– It is true that there has been movement in the mountains. Those working in the area heard that there was movement. Then the work was stopped immediately, and everyone on the site was pulled out, says press officer Øystein Stavdal Paulsen in Bane Nor to the newspaper.
He says this is done for security reasons.
– This means that the area is not safe, and then work on the recovery of the train must wait until we know it is safe for the crew. Safety comes first.
The driver of the passenger train traveling north died on Thursday when it derailed when it ran into a rock slide. Four people were injured in the accident which happened at 2pm on Thursday. 46 people were on board the train.
Before the clearing work can continue, a piece of the rock above the train track must be removed.
– In particular, it has been decided that we must remove a large rock pile before work can continue on site. This one is over the track, over where the train is now. This bergnabb is close to the original stone block that ended up on the track where the train is located, says Paulsen.
The E6 in Hemnes is also closed as a result of the fatal accident. On Saturday, the Norwegian Public Roads Administration announced that the road that connects north and south will open on Tuesday at the earliest. The recommended detour is via Sweden. This route is approximately 270 kilometers longer than the normal route.
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Interview with Øystein Stavdal Paulsen, Press Officer at Bane Nor
Interviewer: Thank you for joining us, Øystein. Can you provide an update on the situation in the mountains following the recent train derailment?
Øystein Stavdal Paulsen: Thank you for having me. Yes, there has indeed been notable movement in the mountains in the area where the accident occurred. As soon as our team on-site reported this movement, we made the decision to halt all work immediately and evacuate everyone from the site.
Interviewer: What prompted this decisive action?
Øystein Stavdal Paulsen: Safety is our top priority. We assessed that the area was no longer safe, and we cannot proceed with the recovery operations until we are confident that it is secure for the personnel involved.
Interviewer: Can you tell us more about the incident itself?
Øystein Stavdal Paulsen: Unfortunately, the tragedy resulted in the death of the train driver when the passenger train derailed after colliding with a rock slide. Additionally, we had four people sustain injuries, and they are receiving the necessary medical attention.
Interviewer: What are the next steps for recovery, given the current safety concerns?
Øystein Stavdal Paulsen: We have to wait to ensure the safety of our crews before continuing recovery efforts. Our geotechnical experts will evaluate the area, and we will follow their recommendations closely.
Interviewer: Thank you for your insights, Øystein. Our condolences go out to those affected by this tragedy.
Øystein Stavdal Paulsen: Thank you. We appreciate your support and concern during this difficult time.
