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Brand new passenger hall at Zuid station opens this Sunday

Station Amsterdam Zuid will open the new Brittenpassage this Sunday to alleviate passenger congestion. The current Minervapassage will then close for an extensive, multi-year renovation as part of the station's ongoing transformation.

Starting this Sunday, November 1st, Amsterdam Zuid station will officially open its new passenger terminal, known as the Brittenpassage. This 15-meter-wide addition, which has been under construction since 2019, is designed to accommodate the growing number of travelers that the current Minervapassage can no longer handle. The new facility features modern elevators, various shops, and a secure indoor bicycle parking area capable of storing 2000 bikes.

Following the opening of the Brittenpassage, the existing Minervapassage will close to undergo a comprehensive renovation that is expected to last several years. Once completed, the original passage will also feature new shops and upgraded bicycle storage to improve overall station infrastructure. A festival will be held within the Minervapassage this Sunday to celebrate the opening of the new terminal and bid farewell to the current entrance during its upcoming closure.

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