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Rail chaos on Tuesday: Strike in the Netherlands also hits Germany!
On June 10, 2025, a nationwide strike in the Netherlands leads to massive train cancellations and also affects connections to Germany.
Rail chaos on Tuesday: Strike in the Netherlands also hits Germany!
On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, a nationwide rail strike will take place in the Netherlands, which will almost completely paralyze rail traffic. Not only rail travelers in the Netherlands are affected, but also numerous international connections. How fvw.de reported, among other things, the trains from Amsterdam to Innsbruck will be canceled.
The effects are also significant on cross-border rail traffic. Travel between Germany and the Netherlands is particularly affected. Travelers must expect numerous cancellations as practically all Dutch Railways (NS) trains are not running. In particular, the intercity trains between Berlin and Amsterdam are canceled, which represents a significant disruption for commuters and travelers.
Important connections affected
Other affected connections are the ICE trains on the Frankfurt-Cologne-Amsterdam route as well as some night trains to and from Amsterdam. The strike is the result of a collective bargaining dispute, like stern.de reported. There was already a strike on the previous Friday, which also affected rail traffic.
However, there are some alternatives for travelers. A shuttle service will be maintained between Amsterdam Central Station and Schiphol Airport, so that passengers can at least continue to get from the city to the airport. Travelers can also use Eurostar trains from Cologne via Brussels to Amsterdam to maintain a connection.
Regional trains without restrictions
However, the situation is not tense everywhere. Regional trains from North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony run without restrictions to the Dutch border towns of Heerlen, Venlo, Arnhem and Hengelo. These trains form an important connection for travelers wishing to travel to the Netherlands, while the majority of national and international train traffic is affected.
The situation is not only a challenge for travelers, but also shows the concern between the two countries, especially at a time when cross-border traffic plays an important role in the everyday lives of many citizens.