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4 unusual facts about Lillestrøm


Accident Investigation Board Norway

In 2001 the board moved to new, tailored facilities in Lillestrøm close to Kjeller Airport, this following two years in temporary offices at Kjeller since Fornebu Airport had closed in 1998.

Lisa-Mari Moen Jünge

Jünge, who stands 177 cm, competed in the national beauty contest Frøken Norge 2007, held in Lillestrøm on 9 April 2007 and was among the two winners.

Michael Petkovic

During his 2nd stint with the club he moved on loan to Lillestrøm a Norwegian club.

Rory Hamill

A drugs test after a UEFA Cup tie between Glentoran and Norwegian side Lillestrøm in August 2000 proved positive with traces of cannabis.


Alna Station

It is served by local slow trains (line 400) running between Asker and Lillestrøm.

Henning Berg

Born in Eidsvoll, Berg played for Vålerenga and Lillestrøm before coming to England.

Hurum Line

Alternatively, and ultimately selected, was construction of a tunnel eastwards from Oslo to Lillestrøm and an upgrade of the Trunk Line and a new route from a point at Asper to the airport.

Jan Birkelund

A tall and strong central defender, at club level he played for Skeid and Lillestrøm.

Ronny Johnsen

Johnsen played club football in Norway, Turkey, and England for Sem, Stokke, Eik-Tønsberg, Lyn, Lillestrøm, Beşiktaş, Manchester United, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Vålerenga.

SJ U

They have only exceptionally been used for mainline haulage, most notably during the 1970s for some freight trains from Lillestrøm to Skarnes and from Oslo to Sandvika and Spikkestad.


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