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Public transport strike during rush hour: Can you still get to work? ‘I’ve never seen it so quiet’

Public transport strike during rush hour: Can you still get to work? ‘I’ve never seen it so quiet’

A national train strike in the Netherlands left stations like Haarlem unusually quiet during a work stoppage between 4:00 and 8:00 AM on Wednesday morning. The strike disrupted travel for many commuters, including those attempting to reach offices in Amsterdam.

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