Ihrhove–Nieuweschans railway
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The Ihrhove–Nieuweschans railway is an international
Groningen. On 3 December 2015, the bridge over the Ems was destroyed by a ship colliding with it. The line between Ihrhove, Weener and Bad Nieuweschans is expected to be closed until 2024. A bus replacement service operated between Bad Nieuweschans and Leer following the accident.[1] The line between Bad Nieuweschans and Weener reopened on 5 July 2016, with a bus replacement service in operation between Weener and Leer.[2]
Stations
There are two stations on the Ihrhove–Nieuweschans railway: Bad Nieuweschans and Weener.
Accidents and incidents
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On 3 December 2015, the coaster Emsmoon collided with the Friesenbrücke, a bridge carrying the railway over the Ems near Weener, blocking both railway and river. Replacement of the bridge was then expected to take five years.[1][3][4]
In July 2018, a plan for a new 160 meter swing bridge was announced, expected to open in 2024.[5]
References
- ^ a b Pieters, Janene (2015-12-04). "Boat crashes into railway bridge linking Netherlands to Germany". NL Times. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ "Trein gaat weer rijden tot Weener" [Trains run again to Weener] (in Dutch). Dagblad van het Noord. 7 July 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- ^ "Vernielde spoorbrug: Vijf jaar geen treinen" [Destroyed railway bridge: Five years no trains] (in Dutch). De Telegraaf. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ "Frachter kracht in Friesenbrücke" [Freighter crashes into Friesenbrücke] (in German). Ostfriesen Zeitung. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
- ^ "Swing bridge to replace damaged Friesen Bridge". Railway Gazette. Retrieved 30 July 2018.