Automatic sorting Kijfhoek not possible due to brake cracks

Published on 02-09-2021 at 12:24

source: Wikimedia Commons

It is not possible to automatically sort wagons at Dutch railway yard Kijfhoek since Wednesday afternoon 15:15. Cracks were discovered in two main brakes of the hill system, reports ProRail. The fault has a large impact on national and international rail freight transport.

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Tags: DB Cargo, Kijfhoek, ProRail, The Netherlands

Author: Marieke van Gompel

Marieke van Gompel is editor of RailFreight.com and chief editor of the ProMedia Group online magazines.

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Automatic sorting Kijfhoek not possible due to brake cracks

Published on 02-09-2021 at 12:24

source: Wikimedia Commons

It is not possible to automatically sort wagons at Dutch railway yard Kijfhoek since Wednesday afternoon 15:15. Cracks were discovered in two main brakes of the hill system, reports ProRail. The fault has a large impact on national and international rail freight transport.

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Tags: DB Cargo, Kijfhoek, ProRail, The Netherlands

Author: Marieke van Gompel

Marieke van Gompel is editor of RailFreight.com and chief editor of the ProMedia Group online magazines.

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