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GVB to test new metro network on November 14 and 15: metro 53 will not run

The Amsterdam public transport provider GVB is testing a new metro network configuration on the weekend of November 14 and 15. During these trials, metro line 53 will be suspended to allow the agency to analyze the system's performance and passenger flow ahead of a permanent implementation in 2027.

The Amsterdam public transport operator GVB will conduct a testing weekend for its future metro network on November 14 and 15. During this period, metro line 53 will be suspended, while line 50 will operate between Gaasperplas and Isolatorweg. Other lines will follow their standard routes, but the overall schedule will be modified to simulate the new operational model. GVB officials stated that the goal is to evaluate train flow, terminal operations, and passenger transfers under realistic, high-traffic conditions.

This trial is part of preparations for the official launch of the new network scheduled for late 2027. GVB Operations Director Ramon Rippens noted that testing in advance is crucial for identifying potential improvements before the permanent rollout. The proposed changes include merging lines 50 and 53, a decision that has faced criticism from some residents in Amsterdam Zuidoost but is supported by transit authorities as a way to increase capacity. A second testing phase is planned for March 2027.

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