paroolOct 2, 2026, 09:52

No trains to and from Amsterdam Central on Saturday, NS expects increased crowds at other stations

Train traffic to and from Amsterdam Centraal will be suspended this Saturday due to essential signaling updates performed by ProRail. While train services will remain available at other stations, the NS expects increased crowding and minor lingering disruptions into Monday morning.

Ongoing renovations at Amsterdam Centraal station will result in a total halt of train traffic to and from the terminal this Saturday. ProRail is conducting critical updates to the railway signaling system, including connecting track 11a and decommissioning track 14a, which requires a complete suspension of service. While trains will remain operational at other stations in the city, the Dutch Railways (NS) anticipates increased passenger volumes elsewhere and advises travelers to monitor the official journey planner for updates.

Following the weekend suspension, travel disruptions are expected to continue into Monday morning, affecting routes between Amsterdam Centraal and both Utrecht and Muiderpoort. Full service is scheduled to resume on Tuesday. Additionally, unrelated maintenance work is slated to begin on October 5 in the northern region of the province, which will further impact train traffic between Hoorn, Heerhugowaard, and Obdam through October 11. Passengers are encouraged to stay informed as these significant infrastructure projects progress.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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