Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption

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What happened

Trains were cancelled or delayed on Tuesday after objects were found on tracks at multiple locations.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 09:37:00 UTC.

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