Eurostar has resumed its direct service between Amsterdam and London, which was suspended while work was undertaken on the Dutch Capital’s Centraal Station.
From February 10 2025, Eurostar will operate three daily services on weekdays and Sundays (two on Saturdays) between London St Pancras and Amsterdam. Before the suspension it was operating four serviced a day.
The resumption will take place in four phases.
From now until late March, services will accommodate a maximum of 400 passengers from Amsterdam per journey, a 10% increase.
From March 30 to April 22 a temporary terminal closure will take place at Amsterdam Centraal to facilitate further platform renovations.
From April 22, passenger capacity will increase to 600 from Amsterdam (a 220% increase) and another 160 from Rotterdam.
Enhanced services and facilities will include an exclusive boarding point for a seamless travel experience.
Full capacity of up to 650 passengers from Amsterdam will be introduced by September.
Looking ahead, Eurostar’s ambition is to expand to five daily services between London and Amsterdam by 2026.
The new UK Terminal at Amsterdam Centraal has carbon-negative flooring snd sustainable finishes such as recycled plating and felt ceilings.
Passengers will have access to ultra-fast Wifi, an upgraded information system and smart lighting, and premiums refreshments such as barista-made coffee, fresh pastries from a new café, and free chilled water.
Gwendoline Cazenave, CEO of Eurostar, said: “We know we will welcome more passengers on board as we continue to grow our services and set the standards for connectivity across Europe.
“The tripling of capacity on the Netherlands-UK route is step one in a broader strategy to increase Eurostar’s network for customers all across Europe.”
