Major rail upgrades on Hoorn-Enkhuizen line: replacement buses and road closures from April 11
From April 11 to 23, no trains will run between Hoorn and Enkhuizen due to essential rail maintenance. Passengers must use replacement buses, while road closures and detours will affect local traffic. Plan extra travel time and check ns.nl for updates.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Period | 11 April 01:00 – 23 April 05:00, 2026 |
| Affected Route | Hoorn – Enkhuizen railway line |
| Replacement Transport | NS buses |
| Level Crossing Closures | Boekert, J.N. Stuifbergenlaan, N505 underpass (see article for exact timings) |
| Work Includes | Rail, sleepers, ballast, level crossings, Enkhuizen station upgrades |
| Enkhuizen Station Access | Closed during works |
| Temporary Depot Location | P+R car park, Enkhuizen |
| Contact for Questions | ProRail: 0800-776 72 45 or www.prorail.nl/contact |
ProRail is responsible for the maintenance and management of the Dutch railway network, ensuring safe and reliable rail infrastructure. This work is part of their ongoing efforts to modernize tracks and stations, reducing disruptions in the long term.
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Rail maintenance on the Hoorn-Enkhuizen line
From Saturday 11 April at 01:00 until Thursday 23 April at 05:00 2026, ProRail will be carrying out maintenance on the railway line between Hoorn and Enkhuizen. During the work, no trains will run between Hoorn and Enkhuizen. NS will provide replacement buses for passengers. For up-to-date travel information, visit ns.nl or the NS app.
Closure of level crossings
To ensure safe working conditions, ProRail will temporarily close several level crossings:
- Boekert (Oosterblokker) 17 April 23:00 – 20 April 07:00 The crossing will be fully closed to cars, cyclists and pedestrians
- J.N. Stuifbergenlaan (Bovenkarspel) 15 April 07:00 – 22 April 23:00 The crossing will be fully closed to cars, cyclists and pedestrians
- Underpass on provincial road (N505 Enkhuizen) 8 April 23:00 – 9 April 05:00 18 April 21:00 – 19 April 05:00 The crossing will be fully closed to cars, cyclists and pedestrians
Alternative routes are available for traffic. These are indicated by yellow signs. Allow for extra travel time.
What will be done?
The railway track will be renewed to ensure it remains safe and reliable. Work will take place day and night, moving along the track. You may experience temporary inconvenience, such as noise or detours.
On the Hoorn – Enkhuizen route, ProRail will be renewing, among other things:
- rails, fastenings and sleepers;
- ballast (stones under the track);
- the surfacing at level crossings;
- parts of Enkhuizen station.
Maintenance at Enkhuizen station
During the same period, ProRail will also be improving Enkhuizen station. The station will not be accessible during these works. The work includes:
- Replacing retaining walls at tracks 1 and 2. These are concrete walls that hold the track in place;
- Adjusting the layout of tracks and switches;
- Renewing three switches and approximately 1.5 kilometres of track;
- Improving drainage so that rainwater can drain away more effectively.
Temporary depot at Enkhuizen station P+R car park
For the work, ProRail will set up a temporary depot on the P+R car park. A depot is a location where machinery and materials are stored. As a result, part of the car park will be temporarily unavailable. There may also be additional construction traffic to and from the depot. After the work is completed, the depot will be removed. ProRail will do its best to minimise any inconvenience.
Questions or more information?
For questions about the rail works, you can contact ProRail:
- via www.prorail.nl/contact. You can also use the website to sign up for ProRail’s automatic email service about works in your area.
- by phone on 0800 – 776 72 45 (free of charge), available on weekdays.
- In emergencies or cases of serious inconvenience, we are also available outside office hours; only urgent and unsafe situations will be dealt with at these times.