Dutch Railways (NS) is reducing train services on several routes starting Wednesday at noon due to the ongoing extreme heatwave affecting the Netherlands and surrounding countries. The national weather service has issued an orange code warning for the central and southern regions of the country, indicating potentially dangerous heat conditions. The reduction in services is a precautionary measure to prevent potential issues with railway tracks overheating and buckling under the intense temperatures. Specific affected routes have not been detailed in this initial report, but travelers are advised to check for updates. The heatwave is not limited to the Netherlands, with neighboring countries also experiencing high temperatures. Further developments are being tracked in a liveblog.