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Train services disrupted by sabotage in rotterdam-delft corridor
Train services between Rotterdam and Delft were halted due to suspected sabotage, but resumed the following evening after significant disruptions.
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The story so far as of 11 October 2026
On October 10, train services between Rotterdam and Delft Campus were halted due to suspected sabotage at a railway bridge in Rotterdam-Delfshaven. ProRail and NS reported a break-in at a technical room and smoldering cables were found. The fire brigade was called, and State Secretary Annet Bertram described the situation as 'very serious and concerning'. The disruption affected all train services on this route for the entire day. On October 11, services resumed around 21:00, bringing relief to commuters and businesses after significant delays over the weekend.
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Rotterdam-Delft train services resume after sabotage
Impact Logistics operators and commuters in the Rotterdam-Delft corridor resume normal operations after weekend disruptions.
Sources: AD.nl ↗
- Disruption
Sabotage halts trains between Rotterdam and Delft
Impact Commuters and logistics operators face delays and disruptions on the Rotterdam-Delft route, impacting daily schedules.
Sources: NOS.nl ↗, AD.nl ↗, Telegraaf.nl ↗
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- AD.nl 2
- NOS.nl 1
- Telegraaf.nl 1
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