The seats have the writing "Velkommen" and "Nyt reisen" which simply means "Welcome. Enjoy your journey." The old NSB used to have this seat fabric on all their seats during their later years before they got split up. Not my favourite aesthetically, but it's a nice message at least! :)
If only they would cut their prices with 80% and people might actually take the train. It's literally cheaper to own a car and drive back and forth to work for me than it is to take the train.
We took the Bergensbanen from Oslo to Bergen on Dec.12th of last year. Like you, this journey was very special to us because we have lived in South Florida for over 40 years and never see or experience snow. But last year, we spent ALL of December in Scandinavia and romped through tons of it. As to our journey on the Bergensbanen... We opted to ride first class and were thrilled that the car was more than half-empty (very quiet) for most of the journey, and we were able to easily move around for great photos of the views on both sides of the car. We also enjoyed the endless supply of complimentary hot beverages and snacks offered in first class as we sped through a very snowy winter wonderland, gazing upon the truly incredible, stunning scenery outside our windows.
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Yeah I can imagine the difference from South Florida must have been stark. Isn't a lot of Florida almost flat? So it's different in almost all ways. The only slight similarity I can see is that many parts of Norway can also be quite humid. Only more "cold humid" of course.
And as someone who does road trips in Norway at least once a year, I would suggest to also definitely drive from Oslo to Bergen in Summers. This is perhaps also one of the most beautiful road journeys of the world you can do.
@@prasantabandyopadhyay2210 please search for Oslo to Bergen road. or Hardangarvida by road. I personally rarely make videos of my trips but probably others might have posted.
You seem to just about have missed our new station board. The station screen shown at around 2:20 has just been upgraded to the world’s biggest LED wall train information display. Pretty neat thing
I do prefer the Rauma Railway myself, it has much of the same scenery as Flåmsbana, but only have a couple of tunnels so you can se the whole journey. It crosses several spectacular bridges.
Pretty impressive all round. That family carriage with the kids play area looks amazing for kids and parents. Can't believe I've never seen anyone do that before. Such a great idea. The scenery also looks very impressive at the end. Right up there with some of the best routes in Switzerland. Also, those locos are probably my favourite electric locos in the world (at least the SBB ones anyway). Definitely one for the bucket list!
I’ve seen a few train vids and this chap’s are by far the best. It’s not all about him in the vid, he does a little intro at the start, then the rest is about the train and the views, not the presenter showboating/showing off. Keep up the brilliant work, m8. 👏😀👍
So beautiful and scenic! I guess I also have to plan a winter trip from Oslo to Bergen! And 27.50€ is a real bargain here! The Norwegian Train operator knows how to keep the country rollin‘!
@@johnmcmullan9741 Least connected yeah, but the reason is that Norway is very mountainous and quite large for it's population. (Norway is the size of 8 or 9 Switzerlands, but has only 60% of the population. About the same size as Germany but with less than 7% of the population.)
@@Hypoksi Yeah, one of the more popular routes (Vestfoldbanen) har constant problems with power lines falling down, signal errors that force cancellations and delays, some weeks you use the replacement bus service more than the train. It's ridiculous.
I've only trtaveled on this train in the summer and I agree it's amazing. You had a bargain price too! I would love to do this in the winter and this inspires me. The freezing snow on the windows shows how well insulated the carriage is.
I am from Oslo, but went to a school in Voss (where the gondola is) for a year, so I took this train back home every holiday. I often went with friends and it was quite a good time. I also take this train whenever I go to my cabin in the mountains :) I believe I also read somewhere that the locomotive used on Bergensbanen (El 18) is actually armored above the driver's seat! It's to protect in case of an avalanche or rocks falling. Norske Tog, the company responsible for buying trains in Norway, has also recently ordered new EMU's to be used on Bergensbanen from 2026. They're being produced by Stadler.
I thought these trains looked somewhat familiar (mainly the seats)! They are made by the same company some of DBs (Deutsche Bahn) trains are made by, Stadler!
@@lajawi. Most of the trains running in Norway is made by Stadler, so I guess you can say we have a great relationship with them. They're all FLIRT-trains, most are electric, but some are actually hybrid-versions running in mid-to-northern Norway
16:04 Last spring I travelled on the Flåmsbana to Myrdal and there I took this same train back to Oslo. Yes, the Flåmsbana is a spectacular scenic route, but the Bergen route you showed here is not far behind despite being less known. So don't worry, if you enjoyed this Oslo-Bergen trip you are not missing anything too badly. I'd say that every railway route in Norway is a marvel on its own, so whatever you choose you are guaranteed to have a great experience. Norway is a country straight out of a fairytale. And I agree with you that these standard seats were some of the most comfortable I've ever been on.
Another channel called railcowgirl does cab rides along this route, Its spectacular, she is based at Voss and used to drive these trains but now drives freight
$30 is cheap for a seven hour train ride. I’m from the states and my favorite part of any place in Europe was always taking the train. It’s peaceful and you get to see so much of the country of whatever place you’re at at the time. Thanks for sharing, this was a great video.💕🚂
That's because it was booked two months in advance. If you book the day before it's close to 1150 kr, around $100. Still not /bad/ for an 8-hour journey in Norway, since I pay $40 for a 1,5-hr ride from Tønsberg to Oslo. Unless I order two days before the trip, then it's the same price (289,-) as this SuperAlbs trip 😅
@@computer_toucher Thanks for the information, that's helpful to know..When I went to Europe a while back it was with my then boyfriend. He was from Ireland but traveled all the time. I lived in the states so I visited often and spent time in England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and of course Ireland. We never made it to Norway, but would love to go. My son is obsessed so I’m hoping I get an opportunity to take him “across the pond.” To everyone, …if you ever get a chance to travel, you for sure should! What an incredible experience. 🌏😊💕
Wahey, got the Hoth reference in there, felt sure you wouldn't let us down. When I travelled this route (also in winter, part of a ski holiday trip) there also was a pet carriage with pet owners sat next to their pets in their carriage boxes. Remember the kids' playspace carriage well and the seats in the cafebar that sensibly face out of the window. The waiting room at the mountain station we got on at after our ski trip was nicer than my home at the time - well-stocked library, roaring fire, comfy armchair, fleecy rug.
As a local - I just wish it was a bit speedier. I travel to Oslo for work every month or so - and always take the sleeper train. The return journey is a bit of a slog though, at least in winter - when you're stuck staring into a dark void for ~7 hours - and the novelty has worn a bit thin :)
Took this train in March of this year, with a window seat on the left side. So much to see, don’t think I left my seat for the entire journey - not even to the toilet! Brought my own drinks and snacks so no need for the cafe car.
Hmm, respect man! You actually did the your research. Don't think I've heard any TH-camr coming here actually saying or knowing abt the politics behind the trains. Kudos to you! Btw everyone. We Norwegians are fully aware how expensive trains and.. well.. everything else for that matter. We complain abt it too. A LOT.. like A LOT A LOT!
Now you made me wanna do this too! As a Norwegian living in Norway for more than 40 years, I have never done that trip. I now know I have to bring my family on this journey
Very enjoyable video with beautiful scenery and sights. As I watched I could not help but remember the pastor of a church I used to attend who was Norwegian. It was easy to tell as he spoke with an accent! Thank You!!
No, it's cold, dark and miserable. Maybe tolerable for a train journey, but pretty awful not to be able to leave after the trip. LOL!
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@@johnmcmullan9741 And there's like more than 300 places, probably more than a thousand, that are equally bad or worse. So kind of moot point. Most years, even Chicago gets colder than most of Norway, especially along the coast. Where most people live.
I love watching these kinds of videos. "Extreme conditions" and "Snow train" etc, its just a train and winter if you live here. The outside-in perspective is really interesting though.
It's all new to me. I lived in Bergen from 1970-73 and took the train across and then down to Gothenburg. I have also hitched it and skied it a lot. Although I moved a lot around, to Sweden and Finland as well, Bergen was always my home. Thanks for the recent update. Yes, it's cheap as well!
The carriages are refurbished since new but also notice how good the carriages are for being built in 1980 by a norwegian company Strømmens Værksted next to oslo, they also used to make locos and trams aswell.
I’ve a friend who hails from Bergen and has always told me to visit via the route you took, he also said to bring plenty of money as it’s an expensive place to visit, super post
My friend is a traindriver on these lines, she often posts her trips in all weather's, some a lot worse conditions as this was....absolutely stunning scenery what ever time of year you travel... Nice to see the prices in the video, cheers
There are a rampant snowfall everyday. How can people survive there? I will leave there all my property if my area gets a huge snowing after climate change😂😂
I took this train in February the year the Olympics were in Lillihammer. It was AMAZING! It was a sunny day and the snow was deeper than the train was high in some areas.
In October 11, I took the flight from Oslo to Bergen and came back to Oslo also by a night flight in ca. 40 minutes. I missed the magnificent scenery on your journey by train between Bergen and Oslo.
I once travelled in the end of March from Oslo to Bergen. It was early spring in the East Country, with no snow. When we reached Finse @ 1222 meters above sea level it was back to full winter with the sun shining from a cloudless sky. It was beautiful beyond words. When we arrived at Bergen there was almost summer. So, during the seven hours we experienced spring, autumn, winter and near summer, all for the price of one. Even better is travelling in early May when it's summer in Western Norway.
"Rakes" rather than "trainsets" is music to my Indian ears! The next time you're in India, you should try out the Vistadome coaches on some trains that ply between Bengaluru and Mangaluru. These are dome cars with swivelling chairs and large windows (and windows on the roof as well). There's also an observation space at the back. The train gives you fantastic views of the rainforests of the Western Ghats mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Vistadome service is booked as an "Executive Chair Class" (ECC) ticket on 16515 Karwar Express, 16575 Gomateshwara Express or 16539 Mangaluru Jn. Weekly Express. Do take care to book this service from Bengaluru to Mangaluru to get the best views of the track and the many tunnels, as the observation car faces the locomotive on the reverse journey and is a bit of a let-down. There is no meal service, only some vending machines that deplete quickly. Hawkers mostly don't enter the ECC coaches either. So you should probably get your food at a station with a long stop. Of course, if I'm free when you're around, I'd be more than happy to accompany you - I'm a Bengaluru local and can speak Kannada.
What an amazing trip and I may slip it onto my bucket list. The carriages maybe warm, as you mentioned, but the colour scheme and lack of carpet did not make it seem cosy!
Nice journey overall, I will keep that in mind 🙂 The seats are the same as the original ones on Germany's ICE 3 train sets from 20 years ago, I prefer them to the ones that now became the standard since introduction of ICE 4, that got a lot of criticism.
Omg this is so beautiful the train 10\10 i like it oslo that ks where my train is going to from gremany and to denmark and to Sweden and to oslo and back to Copenhagen
i did this route in the summer a good few years ago ... flew into Gardermoen, bus to Hønefoss station (not sure if this still runs), train to Myrdal, Flåm railway down to the bottom, overnight in a B&B, back up to Myrdal the next day, and on to Bergen ... awesome trip
She still does: youtube.com/@RailCowGirl. She used to drive passenger trains, also on the Flåm line, but now is on freight trains. All seasons and weather. A month ago, she had to stop the train to clear the windscreen and headlights from sticky snow. She has occasional "live" streams in English. (Not from the moving train...)
If I went on that Norwegian train, if not first class, I’d have to have one of those private compartments all to myself, especially if travelling alone - that train and that station at the start was far superior to anything here in the U.K.
Almost no train routes are as breathtaking and majestic as Vy's Bergensbanen, which is surprisingly cheap for a 7+ hour train ride to some of Norway's most incredible scenery. The fact that it's a lifeline for small communities inaccessible by road shows how important Norway's rail network is, though sometimes it is not cheap. On the topic of films (not your speciality, though) I also think that George Lucas' _Star Wars_ were a logistical and creative marvel, as they have a strong emphasis on location in representing the intergalactic universe the film series took place. Makes me wonder how they executed this in the first place. Sadly, they (and Disney, in general) aren't doing great right now... Nearly 100K subscribers. You're almost there... 📈
This planet that we live on is also a part of Heaven. Its just beautiful. We c its true beauty thru the diff countries of the World. Absolutely Magnificent.
If anyone is considering this train ride, do it in spring time! April/May, the changing scenery from spring in the low lands and still plenty pf snow(but more sunshine :) ) in the mountains is in my mind the most beautiful scenery for the ride
Truly amazing railway journey. I have already seen Steve Marsh do is in summer in the opposite direction as well. A slight correction on freight paths through Oslo S though. There is actually a bypass, although that route is significantly longer and requires two direction changes. It might have been unavailable for that specific (3:13) train.
norwegian here. i rarely get to be in the other train cars other than the ones with normal seats, because i rarely take the train, or won't be there for more than an hour at max, lol. thanks for making a video about our country though!
Biejoetiefoel! Thx so much, my wife and me are planning to go on this train later this year in summer so this video contains a lot of useful information. (maybe take a look at the last time stamp text, it says 'Bean' ;-)
Great video, thanks. I did this journey in Oct 2022 and must say I found the carriages to be a bit dark and crowded, almost claustrophobic, especially with the fairly small and too spaced out windows. Given the wonderful scenery, I think they are missing an opportunity for a more panoramic viewing experience, like the Bernina Express in Switzerland. I recently took the train from Kolasin to Virpazar in Montenegro, and altho the carriages were old and gross, the scenery was among the best I've ever seen from a train, especially from the back window. Cheers!
The seats have the writing "Velkommen" and "Nyt reisen" which simply means "Welcome. Enjoy your journey."
The old NSB used to have this seat fabric on all their seats during their later years before they got split up. Not my favourite aesthetically, but it's a nice message at least! :)
Also "Thank you for travelling environmentally friendly. Every trip counts"
Wow!
If only they would cut their prices with 80% and people might actually take the train.
It's literally cheaper to own a car and drive back and forth to work for me than it is to take the train.
We took the Bergensbanen from Oslo to Bergen on Dec.12th of last year. Like you, this journey was very special to us because we have lived in South Florida for over 40 years and never see or experience snow. But last year, we spent ALL of December in Scandinavia and romped through tons of it. As to our journey on the Bergensbanen... We opted to ride first class and were thrilled that the car was more than half-empty (very quiet) for most of the journey, and we were able to easily move around for great photos of the views on both sides of the car. We also enjoyed the endless supply of complimentary hot beverages and snacks offered in first class as we sped through a very snowy winter wonderland, gazing upon the truly incredible, stunning scenery outside our windows.
Yeah I can imagine the difference from South Florida must have been stark. Isn't a lot of Florida almost flat?
So it's different in almost all ways. The only slight similarity I can see is that many parts of Norway can also be quite humid. Only more "cold humid" of course.
Yes, we joke that our highest points are our bridges and on-ramps to the highways.
You actually pronounced the station names fairly well for someone being British! Well done!
So well in fact I suspect his mother is Norwegian.
And as someone who does road trips in Norway at least once a year, I would suggest to also definitely drive from Oslo to Bergen in Summers. This is perhaps also one of the most beautiful road journeys of the world you can do.
Can you share a link to those videos?? Please
@@prasantabandyopadhyay2210 please search for Oslo to Bergen road. or Hardangarvida by road. I personally rarely make videos of my trips but probably others might have posted.
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You seem to just about have missed our new station board. The station screen shown at around 2:20 has just been upgraded to the world’s biggest LED wall train information display. Pretty neat thing
might even be the worlds biggest LED wall not used for advertising!
@@marcusbrajic7169 iirc it is!
That Myrdal-Flåm route that you missed, is perhaps one of the most beautiful train routes in the world, esp in Summers. I just loved it.
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been there and it's one of the best in the world
I do prefer the Rauma Railway myself, it has much of the same scenery as Flåmsbana, but only have a couple of tunnels so you can se the whole journey. It crosses several spectacular bridges.
Myrdal-Flåm is really an adventure trip!!!
I was going last summer, but life got in the way. I'm going this spring or summer, though. The videos I've watched are breathtaking!
Pretty impressive all round. That family carriage with the kids play area looks amazing for kids and parents. Can't believe I've never seen anyone do that before. Such a great idea. The scenery also looks very impressive at the end. Right up there with some of the best routes in Switzerland. Also, those locos are probably my favourite electric locos in the world (at least the SBB ones anyway). Definitely one for the bucket list!
i think i've seen a kid's play section on Swiss or Austrian trains
Swiss double decker Intercity trains have a great kids play area.@@fToo
Yep, I have good memories of playing in those family wagons when I was a kid in Norway 35-40 years ago. Very handy.
I’ve seen a few train vids and this chap’s are by far the best. It’s not all about him in the vid, he does a little intro at the start, then the rest is about the train and the views, not the presenter showboating/showing off.
Keep up the brilliant work, m8. 👏😀👍
So beautiful and scenic! I guess I also have to plan a winter trip from Oslo to Bergen! And 27.50€ is a real bargain here! The Norwegian Train operator knows how to keep the country rollin‘!
Just remember to be early. There is a certain amount of lowfare tickets, but you need to book them early. They will vanish pretty fast
They do long distance well. They dont do the commuter trains very reliable unfortunately.
Norway has among the least connected, most unreliable rail networks in Europe.
@@johnmcmullan9741 Least connected yeah, but the reason is that Norway is very mountainous and quite large for it's population. (Norway is the size of 8 or 9 Switzerlands, but has only 60% of the population. About the same size as Germany but with less than 7% of the population.)
@@Hypoksi Yeah, one of the more popular routes (Vestfoldbanen) har constant problems with power lines falling down, signal errors that force cancellations and delays, some weeks you use the replacement bus service more than the train. It's ridiculous.
I've only trtaveled on this train in the summer and I agree it's amazing. You had a bargain price too! I would love to do this in the winter and this inspires me. The freezing snow on the windows shows how well insulated the carriage is.
I am from Oslo, but went to a school in Voss (where the gondola is) for a year, so I took this train back home every holiday. I often went with friends and it was quite a good time. I also take this train whenever I go to my cabin in the mountains :)
I believe I also read somewhere that the locomotive used on Bergensbanen (El 18) is actually armored above the driver's seat! It's to protect in case of an avalanche or rocks falling.
Norske Tog, the company responsible for buying trains in Norway, has also recently ordered new EMU's to be used on Bergensbanen from 2026. They're being produced by Stadler.
I thought these trains looked somewhat familiar (mainly the seats)! They are made by the same company some of DBs (Deutsche Bahn) trains are made by, Stadler!
@@lajawi. Most of the trains running in Norway is made by Stadler, so I guess you can say we have a great relationship with them. They're all FLIRT-trains, most are electric, but some are actually hybrid-versions running in mid-to-northern Norway
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16:04 Last spring I travelled on the Flåmsbana to Myrdal and there I took this same train back to Oslo.
Yes, the Flåmsbana is a spectacular scenic route, but the Bergen route you showed here is not far behind despite being less known. So don't worry, if you enjoyed this Oslo-Bergen trip you are not missing anything too badly. I'd say that every railway route in Norway is a marvel on its own, so whatever you choose you are guaranteed to have a great experience. Norway is a country straight out of a fairytale.
And I agree with you that these standard seats were some of the most comfortable I've ever been on.
Another channel called railcowgirl does cab rides along this route, Its spectacular, she is based at Voss and used to drive these trains but now drives freight
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oh my god i love this channel
Yay, thank you! 😍
$30 is cheap for a seven hour train ride. I’m from the states and my favorite part of any place in Europe was always taking the train. It’s peaceful and you get to see so much of the country of whatever place you’re at at the time. Thanks for sharing, this was a great video.💕🚂
That's because it was booked two months in advance. If you book the day before it's close to 1150 kr, around $100. Still not /bad/ for an 8-hour journey in Norway, since I pay $40 for a 1,5-hr ride from Tønsberg to Oslo. Unless I order two days before the trip, then it's the same price (289,-) as this SuperAlbs trip 😅
@@computer_toucher Thanks for the information, that's helpful to know..When I went to Europe a while back it was with my then boyfriend. He was from Ireland but traveled all the time. I lived in the states so I visited often and spent time in England, France, Belgium, Holland, Germany and of course Ireland. We never made it to Norway, but would love to go. My son is obsessed so I’m hoping I get an opportunity to take him “across the pond.” To everyone, …if you ever get a chance to travel, you for sure should! What an incredible experience. 🌏😊💕
Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 thanks for the presentation and enjoy it very much
Wahey, got the Hoth reference in there, felt sure you wouldn't let us down. When I travelled this route (also in winter, part of a ski holiday trip) there also was a pet carriage with pet owners sat next to their pets in their carriage boxes. Remember the kids' playspace carriage well and the seats in the cafebar that sensibly face out of the window. The waiting room at the mountain station we got on at after our ski trip was nicer than my home at the time - well-stocked library, roaring fire, comfy armchair, fleecy rug.
I am so jealous of that infrastructure, i wish my country was that good
The train infrastructure in Norway really isn't all that, the trains are slow and there are frequent delays. Its a bit of a shame if you ask me
@memir0 At least they have trains at all
Your country is good like mine it’s Norway but it costs so much
@@The_Vixter Dude I live in Brazil
I watch a vlogger currently in Oslo but originally from Bergen. He flies back home because the trip is 45 minutes vs. 8 hours on a train.
As a local - I just wish it was a bit speedier. I travel to Oslo for work every month or so - and always take the sleeper train. The return journey is a bit of a slog though, at least in winter - when you're stuck staring into a dark void for ~7 hours - and the novelty has worn a bit thin :)
Beautiful journey! Miss European rail travel...such a wonderful, classy journey! Thanks for posting!
Took this train in March of this year, with a window seat on the left side. So much to see, don’t think I left my seat for the entire journey - not even to the toilet! Brought my own drinks and snacks so no need for the cafe car.
Hmm, respect man! You actually did the your research. Don't think I've heard any TH-camr coming here actually saying or knowing abt the politics behind the trains. Kudos to you!
Btw everyone. We Norwegians are fully aware how expensive trains and.. well.. everything else for that matter. We complain abt it too. A LOT.. like A LOT A LOT!
It was fun to see some of the stations after many years. Thank you.
It’s so beautiful watching that snow land
Now you made me wanna do this too! As a Norwegian living in Norway for more than 40 years, I have never done that trip. I now know I have to bring my family on this journey
Very enjoyable video with beautiful scenery and sights. As I watched I could not help but remember the pastor of a church I used to attend who was Norwegian. It was easy to tell as he spoke with an accent! Thank You!!
Yet another superb video. Very well narrated and extremely interesting. thank-you
Norway with the snow in winter is so interesting and breathtaking. Even the scenery as well. 😍
No, it's cold, dark and miserable. Maybe tolerable for a train journey, but pretty awful not to be able to leave after the trip. LOL!
@@johnmcmullan9741 And there's like more than 300 places, probably more than a thousand, that are equally bad or worse. So kind of moot point.
Most years, even Chicago gets colder than most of Norway, especially along the coast. Where most people live.
These trains look awesome.
Little aggressive looking, love it.
Took a train from Bergen to Oslo last summer and it was quite amazing
Great video! I loved the Star Wars info as well.
thats a stunning trip! added to my bucket list now... you've missed your tile on the end screen, but I'll search for the sleeper train now!
last year i went on Begensbanen + Flåmsbanen, it was in early autumn, sunny and spectacular views
we traveled in the roomed coach
That was a very beautiful journey - thank you for sharing.
Impressive to see such a well kept modern infrastructure.
Thanks for sharing 👍
I love watching these kinds of videos. "Extreme conditions" and "Snow train" etc, its just a train and winter if you live here. The outside-in perspective is really interesting though.
Brilliant video, beautiful scenery
Good. Thank you.
What an amazing train journey with amazing scenery.👍
Very beautiful journey.Nice presentation.
It's all new to me. I lived in Bergen from 1970-73 and took the train across and then down to Gothenburg. I have also hitched it and skied it a lot. Although I moved a lot around, to Sweden and Finland as well, Bergen was always my home. Thanks for the recent update. Yes, it's cheap as well!
wow awesome journey...looks like we are in anothor planet 💝👌👌
Wonderful journey report!!! 👌🏻🙌🏻
Wow! Stunning! 19:25
this is way more beautiful to see in person!!!
Absolutely, I agree! :)
The Oslo station is a Jewel. That's quite a journey braving all that snow, is amazing. Fantastic scenery. 👍
The carriages are refurbished since new but also notice how good the carriages are for being built in 1980 by a norwegian company Strømmens Værksted next to oslo, they also used to make locos and trams aswell.
I’ve a friend who hails from Bergen and has always told me to visit via the route you took, he also said to bring plenty of money as it’s an expensive place to visit, super post
We are going here in January and the train ride I am really looking forward to. Thank you for giving us a glimpse of this amazing train ride !
I love Bergen!!! Congrats!
If we're measuring about scenery, the Diakopto-Kalavryta railway may top the list!
It does look amazing! Is it open?
Its open in holiday seasons, ie. throughout summer and winter (They have a ski resort further up as far as I am aware)!@@SuperalbsTravels
Yes! it did survive the greek financial crisis😂
Great trip. It's great trying this train on winter, even though everything is white around the journey.
Amazing journey and beautiful train ..... My brother is in Oslo... Greetings from Indian railfan. Keep in touch always... Waiting for hearing from you
Beautiful.....really must save up and try it sometime. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful view from the train ❤
My friend is a traindriver on these lines, she often posts her trips in all weather's, some a lot worse conditions as this was....absolutely stunning scenery what ever time of year you travel...
Nice to see the prices in the video, cheers
There are a rampant snowfall everyday. How can people survive there? I will leave there all my property if my area gets a huge snowing after climate change😂😂
Did this trip in the summer, stunning.
I took this train in February the year the Olympics were in Lillihammer. It was AMAZING! It was a sunny day and the snow was deeper than the train was high in some areas.
Thanks for showing wonderful location
My pleasure :)
Wow! So much better than the trip I did on this line (including the Myrdal-Flåm branch) in 1972..!
In October 11, I took the flight from Oslo to Bergen and came back to Oslo also by a night flight in ca. 40 minutes. I missed the magnificent scenery on your journey by train between Bergen and Oslo.
What a treat, thank you!
I travelled that line in Winter 2019 lovely it was a real thrill
Thank you for sharing your journey.
I once travelled in the end of March from Oslo to Bergen. It was early spring in the East Country, with no snow. When we reached Finse @ 1222 meters above sea level it was back to full winter with the sun shining from a cloudless sky. It was beautiful beyond words. When we arrived at Bergen there was almost summer. So, during the seven hours we experienced spring, autumn, winter and near summer, all for the price of one. Even better is travelling in early May when it's summer in Western Norway.
"Rakes" rather than "trainsets" is music to my Indian ears!
The next time you're in India, you should try out the Vistadome coaches on some trains that ply between Bengaluru and Mangaluru. These are dome cars with swivelling chairs and large windows (and windows on the roof as well). There's also an observation space at the back. The train gives you fantastic views of the rainforests of the Western Ghats mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Vistadome service is booked as an "Executive Chair Class" (ECC) ticket on 16515 Karwar Express, 16575 Gomateshwara Express or 16539 Mangaluru Jn. Weekly Express. Do take care to book this service from Bengaluru to Mangaluru to get the best views of the track and the many tunnels, as the observation car faces the locomotive on the reverse journey and is a bit of a let-down.
There is no meal service, only some vending machines that deplete quickly. Hawkers mostly don't enter the ECC coaches either. So you should probably get your food at a station with a long stop.
Of course, if I'm free when you're around, I'd be more than happy to accompany you - I'm a Bengaluru local and can speak Kannada.
What an amazing trip and I may slip it onto my bucket list. The carriages maybe warm, as you mentioned, but the colour scheme and lack of carpet did not make it seem cosy!
Interesting video from the trim and train. Good work. Greetings from Poland. 👍
Another fantastic video from Superalbs Travel ❤
brilliantwork I admire your land scape
Nice journey overall, I will keep that in mind 🙂 The seats are the same as the original ones on Germany's ICE 3 train sets from 20 years ago, I prefer them to the ones that now became the standard since introduction of ICE 4, that got a lot of criticism.
Very very cool. You could say that you took the first train ride on Hoth 🤣😂😂😂😂
Pretty much! 😂
Omg this is so beautiful the train 10\10 i like it oslo that ks where my train is going to from gremany and to denmark and to Sweden and to oslo and back to Copenhagen
Plsssssss i love these videos
Excellent video…..thank you
I havent Been to Norway Yet but its on my List to Do and this Train Certainly Looks Interesting
Excellent presentation. Thank you
i did this route in the summer a good few years ago ... flew into Gardermoen, bus to Hønefoss station (not sure if this still runs), train to Myrdal, Flåm railway down to the bottom, overnight in a B&B, back up to Myrdal the next day, and on to Bergen ... awesome trip
You should catch a long distance train in Finland. The restaurant cart is the best I've seen!
Excellent video
Very good video we have family who live in Bergen.
Wasn't that RailCowGirl territory? She used to drive the Bergen line...
She still does: youtube.com/@RailCowGirl. She used to drive passenger trains, also on the Flåm line, but now is on freight trains. All seasons and weather. A month ago, she had to stop the train to clear the windscreen and headlights from sticky snow. She has occasional "live" streams in English. (Not from the moving train...)
The scenery outside is giving me a Snowpiercer vibe
If I went on that Norwegian train, if not first class, I’d have to have one of those private compartments all to myself, especially if travelling alone - that train and that station at the start was far superior to anything here in the U.K.
Almost no train routes are as breathtaking and majestic as Vy's Bergensbanen, which is surprisingly cheap for a 7+ hour train ride to some of Norway's most incredible scenery. The fact that it's a lifeline for small communities inaccessible by road shows how important Norway's rail network is, though sometimes it is not cheap.
On the topic of films (not your speciality, though) I also think that George Lucas' _Star Wars_ were a logistical and creative marvel, as they have a strong emphasis on location in representing the intergalactic universe the film series took place. Makes me wonder how they executed this in the first place. Sadly, they (and Disney, in general) aren't doing great right now...
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This planet that we live on is also a part of Heaven. Its just beautiful. We c its true beauty thru the diff countries of the World. Absolutely Magnificent.
Great presentation! Keep it up!
If anyone is considering this train ride, do it in spring time! April/May, the changing scenery from spring in the low lands and still plenty pf snow(but more sunshine :) ) in the mountains is in my mind the most beautiful scenery for the ride
This is awesome man keep it up
Truly amazing railway journey. I have already seen Steve Marsh do is in summer in the opposite direction as well. A slight correction on freight paths through Oslo S though. There is actually a bypass, although that route is significantly longer and requires two direction changes. It might have been unavailable for that specific (3:13) train.
I keep telling you guys that you have to take the Myrdal to Flam ride. It's awesome.
norwegian here. i rarely get to be in the other train cars other than the ones with normal seats, because i rarely take the train, or won't be there for more than an hour at max, lol. thanks for making a video about our country though!
i like most also you breake down price in different currancy. specially $$ one
Biejoetiefoel!
Thx so much, my wife and me are planning to go on this train later this year in summer so this video contains a lot of useful information.
(maybe take a look at the last time stamp text, it says 'Bean' ;-)
I like your videos. Would like to see both Oslo-Trondheim and Trondheim-Bodø and Oslo-Stavanger
like to see the scenery
just being a habitual commentor without looking coz i know its gonna be AWESOME! :D
Gratidão! Excelente trimestre! 🎉😊😂Eugênio
Great video, thanks. I did this journey in Oct 2022 and must say I found the carriages to be a bit dark and crowded, almost claustrophobic, especially with the fairly small and too spaced out windows. Given the wonderful scenery, I think they are missing an opportunity for a more panoramic viewing experience, like the Bernina Express in Switzerland. I recently took the train from Kolasin to Virpazar in Montenegro, and altho the carriages were old and gross, the scenery was among the best I've ever seen from a train, especially from the back window. Cheers!
Myrdal to Flam in winter was unforgettable.
I really must try it one day!
You should try the Tranzalpine in New Zealand. Spectacular views.