On Thursday morning, it is possible to take a train between Larvik and Skien for the first time in several days. Vestfoldbanen has been closed between Larvik and Porsgrunn since Monday afternoon. The Norwegian Railway Inspectorate ordered Bane Nor to close the section because there was a lack of documentation about the signaling system. Bane Nor has now received a temporary permit which allows the track to be reopened. – The permit is valid until 22 December, and by then we must have submitted correct documentation, so that we get a permanent permit in place, says CEO Thor Gjermund Eriksen. CEO Thor Gjermund Eriksen says that Bane Nor will follow up the matter internally. Photo: Anders Leines Happy for reopening After the line was closed, buses have been running for trains between Larvik and Grenland. Åge-Christoffer Lundeby, who is Vy’s communications manager, says he is happy that train traffic is now running again. – This means that our passengers have a much more flexible everyday life. Communications manager Åge-Christoffer Lundeby says Vy was told about the reopening on Thursday morning. Photo: Synne Sørenes / news Lundeby says he expects Bane Nor to do everything they can to get a permanent solution in place before the temporary permit expires. Sorry again Eriksen says he apologizes to all travelers who have been affected by the closure. – Bane Nor is responsible for this situation, and now we are happy that the train service can run as normal from today. The double track that the trains run on between Larvik and Porsgrunn was opened in 2018. On 1 December this year, Bane Nor’s eighth temporary permit to use the facility expired. Now there is a new temporary permit that allows trains to run on the route until 22 December.
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