Suspected sabotage causes major Netherlands rail disruption

Parts of the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, have been hit by major rail disruption after suspected sabotage to the tracks, the country's railway infrastructure operator has said.ProRail warned that passengers in the country's centre and north should expect cancellations and delays on Tuesday, while the closure of some level crossings could cause disruption to roads.Pipes were attached to the tracks in multiple locations, according to local media. In a statement, ProRail said the incident appeared to be "an intentional disruption... caused by human action".It added that no suspects or motives had been identified, but the national police unit was investigating. The BBC has contacted police for comment.The network's website showed that at least 15 disruptions had been recorded across the country on Tuesday, with routes to the main international airport, Schiphol, and Utrecht also affected.Train operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen said services around Zwolle, Deventer, and Amersfoot had been disrupted. It added that the disruption was so extensive it was "not possible" to provide a bus replacement service. A Eurostar train from Amsterdam to Paris was also delayed due to "operational restrictions" at Amsterdam Centraal on Tuesday, although it was not clear if this was linked to wider disruption. The BBC has contacted Eurostar for further information.