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State Secretary: sabotage acts crossed a major line

State Secretary Annet Bertram has denounced recent sabotage acts in the central and eastern Netherlands, calling them unacceptable and a major overstep. While the perpetrators remain unknown, safety systems prevented catastrophe, and repair crews have successfully restored rail operations.

State Secretary Annet Bertram of Infrastructure and Water Management has strongly condemned the recent sabotage incidents involving objects placed on railway tracks in the central and eastern parts of the Netherlands. She described these actions as unacceptable, emphasizing that they caused significant social disruption for both passengers and transport companies. The official highlighted that the incidents created serious safety risks, though major disasters were avoided due to the effective functioning of existing train security systems.

Authorities currently remain unaware of who is responsible for placing materials on the tracks, and the government is awaiting the outcome of an ongoing criminal investigation. In her formal letter to the House of Representatives, Bertram expressed her gratitude toward ProRail staff and contractors who worked to clear the tracks and restore train services. The government continues to monitor the situation closely as the search for the perpetrators continues.

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