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Passengers boarding a Class 72 regional EMU at Oslo S Photo by Ole Petter Ingebrigtsen (o.p.ingebrigtsen@jusstud.uio.no)

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The interurban Emus of class 72 were introduced to the Oslo Metropolitan Area 21.11.2002, and three days before, they were tested on the mainline southwards from Oslo. This picture was taken in Ski on 18.11.2002. Leif-Harald Ruud (lhruud@broadpark.no / home.no.net/leifharu)

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N-NOR 94 76 0472 003-9, Norske Tog / Vy 72-03, built 2001 by Ansaldo-Breda. One of 36 trainsets, 25 of which are used as commuter trains around Oslo and operated by Vy, 11 are based at Stavanger and operated by GoAhead. Oslo Sentralstasjon, 2023-07-13. tobias b köhler

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N-NOR 94 76 0472 034-4, Norske Tog / Vy 72-34, built 2004 by Ansaldo-Breda, designed by Pininfarina. An option of 40 additional units wasn't ordered due to a number of problems with the first series. Oslo Sentralstasjon, 2023-07-13. tobias b köhler

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NSB BM 72107 in Moss, 2005-08-16 at 22:12, photo taken from the night train to Stockholm. These units are still rare in the commuter traffic around Oslo. tobias b köhler

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Emus of the new class 72 have recently arrived at Drammen from Italy; waiting to be tested before their debut in ordinary traffic. These trains are built by Ansaldo, and will be introduced to the local networks around Oslo and Stavanger. Leif-Harald Ruud (leifharu@start.no / home.no.net/leifharu)

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NSB - Norway Many trainsets of the new class BM72 commuter EMUs have already been delivered, but due to teething problems they can hardly be seen in service. BM72 025 is stabled in the station area of Stavanger. Oslo, 25 June 2004 Digital photo by Marco van Uden

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NSB BM72 in Oslo S 23.01.2003 StH-13@gmx.at

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The brand new Emus of class BM72 can offer a high level of comfort, even if they shall work as commuter trains. This picture was taken 26.10.2002, when members of the Norwegian Railway Club (NJK) could enjoy a visit at the Emu workshop in Drammen near Oslo. Leif-Harald Ruud (leifharu@start.no / home.no.net/leifharu)

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Sørtoget (GoAhead Nordic) - Norway The trainsets class BM72 are used for the "Kolumbus" local services from Stavanger over the Jaerbanen. Trainset BM92-22 is seen at end station Stavanger. Stavanger, 05-08-2022 Photo by Marco van Uden

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An emu of class 72 passes through the charming countryside of Indre Østfold, 47 kilometres southeast of Oslo, on 04.12.2002. This picture might show a certain lack of traffic potential, but, in fact, the branch line from Ski (24 kilometres south of Oslo) to Mysen 39 kilometres far southeast makes service to about 40.000 inhabitants. A large part of these are working in Oslo. Leif-Harald Ruud (lhruud@broadpark.no / http://home.no.net/leifharu)

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Vy - Norway In the Oslo area, class BM72 is mostly used for local (L) services on Spikkestad-Asker-Oslo-Lillestrøm. Trainset BM72-03 has reached end station Spikkestad. The line used to continue to Drammen but has been replaced by a tunnel between Asker and Drammen. Spikkestad, 16-08-2022 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Vy - Norway In the Oslo area, class BM72 is mostly used for local (L) services on Spikkestad-Asker-Oslo-Lillestrøm. Interior of trainset BM72-03. Spikkestad, 16-08-2022 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Vy - Norway In the Oslo area, class BM72 is mostly used for local (L) services on Spikkestad-Asker-Oslo-Lillestrøm. Trainset BM72-11 ready for departure from Asker. Asker, 16-08-2022 Photo by Marco van Uden

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Vy - Norway In the Oslo area, class BM72 is mostly used for local (L) services on Spikkestad-Asker-Oslo-Lillestrøm. Trainset BM72-36 is seen in Lillestrøm. Lillestrøm, 16-08-2022 Photo by Marco van Uden

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NSB type 72 EMU, set 7 (72007) at Lillestrøm station, 4 March 2007. These EMUs have been delivered by AnsaldoBreda and have been suffering from teething problems. However, they still remain in service on the Oslo and Stavanger commuter network. Photo by E.M. Iversen (ivers1991@gmail.com)

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Railway sation Stavanger, NO Aug. 2003 Photo by Archimost archimost at mail.ru

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Railway sation Stavanger, NO Aug. 2003 Photo by Archimost archimost at mail.ru

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NSB BM72 at Stavanger station during testing december 2002 Photo by Petter Ramsdal (p.rams@bluezone.no)