Arson near Delfshaven railway bridge disrupts train services
Deliberate fire near Delfshaven railway bridge in Rotterdam halts trains between Rotterdam and Delft.
English-language coverage of disruption news from the Netherlands.
An arsonist set fire to a technical room near the Delfshaven railway bridge, cutting 15 cables and halting all trains between Rotterdam and Delft until at least Sunday evening. Repairs may extend into Monday. Police are investigating whether this is railway sabotage, following similar incidents in September.
On Prinsjesdag, metal pipes tied to train tracks caused major disruptions across central, eastern, and northern Netherlands. No group claimed responsibility; police investigate while NS gradually restarts service. Expats should check travel updates and know their compensation rights.