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πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

DSB requested urgent generator aid for freezing Ukraine. At the same time, their own agency sells generators and diesel heaters at auction.

Norway's DSB calls for donations of generators to support Ukrainians during winter while concurrently auctioning used equipment.

Mar 22 β€’ 11:04 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

DSB requested urgent generator assistance for icy Ukraine. Underlying agency sells generators and diesel heaters at auction.

Norway's Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (DSB) has called for donations of generators to assist Ukraine during the winter amidst ongoing power shortages, while simultaneously auctioning off its own used generators and diesel heaters.

Mar 22 β€’ 11:04 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Person hit by train stops train traffic at Roskilde Station

Train traffic has been halted at Roskilde Station following a person being struck by a train, with unknown injury status.

Mar 21 β€’ 08:13 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

Rail break in HelsingΓΈr continues to cause train problems

A rail break in HelsingΓΈr is leading to fewer trains and longer travel times between HelsingΓΈr and Copenhagen's main station.

Mar 18 β€’ 06:12 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Break in railway tracks at HelsingΓΈr leads to cancellations at DSB

A break in the railway tracks at HelsingΓΈr Station is causing cancellations and delays for DSB trains on the routes between HelsingΓΈr and Copenhagen.

Mar 16 β€’ 06:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

DSB apologizes for delays

After criticism regarding delays and cancellations, DSB acknowledges that it has not provided adequate service to its customers.

Mar 10 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

DSB apologizes for delays: It has gotten out of hand

DSB has acknowledged inadequate service and apologized for delays and cancellations, noting record compensation payouts.

Mar 10 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

DSB apologizes for delays: It has gotten out of hand

DSB acknowledges excessive delays and service failures, issuing an apology while revealing record compensation payouts for affected customers.

Mar 10 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

Delayed trains have cost DSB a record amount in compensation to customers

Last year, DSB paid out a record 64.7 million kroner in compensation for canceled and delayed trains, the highest amount in the company's history.

Mar 10 β€’ 08:59 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ VG
National & Local

Why Some Phones Howl – Technical Test of Emergency Alerts

Norwegian authorities are conducting technical tests for emergency alerts between 11 AM and 3 PM on Thursday, specifically for phones configured to receive such alerts.

Mar 5 β€’ 13:22 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
National & Local

The government sends a DSB envoy to Ukraine to secure electricity supply

Norway is sending a representative from the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (DSB) to Ukraine to facilitate the delivery of critical power generators amid heightened energy needs.

Mar 4 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

DSB was offered 112 generators for freezing Ukraine. Six weeks later, only seven have been sent out of the country.

Norway's Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (DSB) has only delivered 7 of the 112 generators intended for Ukraine, despite the urgent need due to the ongoing war and winter conditions.

Mar 3 β€’ 10:11 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

Cancellations in the S-train traffic Monday morning

There are significant cancellations and changes in the S-train services in the Copenhagen area due to technical issues and track work.

Mar 2 β€’ 06:34 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
National & Local

New Director for the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning

Lars Jacob Hiim has been appointed as the new director of the Directorate for Civil Protection and Emergency Planning (DSB) in Norway for a term of six years.

Feb 27 β€’ 10:39 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

DSB's new trains have faults three times as often as the old ones

DSB's new trains, introduced in November, experience technical faults three times more frequently than the older models.

Feb 27 β€’ 06:54 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

DSB's new trains are in the workshop three times more often than the old ones

DSB's new EuroCity trains have been facing significant issues, requiring repairs after only a short distance compared to older models.

Feb 27 β€’ 06:54 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Trains are halted in large parts of Jutland due to signal failure

Train services in large parts of Jutland are suspended due to significant signal failures, with limited routes operational.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:49 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Employees Get Days Off from DSB as Compensation After Criticism

DSB has decided to grant days off to train conductors and staff as compensation for breaches of the employment contract due to criticism of a new IT system and workplace conditions.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:40 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

DSB cancels train departures in several places from tomorrow

A series of train departures will be canceled in Denmark for the upcoming week due to a shortage of rolling stock and increased maintenance needs caused by the weather.

Feb 22 β€’ 11:57 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

DSB Cancels Trains in Several Places Across the Country for a Whole Week Due to Weather

DSB has announced daily train cancellations across Denmark for the week due to equipment shortages caused by weather-related maintenance needs.

Feb 22 β€’ 11:48 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

Fewer trains on several routes next week

Next week, train commuters in Denmark will face further disruptions due to a shortage of operational trains, affecting key regional routes.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:26 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

Signal Failure Stops Train Traffic in Several Places on Zealand

A signal failure has halted train services at multiple locations in Zealand, Denmark, affecting key routes and prompting diversions and bus services.

Feb 19 β€’ 10:50 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

Several trains are halted in Zealand

Train services are disrupted in Zealand due to signal failures, affecting multiple routes until the issue is resolved.

Feb 19 β€’ 09:23 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

DSB Extends Period of Fewer Trains During Rush Hour

A truck driver clearing snow in Southern Zealand was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs after being found passed out in his vehicle.

Feb 13 β€’ 18:16 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

DSB to blame for historically many delays after rollout of criticized system

The Danish state railway company DSB has been responsible for a record number of train delays amidst the rollout of a controversial new system.

Feb 13 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

DSB extends the period of fewer rush hour trains

DSB has announced an extension of the period with reduced rush hour train services due to ongoing train set shortages.

Feb 10 β€’ 07:33 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

DSB cancels several trains in Zealand during winter vacation

Several regional trains have been canceled in Zealand due to ongoing track work and switch malfunctions.

Feb 9 β€’ 10:16 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

DSB cancels some regional trains in Zealand

Several regional trains in Zealand have been canceled, complicating travel for passengers due to ongoing track work and signal failures.

Feb 9 β€’ 10:16 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
National & Local

New survey: More prepared for crisis

A new survey indicates that more Norwegians are preparing for emergencies, with an increase in those considering strategies for power outages.

Feb 9 β€’ 06:17 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

Mayor calls DSB CEO's story about 'dedicated' employees 'grossly misleading'

The Mayor criticized DSB CEO Flemming Jensen's portrayal of employees as 'dedicated' during a parliamentary hearing following a workplace inspection by the Danish Working Environment Authority.

Feb 6 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Altinget
National & Local

Supervision suspects violations at DSB: Every other employee has stress symptoms

Approximately 100 employees at DSB are currently working under potentially illegal working conditions, with around half showing symptoms of stress, according to a report by the Labour Inspectorate following an unannounced visit.

Feb 6 β€’ 12:45 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

The Criticism is Hammering Down: It's Expensive, Delayed, and Slow, but More and More are Taking the Train

Despite criticisms surrounding high costs, delays, and frequent disruptions, the Danish state railways (DSB) report an increase in train passengers, selling one and a half million more journeys in 2025 compared to 2024.

Feb 5 β€’ 11:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

DSB and Banedanmark cancel departures due to snow

Severe snowfall is approaching Denmark from Germany, affecting transportation across the country.

Feb 5 β€’ 07:57 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

DSB cancels several trains before the snow falls

Due to a forecast of heavy snowfall and snowstorm conditions, DSB has preemptively canceled multiple train services across Denmark.

Feb 5 β€’ 05:56 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° DR Nyheder
National & Local

Fewer rush hour trains during parts of the winter break

DSB has announced a reduction in rush hour trains on four central routes from February 5 to February 13 due to a lack of available rolling stock, coinciding with parts of the winter vacation.

Feb 4 β€’ 17:14 UTC

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