Belgian railway strike to impact Dutch train services
3 days, 23 hours 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 trip planner shortly before departure. Belgian rail operator SNCB has also advised travelers to seek alternative transportation during the disruption.

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Rail strikes to halt train services across the Netherlands starting at 6 a.m.
1 month, 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 …

Monday rush hour rail strike means no trains in Zuid-Holland, Zeeland, or West-Brabant
2 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 …

ProRail strike brings train traffic in central Netherlands to standstill
2 months ago

ProRail strike brings train traffic in central Netherlands to standstill

NL Times  

ProRail traffic controllers are striking between 06:00 and 9:00 a.m. on Friday at the traffic control posts in Amersfoort and Utrecht. NS calls these posts “the heart of the Dutch railways.” The action has brought train traffic in central Netherlands to a standstill. The strike is also noticeable outside the region, for example, for travelers heading to Schiphol and cities …

Railway company NS warns that strike on Friday will severely impact train travel
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 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
4 months 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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. …

Is there a train strike today: Key dates for June 2023 and all you need to know
1 year, 7 months ago

Is there a train strike today: Key dates for June 2023 and all you need to know

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. They include the leading intercity operators: Avanti West Coast CrossCountry East Midlands Railway Great Western Railway LNER TransPennine Express The …

Train passengers hit by fresh strike disruption
1 year, 7 months ago

Train passengers hit by fresh strike disruption

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. The union’s general secretary Mick Whelan said no negotiations …

ICE trains to Germany will be canceled due to German strike, says NS
1 year, 8 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, 9 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 …

Train strikes: month of chaos begins as rail staff walk out on first 48-hour strike
2 years, 1 month ago

Train strikes: month of chaos begins as rail staff walk out on first 48-hour strike

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. “Due to industrial action, there will be significantly reduced train services across the railway from Tuesday 13 December until Sunday …

No more train strikes as union members accept NS labor agreement
2 years, 3 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Most international trains won’t run in the Netherlands on Friday; Schiphol trains announced
2 years, 4 months ago

Most international trains won’t run in the Netherlands on Friday; Schiphol trains announced

NL Times  

The planned strike by the unions representing the workers of the national Dutch railway, NS, will heavily impact all international train routes to and from the Netherlands on Friday. No Thalys and Eurostar trains will operate in the Netherlands on Friday “Due to a risk of social unrest at the railways in the Netherlands on Friday September 9, 2022, our …

Most NS trains cancelled on Friday due to strike; Some Schiphol trains may operate
2 years, 4 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 …

Friday train strike to include Amsterdam, Rotterdam; NS may make new offer soon
2 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

NS strike will continue to cause problems on Wednesday; International trains rerouted
2 years, 4 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 …

Strike: Most NS trains cancelled tomorrow, incl. international lines; Some Schiphol trains to run
2 years, 4 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, 4 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 …

Strike in Belgium could affect Dutch train traffic
2 years, 7 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 …

Train workers strikes to initially only affect international trains, unions say
3 years, 3 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, 7 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 …

Trains between UK, Netherlands cancelled as Belgium bans UK travel
4 years ago

Trains between UK, Netherlands cancelled as Belgium bans UK travel

NL Times  

Following the Dutch government's decision on Sunday to ban all passenger flights from the United Kingdom to the Netherlands to stop the spread of a mutated version of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, the Dutch rail company NS and train operator Eurostar have announced that there will be no connection to London on Monday. Soon after the Dutch flight ban went into …

Dutch railway: Few or no trains will run on Tuesday; “Serious nuisance” for passengers
5 years, 7 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 …

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