The exercise will train the actors in interaction, communication and handling of a serious railway incident. It includes field response resources, establishment of a command post for the incident commander and evacuation of passengers. Approximately 190 markers will help to make the scenario realistic.

The exercise is being conducted to strengthen the ability to handle serious incidents on the railway and ensure that the actors are well prepared if a real situation should arise.

Ahead of the full-scale exercise, a digital VR exercise was conducted at Dombås on September 10. It is intended to give emergency personnel a common situational picture and a better basis for strategic decisions before the physical exercise.

Facts about the exercise

  • City: Rosten area in Sel municipality, Dovrebanen
  • Type: Full-scale emergency drill
  • Scope: Field resources, commander’s command post and evacuation of approximately 190 markers
  • Scope: Training interaction and handling of a serious railway incident

Many actors participate

Several actors will participate in the exercise, including:

  • Dovre Municipality
  • Sel municipality
  • Lesja and Dovre Fire Department
  • Vågå Fire Department
  • Fire department seal
  • Police
  • Ambulance service
  • Inland Hospital
  • The Norwegian Air Ambulance Foundation
  • Bane Nor.
  • The train company SJ Norway

Several other partners with roles in rescue and emergency response are also participating.

Can be noticed in the local environment

Residents and others staying in the area around Rosten may experience increased activity from emergency vehicles, emergency personnel and markers in connection with the exercise.

There may also be visible activity related to rescue efforts and evacuation. The activity is part of the planned exercise, and the public does not need to notify the emergency services of matters that are clearly related to the exercise.

All practice activities will take place under controlled conditions.

Important learning

Regular exercises will make Bane NOR and its partners better prepared for serious incidents. The lessons learned from the exercises are evaluated and used to improve preparedness.

Do you have questions?

Residents and others who have questions about the exercise or activities that will take place in the area can contact:

Bard Olav Vagnild





+47 91 67 26 41

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Source: Bane NOR