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Netherlands rail disruption due to suspected sabotage, operator says

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Some level crossings were closed as a result of Tuesday's disruption

Parts of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, were hit by major rail disruption after suspected sabotage to the tracks on Tuesday morning, the country's railway infrastructure operator said.

ProRail said pipes and cables were laid on tracks at multiple locations in the country's centre and north in more than 35 incidents.

It added the acts appeared to be intentional, causing widespread cancellations and delays, with new disruptions occurring in some places after objects had initially been removed.

No suspects or motives have yet been identified.…

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