Due to the disruption at Rotterdam Central Station, virtually no international train traffic to and from Belgium was possible. The Intercity direct to Breda also did not run and there were no trains to Dordrecht either. Emergency services rushed out earlier in the evening to provide water and support to travelers stranded due to the heat.
The NS announced around 19.50 that the malfunction has been resolved and that the timetable will be restarted “in phases”. Due to the problems in the railway tunnel, no trains could run from Rotterdam Central to the south. A spokeswoman admits that this made it busy at the station. “But we have the situation under control. We ask travelers to be patient and keep an eye on the travel planner.” People are also urged to use the water taps at the station.
ProRail indicates that the company is trying to resolve all disruptions in the country as quickly as possible. “But we also see that all contractors are currently fully committed to this.” In addition to faults in electronics, for example, according to the railway manager, problems also arise because the rails become too hot in this weather and can expand.
According to ProRail, overheated bars must first cool down before repairs can take place. “We can’t tackle that until tomorrow night, because it will remain warm tonight.” The spokeswoman could not say which routes will be affected by this.
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