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What are the immediate impacts of the ongoing construction on the German railway line near the Dutch border on rail freight transport in the Netherlands?

Major construction on a German railway line near the Dutch border will cause significant delays for freight trains on the Betuweroute, a crucial route for goods transport between the Netherlands and Germany. This will lead to increased congestion on alternative routes in the Netherlands, particularly in North Brabant and the eastern region, causing further delays for both freight and passenger trains. The project will last until June 2026.