Engineering works Rotterdam Centraal – The Hague
In 2025, ProRail will be working hard to improve the tracks between Rotterdam and The Hague, as well as various stations in the region. Scroll down to find out what that will mean for your journey. And plan your journey in advance using the Travel Planner.
Engineering works in the Rotterdam - The Hague area in 2025
Throughout 2025, ProRail will be working hard to improve the tracks between Rotterdam and The Hague, as well as various stations in the region. We'll keep you up to date of how these works will affect your journey all year long.
Keep a close eye on this page for the latest information about engineering works. We may update this page from time to time following new information from ProRail.
Advice for travelling during the engineering works
During these periods, take extra crowds into account and travel outside rush hour if you can.
May
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Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 May
From, to and via The Hague Hollands Spoor, fewer trains are running. Therefore, expect extra traffic and slightly longer waiting times than you are used to.
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Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May
No trains run from, to or via Rotterdam Centraal. We will deploy buses and you can use the metro to get to your destination. During this period, expect huge crowds and long waiting times.
We arrange these busses
An express bus runs between:- Delft Campus and Schiedam Centrum
- Gouda and Capelsebrug
- Zwijndrecht and metro station Slinge
- Zwijndrecht and Capelsebrug
A stop bus runs between:
- Zwijndrecht and Capelsebrug. This stops in Barendrecht and Rotterdam Lombardijen
- Rotterdam Alexander, Capelle Schollevaar, Nieuwerkerk a/d IJssel, Gouda
A taxi bus runs between:
- Rotterdam Alexander and Rotterdam Noord
- Rotterdam Blaak and Rotterdam Zuid
At night, buses run between:
- Dordrecht and Rotterdam Centraal
- Rotterdam Central and Delft
Furthermore, with your NS ticket you can travel with the RET Metro between: Schiedam Centrum, Beurs, Rotterdam Blaak, Capelsebrug, Rotterdam Alexander. Your NS ticket is not valid in metro line E between The Hague Centraal Station and Rotterdam Centraal Station.
Huge crowds are expected in Metro Line E. Travel by other means if you can.
Are you travelling from or to Gouda or Utrecht? Re-route via The Hague.
Are you travelling from or to Rotterdam Stadion? Then keep in mind that this station is only accessible via a high staircase.
June
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Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June
No trains run between Gouda and Rotterdam Centraal. Re-route via The Hague.
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Saturday 29 June
No trains run between Gouda and The Hague Central. Re-route via Rotterdam.
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.