paroolNov 8, 2026, 11:50

Train traffic between Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Muiderpoort halted after truck hits railway viaduct

Train traffic between Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Muiderpoort was suspended on Sunday afternoon after a truck struck a railway viaduct. ProRail inspected the bridge for safety, while NS encouraged affected passengers to use alternative routes or the city's metro network.

A truck that was too tall became wedged under a railway viaduct near Amsterdam Muiderpoort station on Sunday afternoon. As a result, train traffic between Muiderpoort and Amsterdam Centraal was suspended around noon while ProRail engineers conducted safety inspections on the bridge. Officials expected service to resume by 13:45, though the incident disrupted travel plans for many passengers.

The timing of the disruption proved particularly inconvenient as many commuters were traveling to the capital to attend the Rode Lijndemonstratie. Although some routes to Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Zuid remained operational, the NS advised passengers to consult travel planners for alternatives. To assist affected travelers, the NS announced that train tickets are temporarily valid for travel on the Amsterdam metro network.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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