Public transport strikes in April in the Nettherlands
Apr 1st, 2011, 09:42 AM
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Public transport strikes in April in the Nettherlands
On Thursday April 7 there will be no trams, buses or metro running in Amsterdam between 10 am and 2 pm. There may be problems from 9 am and until 3pm.
12 April the same thing in Rotterdam, and 20th April in Den Haag.
12 April the same thing in Rotterdam, and 20th April in Den Haag.
Apr 1st, 2011, 09:49 AM
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Fourfor - you will be fine, it is only on the days stated, and for the times stated. There is a problem with the new contracts for public transport in those cities which is why they are having these disruptions.
Ferries are running normally and yes if you want to you could use something like the museum boat to get around, but it would probably be as quick to walk to most places
Ferries are running normally and yes if you want to you could use something like the museum boat to get around, but it would probably be as quick to walk to most places
Apr 1st, 2011, 10:11 AM
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What time Nina? If they do the same times as in Amsterdam, and I assume they will, maybe you should aim to get an earlier train if possible. Look at http://en.detelefoongids.nl/?locale=...ewSession=true for a taxi company near you.
Good luck, and meanwhile enjoy your mother's visit
Good luck, and meanwhile enjoy your mother's visit
Apr 1st, 2011, 11:42 AM
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Flight is at 13:45 to Bucharest, so I'd like to get to the Schipol by 11:30. I guess I could just set out very early -- maybe leave the house / take the tram at 8:00am before the strike starts? That would put me at Schipol at 9:30 or 10:00 at the latest for a 13:45 flight 
Thanks for your help. My mother arrives at 7:00 tomorrow morning. We're going to spend Sat/Sun in Amsterdam, Monday here in Rotterdam, then head to Paris on Tuesday for a week. I'm excited. Haven't seen her since December.
Thanks for your help. My mother arrives at 7:00 tomorrow morning. We're going to spend Sat/Sun in Amsterdam, Monday here in Rotterdam, then head to Paris on Tuesday for a week. I'm excited. Haven't seen her since December.
Apr 1st, 2011, 11:52 AM
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Sounds like a good plan Nina. you could check the RET site a couple of days before you fly for more news. they don't have info up on their site yet.
www.RET.nl
Sounds like an exciting time for you!
www.RET.nl
Sounds like an exciting time for you!
