Railways flooded in Western Europe

Flooded railway in Germany, DB Regio
source: Deutsche Bahn

Heavy rainfall has severely impacted rail traffic in western Europe, in the south of Belgium, west of Germany and south of the Netherlands. Railway lines are flooded, and sometimes completely washed away, and a Belgian NMBS passenger train derailed. The damage of the tracks is considerable, and it will take a while before traffic is back to normal, said infrastructure manager Infrabel. 

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Railways flooded in Western Europe

Flooded railway in Germany, DB Regio
source: Deutsche Bahn

Heavy rainfall has severely impacted rail traffic in western Europe, in the south of Belgium, west of Germany and south of the Netherlands. Railway lines are flooded, and sometimes completely washed away, and a Belgian NMBS passenger train derailed. The damage of the tracks is considerable, and it will take a while before traffic is back to normal, said infrastructure manager Infrabel. 

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Author: Esther Geerts

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