Overhead line repairs restore train services near Schiphol

Train services to and from Schiphol were restored overnight after repairs to a damaged overhead line, the NS announced early Monday. The disruption had caused significant delays in train traffic on Sunday, stranding passengers and affecting airport operations.

The defective overhead line was repaired earlier than anticipated, with train service resuming at approximately 2 a.m. ProRail, the rail infrastructure manager, initially expected the repairs to be completed by 5 a.m. on Monday but succeeded ahead of schedule.

“ProRail managed to complete the repairs earlier than expected,” NS said in a statement, confirming that the timetable had returned to normal.

Train traffic to and from Schiphol was brought to a halt Sunday afternoon, leaving passengers scrambling for alternatives. As limited service resumed later in the day, operations remained significantly delayed.

An ANP photographer reported long queues forming at Schiphol’s taxi stand as stranded travelers sought alternate ways to reach their destinations. Despite the disruptions, the situation at the airport remained relatively calm.

In addition to the train issues, winter weather caused flight delays and cancellations at Schiphol earlier in the day.