Norway: Train Drivers’ Strike Continues With No Talks Scheduled

October 6, 2026 — Update to our October 5 story. The Vy train drivers’ strike continued on Tuesday with no settlement and no government intervention. The union says it is drafting proposals, but no meetings are scheduled.

What changed

Who is out: 72 Vy drivers from the union Norsk Lokomotivførerforbund are on strike after Monday’s escalation. Most are based in Hamar, Kongsvinger and Oslo.
Tuesday’s cancellations: Vy’s strike page showed every R14 departure between Asker and Kongsvinger cancelled (42 trains), and 31 RE10 departures between Drammen and Lillehammer cancelled, about 72% of the line.
Other lines: L1, L2, R12 to R23 and RE10 to RE30 are affected to varying degrees.
Talks: Union leader Rolf Ringdal said there was no contact on Monday. The union is working on proposals that could lead to a solution. Employer body Spekter says it is waiting for the union’s answer to its latest offer.
Duration: Ringdal says the strike could last days or several weeks. End date TBA.
Running total: Adresseavisen reports more than 650 departures cancelled in three days.

What Vy tells passengers

Vy’s journey planner is updated through October 9.
There is no replacement transport.
Vy’s own travel guarantee does not apply during the strike, but statutory rail passenger rights do.

What it means for airline travelers

Oslo Airport: If you rely on a Vy regional train to reach the airport, check the journey planner on the day and allow extra time.
Have a backup. Airport coaches and taxis are the alternatives if your train is cancelled. Only a few Flytoget drivers are on strike.
Trips north of Oslo toward Hamar and Lillehammer and east toward Kongsvinger are hardest hit. Consider a bus or a rental car.
Flying standby home? Travel to the airport earlier than usual. A missed standby flight can cost a day.
Keep receipts if a cancelled train forces you onto other transport, and ask Vy about your statutory rights.