Netherlands Rail Disruption Due to Suspected Sabotage, Operator Says
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Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption
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By Amy Walker
Published 26 minutes ago
Parts of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, are experiencing significant rail disruptions due to suspected sabotage on the tracks, according to the country’s railway operator, ProRail.
Passengers in central and northern Netherlands can expect cancellations and delays on Tuesday, with several level crossings also malfunctioning.
Pipes were attached to the tracks in multiple locations, local media reports. ProRail stated that the incident appears to be "an intentional disruption… caused by human action".
No suspects or motives have been identified; however, the national police unit is investigating.
The network’s website indicates 15 disruptions across the country on Tuesday, impacting routes to and from Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport and Utrecht as well.
ProRail added: "Materials were found at multiple locations in the track that were deliberately placed there. This causes section malfunctions. Sabotage appears to be involved."
Footage from Dutch public broadcaster NOS shows police removing metal pipes—approximately 1.5 meters (5 feet) long—from railway tracks at Veenendaal in central Netherlands.
