Around 800 flights have been canceled at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport due to the severe weather currently affecting the Netherlands , causing significant disruption to air and rail traffic. Around a thousand travelers are stranded at the airport, many of whom spent the night inside the terminal . Schiphol Airport announced the cancellation, explaining that several passengers had slept at the airport in previous nights, but last night was the first night in which camp beds were set up to deal with the emergency. Most of today's canceled flights were with KLM, the Dutch national airline. According to the airport's forecasts, the number of cancellations could increase further , considering that around 1,100 flights were scheduled for today. The rail network is also experiencing serious disruption, with delays and cancellations further complicating travel within the country.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Nederlandse Spoorwegen) reports an increase in switch failures due to the cold and snow. The company operates a reduced winter schedule and advises travelers to postpone non-essential travel. Trains are not running on some routes, while service is severely limited on others. Rail traffic around Rotterdam Central and Breda is completely halted, and the high-speed line to Belgium is also out of service, interrupting international connections.
The situation at regional airports is mixed, with several flights canceled at Rotterdam The Hague Airport, while operations at Eindhoven Airport appear essentially normal. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) is forecasting hours of snowfall throughout the day, with up to 10 centimeters in inland areas. A code orange alert is in effect across much of the country due to icy conditions and poor road visibility.
(Unioneonline)
