📋 Tender Overview
Summary
From Monday 9 to Friday 20 November, ProRail will improve the track between Heerhugowaard - Den Helder, Heerhugowaard - Hoorn and between Heerhugowaard - Alkmaar.As a result, train traffic is not possible on these routes and NS is deploying replacement buses.NS is taking the opportunity to simultaneously move the entrance gates at Den Helder station.Travelers are advised to check the travel planner before their trip and take additional travel time into account.
Travel informationThe first phase takes place from Monday, November 9 to Friday, November 13.There will be no trains running between Heerhugowaard - Den Helder, Heerhugowaard - Hoorn and between Heerhugowaard - Alkmaar.NS uses express and stop buses.NB: during this period there are also road works in Alkmaar, which may mean longer travel times during rush hour.NS advises travelers to take this into account and plan their journey in advance in the journey planner. The second phase of the work starts on Saturday, November 14 and ends on Friday, November 20.There will be no trains running between Den Helder and Heerhugowaard.NS will use express and stop buses. At the same time, there will be work on the track between Haarlem and Zandvoort aan Zee from November 16 to December 4.There are no trains running on that route during that period.NS uses buses.
Entrance gates at Den Helder stationOn November 9, the removal of the entrance gates at the current location will start and the gates will be placed on the platforms.The final work and tests will follow after November 20.According to plan, the gates will be put back into use on December 1.To bridge the gap, mobile check-in and check-out posts will be placed at the three entrances from November 21 to December 1.Work on the track ProRail carries out various work during this period.For more information click here.
