Major railway upgrades on Hoorn-Enkhuizen line: expect disruptions and replacement buses
From 11 to 23 April 2026, the Hoorn-Enkhuizen railway line will close for essential upgrades, affecting daily commuters and travelers. ProRail will renew tracks, level crossings, and Enkhuizen station, with replacement buses provided. Plan extra travel time due to closures and detours.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration of works | 11 April 01:00 – 23 April 05:00, 2026 |
| Affected railway line | Hoorn – Enkhuizen |
| Replacement transport | NS buses |
| Closed level crossings | Boekert (Oosterblokker), J.N. Stuifbergenlaan (Bovenkarspel), N505 (Enkhuizen) |
| Works included | Rails, sleepers, ballast, level crossings, Enkhuizen station upgrades |
| Temporary depot location | Enkhuizen station P+R car park |
| Contact for questions | ProRail: www.prorail.nl/contact or 0800-7767245 |
ProRail is responsible for the maintenance and management of the Dutch railway infrastructure, ensuring safe and reliable train operations. These works are part of their ongoing efforts to modernize and upgrade the rail network to meet current and future demands.
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Railway works on Hoorn-Enkhuizen line
From Saturday 11 April at 01:00 until Thursday 23 April at 05:00 2026, ProRail will be carrying out work on the railway line between Hoorn and Enkhuizen. During the works, 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 use 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 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. Yellow signs will indicate these routes. Please allow extra travel time.
What will be happening?
The railway line will be renewed to ensure it remains safe and reliable. The works will take place day and night, with the work moving along the line. You may experience temporary inconveniences such as noise or detours.
On the Hoorn – Enkhuizen route, ProRail will be renewing, among other things:
- rails, fastenings and sleepers;
- ballast (stones beneath the track);
- the surfacing at level crossings;
- parts of Enkhuizen station.
Works at Enkhuizen station
During the same period, ProRail will also be improving Enkhuizen station. The station will not be accessible during these works. The works include:
- Replacing retaining walls at tracks 1 and 2. These are concrete walls that keep the track in place;
- Adjusting the layout of tracks and switches;
- Renewing three switches and approximately 1.5 kilometres of track;
- Improving drainage to ensure rainwater can drain away more effectively.
Temporary depot at Enkhuizen station P+R car park
For the works, ProRail will set up a temporary depot on the P+R car park. A depot is a location where machinery and materials are stored. This means part of the car park will be temporarily unavailable. There may also be additional construction traffic to and from the depot. After the works are completed, the depot will be removed. ProRail will do its best to minimise any inconvenience.
Questions or more information?
For questions about the railway 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 case of emergencies or serious inconvenience, we are also available outside office hours; only urgent and unsafe situations will be dealt with at these times.