Norway train strike escalates; operator weighs layoffs for idle conductors

The ongoing Norwegian train strike is escalating, particularly on the Kongsvingerbanen line, leaving many conductors without assignments. Operator communications director Elin Myrmel-Johansen says permits (layoffs) may be extended beyond the initial Hamar and Lillehammer cases as the company seeks to keep staff engaged with courses. The strike disrupts rail service and signals labor-market strain in Norway's transport sector.