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Engineering Work in Limburg and Noord-Brabant

ProRail will continue to work hard on the tracks in Limburg and Noord-Brabant in 2026. This will help your journey run even more smoothly in the future. If you want to be sure your journey goes smoothly, please plan your journey from 10 days before departure in the Journey Planner.

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Improvements in Limburg, North Brabant and Zeeland

ProRail will also be working on the tracks in Limburg, North Brabant and Zeeland in 2026. This means trains may not run on certain routes at times. Below you can see which routes are affected. We will make sure you can continue your journey using replacement bus services.

Keep an eye on this page for the latest information about the engineering work. We may update the page in the meantime if we receive new information from ProRail.

Engineering work 2026

Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November: Eindhoven – Venlo; Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November: Tilburg – Boxtel

Because of engineering work there are no trains between Helmond and Horst‑Sevenum from 21:00 on Thursday 29 October until Friday 30 October.

We are providing replacement buses:

  • A local replacement bus between Helmond and Horst‑Sevenum.
  • An express replacement bus between Helmond and Venlo.

On Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November there are no trains between Eindhoven and Venlo, and no trains between Tilburg and Boxtel.

We are providing replacement buses:

  • A minibus between Helmond Brandevoort and Helmond Brouwhuis.
  • A local replacement bus between Deurne and Venlo.
  • A local replacement bus between Tilburg and Boxtel
  • An express replacement bus between Helmond and Deurne.
  • An express replacement bus on the Eindhoven–Venlo route, starting from Eindhoven.

Travellers between Tilburg and Boxtel can also travel via ‘s‑Hertogenbosch.

Saturday 5 to Monday 7 December Roosendaal - Breda/Lage Zwaluwe/Bergen op Zoom/Essen (B)

Because of engineering work, there will be no trains to, from or through Roosendaal on Saturday 5 December.

We are running replacement buses:

  • An express bus between Bergen op Zoom and Breda.
  • An express bus between Bergen op Zoom and Lage Zwaluwe.
  • An express bus and a stopping bus between Roosendaal and Lage Zwaluwe.
  • An express bus between Roosendaal and Essen (B).
  • A stopping bus between Roosendaal and Bergen op Zoom.
  • A stopping bus between Roosendaal and Breda.

On Sunday 6 December there will be no trains between Roosendaal and Breda, and no trains between Roosendaal and Lage Zwaluwe.

We are running replacement buses:

  • An express bus between Bergen op Zoom and Lage Zwaluwe.
  • An express bus and a stopping bus between Roosendaal and Lage Zwaluwe.
  • A stopping bus between Roosendaal and Breda.

On Monday 7 December there will be no trains between Roosendaal and Breda.

We are running replacement buses:

  • A stopping bus between Roosendaal and Breda.

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Plan your journey in the NS app

Plan your journey at short notice from door to door in the NS app or via the Reisplanner. That way you always have the most up-to-date travel advice.

In the NS app you can:

  • receive notifications about your journey
  • see an estimate of how busy a train is

Frequently asked questions about engineering work

Can I claim a refund for a delay?

For planned engineering work we adjust the journey time in the Journey Planner. You may therefore have a longer travel time than usual. Because this is planned engineering work, you will not receive a refund if this causes you to arrive later at your destination. You can of course claim a refund if your train is at least 30 minutes delayed compared with the timetable in the Journey Planner.

Do I get a discount because I have a season ticket and cannot travel on my route?

No. Because this involves planned engineering work, we do not offer a discount. We provide replacement transport (for example NS buses) or an alternative route.

Can I travel for free on an NS bus?

No. You still need a valid ticket when using replacement transport. If you travel partly by NS bus, you will not pay more for your overall journey.

How does check in and check out work on the NS bus?

Are you travelling by NS bus?

Check out at the station where you leave the train and change to the bus. There is a temporary check in and check out terminal by the bus. Check in there again and check out at the bus stop at your destination.

Are you then continuing your journey by train?

Then check in again at the station where you board the train.

Do you have reduced mobility?

Please note the following:

  • a high step to board the bus
  • longer walking distances to and from the bus
  • that you may have to stand for longer while waiting for the bus

Are you travelling with a wheelchair or other mobility aid and we are using buses?

Call NS Reisassistentie on 030 235 7822 or chat with NS Customer Service for a tailored solution.

Do you have a visual impairment and need assistance?

We will help you to or from the replacement transport. Call NS Reisassistentie on 030 235 7822 or chat with NS Customer Service.

Do I pay extra if I have to take a diversion?
  • If you check in and out at the same stations as normal, you do not pay anything extra.
  • Do you have to divert via another operator? If we advise that, you do not need to check in or out there. Your NS ticket will be valid.
  • If you travel by NS bus, you also do not pay more than normal. You must check out at the train and check in and out again at the bus.
  • If there is more than 35 minutes between checking out and checking in, you may pay more because this is seen as a new journey.
  • If you have paid too much, view the questionnaire to see if you are eligible for a refund.

Can I take my bicycle on an NS bus?

No, there is unfortunately no space for bicycles on the NS bus.

Are you travelling with other public transport or another train operator?

If we advise you to divert via another operator during engineering work, your NS ticket is usually valid with that operator. You check in and out with that operator and do not pay anything extra, as long as you follow the instructions.

For example: are you travelling by metro? You use your NS ticket, but you must check in and out with the metro and with NS at your departure and arrival stations.

See all frequently asked questions about engineering work.