Tag: ProRail
Prorail has no choice but to close Amersfoort station in the summer
The association of entrepreneurs in Amersfoort is considering summary proceedings. They expect a loss of turnover due to the work, because visitors can hardly reach the city in the summer.…
It cannot continue like this, Rover believes: ‘Strict supervision is needed at NS and ProRail’
Rover is not surprised that travelers are staying away. “Since corona, they are still dealing with many canceled trains and therefore longer travel times,” says Rover director Freek Bos. “Add…
Train traffic restarted after disruption, ProRail and NS expect to get travelers home again
The ProRail spokesperson describes the situation at Utrecht Central Station as “busy, but not unmanageable”. “I expect that we will be able to bring all stranded travelers home tonight.” The…
The Railway Museum is disappointed with the suspension of train traffic, but according to ProRail the risk is too great
“The previous incidents always occurred in the autumn, the period of the first leaf fall. These were always examined separately, the track was cleaned and that was the problem. Because…
No trains to the Utrecht Railway Museum, ProRail cannot guarantee safety
That is why Prorail cannot guarantee safe driving. The problems are caused by dirt and leaves on the rails. Trains cannot then be detected properly, even if a train is…
Professional drivers involved in a quarter of accidents on the railways, ProRail starts campaign
The figures clearly show that commercial transport is increasingly involved in collisions at level crossings. For example, the number of collisions involving this group is not decreasing, while the total…
Professional driver involved in a quarter of rail accidents, ProRail starts campaign
The figures clearly show that commercial transport is increasingly involved in collisions at level crossings. For example, the number of collisions involving this group is not decreasing, while the total…
Houten’s council points to NS and ProRail after Houten Castellum lift incident: ‘Must always function’
The Houtens council is prepared to enter into discussions with the NS and ProRail about the non-functioning of station lifts in the municipality. The council made this statement following an…
ProRail: BAM crane too fast on or near train accident Voorschoten
However, according to ProRail, the crane ended up near or on the track of the freight train within that time frame, for reasons that are still unclear. “For reasons that…
ProRail concerned about an increase in near-accidents with young people on the railways
“When we look at camera images, we are shocked if someone wants to cross the level crossing while the barriers are already closing,” says CEO John Voppen of ProRail. “Or…