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Schiphol Rail Disruption to Last All Day After Broken Rail Coil Found

ProRail says a broken rail coil is to blame, with repairs scheduled overnight to reduce passenger disruption.

Overview

  • Around Schiphol, roughly 40% of the usual train service is operating, affecting both intercity and sprinter routes.
  • NS now expects reduced service to persist through Wednesday, with repairs planned for the night to Thursday.
  • The signalling failure began around 01:00 local time, initially prompting a sharply curtailed timetable.
  • ProRail reports the defect was located in the vicinity of Schiphol and identifies the component as a failed rail coil.
  • Officials note it is uncommon but not unheard of for the exact location of such faults to be unclear at first.