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Fewer trains from Amsterdam to Hilversum and Almere due to track defect

Fewer trains from Amsterdam to Hilversum and Almere due to track defect

Fewer sprinter trains are running from Amsterdam Centraal towards Hilversum and Almere on Tuesday due to a track defect between Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Muiderpoort. The disruption began early Tuesday morning and is expected to last until at least 9:00 PM.

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