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Train service to Schiphol will run during national public transport strike Wednesday

Train services will continue to run between Amsterdam Central, Schiphol Airport, and Hoofddorp during a nationwide public transport strike on September 9. While most train traffic in the Netherlands will be suspended due to union protests over social security cuts, the airport connection remains an operational exception.

The Dutch railway operator NS has announced that train services to and from Schiphol Airport will remain operational during a planned nationwide public transport strike on Wednesday, September 9. While the rest of the country will face a total train service shutdown, the Airportsprinter line connecting Amsterdam Central, Schiphol, and Hoofddorp will continue to run four times per hour. This arrangement mirrors a previous legal ruling from 2024, which mandated that a minimum level of rail connectivity to the airport must be maintained during industrial action.

The 24-hour strike is organized by labor unions to protest planned cuts to social security, which are proceeding despite reports that the reductions might be less severe than initially expected. NS CEO Wouter Koolmees expressed frustration over the disruption, urging the involved parties to resume negotiations and reach a resolution. Normal train services are expected to resume on Thursday, September 10, though travelers are advised to closely monitor travel updates as the situation develops.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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