Oslo’s Hovedbanen rail service was halted late Tuesday after a locomotive fire broke out near Bryn station. The blaze forced authorities to close the line, disrupting train traffic between Oslo Central Station and Lillestrøm. Emergency services arrived within minutes and contained the fire before it spread to nearby structures. No injuries were reported, but the cause remains under investigation.
The Norwegian Railway Inspectorate confirmed the fire originated in the engine compartment of a passenger train. Witnesses described seeing thick smoke rising from the locomotive as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. The disruption affected morning and evening commuters, with replacement buses arranged between Bryn and Lillestrøm.
Bane NOR, the state-owned infrastructure operator, stated the tracks would remain closed until a full safety inspection is completed. They expect normal service to resume by Wednesday afternoon, pending weather conditions. The incident follows a series of minor disruptions on Oslo’s rail network this month.
Passengers were advised to check updated schedules online or via the Vy app for real-time updates. Local media reported delays of up to two hours for affected routes. Authorities urged caution near the Bryn area as cleanup efforts continued.
Investigators from the Accident Investigation Board Norway have taken control of the locomotive for forensic analysis. Preliminary findings suggest an electrical fault may have triggered the fire.
Source: tu.no