Engineering works at Rotterdam Centraal
In 2026, ProRail will be working on the train safety system around Rotterdam Centraal. Scroll down to find out what that means for your journey. Plan your journey up to 10 days in advance using the Travel Planner.
Reason for engineering works
The train safety system in the technical areas at Rotterdam is reaching the end of its 25-year lifespan and therefore needs to be replaced.
This system ensures the effective operation of the signals and points. The new system will become operational at the end of 2026.
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June
No rail traffic from, to and via Rotterdam Centraal
On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June, ProRail will be working on the train safety system. For this reason, no trains will be running from, to or via Rotterdam Centraal. There will also be no trains running on the HSL to Schiphol Airport and Breda.
We will implement replacement buses and metro transport.
There will be no trains running on the following routes:
- Rotterdam Centraal - Delft Campus
- Rotterdam Centraal - Gouda
- Rotterdam Centraal - Zwijndrecht
- HSL: Rotterdam Centraal - Breda/Schiphol Airport
Travel advice
- Travelling between Rotterdam Centraal and Den Haag Centraal? If so, take metro E to Beurs, then metro A/B/C to Schiedam Centrum, and then the NS bus to Delft Campus. From Delft Campus, take the train to Den Haag Centraal.
- Travelling between Rotterdam Centraal and Gouda? If so, take the metro via Beurs to Schiedam Centrum, then the NS bus to Delft Campus. From Delft Campus, take the train via Den Haag HS to Gouda. An alternative is to take metro D/E to Beurs, metro A/B/C to Capelsebrug and then the NS express bus to Gouda.
- Travelling between Rotterdam Centraal and Dordrecht? If so, take metro E to Beurs, then metro A/B/C to Capelsebrug, and from Capelsebrug, take the NS express bus to Dordrecht.
You can use an NS ticket to use the metro at the following stations: Schiedam Centrum, Slinge, Beurs, Rotterdam Blaak, Capelsebrug, Rotterdam-Alexander and Rotterdam Centraal. Your ticket is valid on metro line E between Rotterdam Centraal and Slinge, but NOT between Den Haag Centraal and Rotterdam Centraal.
Plan your journey in the NS app
Before you leave, plan your journey from door to door in the NS app or the Travel Planner. That way, you're guaranteed to have the most up-to-date travel recommendation. And
- receive notifications about your journey;
- find an estimate of how crowded the train is.
Frequently asked questions
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Can I get a refund if my trip is delayed?
When we schedule works, we also update the itineraries and travel time in the Travel Planner. Your travel time may be longer than usual. Because the works are scheduled in advance, we cannot offer a refund if you reach your destination later than usual.
You are entitled for a refund if your train is delayed by 30 minutes or more relative to the timetable given in the Travel Planner.
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Do I get a discount because I have a season ticket and cannot travel on my route?
No, you will not receive a discount because it concerns pre-planned work. We provide transport in the form of NS-buses.
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Are NS replacement buses free?
No, they are not. You need a valid ticket to use rail replacement services such as the NS replacement bus. Taking the NS replacement bus for part of your journey will not increase your overall fare.
How to check in and out
Check out when you leave the train and transfer to the bus. There will be a temporary card reader near the bus. Check in before you enter the bus and check out again when you leave the bus.If you continue travelling by train after taking an NS bus, please check in and out at the station.
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Do you have a mobility problem?
Please be mindful of the following:
- The vertical gap when boarding the bus
- Long walks to and from the bus
- Prolonged standing while waiting for the bus
If NS is running replacement buses and you are in a wheelchair,
you can use our free wheelchair taxi. Call NS Travel Assistance (on 030 235 7822) or chat with NS Customer Service.Are you visually impaired and do you need help?
We will help you get to and from the rail replacement service. Call NS Travel Assistance (on 030 235 7822) or chat with NS Customer Service. -
Do detours cost more?
If you check in and out at the same stations as usual, your trip will cost the same.
Does alternative route means travelling with a different carrier?
You do not have to check in or out with the carrier if we recommend travelling with another carrier due to works. Your trip will therefore cost the same. Your NS ticket also counts as a valid ticket with other carriers.Taking an NS Bus as a rail replacement service
costs the same as regular train travel. We do ask that you check out when you leave the station and check in again when you enter the bus.Are your check in and check out more than 35 minutes apart?
Then you may have to pay more than usual, as the two legs of your trip will be seen as two distinct trips.Paid too much?
Answer these questions to figure out whether you are entitled to a refund.
See all of the Frequently Asked Questions about engineering works.
