Engineering works around Amsterdam

March

• Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th March

  There are no trains between Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam Muiderpoort and Weesp. We will be using a stop bus between Amsterdam Muiderpoort, Diemen and Weesp.

  Are you travelling between Amsterdam Muiderpoort and Amsterdam Science Park? Then use the GVB bus 40. Our ticket is valid on this bus.

  Are you travelling between Utrecht and Amsterdam Centraal? Then go via Amsterdam Amstel or Amsterdam Zuid and change there to the metro. Our ticket is valid on the metro.

  Are you travelling between Hilversum and Amsterdam Centraal? Then go via Amsterdam Zuid and change there to the metro. Our ticket is valid on the metro.

  Travel between Utrecht and Noord-Holland via Schiphol Airport.

• Wednesday 12th to Wednesday 26th March

  Fewer trains will be running from, to and via Schiphol Airport and they will depart from a different track than you are used to.

  At Schiphol Airport, we cannot use tracks 1 to 3 and at Amsterdam Zuid and Amsterdam RAI, track 1.

  From Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 March, fewer trains will also be running from Amsterdam Zuid and Amsterdam RAI. We cannot use tracks 1 and 2 at these stations.

  If possible, travel outside rush hour between Amsterdam Zuid and Utrecht as well as between Amsterdam South and Almere.

• Saturday 29 March

  During this period, there are no trains running from, to or via Amsterdam Centraal.

  Are you travelling between Utrecht and Noord-Holland? Then travel via Schiphol Airport.

  Are you travelling to or from Utrecht? Then travel via Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA or Amsterdam Amstel with the Metro.

  Are you travelling between Amsterdam Muiderpoort and Weesp? Then you use the NS bus.

  Are you travelling within Amsterdam? Then you use the following replacement transport with your NS ticket:

  • Metro 54 between: Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA, Duivendrecht, Amsterdam Amstel and Amsterdam Centraal
  • Metro 52 between Amsterdam Zuid and Amsterdam Centraal
  • Metro 51 between Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Lelylaan, Amsterdam Zuid, Amsterdam RAI, Amsterdam Amstel and Amsterdam Centraal
  • Metro 50 between Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA, Duivendrecht, Amsterdam RAI, Amsterdam Zuid, Amsterdam Lelylaan and Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
  • Bus line 40 between Amsterdam Science Park and Amsterdam Muiderpoort.

  Please take into account the crowds in the metro to and from Amsterdam Zuid.

  The last trains around Amsterdam Centraal will not run during the night from Friday to Saturday and from Saturday to Sunday. They will then stop at Amsterdam Zuid.

  The IC Berlin will not run in the Netherlands. The Eurostar Belgium will not stop at Amsterdam Centraal, but will start at Schiphol. The Eurostar London will not run in the Netherlands. The Eurocity Direct will start and end at Rotterdam Centraal.

  View train and bus services for this period (map)

• Sunday 30 and Monday 31 March

  On these days:

  • no trains between Amsterdam Central and Amsterdam Muiderpoort/Weesp.
  • half of the trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Schiphol Airport.
  • half of the trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

  Are you travelling between Amsterdam Centraal and Zaandam? Then change at Amsterdam Sloterdijk.

  Are you travelling between Utrecht and Noord-Holland? Then travel via Schiphol Airport.

  Are you travelling between Amsterdam Muiderpoort and Weesp? Then use the NS bus.

  Are you travelling within Amsterdam? Then use the following replacement transport with your NS ticket

  • Metro 52 between Amsterdam Zuid and Amsterdam Centraal
  • Metro 51 between Amsterdam Amstel and Amsterdam Centraal
  • Bus line 40 between Amsterdam Science Park and Amsterdam Muiderpoort

  On the night of Sunday to Monday and Monday to Tuesday, the night network runs via Amsterdam Zuid (does not stop here). There is also an extra train between Schiphol and Amsterdam Centraal.

  30 March: The IC Berlin does not run in the Netherlands. The Eurostar Belgium does not stop at Amsterdam Central, but starts at Schiphol. The Eurocity Direct starts and ends at Rotterdam Central.

  31 March: The IC Berlin runs from/to Amersfoort Centraal.

  Entire weekend: The Eurostar London does not run in the Netherlands.

  Travel outside rush hour
  During these periods, take extra crowds into account and travel outside rush hour if you can.

  View train and bus services for this period (map)

   

April

• Tuesday 1 to Sunday 6 April

  No trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Weesp.

  Are you travelling between Amsterdam Central and Amersfoort/Weesp? Then travel via Utrecht Central or via Duivendrecht.

  Are you travelling within Amsterdam? Then use bus line 40 between Amsterdam Science Park and Amsterdam Muiderpoort.

  The IC Berlin runs from/to Amersfoort Centraal.

  The night network does not run between Amsterdam Centraal and Weesp.

  Travel outside rush hour
  During these periods, take extra crowds into account and travel outside rush hour if you can.

  View train and bus services for this period (map)

   

• Monday 7 to Sunday 13 April

  There are no trains between Amsterdam Centraal and Amsterdam Muiderpoort towards Weesp.

  The sprinters from Weesp turn around at Amsterdam Muiderpoort.

  Are you travelling between Amsterdam Centraal and Amersfoort? Use the detour via Utrecht Central or Duivendrecht.

  The IC Berlin runs from/to Amersfoort Centraal.

  Travel outside rush hour
  During these periods, take extra crowds into account and travel outside rush hour if you can.

  View train and bus services for this period (map)

   

• Monday 14 to Wednesday 23 April

  Far fewer trains are running from, to and via Amsterdam. During off-peak hours, there will be one Intercity per hour instead of two, between Amsterdam Centraal and Amersfoort Centraal.

  There will also be one Intercity per hour instead of two between Amsterdam Centraal and Almere Centrum. Therefore, take into account extra crowds in the Sprinters on that route.

  View train and bus deployment for this period (map)

   

• Thursday 10 to Saturday 12 April

  During this period, ProRail will improve the track between Haarlem and Zandvoort. As a result, no trains will be running on that route. We will be using buses.

  In addition, fewer trains will be running between Haarlem and Leiden Centraal on Saturday 12 April. Please take extra crowds into account.

• Read more about the work on the ProRail website

Frequently Asked Questions about engineering works

• Can I get a refund if my trip is delayed?

  When we schedule works, we also update the itineraries and travel time in the Travel Planner. Your travel time may be longer than usual. Because the works are scheduled in advance, we cannot offer a refund if you reach your destination later than usual.

  You are entitled for a refund if your train is delayed by 30 minutes or more relative to the timetable given in the Travel Planner.

• How do I check in and out?

  Do you have to travel around because of construction work? Then check in and out at the start and end stations as you are used to. You do not pay anything extra if you have to travel around because of construction work. If you check in and out at the same stations as normal, it does not cost more.

  Do you have to check in and out at a different station in between because of the detour? Then you may pay more than normal. If so, you can claim the price difference back via customer service.

  Taking an NS Bus as a rail replacement service?
  Check out when you leave the train and transfer to the bus. There will be a temporary card reader near the bus. Check in before you enter the bus and check out again when you leave the bus.

  If you're transferring back to the train, check in again at the station before boarding the train.

  Travelling with another public transport or train carrier?
  You do not have to check in or out with other carriers if we recommend travelling with another carrier due to works. Your NS ticket also counts as a valid ticket with other carriers. Your trip will therefore cost the same.

  Example: if we recommend travelling by metro, you do not have to check in and out at the metro station. Only check in before you first board the train and check out at your destination.

• Can I take my bike on an NS bus?

  No, you may not bring your bike with you on an NS bus. Regrettably, there is no space for bikes.

• Do detours cost more?

  If you check in and out at the same stations as usual, your trip will cost the same.

  Does alternative route means travelling with a different carrier?
  You do not have to check in or out with the carrier if we recommend travelling with another carrier due to works. Your trip will therefore cost the same. Your NS ticket also counts as a valid ticket with other carriers.

  Taking an NS Bus as a rail replacement service
  costs the same as regular train travel. We do ask that you check out when you leave the station and check in again when you enter the bus.

  Are your check in and check out more than 35 minutes apart?
  Then you may have to pay more than usual, as the two legs of your trip will be seen as two distinct trips. 

  Paid too much?
  Answer these questions to figure out whether you are entitled to a refund.

• Do you have a mobility problem?

  Please be mindful of the following: 

  • The vertical gap when boarding the bus
  • Long walks to and from the bus
  • Prolonged standing while waiting for the bus

  If NS is running replacement buses and you are in a wheelchair,
  you can use our free wheelchair taxi. Call NS Travel Assistance (on 030 235 7822) or chat with NS Customer Service.

  Are you visually impaired and do you need help?
  We will help you get to and from the rail replacement service. Call NS Travel Assistance (on 030 235 7822) or chat with NS Customer Service.

See all of the Frequently Asked Questions about engineering works.