Flytoget's Oaris Trains Temporarily Pulled for Repairs After Persistent Issues
Norway's Flytoget is temporarily removing its Oaris trains from service for repairs, following persistent issues since their 2021 inauguration. The trains, ordered from Spanish manufacturer CAF in 2015, are currently undergoing maintenance in Norway and Sweden.
The primary problems lie in the installation and configuration of the exterior doors and the replacement of seals around the exterior windows. These issues have led to cracks in the bogies, causing significant disruptions.
The repair process is expected to take a full year, keeping the eight Oaris trains out of service. It remains unclear if all of them will return to operation. Flytoget's Class 71 trains from ADtranz, however, have maintained a strong record of reliability.
In the meantime, Flytoget and Vy are set to merge by 2028 under government pressure, aiming to improve the heavily used Gardermobanen line to Oslo and reduce high prices. Despite the Oaris trains' troubles, Flytoget initially sought them to enhance its image of exclusivity, though no other company has since ordered the model.
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