Hoera! Damaged Voorschoten train line will reopen sooner than expected

Folks, you can officially commute again! This upcoming Thursday, trains will rev up their engines and run once more between Leiden and The Hague. 

Following a horrific accident in Voorschoten that occurred two weeks ago, the tracks between Leiden and The Hague were severely damaged. 

As a result, trains were halted between the two cities, and many train routes could travel no farther than Leiden. Passengers resorted to cramped buses to get between the two cities. 

Thankfully, this traffic chaos will now come to an end on April 20.

What happened again?

While the chaotic traffic has been a bit of a nightmare, for those involved in the accident, it was far worse. 

During the train crash, a freight train collided with a construction crane. As a result, dozens were injured, and the operator of the crane lost his life.

READ MORE | How did the train accident in Voorschoten happen? Experts weigh in

How did this happen? An investigation by ProRail showed that the crane had driven over the track too early.  While a request had been made for the train traffic to halt, it was also believed the crane had already crossed. 

While initially it was announced that recovery of the tracks would last until Friday, April 21, ProRail has announced that trains will resume back to their normal schedules early morning this Thursday, reports NOS

Time to call your boss to let them know that you can make it to the office on Thursday again. 😉

How has the train accident affected your daily commute? Tell us in the comments below!

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Francesca Burbano
Francesca Burbanohttps://burbanofrancesca.journoportfolio.com
Francesca is an international at heart but moved to the Netherlands to get her degree in media and communication. While she's not a big fan of the cold weather and biking (for good reason — she's been hit by bikes three times already), she fell in love with the canals, bitterballen, and the 'gezelligheid' of Dutch culture. When she's not writing, you'll find her reading thriller books, hitting her personal records at the gym, and cuddling up with her Ragdoll cat.

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