour too! (Referring to the conversion of prices...€/$)

[@espenlia7657]

All rolling stock is owned by state-owned Norske Tog AS and leased to Vy, SJ Nord and GoAhead. The lessee is responsible for foils/painting of wagons etc.

[@timosha21]

I'm a tram and I approve this video!!!

[@TrainLoverHimu]

Excellent video 👌👌

[@manmeetsinghmahajan6183]

Amazing.

[@valeriebassett3107]

That was cool to see you in the sleeper car filming. Haha. Great video. What has been your favorite trip.

[@TheOisannNetwork]

It did improve a little bit, yeah. Not by much, but a small renovation can do wonders.

[@Nazir-WalkAroundTheCity]

🚶🚂👍Nice video, 🚶Good job 👌🖐️ Have a nice day ☀️☕✋ Regards Janusz from Warsaw Poland ✋🇵🇱✌️

[@Stache987]

It's not just Norway for the high prices on a Cafe service, you're a captive audience, whether it's a train, plane, fair, or a sporting event.. you'll pay through the nose.. on driving trips I've been known to carry a loaf of bread, lunch meat and cheese, only needed to stop for beverages, gas and bathroom.

[@PaulCashman]

Aha, someone besides me who dislikes pillows that are too soft! Great report, as usual!

[@jb0609]

i hate them too

[@paulpjy4996]

Thank you always enjoying seeing other countries sleeper cars compared to the Amtraks.

[@aliaksandranikovich6300]

I am taking great overview.

[@gulshanbano4121]

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[@uncinarynin]

Ah the most important thing is a quiet ride and a good bed (as well as cozy room temperature), it seems like all the basics are covered! How is Trondheim station equipped? Do you have a nice café for a decent breakfast? Maybe even the possibility to take a shower? When trains arrive that early, you can better sleep until shortly before arrival and do all the morning things afterwards at the station.

[@filmbrophobic]

sadly no café at the station and the station itself is quite a walk away from any good place. there's a kiosk with fresh pastries tho. can't remember any shower at the station, and the toilets have to be paid for. However, trondheim is about to get an entirely new station in a few years and that one is supposed to have all of these amenities. preparatory infrastructure work is already done so i expect the construction to start soon

[@sebasbek]

Удивительно, когда видишь дешевое решение, недостаточно уютные вагоны и понимаешь, насколько Российские железные дороги ушли вперед и действительно удобны для пассажиров. Ожидал увидеть более приглядную картину.

[@kenlarson944]

I took this sleeper car in 2011. Very good service.

[@alancawfield6549]

The only thing I know about Trondheim is that Rosenberg Football Club are from Trondheim.

[@etbadaboum]

SJ openly operating is a great way to see that Norway is secretly run by the Swedes! :) (just kidding)

[@filmbrophobic]

i've used this train more times than i can remember, but as a student the steep price increase for the cabin is way to big. don't understand why norway can't figure out couchettes at a more accessible price point. i still think this train is the most effective way to travel between oslo and trondheim, but with a good nights sleep at an afordable price it would actually be perfect

[@suru7507]

toilet/ bathroom are not attached the sleeping cabin? Do you need to go to the end of the coach to use it? Also was your train a non stop one till your destination?

[@kevanhubbard9673]

I suppose that capital city stations are still fairly busy at around 23hr..I have done 3 overnight trains in Norway; Stavanger Oslo,Oslo Trondheim and Trondheim Fauske and that would have been around 1995 probably the same rolling stock but refurbished? Different locomotive mind you.

[@samtrak1204]

Do you get a good view of the passing scenery when sitting on the bed?

[@ismojokinen5929]

you should make more videos from finland

[@Abnerbandanovotempoinscrito1mi]

Boa tarde simply legal trem gostei cama 🛏

[@samtrak1204]

Why. isn't there direct train service between Oslo and Copenhagen? I had to change trains in Gothenburg.

[@osasunaitor]

Spotting game: earn 10 points every time Thibault compares Europe to the USA (trains, stations, landscapes...) for no apparent reason during his videos (Hint: this time it was at 6:24 )

[@MTM4]

6:30 same for me :)

[@viralinside4957]

Please make a video about Jakarta-Bandung HSR. The first high speed railway in Indonesia and in the southern hemisphere 🚄

[@ilord112]

R h a Viking? Good video

[@richardhazlett7070]

It looked like cafe car wasn't serving breakfast either.

[@AndreiTupolev]

Is there any advantage in arriving before 0700? What is there to do arriving somewhere that early? You've probably got a couple of hours to kill before anywhere's open

[@jatterhog]

In Sweden schools start at 8AM and one might want to go home first to change, eat breakfast with the family etc. Night trains in Sweden also arrive early in the morning, but one almost always has the possibility to sleep between 10PM and 7AM.

[@kristenburnout1]

Narvesen (The station kiosk) is open by then, as well as most people are going to work. Additionally, as the Dovre line is mostly single track, the early arrival will allow some leeway for trains going further north if there are any delays.

[@sammartland932]

@@jatterhog At least as of 2018 (when NSB was the operator) one could board the night trains at Oslo S a while before departure, to get extra sleep.

[@ivarnordlkken8082]

You don't have to mingle and be delayed by the local commuter trains.

[@jatterhog]

@@ivarnordlkken8082 fun fact: SJ’s InterCity train no 630 Oslo-Stockholm got forced to leave Oslo S 40 mins early (6:52 instead of 7:32) because they prioritized a rush hour local train over an international IC train…

[@ancientmoon3448]

ok,look i said that i like this city,and what i would do-if i would be there:)😍

[@pgchase4578043026]

(I'm not from Norway.) Is there also sleeper service Oslo-Bergen and Oslo-Stavanger? Thank you.

[@jarmoluotonen]

Yes, there is. Oslo-Bergen is operated by VY and Oslo-Stavanger is operated by Go-Ahead Norge, but rolling stock is same.

[@centredoorplugsthornton4112]

Car design is less akin to Amtrak Viewliner than to Nippon Sharyo built MARC ll single level cars adapted for intercity or long distance use.

[@RailwayNetworks]

I would say the carriages look more spacious than the night train carriages of most other european operators..

[@kevinblut2957]

C’est une chaîne française en fait ? 🤔 j’ai entendu du français au début de la vidéo 😅

[@fredashay]

I wonder if @RailCowGirl was driving your train...

[@harishchalam1190]

Yeah. I. Don't. Mind. Do. It.

[@harishchalam1190]

Courtesy. Chembur.

[@eeweeweew]

This train does not seen to exist anymore.

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

Top speed of 200km/h? So just a hair slower than the Streamliner steam trains that were used in the USA about 80 years ago

[@santoshkumarsingh8432]

नमः ।❤।

[@VanWebbyLP]

Can u resize your SR logo on the right side, maybe to 50%

[@renatejohansen4509]

you hew bin too norwey its beautyfull beautyfull inn Trondheim my and May mammy Voss going to Trondheim from Fauske its voos very very god

[@neilhaas]

🇧🇻🇧🇻🇧🇻❤️

[@sunysingh5343]

Make video on Germany trains

[@carthtc3429]

If only you could buy this sleeper when travelling with Interrail ticket...

[@thomazs.camposgiampa2832]

Por favor.Coloque legendas em outras línguas. Sou do Brasil e falamos o português. Obrigado pela atenção.

[@bobo327]

Fajne filmiki nie będę się ogląda pozdrawiam różanie uszlachetnia człowieka można dużo się nauczyć w życiu

[@johanrebel]

"They even installed a folding table if you want to chat with your neighbor". Huh? Come again? Don't know about everybody else, but I've never needed a folding table to chat with my neighbors. Not once.

[@SeverityOne]

And now we now why the toilets are so clean: because of all the KZbinrs making a mess with the soap, and having to clean it up. 😃

[@johnfox6432]

Need to get a narrator. Hard to watch the amazing video without missing some swiitching to the captions.

[@ancientmoon3448]

look,i told u,that i want real fantasies,nor only by thoughts❤️🥰🤩

[@BrutalTurtle]

Nice review but jesus that noise of the suitcase rolling on the floor for the first 5 minutes is horrible.

[@ivarnordlkken8082]

There are brick tiles on the platforms.

[@hypernewlapse]

Sadly the plane is just 50 minutes and muuuuuuch cheaper

[@4rct1c9Ic3m4n]

12:28 Disappointing. VR[Fiinish Railway] have showers inside their cabins

[@miguelangeldelangelbarrios1410]

Te invito a Mexico, para que pruebes nuestro unico tren de pasajeros, El Chepe Express

[@JezaLoki]

Where are the gangs of men that are looking to harm you at oslo station? Yeah, ive been in this situation many times. You exit the station at 10pm and there are several groups of men in huddles eyeing you off. They stare at you, like predator on prey. If you speak Norwegian to these men they don’t respond in Norwegian or Swedish or English. In any case, I wish you had captured the full experience of a Scandinavian central train station and not just the safe one. Your female viewers might like to know what they’re in for.

[@randall8379]

Looks very basic. Pity no en suite baths.

[@textwallsurvivalgameplays]

11th

[@harishchalam1190]

Be. Careful. D t. T. O. A. D. L. O. Irritation. Humans. Attack. With. Lightning. Speed.

[@christopherczajasager9030]

Rather pre adolescent commentary.....

[@bumerangsydney]

That is a very silly design, have a huge corridor and such a tiny cabin!!!