More than 20 points on the Dutch railway network were affected this Tuesday by materials deliberately placed on the tracks, according to operator ProRail. This sabotage caused significant disruptions to train services across the country.
Hours later, several fires next to highways further aggravated traffic congestion. Dutch authorities faced multiple simultaneous incidents that blocked several highways.
The protests were motivated by the Dutch government's budget plans. Demonstrators opposed the austerity measures and budget cuts announced by the executive, triggering a wave of civil disobedience actions.
ProRail was the entity responsible for confirming the acts of sabotage on railway infrastructure. The day was marked by an escalation of protests that affected both public transport and the main roads of the country.
