NS intercity train in the Netherlands

Staff shortage in train traffic control causes problems in the Netherlands

NS intercity train in the Netherlands

Cancellation of trains not because of technical problems, but because there is not enough traffic control staff. This has been happening in the Netherlands more often, and this week, the news came out that Roel Salden, Director of Traffic Control at ProRail, will leave on 1 September.

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Author: Marieke van Gompel

Marieke van Gompel is editor-in-chief of RailTech.com, RailFreight.com and SpoorPro.nl, online magazines for railway professionals.

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NS intercity train in the Netherlands

Staff shortage in train traffic control causes problems in the Netherlands

NS intercity train in the Netherlands

Cancellation of trains not because of technical problems, but because there is not enough traffic control staff. This has been happening in the Netherlands more often, and this week, the news came out that Roel Salden, Director of Traffic Control at ProRail, will leave on 1 September.

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Author: Marieke van Gompel

Marieke van Gompel is editor-in-chief of RailTech.com, RailFreight.com and SpoorPro.nl, online magazines for railway professionals.

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