Eurostar: independent consultant to Amsterdam Central trains

Throughout that go to, Cazenave had discussions with the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Administration, ProRail and NS. Because of the renovation of Amsterdam Central, there’s briefly no room for the corridor the place the Marechaussee now carries out the required passport checks. Work continues to be being accomplished on a short lived terminal within the Amstelpassage below the station, however it’s not prepared but. In consequence, the Eurostar can’t depart from Amsterdam till Could 2025 on the newest.

Eurostar says in an announcement that each one events have agreed to the appointment of an impartial advisor, recognized for his experience in rail and practice stations. This advisor will conduct an impartial audit and current options to all stakeholders, Eurostar stated.

In keeping with Eurostar, solely driving from Rotterdam to London is unprofitable. Because of the restricted house on the Rotterdam station, solely 160 passengers can board there, whereas the trains have a capability for 900 passengers. With out the utmost of 265 passengers boarding at Amsterdam Central, the trains will stay too empty.