Tag: ProRail
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…
ProRail expects more rail freight traffic due to low water level
“It is getting busier on the railways,” says a spokesperson for ProRail. “As a rail manager, we try to distribute the capacity on the track as well as possible.” It…
Shutting down Amersfoort Central is annoying according to ProRail: ‘But better for passengers in the long term’
Rover believes that both organizations are obliged to do so, because the work was only announced so late. If necessary, the NS should arrange taxis or small vans if travelers…
ProRail is preparing for more freight traffic: ‘We must allocate capacity as well as possible’
“It is getting busier on the railways,” says a spokesperson for ProRail. “As a rail manager, we try to distribute the capacity on the track as well as possible.” It…
‘Part of ProRail staff intimidates and bullies each other’
According to Michiel de Boer, director of FNV Spoor, the report means an end to ‘years of discussions, denying problems, looking away and waving away’. Traffic Control Director at ProRail,…
ProRail: All damage after storm Eunice repaired
The railway manager received more than 200 reports after the big storm on Friday. The overhead lines were broken or there were trees on the track. “We have worked very…
Fewer trains on Monday due to staff shortages at ProRail and NS
Today, 19:38 • 2 minutes reading time © RTV Utrecht PROVINCE OF UTRECHT – On Monday, ProRail has too few staff at the traffic control post in Utrecht and as…