Oslo S after train derailment. Check your connection before travelling
Following the derailment of a freight train at Oslo S, passengers must still expect delays and cancellations. Bane NOR confirmed disruptions on the afternoon of Friday, 13 November. Before commuting to work, changing trains or travelling to Gardermoen, it is worth checking your specific train with the operator.
Oslo S station – archival, illustrative photo.
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What is known about the situation at the station?
In a statement issued at 14:13 Norwegian time, Bane NOR reports delays and cancellations caused by the derailment near Oslo S. The infrastructure manager plans another update at 15:30. This is the time of the next announcement, not a promise that the full timetable will be restored.
The incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, 12 November. According to an NTB report published by Bergens Tidende, two wagons of a freight train overturned, blocking tracks 1 to 5. No one was injured. The cause of the derailment had not been established in that report.
Morning reports of a complete suspension of services no longer describe the full situation in the afternoon. Bane NOR’s current statement refers to disruptions and cancellations. For passengers, what matters is therefore the status of their connection, rather than simply seeing Oslo S listed in the timetable.
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The incident occurred on the evening of Thursday, 12 November. According to an NTB report published by Bergens Tidende, two wagons of a freight train overturned, blocking tracks 1 to 5. No one was injured. The cause of the derailment had not been established in that report.
Morning reports of a complete suspension of services no longer describe the full situation in the afternoon. Bane NOR’s current statement refers to disruptions and cancellations. For passengers, what matters is therefore the status of their connection, rather than simply seeing Oslo S listed in the timetable.
Read also: Snow disrupts commuting. When will Ruter reimburse a taxi?
Travelling to the airport? Check your entire route
Before leaving, open Vy traffic information or your operator’s website. If you are planning to travel with Flytoget, check updates on the airport express train website. A general alert about Oslo S does not mean that every service to Gardermoen has been cancelled.
Check the departure time, starting station and any platform changes. If your journey involves a transfer, also check the onward leg. Allow extra time, especially if you need to make check-in or drop off luggage.
If the app shows that your service has been cancelled, follow the operator’s instructions for alternative travel. Before ordering a taxi at your own expense, check the reimbursement terms. A train delay alone does not confirm that every additional service will be paid for by the operator.
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Check the departure time, starting station and any platform changes. If your journey involves a transfer, also check the onward leg. Allow extra time, especially if you need to make check-in or drop off luggage.
If the app shows that your service has been cancelled, follow the operator’s instructions for alternative travel. Before ordering a taxi at your own expense, check the reimbursement terms. A train delay alone does not confirm that every additional service will be paid for by the operator.
Read also: How to organise your journey after a flight cancellation from Norway?
Where can you follow updates?
Bane NOR publishes general notices, while rail companies provide details for specific journeys. At the station, follow the display boards and staff announcements, as information may change after you have checked your route at home.
Information status: 13 November 2026, Bane NOR statement issued at 14:13 CET. Description of the overnight incident: NTB / Bergens Tidende. The main photo is archival and does not show the derailment of 12 November.
Information status: 13 November 2026, Bane NOR statement issued at 14:13 CET. Description of the overnight incident: NTB / Bergens Tidende. The main photo is archival and does not show the derailment of 12 November.
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