Topic: Flooding

More lines in Belgium reopen, but new rain causes delay

Ironically, more downpours delay the repair of some railways in Belgium, which are already damaged by flooding. Because the important freight corridor from the North Sea to the Mediterranean is still paralysed, Infrabel is examining...Read more

26-07-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

Deutsche Bahn estimates flood damage at 1.3 billion

According to DB Netz the repairs of the German railways after the recent flooding will cost at least 1.3 billion euros. After an initial estimate, the railway manager speaks of a repair job of ‘unprecedented...Read more

24-07-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

After the flood: European rail repairs will cost billions

Railways in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands suffered large damages after the flooding. In Germany, a total of 600 kilometres of track are affected, and 80 stations damaged. Seven regional transport routes have been so...Read more

21-07-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

Flood recovery of railways in full force across Europe

The flooding in western Europe leaves behind major damage on railways. Large clean-up and restoration efforts are in progress, in this article an overview. Several lines in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria and towards the...Read more

19-07-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

Railways flooded in Western Europe

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...Read more

15-07-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts