virtually with representatives from the airline in early December 2020. Hareide told the press that he made himself clear about the Norwegian labour model, and expressed that he felt that he “spoke like Harald Eia” when explaining the model for the airline representatives. On 20 April 2021, the opposition passed a motion that would ensure the beginning of the construction of the Northern Norway Line. Hareide criticised the motion, saying “my concern is that we will be creating expectations that I think are unrealistic to deliver upon”. He also stressed the construction of the new line would cost more than the originally expected 107–120 NOK. He further added that “I think Northern Norway should really think if they want this rail line. Everything indicates it will cost a lot, lot more”. Following revelations of company bonuses at Norwegian Air Shuttle in late June 2021, Hareide called it a “serious betrayal” from the company, and that it would make it difficult for the government to assist the aviation sector next time a crisis could occur. After long extensive criticism of the Norwegian Public Roads Administration’s handling of driving tests waiting time, in July 2021, Hareide stated that even retired instructors were brought in to compensate capacity. He also expressed criticism to the Centre Party’s Maren Grøthe, that only finished educated instructors could step in, not ones that were nearly done with their education, because it would breach the bare minimum demand from the EEA. At the end of August, Hareide attended the opening ceremony in Trondheim for the country’s first hybrid driven train that would be going on the Trønder- and Røros line. The Trøndelag county mayor Tore O. Sandvik was also invited to the ceremony, but didn’t attend, in protest against the purchase. He expressed that the entire Trønder line should be electrified instead. Hareide responded to his criticism by saying that electrifying railines will take time, and indicated that hybrid trains was a step in the right direction. He also gave a reassurance, saying that electrifying railines is a work in progress. In early September, Hareide asked the Norwegian Railway Directorate to evaluate the timeframe, costs and necessary prerequisites for a possible night train to Copenhagen, by 1 November. Hareide expressed he imagined it could either be a public purchase or an exposure to completion for the route. He further stated that it was an exciting concept, “both that