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Phantom train caused Amsterdam subway shutdown in early October

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Phantom train caused Amsterdam subway shutdown in early October
Amsterdam's metro network faced significant disruptions on October 2 due to a phantom train detected by the security system. The incident stemmed from maintenance work that did not adhere to protocols, resulting in hours of service interruption across multiple lines.

Summary

A phantom train caused a major shutdown of Amsterdam's metro network on October 2, disrupting lines 50, 51, 53, and 54. The false detection originated from the security system due to maintenance work not following proper instructions, leading to a complete system shutdown for several hours.

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