Modernizing

In the past years, NS have modernized their stations and waiting rooms. Six station will be improved and expanded. NS wants to create world class stations. NS are improving their stations with the thought to connect these with high speed- and international trains. Some stations already have an international (high speed) connection.

The new Utrecht central station

The stations that NS are improving are Arnhem, Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Breda, Rotterdam Central and Utrecht central station. The most important improvement is that of Utrecht central station. This station is connected with the shopping centre ´Hoog catharijne´ and the exhibition centre “Jaarbeurs”. Utrecht will be revolutional in the future. It will be the most important station in the Netherlands. Utrecht central station is the main junction of the railway network.

The central station of Rotterdam will be renovated, in particular the roofing and the passenger access tunnel, which will be widened from 8 to 40 meters.

Impression of Amsterdam central station

On the other hand, NS will redesign a lot of stations in the Netherlands, like Schiedam Centre, Amsterdam main station and Dordrecht. Amsterdam central station will be redesigned with a clear general view for passengers. The platforms of Amsterdam central station are renewed. Schiedam Centre was renovated and better connected to the metro network. Station Dordrecht was also renovated with new buildings and a bicycle shed.

After all I think it is good thing that NS has modernized or redesigned their stations, because it is a part of their image. Good stations give passengers a better feeling and creates a good cohesion.