No trains between Belgium and the Netherlands due to a 24-hour strike in the Netherlands

Travelers planning to travel between Belgium and the Netherlands on Wednesday, September 9, should expect major disruptions. Due to a nationwide 24-hour strike in the Dutch public transportation system, no regular trains will be running in the Netherlands that day. Several international train connections between Belgium and the Netherlands will also be completely canceled.

Dutch labor unions have announced a nationwide strike for Wednesday, September 9. The strike is aimed, among other things, at the Dutch government’s plans to cut social security spending. Not only rail service but also parts of the bus, tram, and subway systems will be affected.

No international trains

The effects are also being felt in Belgium. According to the latest travel information from NS International, on Wednesday, September 9, no international trains to and from the Netherlands. Domestic train service in the Netherlands will also be largely suspended that day.

Among other things, this means that travelers cannot take international trains from Belgium to Amsterdam.

Eurostar is also warning travelers about the strike. Several trips on routes between Belgium, the Netherlands, and France have been canceled or rescheduled.

EuroCity Direct and Eurostar Affected

For travelers from Belgium, connections to the Netherlands are particularly important. The EuroCity Direct between Belgium and the Netherlands does not run on Wednesdays.

The Eurostarservice between Brussels and Amsterdam is affected by the strike. As a result, travelers who were planning to depart for the Netherlands on an international train on Wednesday will not be able to make their planned trip as usual.

The exact impact may vary by train. Passengers are therefore advised to double-check their connections in advance.

Some trains only go as far as the border

Several other international routes are also being shortened. As a result, trains that normally enter Belgium from the Netherlands will only be able to travel as far as a Belgian station.

For travelers, this means that a trip that would normally be direct may end at the Belgian border on Wednesday, or that an alternative route will be necessary.

Re-booking or Refunding Tickets

Travelers with an affected international ticket will be given options to adjust their travel plans. Depending on the carrier and the type of ticket, a ticket may be rebooked or refunded.

If you're traveling on Wednesday, it's best to check the current schedule with the relevant rail company right before departure.

Sources

• NS International – up-to-date travel information regarding the nationwide strike on September 9, 2026.

• Eurostar – current travel updates and announced disruptions due to the Dutch strike.

• FNV – announcement of the nationwide 24-hour strike in Dutch public transportation.

This article was independently compiled by TrainNews based on the sources listed above. The text is not a reproduction of the original news reports.