NSB Class 73

The four-car electric multiple units BM 73 Norges Statsbaner NSB are up to 210 km / h high-speed trains, which since 1 November 1999 Krengetog ( pronunciation [ krɛŋə ˌ to ː g]; German: tilting train ) traveling between Oslo and Kristiansand.

The route network was expanded to Trondheim (1999 ) and Bergen (2000), as well as Kristiansand addition to Stavanger (1999). On the route Oslo - Halden ( Østfoldbanen ) runs a slightly modified version of the train with the series designation BM 73B, which has more seats ( because of the shorter distance was dispensed with for example a children's compartment ) and is based on the different paint ( red / silver instead of blue / can differ silver).

The 16 trains of the first production series Type 73 and six from the second series type 73B equipped with tilting technology and ensure the winding roads for a considerably higher cruising speed without loss of comfort. The four -car trains ( BM BFR BMU FOM) have 54 seats in the first and 151 seats in the second class, plus a bistro, a wheelchair accessible compartment and a play area for children. The six traits of BM 73B series have 30 seats of the 213 seats in the first and second class.

On 17 June 2000, the trains were taken as a result of Achsbruches at Nelaug through fatigue from the operation, as well as on the remaining trains cracks were observed. In mid-July 2000, the enterprise was taken to determine the cause again at a reduced speed of 160 km / hr.

On 21 February 2007 it came to the mountain railway between Myrdal and Hallingskeid a derailment after an avalanche had buried the route. The first two cars of the two- BM 73 train plunged down the embankment and it remained stuck in the snow. Since the engineer was able to slow down, there were no casualties; However, there was then doubt whether the right light trains, which do not have rail guards, are sufficiently prepared for such weather conditions. Earlier there was this criticism of Jernbaneverket.