Brush up on your Queen’s English and get your favourite tea mugs ready! From February 10, going from Amsterdam to London with the Eurostar will be a breeze again.
With the construction work disrupting the line since June 15 coming to an end, passengers will soon be able to travel to London directly again, reports NOS.
Fast and smooth
From February 10, UK-bound passengers will partake in the much-missed joy of direct, hassle-free train travel.
This means that the journey will also be faster, taking just under four hours instead of almost five.
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And that’s not all! Passengers will also be able to enjoy the comforts of the new and improved Amsterdam Centraal terminal, featuring more space and shops, a coffee corner, and a brand-new lounge.
A few chaotic months
Eurostar and the Netherlands have been through a bit of a rough patch this year.
Before the summer, Eurostar had announced that due to major renovations at its Amsterdam Centraal terminal, the three daily trains to London would be disrupted until early 2025.
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The train company had initially considered suspending the service altogether, but after receiving much criticism, it opted for an alternative solution: making a stopover in Brussels.
As a result, over the past months, passengers have been taking a little detour, which also included having to briefly get off the train in Brussels for a passport check, adding some 45 minutes to their journey.
Meanwhile, trains travelling in the opposite direction (London-Amsterdam) were spared from the disruption and continued running directly.
Thankfully, we can soon wave “ta ta for now” to this era of chaotic travel. 👋
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