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1. News article25 Sept 2026

   New form replaces email for reporting changes to working machines under § 4-1

   • A new online form has been released for reporting changes or upgrades to working machines. It is available on the working machines forms page.
   • People who need to report such changes should use the form instead of sending an email. This makes it easier to include the right documents and may speed up the handling of the case.
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2. News article25 Sept 2026

   Norway's Railway Authority sets 4 January 2027 deadline for operators to request exemptions or extensions under new telematic requirements

   • From 4 May 2026, new EU rules apply to the digital systems used to manage freight and passenger trains in Norway – known as telematics.
   • Train operators and infrastructure managers have deadlines in 2026 to meet the requirements. Those that cannot meet them may apply for more time or an exemption, but only if they already have a relevant project well underway.
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3. Statistics7 Sept 2026

   Railway accidents rising in 2026: 28 incidents on mainline rail and a near-tripling on trams and metro

   • 28 railway accidents reported on mainline rail through August 2026, up from 24 in the same period of 2025; final 2026 count is not yet determined as 16 cases are under further review.
   • Trams and metro saw a sharp increase: 11 accidents so far in 2026 versus 4 in 2025, and 25 serious incidents versus 19, with 2 seriously injured passengers (none in 2025).
   Public transportRailroad
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4. News article1 Jan 1970

   Norway's Railway Authority urges ropeway operators to notify early when building or modifying installations

   • The Ropeway Regulation §§ 2-3 and 2-5 require operators to notify the Norwegian Railway Authority (SJT) before constructing a new ropeway and before implementing any changes.
   • Early notification allows SJT to provide guidance on regulatory requirements, advise on necessary documentation, and allocate case-processing resources.
   Public administrationRailroad
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5. Consultation response14 Aug 2026

   Norwegian Railway Authority backs EU proposal requiring dominant train operators to open digital ticketing platforms to competitors

   • The Norwegian Railway Authority (SJT) has submitted input to the European Commission's proposed regulation of 13 May 2026 on access to digital rail ticketing platforms.
   • The proposal would require market-leading passenger train companies to give competing rail operators access to their digital ticketing systems.
   CompetitionDigitalisationEU
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6. Report1 Jan 1970

   Norway's Railway and Amusement Rides Authority (SJT) found in 2024 that operators routinely fail to address recurring user errors at water slides, climbing parks and zip lines

   • SJT issued 47 operating permits for amusement rides in 2024; 17 were surrendered, mostly due to decommissioning of outdated equipment.
   • Inspections focused on management systems, risk assessments, emergency preparedness and reporting of unwanted incidents, and helped more operators conduct systematic risk assessments.
   PreparednessPublic administrationPublic health
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7. Guideline1 Jan 1970

   Norway's Railway Authority clarifies: Only incidents affecting operational safety must be reported by amusement ride operators

   • The reporting obligation under the amusement ride regulation applies only to incidents connected to operations that also affect operational safety — incidents with no safety impact are excluded.
   • Reportable examples include: evacuations, operating without required inspections completed, and running with too few staff on duty.
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8. News article1 Jan 1970

   Reminder to businesses to update risk assessments and action plans at the end of the season

   • Regulations require businesses to regularly conduct risk assessments and update action plans as needed — the end of season is presented as a key checkpoint for this work.
   • Businesses are specifically encouraged to review recorded deviations, newly identified hazards, and consider whether routines need to be changed before the next season.
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9. News article1 Jan 1970

   Norway's Railway Authority warns amusement ride operators to surrender their operating permits before 31 December to avoid next year's annual fee

   • The deadline is 31 December: any operator holding a permit on 1 January 2026 will be charged the full annual fee for the entire calendar year, with no possibility of refund or pro-rating.
   • The rule derives from § 2 of the fee regulations for amusement rides and has applied since the regulations entered into force in 2016.
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10. News article1 Jan 1970

    Norwegian amusement ride regulations get a capped fine limit from 1 January 2026

    • From 1 January 2026, the tivoli regulation will include an explicit upper limit for infringement fines — the main change, as the fine mechanism itself already existed.
    • The cap is not a standard amount: the rules allow consideration of company size, financial capacity and degree of fault, protecting small operators while remaining a real deterrent for economically robust businesses.
    LegislationPublic administration
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