Norway: Train Drivers and Employers Are Talking Again, but Cancellations Now Run Through Wednesday

October 10, 2026 — The two sides in Norway’s train drivers’ strike confirmed on Saturday that they are back in talks, the first sign of movement in a dispute that began on September 18. There is no settlement, and state operator Vy has now posted cancellations through Wednesday, October 14.

This updates our October 9 story.

What changed

Talks. The union’s leader told broadcaster TV 2 on Saturday morning that the parties are in discussions, business site E24 reported. Employer group Spekter confirmed contact and gave no details.
No deal, no government intervention. No settlement and no compulsory arbitration had been reported when we checked. The union said earlier in the week it would consider escalating after the weekend if its proposal was rejected. Escalation date: TBA.
Scale. The strike began with 46 drivers and widened on October 5 to 72. Vy is the only operator with published cancellations.

Cancellations posted by Vy

Day	Lines affected
Sat Oct 10	R13 and R14 fully cancelled. Separately, Oslo Central Station is closed to all trains from 6 am Saturday to 4 am Sunday for track work.
Sun Oct 11	L1, L2, R12, R13, R14, R21, R22, RE10, RE11, RE20
Mon Oct 12	L1, L2, R13, R14, R21, R22, R23, RE10, RE20, plus L4 and R40 around Bergen
Tue Oct 13	Same eastern lines, plus two Bergen–Oslo departures
Wed Oct 14	L1, L2, R13, R14, R21, R22, R23, RE10, RE11

Oslo Airport. RE10, RE11, R12 and R13 are regional lines that serve Oslo Airport Gardermoen, and all appear on the lists. Vy’s page does not mention the Flytoget airport express.
Oslo–Gothenburg. Cancellations on this route are still listed only through Tuesday, October 13. Specific departures are cancelled each day.
No replacement buses. Vy says it is not providing alternative transport during the strike. Cancelled trains disappear from the journey planner. On Oslo–Gothenburg, Vy’s Swedish site promises a full refund on cancelled trains whatever the ticket type.

What it means for travelers

Getting to Oslo Airport: do not rely on a Vy regional train. Check Flytoget’s own site or take the airport coach, and leave extra time.
Saturday in Oslo: the Oslo Central closure for track work hits all trains, strike or not. Check where your train actually starts.
Oslo–Gothenburg: check Vy the day before. Look at long-distance bus options if your train is cut.
Bergen: local lines L4 and R40 are affected from Monday. Check Vy before you travel.
Keep checking. A deal could end the strike quickly, but timetables take a day or more to recover.