Overview
- KNMI’s code orange stayed in force across large parts of the country on Wednesday, with Flevoland’s warning extended to at least 18:00.
- NS operated a reduced winter timetable but cut further as switch failures grew; no trains ran at times around Rotterdam and Breda, the HSL was down, and service to Belgium was halted.
- The morning rush peaked at 704 kilometers of traffic, with 275 kilometers still queued around 10:00, and incidents included a northbound A6 closure after a jackknifed truck.
- Bus operators held vehicles in depots through the morning in multiple regions; Qbuzz scrapped services in Groningen and Drenthe, while HTM, RET and EBS delayed departures.
- Municipal crews worked around the clock as salt supplies tightened—Barneveld reported about 150 tonnes left after using over 800 tonnes—and IKEA Groningen will close Thursday for roof-safety checks.