paroolNov 10, 2026, 16:22

Many train cancellations around Amsterdam due to track defect and collision at Amsterdam Central

Train traffic around Amsterdam is severely hindered by defective switches near Weesp and a fatal collision at Amsterdam Centraal. ProRail has limited train movements to accommodate track repairs and an ongoing police investigation, resulting in significant cancellations for regional lines.

Train services around Amsterdam are significantly disrupted due to a combination of infrastructure issues and a tragic incident at Amsterdam Centraal. Defective switches near Weesp station were identified overnight, leading ProRail to restrict traffic between Amsterdam Centraal and both Almere and Hilversum. Repairs are scheduled for the coming night to avoid daytime service shutdowns, allowing limited transit to continue for now. Separately, train operations at Amsterdam Centraal faced major delays starting at approximately 16:30 due to a person being struck by a train on the tracks. Police and emergency services arrived on the scene, forcing the closure of platforms 2, 3, and 4 until around 19:30 for an investigation. As a direct result of these perron closures, several intercity services to Enkhuizen and sprinter trains bound for Utrecht and Uitgeest were canceled or operated on a reduced schedule throughout the evening commute.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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