Introducing the new Oslo metro

The new Oslo metro train

Yesterday, Oslo Sporveier put two new metro trains into traffic. Not yet in production, the two trains are now in a two month "public pilot" test period before full-scale production commence. And this morning, while Dag Ragnar was in town for an overnight visit and we were heading for a swim at Domus Athletica, I had my first ride with one of the two bright, clean and yet-to-be-tagged trains. First impressions: The white exteriour doesn't only make the train stand out from the old red ones, but also enlightens the underground stations! Then, having to actively push a button to open the door was unusual, but worked ok. Inside, the train is amasingly quiet, and opposed to the old trains you don't have to scream to hear yourself talking. Quite the contrary--as everybody else were quiet, it felt like we were screaming when talking in a normal voice. The cars are spacious, but the seating arrangments come a bit surprising to me. I guess I'll make use of the opportunity to give feedback...