Norway: Vy Strike Update — Kongsvinger Line Faces Full Cancellations October 6

October 2, 2026 — Update to our October 1 story. The train drivers’ strike at Norwegian operator Vy, which began September 18, is still on. Vy confirmed on October 2 that the strike widens on Monday, October 5, and its updated tables show every train cancelled on the R14 Asker–Kongsvinger line on Tuesday, October 6.

What changed since yesterday

R14 line: Vy now lists 100% cancellations on R14 (Asker–Kongsvinger) for Tuesday, October 6.
Other lines: cancellation rates vary by day on lines in eastern and western Norway. Vy’s strike page has the daily figures.
No travel guarantee: Vy says its Travel Guarantee does not apply during the strike and it is not providing replacement transport. Legal rail passenger rights still apply.
Journey planner: it shows only trains that will run, and is updated about two days ahead.
No settlement: we found no report of a deal or of government intervention. The union is the Norwegian Locomotive Drivers’ Union (NLF). End date: TBA.

What it means for travelers

Check the planner two days out, and again on the day. If a train does not appear in Vy’s journey planner, it is not running.
No replacement buses. You will need your own backup: an airport coach, a regional bus or a taxi.
Getting to Oslo Airport: confirm that your train is running before you rely on it, and leave extra time.
Refunds: ask Vy for a refund if your train is cancelled. Keep receipts for other transport in case you can claim under passenger-rights rules.
Train to plane: do not plan a same-day train-to-flight connection on affected lines.