The changes will come into effect on August 5 and will be in effect until the end of 2024. We recommend that travelers plan their trip via the NS app for up-to-date travel information.
transformation
These changes affect travel times and transfer times at the various HSL stations. Due to the modified timetable, the train may depart early or arrive late. It also happens that transfers are no longer possible. The latter applies, for example, to some passengers from Breda who want to transfer to Schiphol in Rotterdam. Passengers are advised to take the direct intercity route directly from Breda to Schiphol.
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It was announced last week that additional speed limits would be imposed on HSL bridges where cracks had previously been found. This was in addition to the speed limits already in place. Due to this situation, the number of trains has already been reduced. NS believes that unacceptable This is essential. There is no idea yet about the restoration and repair work on the bridges. NS continues to insist on a rapid recovery, so that HSL can once again offer faster train journeys and a reliable timetable for short-term passengers. HSL is indispensable in the Dutch railway network. In addition to the tens of thousands of domestic passengers who use this line daily, the number of international passengers is also increasing rapidly.
