Jon WorthFeb 20, 2023

A few days ago Norske Tog announced Stadler would supply 17 new convertible day-night trains by 2026

There's both great ambition, and a bunch of unanswered questions about these trains, as I explain in an Analysis piece on my blog 👇
https://jonworth.eu/stadlers-new-day-night-trains-for-norway-i-have-some-questions/

@jonasali @kristianaas I'd be keen to hear your views about this!

Stadler's new day-night trains for Norway - I have some questions - Jon Worth

A few days ago it was announced that Stadler has won the contract to supply new long distance trains to Norway. The official press release from Norske Tog in Norwegian is here, and there are articles from IRJ and Global Railway Review in English as well. While this tender only[Read More...]

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Show threadKristian Skjellum AasFeb 20, 2023
@jon @jonasali I'm mostly worried that the hybrid day/night setup will end up quite bad, both in day and night mode.
However, I have some interesting details for you from more qualified people than me. Watch your e-mail in a few minutes.
Show threadJon WorthFeb 20, 2023
@kristianaas @jonasali I think daytime it will be OK. It's the night time setup that worries me more...
Show threadKristian Skjellum AasFeb 20, 2023
@jon @jonasali Me too. And given the travel time on dated Norwegian railways, we should have night trains of Finnish standards. This looks nothing like it.
Show threadhirngewinde
@kristianaas @jon @jonasali
In Germany, we do not need discussions, as there is no such concept of night trains (any more). The Austrians had to step in for us ...
Feb 20, 2023 at 9:26pmWeb