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Work starts on second new railway platform at Amsterdam Zuid
From 12 to 26 March 2025, we will be building the second permanent railway platform above the new Brittenpassage at Amsterdam Zuid station. In the meantime, we are also working out of sight on the walls that will ultimately support this platform. And yet another milestone is set to follow.
11 March: unmissable guided tours and presentations
On 11 March 2025, you will be given a unique glimpse behind the screens of Zuidas and Zuidasdok. Join a guided tour on the A10 tunnel, to the work at Amsterdam Zuid station, through the Zuidas district now and in the future and to the iconic Valley.
12 to 26 March: fewer trains as platform is built
From 12 until 26 March 2025, we will be working non-stop 24 hours per day on the additional passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station. During that period, we are building a new railway platform for the Brittenpassage. Trains will run according to a revised timetable for a 15-day period.
Daylight reaches extra passageway at Amsterdam Zuid station
A new milestone for Amsterdam Zuid station: after 11 days and nights of work, the additional passenger tunnel, the Brittenpassage, now has a glass ceiling. The railway platform above it, serving tracks 3 and 4, also has a floor partly made of walk-on glass.
In the picture: construction work on railway platforms above Brittenpassage
Construction work on a new railway platform for the Brittenpassage is proceeding smoothly. Even at night, work is continuing at pace on the permanent platform above the additional passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station and this is resulting in some great photos. Take a look for yourself.
Disruption is increasing, but you remain relatively positive
Despite the fact that we caused more disruption in 2024 than in 2023, 60% of you continue to have a positive opinion about the development of the Zuidas district, the regeneration of Amsterdam Zuid station and the widening and partial tunnelling of the A10 Zuid.
How do you build a new platform in the space of 11 days?
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From 18 to 28 January 2025, we will be replacing one of the temporary railway platforms above the future Brittenpassage with a permanent one, partly made of walk-on glass. Zuidasdok’s Sjaak van den Hoek explains.
18 to 28 January: fewer trains as platform is built
From 18 until 28 January 2025, we will be working non-stop 24 hours per day on the additional passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station. During that period, we are building a new railway platform for the Brittenpassage. Trains will run according to a revised timetable for an 11-day period.
In 2024, we made ourselves noticed more than ever
The year 2024 marked the start of the reconstruction of the De Nieuwe Meer junction. The regeneration of Amsterdam Zuid station continued at pace. In Zuidas, we also saw the development of a lot of new housing, offices and more.
Zuidasdok will be proceeding at pace in 2025, as you will notice
During the forthcoming year, we will be working hard on two major Zuidasdok projects – the renovation of the Amsterdam Zuid station and the reconstruction of the De Nieuwe Meer junction. This will undoubtedly affect you. Here’s an overview of what to expect.
Amsterdam Zuid station goes international in 2025
With effect from 15 December 2024, Amsterdam Zuid station will have a direct link with Brussels. This is when the new, improved NS railway timetable is introduced. It includes more and faster connections, later into the evening.
Brittenpassage: the whole roof is now in position
The roof of the new Brittenpassage is now in position, following years of work building and moving it. On 26 and 27 November 2024, we pushed the last of the total of seven roof sections into its permanent position. There were one or two minor issues in the process, but it is now in place.