Lokomotiv derailed in Drammen – delays in local traffic – Aftenposten

According to police locomotive several strollers in tow when the derailment occurred on Monday night. A total of train 450 meters long.

– The locomotive has derailed and tilts slightly to the side. Driver is all right and fine, said operations manager Erik Gunnerød in South-East police around at 3:40. He describes the incident as “undramatic”.

Lokomotiv derailed at the freight terminal in Drammen. Emergency road / the place. A driver of the locomotive involved. Not damaged.

– Police S Buskerud (@politiopssbusk) August 23, 2016

Pressevakt Day Svinsås Jernbaneverket reports that the derailment will have consequences for local trains, but that regional trains will go as normal.

According NSB.no is 63 of 70 trains in eastern parts of the route in 7:15 o’clock.

– There will be cancellations and delays for commuter trains. The derailed train blocks access to the site, so that it becomes trouble getting out units for passenger, says Svinsås said. The 450-meter-long freight train barriers also for the regular train line which person trains using. Probably it will be inserted bus for trains on some departures.

According to National Rail is affected lines:

• The regional train between Oslo and Bergen
• The regional train between Oslo and Stavanger
• Line L 12, L13, R10 and R11.

Currently, it is unclear what caused the derailment.

the locomotive had several carriages in tow, 450 meters far. The locomotive and the first wagon derailed. Prohibits something for trains to be on schedule later.

– Police S Buskerud (@politiopssbusk) August 23, 2016

derailment will have consequences for local trains. Settings, delays and reduced capacity according to the traffic controller. Being set up buses.

– Police S Buskerud (@politiopssbusk) August 23, 2016