Signal and switch failure brings Rotterdam train traffic to a halt
7 years ago

Signal and switch failure brings Rotterdam train traffic to a halt

NL Times  

No train traffic is currently possible to and from Rotterdam due to a major signal- and switch failure. The fault occurred around 9:30 a.m. on the line between Rotterdam and Gouda, but soon spread to the whole region. "But the technicians are working hard so that people can get on the train and out of the cold quickly", the rail manager said, according to AD. NS deployed express buses between Rotterdam Centraal, Rotterdam-Alexander, and Gouda-Goverwelle.

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Severe rail disruptions in Randstad due to track failures, particularly around Amsterdam
1 week, 3 days ago

Severe rail disruptions in Randstad due to track failures, particularly around Amsterdam

NL Times  

Rail services across multiple routes in the Randstad faced severe disruptions Sunday due to “multiple track failures,” according to Nederlandse Spoorwegen. A spokesperson said the disruptions are particularly affecting travel around Amsterdam. The track failures come on top of previously scheduled rail maintenance work in the Randstad, including reduced service between Amsterdam Centraal and Hoofddorp, as well as between Schiphol …

Rail works: Two weeks of train disruptions on The Hague-Rotterdam route
2 weeks ago

Rail works: Two weeks of train disruptions on The Hague-Rotterdam route

NL Times  

People traveling by train between The Hague and Rotterdam can expect disruptions to the train service for over two weeks. ProRail will work on the track between the Delft Campus and Rotterdam Central Station from March 12 to 27. The day after, Rotterdam CS will be accessible by train again, but there will be far fewer trains until 6:00 p.m. …

Amsterdam train traffic still halted as outage continues; Cause still unknown
1 year, 9 months ago

Amsterdam train traffic still halted as outage continues; Cause still unknown

NL Times  

No trains will run to and from Amsterdam on Monday morning, rail manager ProRail reported on its website. “Unfortunately, the IT Malfunction at the ProRail traffic control post has not yet been resolved.” The cause of the malfunction is not yet known, a ProRail spokesperson said. “The advice to these travelers is to arrange alternative transport for the trip to …

Most trains in Northern Netherlands cancelled; Delays at Schiphol & on roads
2 years ago

Most trains in Northern Netherlands cancelled; Delays at Schiphol & on roads

NL Times  

A technical malfunction forced the cancellation of most trains operating in the northern provinces of the Netherlands on Tuesday. The second consecutive windy and rainy workday also caused some problems at Schiphol Airport, and the busiest morning rush hour of the year was reported, a situation compounded by rail strikes. The major malfunction at a train traffic control station in …

Signal failure briefly halts train traffic around A'dam; NS warns of significant delays
2 years, 1 month ago

Signal failure briefly halts train traffic around A'dam; NS warns of significant delays

NL Times  

A major signal and point failure brought train traffic around Amsterdam to a standstill on Friday morning, NS reported. NS's travel information showed that train traffic around Amsterdam was affected by two other signal failures. Train traffic between Amsterdam Central Station and Rotterdam Central Station can expect problems until at least 11:30 a.m. NS reported those failures early on Friday …

Almost all Dutch trains halted by strike around Utrecht
2 years, 6 months ago

Almost all Dutch trains halted by strike around Utrecht

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Almost the entire Dutch railway …

Strike: Most NS trains cancelled tomorrow, incl. international lines; Some Schiphol trains to run
2 years, 6 months ago

Strike: Most NS trains cancelled tomorrow, incl. international lines; Some Schiphol trains to run

NL Times  

Nearly all of the trains operated by Dutch national railway NS will be cancelled on Tuesday. The train operator said on Monday that the labor strike by railway workers planned for the central region of the country will make it impossible to run most train routes. "Due to the impact of Tuesday's actions, no NS trains can run in the …

Dutch rail traffic shut down over train control telephone outage; Limited restart could begin at 7 p.m.
3 years, 6 months ago

Dutch rail traffic shut down over train control telephone outage; Limited restart could begin at 7 p.m.

NL Times  

Most train traffic in the Netherlands ground to a halt on Thursday evening due to a telecommunications failure at the traffic control posts, national Dutch railway NS confirmed on its website. The failure with the telephone system meant that "very limited train traffic is currently possible," NS said just before 6 p.m. "Due to a telephone outage, we cannot reliably …

Trains in Netherlands back on track after massive communications outage
3 years, 9 months ago

Trains in Netherlands back on track after massive communications outage

NL Times  

Trains in the Netherlands returned to normal operations on Tuesday, after a large portion of train traffic was stopped on Monday afternoon. The exact reason for the communications system failure that caused the disturbance is not yet known, with the system considered to be “robust” and “incredibly stable,” broadcaster NOS reported. "Due to a malfunction in our telephone system, it …

Dutch rail traffic falls flat across the country; Outage to continue at least to 4 p.m.
3 years, 9 months ago

Dutch rail traffic falls flat across the country; Outage to continue at least to 4 p.m.

NL Times  

Railway traffic in a large portion of the Netherlands has ground to a halt, national railway NS announced. "All NS trains will probably not be able to run until 4 p.m.," the NS said. A ProRail representative said trains could be down for the entire day. "Many trains of the regional carriers will probably continue to run," NS said. “If …

Outages disrupt train traffic in Amsterdam, Rotterdam
4 years, 1 month ago

Outages disrupt train traffic in Amsterdam, Rotterdam

NL Times  

Train traffic in Amsterdam and Rotterdam was disrupted on Tuesday morning by separate outages. The IT malfunction in Amsterdam affected the traffic control center that ensures that trains in and around the capital run safely and according to the timetable. NS reported that train traffic in and around Amsterdam was impossible or severely delayed. NS expected that trains in Rotterdam …

Amsterdam train traffic back on track after major disruption
6 years, 7 months ago

Amsterdam train traffic back on track after major disruption

NL Times  

A major signal and switch failure that brought train traffic around Amsterdam and Schiphol to a standstill on Tuesday evening, has been fixed. Train traffic is back on track, though travelers in and around Amsterdam should take into account that trains may be more crowded than usual on Wednesday morning, NS said. Train traffic around the capital came to a …

Sharp rise in major train traffic disruptions in Netherlands last year
7 years, 2 months ago

Sharp rise in major train traffic disruptions in Netherlands last year

NL Times  

Dutch rail company NS dealt with 117 major train traffic disruptions last year, 29 more than the 88 major disruptions in 2016, a spokesperson for NS confirmed to NU.nl. A train traffic disruption is considered "major" if trains together had a delay of at least 25 hours, or at least 25 trains weren't running. Last year train traffic suffered under …

Multiple train traffic disruptions; No trains to and from Zaandam
7 years, 3 months ago

Multiple train traffic disruptions; No trains to and from Zaandam

NL Times  

NS is dealing with multiple train traffic disruptions on Monday morning. The rail company hopes to get trains restarted in this area by 10:00 a.m. No trains are traveling between Dieren and Zutphen, and between Utrecht Centraal and Hilversum due to maintenance work taking longer than expected. A broken train is also causing problems on the route between Dronten and …

Rotterdam train standoff ends with one arrest, no injuries
9 years, 6 months ago

Rotterdam train standoff ends with one arrest, no injuries

NL Times  

The Rotterdam police has managed to get the suspicious passenger on the Thalys train at Rotterdam Central Station out of the train's bathroom. This standoff caused disruptions in train traffic all across the Netherlands, with delays running up to more than 60 minutes. The NS personnel on Amsterdam Central Station have announced that the Thalys train 9328 for 9:17 a.m. …

Train cancellations cause turmoil after Rotterdam Thalys evacuation
9 years, 6 months ago

Train cancellations cause turmoil after Rotterdam Thalys evacuation

NL Times  

The police's attempt to get a suspicious passenger off the Thalys at the Rotterdam station on Friday morning has disrupted train traffic. On Amsterdam Central Station, affected trains include the Thalys trains, ND Intercity Direct, Belgian trains and the 8:17 a.m train to Paris. But right now, we don't know what is going to happen " a train security guard …

NS Conductors on strike at Rotterdam stations; trains delayed
10 years ago

NS Conductors on strike at Rotterdam stations; trains delayed

NL Times  

Train conductors are striking at all train stations in Rotterdam on Wednesday afternoon, causing delays and cancellations into the evening rush hour. The conductors called the surprise labour action to draw attention to several high-profile attacks on NS conductors after another conductor was abused overnight in the Rotterdam region, the Dutch railway said. “We are trying to get our travelers …

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