Genealogy code: N XI p.1.1
Salvage company Mammoet wasted no time in starting the process of recovering the derailed train wagons in Voorschoten. A heavy crane from the Hijs- en Transportfirma Mammoet began lifting the two train components during the course of the afternoon on the second day of Easter, in pouring rain. “These parts were later loaded onto a Modular Transporter. That vehicle with many wheels carried them away later, after which they were transferred onto flatbed trailers,” explained Justin Vreugdenhil from Mammoet. The Mammoet team also worked through the Easter holidays. “In general, we’re used to it, but this accident is quite exceptional,” says Justin. The third part of the train was lifted first, so that a new bogie could be placed underneath. The wheels for it were delivered on the second day of Easter. Subsequently, this part, along with the fourth train part, was lifted over the twisted rails onto the undamaged rails. From there, the train carriages were further transported towards The Hague.