Overview
- Rail service remains suspended between Geldermalsen and Den Bosch through Friday, 7 November, with stopbuses operating on that section.
- ProRail and NS arranged four additional peak-hour trains on Monday between Utrecht and Eindhoven/Heerlen via Rotterdam, and continuation beyond Monday is undecided.
- A train struck a truck carrying pears at the Meteren level crossing, leaving five people with minor injuries and leading to the evacuation of more than 500 passengers by bus.
- ProRail reports roughly one kilometre of track was damaged, while the overhead lines and underground cables stayed intact.
- Strukton is working around the clock on repairs in a large logistical operation, bringing in about 500 sleepers, two kilometres of rail, a switch and ballast, with a special access road and lighting set up on site.