Friday morning’s train strikes around Utrecht and Amersfoort will have serious consequences for passengers — and the NS warns travellers to prepare for major disruptions. 

How major, you ask? Let’s have a look.

Here’s what we know 👇🏼

All train traffic in central Netherlands will be halted until 9 AM on Friday, November 15. 

As NU.nl reports, “that means that no trains will be running, or fewer trains will be running on a number of surrounding routes”. 

Don’t live in the centre of the country so you think this won’t affect you? Unfortunately, we have bad news. 😬

The areas that are affected by the strikes also pose major challenges for Schiphol Airport station, and cities such as Leiden, Rotterdam, Den Bosch, Deventer and Almere.

The NS will restart the usual timetable after 9 AM.

The primary cities affected by the strike form the heart of the Dutch railway system, the NS states, worrying that it will have very severe consequences for all travellers. 

What can travellers do? 

People expecting to travel on Friday morning can plan their trip shortly before departure for the most up-to-date updates. 

Dus, keep a close eye on your reisplanner (travel planner)! 📖

READ MORE | Prepare for train strikes across the Netherlands over the next two weeks 

Waarom is this strike even happening? 

ProRail staff are striking for a 13% wage increase, but the government-owned rail operator finds the demand from the FNV union excessive. 

So, it’s time to strike.

Will your route be affected by the strikes? Let us know in the comments below.