The cross train at Rjukan closed with immediate effect – news Vestfold and Telemark – Local news, TV and radio

Today, the Norwegian Railway Inspectorate decided to close the Krossobanen at Rjukan. – It does not have a maintenance standard that we find is safe to continue operating, says director Erik Ø. Reiersøl-Johnsen to news. The background for the inspection was reports of concern from various quarters, according to a press release. Director Erik Ø. Reiersøl-Johnsen in the Norwegian Railway Authority. Photo: THE STATE’S RAILWAY BOARD The director says that they have also had to postpone a safety-critical test of the ropes. – This led us to consider it necessary to carry out an inspection. The Krossobanen is Northern Europe’s first two-track track. The track runs from Rjukan up to the foot of Hardangervidda. The Krossobanen was built in 1928 as a gift from Norsk Hydro so that Rjukan’s population could enjoy the sun in the winter, writes Visit Norway. Today, the cable car is a tourist attraction that is open every day, all year round. Not responsible The Norwegian Railway Authority has received a report with a thorough visual inspection of the suspension and running gear of the cabins on the Krossobanen. The report was carried out by a company that has been responsible for much of the maintenance on the Krossobanen. In the report, the company points to several worrying conditions and suggestions for further measures, the press release further states. The assessment of the Norwegian Railway Authority is that it is not advisable to continue running the Krossobanen until the findings have been mapped more thoroughly and improved, or that the suspension and running gear have been renewed. – Stoppage is a measure we only use when there may be a danger to life and health. We fully understand that this affects more than the Krossobanen itself, but our job is to ensure safe cable cars for the public, says the director. – When Krossobanen has not shown well enough that the public’s safety is taken care of, we have no choice but to close the track. Published 19.06.2024, at 19.03 Updated 19.06.2024, at 19.16



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