Attention Londoners! Eurostar Suspends London to Amsterdam Services for One Year

International travel has never been simpler, thanks to the incredibly well-liked Eurostar rail service. This rail service is a lifesaver, especially for individuals who strive to avoid travelling for a variety of reasons. It links the United Kingdom to its neighbours, including France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Yes, Amsterdam is only a train journey away if you live in London and want to go out. It sounds dreamlike, doesn't it?

You might have to put off that goal for a year, though. Recent announcements from Eurostar regarding the suspension of train service between London and Amsterdam for a whole year.

Starting in the new year, the Eurostar train service between Amsterdam and London will likewise be halted for more than 11 months. There will be no direct cross-channel rail services to Amsterdam during this time, according to Eurostar, as a result of reconstruction work at the Amsterdam train station that will begin in June 2024 and extend until May 2025.

If you're wondering whether Rotterdam Centraal would be a good successor, Time Out says that it has been deemed an inadequate replacement due to capacity and safety issues. Before Brexit, Eurostar served 12 stations; after it is suspended, it will only serve four. Only until the trains to Amsterdam start running again will Londoners be able to travel to Brussels, Paris, or Lille.