NS strike will continue to cause problems on Wednesday; International trains rerouted
2 years, 6 months ago

NS strike will continue to cause problems on Wednesday; International trains rerouted

NL Times  

The impact of the strike by NS workers on Tuesday will continue to have an impact on train routes across the Netherlands on Wednesday. The national railway cancelled nearly all of its trains on Tuesday because of the one-day strike in the center of the country, as many trains start or stop in Utrecht, or cross through the region. Many international trains will also be impacted by the strike, though there will not be any changes to the Thalys and Eurostar service. “NS and its international partners are informing international travelers about the impact of this strike on their journey,” the NS said.

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Belgian trade union strike to affect Dutch rail schedule on Sunday evening and Monday
4 days, 21 hours ago

Belgian trade union strike to affect Dutch rail schedule on Sunday evening and Monday

NL Times  

The train strike that is set to begin in Belgium on Sunday evening will also impact the Dutch railway. There will be fewer EuroCity and Eurocity Direct trains from and to Belgium and the Eurostar will have an altered schedule. NS reported that various Eurocity Direct trains between Lelystad Centrum and Brussel-Zuid/Midi will be canceled. Belgian trade unions have called …

Belgian railway strike to impact Dutch train services
2 months, 1 week ago

Belgian railway strike to impact Dutch train services

NL Times  

A strike by Belgian railway workers starting Sunday evening will disrupt international train services between the Netherlands and Belgium, Dutch rail operator NS announced. The strike is scheduled to begin Sunday at 10 p.m. and will last until Monday at 10 p.m., limiting train services. NS urged travelers to stay informed by checking the NS International app or the online …

Rail strikes to halt train services across the Netherlands starting at 6 a.m.
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Rail strikes to halt train services across the Netherlands starting at 6 a.m.

NL Times  

Train operations across the Netherlands will be severely disrupted on Friday as ProRail traffic control staff begin striking at 6 a.m. The work stoppage, centered at the Eindhoven and Maastricht control posts, will halt all train services in Limburg and much of North Brabant until 9 a.m. Regional operator Arriva has announced that its trains in the affected areas will …

Commuters hit by rail strike in Zuid-Holland, Zeeland, Brabant
Trending News
4 months ago

Commuters hit by rail strike in Zuid-Holland, Zeeland, Brabant

Dutch News  

No trains are running in the provinces of Zuid-Holland, Zeeland and West-Brabant on Monday morning because of a strike by ProRail workers. The strike, from 6 am to 9 am, will cause widespread disruption for several hours after that as services return to normal, ProRail said. Motoring organisation ANWB said it expected heavy rush hour traffic because of the strike. …

Monday rush hour rail strike means no trains in Zuid-Holland, Zeeland, or West-Brabant
4 months ago

Monday rush hour rail strike means no trains in Zuid-Holland, Zeeland, or West-Brabant

NL Times  

Dutch national railway NS confirmed the cancellation of passenger train service during Monday morning's rush hour in the provinces of Zuid-Holland and Zeeland, and the western portion of Noord-Brabant. The strike by ProRail traffic center workers in Rotterdam, The Hague and Roosendaal will take place from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., but delays and cancellations are likely throughout the rest …

Railway company NS warns that strike on Friday will severely impact train travel
4 months, 1 week ago

Railway company NS warns that strike on Friday will severely impact train travel

NL Times  

The NS is warning that travel plans for people traveling by train will be severely impacted by the strike at the railway company ProRail on Friday morning. The railway company also warns that travelers in large parts of the country will have to deal with the consequences of the strike. International train traffic will also be affected by the strike, …

Rail strike will hit Wednesday commuters, international trains
Trending News
4 months, 1 week ago

Rail strike will hit Wednesday commuters, international trains

Dutch News  

There will be no trains in Noord-Holland and parts of Flevoland and Utrecht from 6 am to at least 9 am on Wednesday morning because of strike action by ProRail staff. Although the strike will end at 9 am, it will take some time for normal services to resume, railway company NS said. The strike will also lead to fewer …

Wednesday rail strike will seriously impact many more Dutch cities than just Amsterdam
Trending News
4 months, 1 week ago

Wednesday rail strike will seriously impact many more Dutch cities than just Amsterdam

NL Times  

The consequences of the strike at ProRail traffic control posts in Amsterdam and Alkmaar on Wednesday morning will be even greater than NS previously reported. The carrier announced on Tuesday that the “impact area” has been expanded and that fewer trains will also run between Utrecht Centraal and the central stations in both Eindhoven and Arnhem. On Monday, the national …

Strike will stop Noord-Holland rail services early on Wednesday
4 months, 1 week ago

Strike will stop Noord-Holland rail services early on Wednesday

Dutch News  

The strike by ProRail workers on Wednesday means there will be no trains in Noord-Holland and parts of Flevoland and Utrecht from 6 am to at least 9 am, Dutch railway firm NS said on Monday. Maintenance workers and engineers are going on strike in support of their pay claim after talks between railway unions and ProRail broke down. “ProRail …

Most trains in Amsterdam, Schiphol and the surroundings will not run Wednesday morning
4 months, 1 week ago

Most trains in Amsterdam, Schiphol and the surroundings will not run Wednesday morning

NL Times  

Rail passengers can expect widespread disruptions in most of the Randstad on Wednesday as a result of rail strikes, national railway NS confirmed on Monday. The strike will take effect for three hours starting at 6 a.m., knocking out service in all of Noord-Holland, including Amsterdam and Alkmaar, as well as parts of the provinces of Utrecht and Flevoland. Workers …

Several rush hour train strikes will hit major Dutch cities, transit hubs this month
4 months, 1 week ago

Several rush hour train strikes will hit major Dutch cities, transit hubs this month

NL Times  

Trade union FNV has announced strikes at ProRail that will impact train traffic in large Dutch cities during rush hour on several days this month. FNV wants an average wage increase of 13 percent, ProRail would go no higher than an average increase of 5.2 percent. No one works to become poorer.” The trade union understands that a 13 percent …

Commuters face public transport strikes on Tuesday, Wednesday
6 months, 1 week ago

Commuters face public transport strikes on Tuesday, Wednesday

Dutch News  

Commuters will be hit by major problems getting to work on Tuesday and Wednesday, as public transport workers go on strike in support of their early retirement campaign. On Tuesday, public transport in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague will come to a halt between 4 am and 8 am, and on Wednesday, NS and regional transport workers will strike at …

German train drivers go on strike for 6 days, bringing railway traffic to a near-standstill - again
1 year, 1 month ago

German train drivers go on strike for 6 days, bringing railway traffic to a near-standstill - again

Associated Press  

BERLIN — Germany’s train drivers brought rail traffic to a standstill again early Wednesday when they began a six-day strike to push their demands in a rancorous dispute with the country’s main railway operator over working hours and pay. The strike by the GDL union will affect passenger services and freight trains operated by state-owned Deutsche Bahn until 6 p.m. …

Strikes abroad could affect Dutch summer vacationers
1 year, 8 months ago

Strikes abroad could affect Dutch summer vacationers

NL Times  

Multiple strikes are brewing abroad that could affect the summer vacations of Dutch travelers, according to the Telegraaf. European air traffic control is threatening labor actions that could greatly impact flight movements in Europe. “This could lead to significant disruptions in European air traffic, as a result of which many flights could be canceled or delayed,” Tom van Bokhoven of …

ICE trains to Germany will be canceled due to German strike, says NS
1 year, 10 months ago

ICE trains to Germany will be canceled due to German strike, says NS

NL Times  

The international ICE trains between the Netherlands and Germany will be canceled from Sunday evening to Tuesday night due to a major national strike by German rail workers, a spokesperson for Dutch national railway NS. Railway staff in Germany will stop working for a 50-hour period beginning on Sunday evening due to a long-running clash over a collective bargaining agreement …

Strike: No international trains to & from Germany on Monday; Some night trains cancelled
1 year, 11 months ago

Strike: No international trains to & from Germany on Monday; Some night trains cancelled

NL Times  

The international trains to and from Germany will not run on Monday, because German public transport workers will go on strike, including railway staff. The strike will also impact the route between Amsterdam and Basel, and night trains to Austria and Switzerland are also not running, the NS said. The last inbound Nightjet will arrive on Sunday morning, and the …

Many train workers will again go on strike in larger parts of the Netherlands
2 years, 1 month ago

Many train workers will again go on strike in larger parts of the Netherlands

NL Times  

Employees of regional train services will soon go on strike again to demand better working conditions as part of the collective labor agreement for regional transport workers, said the VVMC labor union. The train staff there already held strikes two days last week, including Thursday in Twente, Dordrecht, and Limburg, and in all regional territories on Friday. These labor actions …

Rail strikes: If it isn’t all over before Christmas, a spiral of decline will resume
2 years, 3 months ago

Rail strikes: If it isn’t all over before Christmas, a spiral of decline will resume

The Independent  

Pre-pone” is a term used in India that deserves to be more widely used, especially in the realm of travel. Besides the main dispute with Network Rail and 14 train operators, the RMT this week announced additional strikes by cleaners on the railway as well as security officers working for Eurostar. The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association has announced a complex …

No more train strikes as union members accept NS labor agreement
2 years, 5 months ago

No more train strikes as union members accept NS labor agreement

NL Times  

A large majority of FNV and CNV members at the Dutch rail company NS have agreed to the new collective labor agreement. Legally, the employer only needs one trade union to agree to a collective labor agreement to declare it valid. FNV warned its members that the new collective labor agreement would not immediately relieve the workload. But added: “A …

Train strike goes ahead, limited service to Schiphol airport
2 years, 6 months ago

Train strike goes ahead, limited service to Schiphol airport

Dutch News  

Talks over pay and conditions between unions and train operator NS have broken down again and strike action on Friday is going ahead, causing heavier traffic and deserted train stations. A new offer by NS was rejected yesterday, prompting the train operator to suspend services on Friday across the country for safety reasons. Access by train to Schiphol will be …

Strikes: No NS trains nationwide; No regional transport in north
2 years, 6 months ago

Strikes: No NS trains nationwide; No regional transport in north

NL Times  

Today will be a difficult day for public transport users in the Netherlands. Trade unions FNV, CNV, and VVMC organized regional actions among NS workers in the west and northwest of the country today to reinforce their demands for a new collective bargaining agreement. “There are only a few travelers to be found.” There are some travelers at Utrecht Central …

Unions and NS in talks but rail strike still on for Friday
2 years, 6 months ago

Unions and NS in talks but rail strike still on for Friday

Dutch News  

The planned rail strike will go ahead on Friday despite renewed talks about pay and conditions with rail operator NS, union FNV has said. The latest offer by the rail operator, which includes a 5% pay rise and a one off bonus but no assurances about inflation compensation ‘is a start’, the FNV said, and a reason to start up …

Most NS trains cancelled on Friday due to strike; Some Schiphol trains may operate
2 years, 6 months ago

Most NS trains cancelled on Friday due to strike; Some Schiphol trains may operate

NL Times  

Dutch national railway NS said it will cancel nearly all trains scheduled to operate on Friday as the result of the strike announcement by its largest labor unions. During the second half of August, the labor unions FNV Spoor, VVMC and CNV, which represent thousands of NS workers, held five one-day strikes that were meant to affect narrower regions of …

Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday
2 years, 6 months ago

Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday

Dutch News  

Rail unions have announced a new series of regional strikes, beginning on Friday in the north west and west of the country. Talks between rail operator NS and unions FNV, CNV and VVMC over pay and conditions continue to be deadlocked, despite five days of rolling strikes taking place over the last two weeks. The unions said the strikes had …

Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday
2 years, 6 months ago

Rail unions announce more strike action, beginning on Friday

Dutch News  

Rail unions have announced a new series of regional strikes, beginning on Friday in the north west and west of the country. Talks between rail operator NS and unions FNV, CNV and VVMC over pay and conditions continue to be deadlocked, despite five days of rolling strikes taking place over the last two weeks. The unions said the strikes had …

Friday train strike to include Amsterdam, Rotterdam; NS may make new offer soon
2 years, 6 months ago

Friday train strike to include Amsterdam, Rotterdam; NS may make new offer soon

NL Times  

The NS strike on Friday will affect train traffic in most of Noord-Holland and Zuid-Holland, trade union FNV confirmed to NL Times. NS may make a new offer soon to try and forestall the latest round of relay strikes. A spokesperson for the NS told NL Times on Tuesday, “The ball is in our court.” She would not definitively say …

Train workers preparing more strikes as unions claim NS is not negotiating
2 years, 6 months ago

Train workers preparing more strikes as unions claim NS is not negotiating

NL Times  

The labor unions representing thousands of workers at NS said they are prepared to continue to organize strikes until they have a new contract with the Dutch national railway. Previously, FNV said that NS has to present a new contract that the unions are satisfied with by 31 August, or workers will go on strike nationally. "NS has not yet …

Almost all Dutch trains halted by strike around Utrecht
2 years, 6 months ago

Almost all Dutch trains halted by strike around Utrecht

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Almost the entire Dutch railway …

Strike: Most NS trains cancelled tomorrow, incl. international lines; Some Schiphol trains to run
2 years, 6 months ago

Strike: Most NS trains cancelled tomorrow, incl. international lines; Some Schiphol trains to run

NL Times  

Nearly all of the trains operated by Dutch national railway NS will be cancelled on Tuesday. The train operator said on Monday that the labor strike by railway workers planned for the central region of the country will make it impossible to run most train routes. "Due to the impact of Tuesday's actions, no NS trains can run in the …

Roads will be busier in Amsterdam region due to NS strike: ANWB
2 years, 6 months ago

Roads will be busier in Amsterdam region due to NS strike: ANWB

NL Times  

The ANWB expects it to be busier on the roads around Amsterdam on Monday, partly due to the strike by NS personnel in the northwest of the country. However, it is not assumed that the morning or evening rush hour will be extremely heavy, partly because there will be no rain on Monday, there are still school holidays in the …

Is there a train strike today: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?
2 years, 7 months ago

Is there a train strike today: Why are this week’s rail walkouts happening and who will be affected?

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Three consecutive days – 18, 19 and 20 August – will be affected by strikes on the railway network, with …

Latest rail strike will halt all services in some areas, passengers warned
2 years, 8 months ago

Latest rail strike will halt all services in some areas, passengers warned

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. I’m afraid there will be more disruption for passengers …

Strike in Belgium could affect Dutch train traffic
2 years, 9 months ago

Strike in Belgium could affect Dutch train traffic

NL Times  

Train traffic between the Netherlands and Belgium will be hindered on Tuesday by a national strike in Belgium. NMBS, the Belgian counterpart of NS, advised travelers to consult the travel planners for current information about trains that have been canceled. Thalys canceled the Paris-Brussels-Dortmund train, but the fast trains between Amsterdam and Brussels are running largely on schedule. To limit …

NS scraps all trains for Sunday evening; Optimistic about Monday morning re-start
2 years, 11 months ago

NS scraps all trains for Sunday evening; Optimistic about Monday morning re-start

NL Times  

Dutch railway service NS cancelled all of its remaining trains for Sunday, the organization announced. The national train operator had been dealing with a “technical malfunction” since noon that led them to cancel all trains initially until 5 p.m. That was then extended a few hours, as the organization struggled to overcome the problems. “Due to the enormous impact of …

Train workers strikes to initially only affect international trains, unions say
3 years, 6 months ago

Train workers strikes to initially only affect international trains, unions say

NL Times  

The trade unions are preparing strikes at Dutch Railways. If the rail operator does not comply with the demands of FNV and VVMC, the unions also want to set up strikes among the rest of the NS staff and that of high-speed train Thalys. The company wants to continue talking to the unions in the coming days and will also …

Dutch rail traffic falls flat across the country; Outage to continue at least to 4 p.m.
3 years, 9 months ago

Dutch rail traffic falls flat across the country; Outage to continue at least to 4 p.m.

NL Times  

Railway traffic in a large portion of the Netherlands has ground to a halt, national railway NS announced. "All NS trains will probably not be able to run until 4 p.m.," the NS said. A ProRail representative said trains could be down for the entire day. "Many trains of the regional carriers will probably continue to run," NS said. “If …

NS to eliminate up to 2,300 jobs in years ahead; Labor strikes feared
4 years, 8 months ago

NS to eliminate up to 2,300 jobs in years ahead; Labor strikes feared

NL Times  

National rail company NS is planning to scale back on as many as 2,300 jobs over the next several years, according to internal presentations obtained by the public broadcaster NOS on Monday. The move is part of an effort to cut back on at least 1.4 billion euros as the company faces plummeting demand following the outbreak of Covid-19 in …

National transit strike to cause major traffic headache Tuesday
5 years, 9 months ago

National transit strike to cause major traffic headache Tuesday

NL Times  

A nationwide public transit strike will cause major traffic problems on Tuesday, Dutch travelers' association ANWB warns. Four trains per hour will run between Schiphol and Amsterdam Central Station between 5:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, also stopping at the Lelylaan and Sloterdijk stations. KLM warned that the strike may cause flight delays and cancelations, and offered its passengers …

Dutch railway: Few or no trains will run on Tuesday; “Serious nuisance” for passengers
5 years, 9 months ago

Dutch railway: Few or no trains will run on Tuesday; “Serious nuisance” for passengers

NL Times  

NS advises travelers not to depend on train traffic on Tuesday, due to a nationwide public transit strike for a better pension system. "Because we don't know how many people will strike, we can't say which trains will and which trains won't run", NS said on its website. On Tuesday employees of NS, city-, and regional transit companies across the …

NS joins Monday morning’s public transit strike
6 years ago

NS joins Monday morning’s public transit strike

NL Times  

Monday will be a chaotic day for people who commute to work by public transport. NS announced that it will join an early morning strike held by city- and regional public transit companies, AD reports. The strike means that there will be no train, bus, tram or subway traffic in Rotterdam, The Hague and Amsterdam for the first part of …

Sharp rise in major train traffic disruptions in Netherlands last year
7 years, 1 month ago

Sharp rise in major train traffic disruptions in Netherlands last year

NL Times  

Dutch rail company NS dealt with 117 major train traffic disruptions last year, 29 more than the 88 major disruptions in 2016, a spokesperson for NS confirmed to NU.nl. A train traffic disruption is considered "major" if trains together had a delay of at least 25 hours, or at least 25 trains weren't running. Last year train traffic suffered under …

Public transit strike shuts down many routes around Netherlands today
7 years, 2 months ago

Public transit strike shuts down many routes around Netherlands today

NL Times  

Public transportation in the Netherlands was seriously disrupted Thursday morning after regional transit workers walked off the job at 4 a.m. in a one-day strike. The labour action is meant to call attention to what the workers have called unreasonable work pressure, and a pay raise that is capped 40 percent lower than what the bus drivers and train conductors …

Rail workers striking in Arnhem this morning; train delays expected
7 years, 8 months ago

Rail workers striking in Arnhem this morning; train delays expected

NL Times  

NS employees are striking in Arnhem between 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. today. According to FNV manager Henri Janssen, NS again took measures so that trains can depart on schedule. The protesters want NS to start bidding on regional concessions again, deploy two conductors on every double-decker train and not outsource shops and restaurants at the stations. FNV Spoor also …

Train delays caused by rail workers strike at Den Haag, Zwolle
7 years, 9 months ago

Train delays caused by rail workers strike at Den Haag, Zwolle

NL Times  

Train travelers can expect rail traffic delays on Monday morning due to a NS worker strike organized by union FNV at Den Haag Centraal and Zwolle stations. The strike started at 5:00 a.m. and will go on until 9:00 a.m. NS can't say exactly how much delays the strike is causing. But the rail station does warn that the strike …

Striking conductors could disrupt Amsterdam train traffic
8 years, 4 months ago

Striking conductors could disrupt Amsterdam train traffic

NL Times  

Train travelers in Amsterdam may have to deal with cancelled or delayed trains during the evening rush hour on Monday. NS expects "possible disruptions" due to striking train drivers and conductors from 5:00 p.m. on Monday. "Interruptioins in Amsterdam may also have implications for travelers in other parts of the country, as many trains travel along or via Amsterdam", NS …

NS: Fewer disruptions, more trains on time in first half of 2016
8 years, 7 months ago

NS: Fewer disruptions, more trains on time in first half of 2016

NL Times  

The first half of 2016 saw a decrease in train disruptions and an increase of on time trains for NS, the railway company announced with its half-year results on Friday, AD reports. During the first six months of this year 92.3 percent of train travelers arrived at their destination on time, an increase of 0.7 percent compared to the same …

NS: Belgian rail strike causes Thalys, Intercity cancellations
9 years, 5 months ago

NS: Belgian rail strike causes Thalys, Intercity cancellations

NL Times  

With reporting by Zack Newmark A strike planned rail strike in Belgium will impact international trains departing from or arriving in the Netherlands. However, the Thalys 9394 set for departure from Amsterdam at 8:17 p.m. was scrapped, and Intercity trains leaving Amsterdam for Brussels at 6:52 p.m., 7:52 p.m. and 8:52 p.m. will travel no further than Antwerp. Similarly, all …

Trains to Germany disrupted amid rail strike
9 years, 10 months ago

Trains to Germany disrupted amid rail strike

NL Times  

Since 02:00 a.m. on Tuesday, many passenger trains have not been traveling due to a train drivers strike in Germany. The strike started on Monday with the stopping of freight trains, but has now entered a new phase. The strike was organized by union GDL, a small union that represents only a part of the drivers. The Deutsche Bahn has …

NS Conductors on strike at Rotterdam stations; trains delayed
10 years ago

NS Conductors on strike at Rotterdam stations; trains delayed

NL Times  

Train conductors are striking at all train stations in Rotterdam on Wednesday afternoon, causing delays and cancellations into the evening rush hour. The conductors called the surprise labour action to draw attention to several high-profile attacks on NS conductors after another conductor was abused overnight in the Rotterdam region, the Dutch railway said. “We are trying to get our travelers …

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