New Amsterdam Zuid station gets off to a flying start
On Sunday, 1 November 2026, tens of thousands of passengers began using the new Amsterdam Zuid station. Meanwhile, a little further away, we said goodbye to the old passageway with a fantastic farewell party. Here’s a look back at a very special day in pictures.
Tender launched for plot 2J in the Kenniskwartier neighbourhood
On 30 October 2026, the tender process began for plot 2J in the Kenniskwartier neighbourhood. Social housing, offices and other facilities are planned for the site between The Edge and The Pulse of Amsterdam buildings. Interested developers can now submit their proposals.
Blood, sweat and concrete: the finishing work on the Brittenpassage
It took seven years to build the new passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station. Once the excavation work was complete, the Brittenpassage began to take shape not only underground, but above ground too. In this three-part series, we look back at how it was built.
Getting ready for the new Amsterdam Zuid station
From 1 November 2026, you will enter Amsterdam Zuid station through the new Brittenpassage, around a 200-metre walk from the existing station entrance. How do you get to the station? Where do you catch the metro or train? And where can you park your bicycle? Here’s everything you need to know.
More space for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport around Amsterdam Zuid station
Over the coming years, we will be creating more space for walking, cycling, spending time outdoors and public transport in the area around Amsterdam Zuid station. We are now looking at how to make better use of the available space and reorganise traffic routes.
Amsterdam Zuid station celebrations on 1 November
On Sunday, 1 November 2026, we will celebrate the opening of the new Brittenpassage and say goodbye to the existing station entrance at Amsterdam Zuid station. There will be plenty of workshops and activities in the familiar Minervapassage. Join the party!
De Boelelaan Midden closed until the end of May 2027
From 2 November 2026 until the end of May 2027, De Boelelaan will be closed to cars and cyclists between Parnassusweg and Beethovenstraat. The service road will remain accessible. During this period, we will replace the road surface and redesign the road with a 30 km/h speed limit.
Government announces infrastructure plans
The Dutch government is investing an additional €18 billion in maintaining and upgrading roads, bridges, railways and waterways. However, given the available budget and the scale of the maintenance work needed across the Netherlands, choices have to be made. The ambition for Zuidasdok remains unchanged.
New passageway Amsterdam Zuid station
The entrance to Amsterdam Zuid station has been relocated. You now enter the station at the brand new Brittenpassage, located about a 200-metre walk from the familiar old entrance. This new passageway brings some changes. Read more about bicycle parking, public transport, platforms and available amenities.
Current disruption
- Closure De Boelelaan Midden (Central section) for mororised and bicycle traffic 2 November 2026 to May 2027
- Closure A10 West direction A10 South 27 - 30 November 2026
Livestreams and videos
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webcamThe Brittenpassage
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webcamAmsterdam Zuid station | south side
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VideoStroll through the future of Amsterdam Zuid station -
webcamDe Nieuwe Meer junction | south side (at S108)