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.
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.
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!
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.
Fire in Schinkelbrug test facility: an update
On 30 September 2026, a testing facility on Johan Huizingalaan used for the Schinkelbrug reconstruction project was completely destroyed by fire. The investigation is ongoing and replacement materials have been ordered. The project remains on schedule.
Making room for A10 tunnel construction sites and access roads
Over the next period, we will be preparing work sites and access roads needed to move the A10 Zuid underground. This means removing trees and shrubs in several locations. Of course, we will carry out this work outside the bird nesting season.
1 November: a festive farewell to the Minervapassage
You can hardly have missed it: the Brittenpassage will open on 1 November 2026. As the new passenger tunnel at Amsterdam Zuid station opens, the existing passageway will close. We’re marking the occasion with an unforgettable celebration for all ages. Will you join us?
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)