Eurostar passengers travelling between London and the Netherlands should rethink their plans this week. A fire-damaged section of railway near Rotterdam has stopped direct Eurostar trains from running between the UK and the Netherlands up to and including 2 July 2026, with Amsterdam and Rotterdam stops cancelled on affected services. Eurostar says trains on this route are currently running between London and Brussels only, and it is strongly advising travellers to postpone or cancel where possible.

Is Eurostar running from London to Amsterdam today?

No normal direct London-Amsterdam Eurostar service is running during the disruption window. Eurostar says it cannot run direct trains between the UK and the Netherlands because of fire damage near Rotterdam. Amsterdam Centraal and Rotterdam Centraal stops have been cancelled on several trains, including 9106, 9115, 9133, 9114, 9147, 9126, 9167, 9140, 9157 and 9152 between 30 June and 2 July 2026.

For travellers, the simple answer is this: do not go to St Pancras expecting the usual Amsterdam train unless Eurostar has confirmed your specific service is running. In a real station situation, the worst mistake is arriving early with luggage and hoping staff can “find a way.” During this kind of disruption, seats vanish fast, queues build quickly, and alternative routes become expensive by the hour.

What caused the Eurostar Netherlands travel warning?

The disruption was caused by a fire in a cable duct near Rotterdam Stadion, which triggered a major power outage on the Dutch rail network. Dutch reporting says the incident blocked rail traffic south of Rotterdam, affecting routes toward Dordrecht and Breda, while also disrupting international services.

This is not a small signal fault. The damaged area affects a key rail bottleneck around Rotterdam, which is why the impact is being felt far beyond one local station. When power, signalling and switching systems are hit together, trains cannot simply “go slower” through the area. They often have to stop, terminate early, or take a longer route.

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Which Eurostar stations are affected?

The main affected Eurostar stops are Amsterdam Centraal, Rotterdam Centraal and Schiphol. Eurostar says a small number of trains may run between France or Belgium and Amsterdam, but these services will not stop at Schiphol or Rotterdam and will take longer because they must route around the damaged section. Seat availability is also reduced.

What should passengers do now?

Passengers should first check their Eurostar booking, then choose refund, exchange, or postponement. Eurostar says exchanges can be made for free and full refunds are available for affected services. For cancelled trains or services delayed by more than 60 minutes before departure, Eurostar allows passengers to choose within three months from the travel date: a free exchange, an e-voucher, or a refund for the unused ticket value, excluding booking or exchange fees.

A smart traveller move is to take screenshots of three things before making changes:

1. Your original Eurostar booking
2. The disruption notice for your travel date
3. Any extra costs, such as hotels, local trains or taxis

That small habit can save a long argument later if you need to claim through Eurostar, a travel insurer, or a card provider.

Should you rebook via Brussels?

Only rebook via Brussels if your trip is essential. The London-Brussels leg may still be useful, but onward travel to the Netherlands can be slow, crowded and uncertain while the Dutch rail network recovers. Eurostar has already warned that alternative routed services have longer journey times and reduced seat availability.

Here is the practical rule: if you are travelling for a flexible city break, move the trip. If you are travelling for a wedding, visa appointment, family emergency or fixed work commitment, build a backup that does not rely on one tight connection.

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What not to do during the Eurostar disruption

Do not buy expensive replacement tickets before checking refund rules. Eurostar says it may consider some disruption-related expenses such as overnight accommodation, food, transport between station and accommodation, and call costs, but it does not cover every alternative transport cost in every situation.

Avoid these common mistakes:

• Do not rush to the station without checking live updates.
• Do not book a non-refundable hotel in Amsterdam for the same night unless your train is confirmed.
• Do not assume Schiphol is a safe fallback, as the disruption also affects stops there.
• Do not throw away receipts, even for small meals or local transport.
• Do not split your claim across random forms before checking whether you booked directly with Eurostar or through a retailer.

When will Eurostar Netherlands trains return to normal?

Eurostar’s official update says direct UK-Netherlands trains are affected up to and including 2 July 2026. Services may still take time to settle after repairs because trains, staff and passenger backlogs all need to be repositioned. The safest approach is to treat 3 July 2026 as the earliest day to check carefully, not as a guaranteed normal-service day.

Bottom line for travellers

If your Eurostar trip to Amsterdam or Rotterdam is not urgent, postpone it. This disruption is serious because it affects the railway infrastructure near Rotterdam, not just one delayed train. Travellers who act early will have better refund, exchange and accommodation options than those who wait at the station.

Before leaving home, check Eurostar’s latest travel updates, your booking email and the live status of your train. If the trip can wait, take the refund or free exchange and travel when the route is stable again.