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Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption

Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption

Summary

Parts of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, faced big train disruptions because someone put pipes on the railway tracks. The railway company ProRail said this seems to be a deliberate act, and the police are now investigating.

Key Facts

  • Train services in central and northern Netherlands were delayed or canceled.
  • Pipes were found attached to railway tracks in several places.
  • ProRail described the incident as intentional sabotage.
  • No suspects or reasons have been identified yet.
  • The national police unit is investigating the case.
  • Around 15 disruptions were reported on Tuesday across the country.
  • Important routes to Schiphol airport and Utrecht were affected.
  • Police were seen removing metal pipes from tracks in Veenendaal.
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