Substantial capacity restrictions on Betuwe Route until 2022

The capacity restriction on the Betuwe Route is related to the construction of a third track between Zevenaar and Oberhausen. During preparatory works starting next year, for 17 weeks, the capacity of the Betuwe Route will drop from 110 to only 40 trains a day. In 2016, the Emmerich – Oberhausen section will be single-track for six months. From 2017, capacity on the Emmerich – Oberhausen section will be limited to 25 trains a day instead of 110 one week a month. In the remaining three weeks, there are no capacity restrictions. Moreover, from 2017, no or limited capacity will be available during some weekends.