Severe winter weather is continuing to disrupt railways across Europe, with snow, ice and freezing temperatures forcing cancellations, reduced timetables and delays on both domestic and international routes.
In the Netherlands, national rail operator NS has implemented a reduced winter timetable after snow and frozen tracks caused widespread operational issues. Intercity and regional services on key corridors including Amsterdam–Utrecht, Schiphol–Utrecht and Rotterdam–The Hague have been affected, with passengers warned to expect fewer trains and longer journey times.
International high-speed services have also been hit. The Eurostar network linking London with Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam has reported cancellations and significant delays due to severe weather conditions in the Netherlands and Belgium. Specific Eurostar services (9044 and 9051) were cancelled on the Dutch/Belgian network due to adverse weather conditions, while others were cancelled outright as icy tracks and capacity constraints disrupted operations.
Nightjet services have adjusted operations, with certain segments terminated early and bus replacements arranged in affected areas (e.g., Wörgl to Innsbruck). Some local/regional trains around Breda were suspended due to multiple weather-related operational problems.
In France, snowfall has led to delays on rail services in the Paris region, particularly around Gare du Nord, one of Europe’s busiest rail hubs and a key terminal for Eurostar services. While much of the national rail network has remained operational, authorities warned of knock-on delays as crews worked to keep tracks clear.
Rail disruption has also been reported in the UK. In Scotland, heavy snow has blocked sections of track, forcing cancellations on several rural and regional routes, including lines in the Highlands. Some long-distance services have been curtailed or cancelled as a precaution, with operators citing safety concerns linked to snow accumulation and frozen infrastructure. The entire Glasgow Subway network was suspended due to frozen track infrastructure and power issues linked to severe weather.
Transport operators across the continent have urged passengers to check real-time updates before travelling and to allow extra time for journeys. With cold weather warnings still in place across large parts of Northern and Western Europe, rail authorities cautioned that further disruption remains possible until conditions improve and full timetables can be safely restored.
