It was previously expected that the trains would run again on Friday morning, but more time is needed to repair the track. According to ProRail, the damage is “incredibly extensive” and a kilometer of track and switches must be replaced.
Train traffic halted in several places due to an accident with a truck at the level crossing at Meteren
Sprinters do run between Utrecht and Geldermalsen, but the intercity trains between Utrecht and Den Bosch are not expected to run until the night from Saturday to Sunday. Travelers can detour via Arnhem or Rotterdam, the spokesperson says. Buses also run between Geldermalsen and Den Bosch.
Fewer intercity trains are also running between Utrecht and Amsterdam after the accident. The intercity trains are now running as usual between Den Bosch and Eindhoven, the spokesperson said.
Five people were slightly injured in the collision.