Eurostar has confirmed that it has cancelled the Amsterdam and Rotterdam stops on evening service 9157 between the Netherlands and London on several key dates in December 2025, including the busy period from 15 to 19 December.

The decision affects Netherlands-origin passengers who had planned to board at Amsterdam Centraal or Rotterdam Centraal for London St Pancras, and it comes on top of a wider pattern of limited service and timetable pressures on the Dutch section of the Eurostar network during the holiday rush.

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Stops Pulled from Train 9157 on Multiple December Dates

According to Eurostar’s latest travel updates page, the Amsterdam Centraal and Rotterdam Centraal calls for train 9157 have been removed on 15 to 19 December, 22 December and 26 December 2025.

The train is still scheduled to run between Brussels and London, but it will not start its journey in the Netherlands on those days, effectively cutting a direct evening departure for Dutch passengers headed to the UK capital.

Eurostar describes the change as a response to “planning constraints” outside its control, language that usually reflects limitations imposed by infrastructure managers, engineering works or pathing conflicts on busy sections of line.

In this case, the decision coincides with a broader period of capacity pressure on routes in and out of the Netherlands, as rail upgrades, maintenance and reduced speeds have combined to pinch cross-border timetables.

Service archives in the Netherlands indicate that train 9157 has already experienced disruption this week, with at least one recent operating day where the entire Amsterdam to London run was ultimately cancelled.

That pattern has added to uncertainty for passengers who rely on the high-speed evening departure to reach London for next-morning meetings or to connect to onward flights and long-distance trains from the UK.

While Eurostar has not publicly detailed the precise operational trigger for the stop cancellations, the decision falls within a season that is already marked by reduced flexibility on Dutch routes.

The operator has been warning for several months that infrastructure constraints, particularly around Amsterdam Centraal, remain a significant challenge even as direct links to London resume and expand.

Who Is Affected and How Many Travelers Are Hit

The removal of the Amsterdam and Rotterdam calls on train 9157 primarily affects passengers originating in the Netherlands and traveling to London in the late afternoon and evening.

On a typical weekday, 9157 provides one of the last direct northbound departures from Amsterdam and Rotterdam to London, a popular option both for business travelers leaving after a full working day and for leisure passengers seeking to maximize their time in Dutch cities before heading to the UK.

Recent timetable and capacity changes suggest that each Amsterdam to London Eurostar train can carry roughly 400 to 440 passengers, with further capacity coming from Rotterdam. On peak December days close to Christmas, many of those seats are booked weeks in advance.

Even if some passengers can be re-accommodated on earlier trains or routed via Brussels, the loss of a single evening departure representing several hundred seats is a notable cut in daily cross-Channel rail capacity from the Netherlands.

Families traveling for the holidays, students heading back to the UK at the end of term, and corporate travelers finishing year-end meetings are among those most likely to feel the impact.

For travelers who timed hotel checkouts, airport transfers or business appointments around a specific evening train, the cancellation of their boarding stop can trigger awkward gaps in the day or the need for an overnight stay en route.

Travel agents and corporate travel managers are also being forced to revisit December itineraries, especially where Eurostar segments were tightly synchronized with flights out of London or with early morning rail departures to other parts of Britain.

Industry bulletins circulated this month have already flagged 9157, alongside several other Dutch-linked services, as a risk point for disruption.

Alternative Routes and Rebooking Options for Stranded Passengers

Eurostar is directing affected customers toward alternative travel options, with a focus on rerouting via Brussels or, where space allows, onto earlier departures from the Netherlands.

Passengers whose tickets show Amsterdam Centraal or Rotterdam Centraal as their departure station are being advised to check their booking portal or contact customer service to confirm revised arrangements and eligibility for refunds or rebooking.

For many, the most realistic replacement will involve catching a train from Amsterdam or Rotterdam to Brussels Midi, then boarding a different Eurostar service to London. Eurostar and its partners are promoting so-called “Eurocity Direct” and other cross-border trains as feeders to Brussels, from where multiple London-bound services depart each day.

This option preserves a same-day arrival in London, but often at the cost of an earlier start and at least one additional change of train.

Some travelers may be offered seats on earlier Amsterdam or Rotterdam departures that still run through to London on their original date, although availability is expected to be tight so close to Christmas.

Where that is not possible, Eurostar’s standard disruption policies allow for rebooking on a nearby date or applying for a refund, depending on the fare type and whether the customer chooses to travel.

Passengers who booked through third-party agencies or rail distributors are encouraged to work through their original point of sale, since those intermediaries often hold the live ticket and control changes.

However, Eurostar’s operational notices state that customers affected by stop cancellations should not be left to arrange alternatives at their own expense if the original departure station is no longer served.

Expect Longer Journeys, Tighter Connections and Crowded Trains

Eurostar is warning that itineraries may change and that travel times will lengthen for many Netherlands-origin passengers heading to London on the affected dates.

A journey that would normally involve boarding a direct Eurostar at Amsterdam or Rotterdam and remaining onboard to London can turn into a two or three-leg trip via Brussels, Lille or even other Belgian or French hubs, depending on availability.

The extra steps introduce new points of potential delay. Live timetable data from this week shows that services between Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Brussels have faced a combination of cancellations and significant delays, especially in the early morning.

On 19 December alone, several Amsterdam and Rotterdam to Brussels high-speed departures were listed as cancelled or operating under “limited service” conditions, while others departed late and arrived well behind schedule.

These upstream issues increase the risk of missed connections onto London-bound Eurostar trains, particularly for travelers who leave only a short buffer at Brussels Midi.

Rail experts and passenger advocacy groups are advising travelers to allow more time than usual in Brussels and to consider avoiding last departures of the day where possible, so that a delay on the feeder leg does not result in an unplanned overnight stay.

Capacity constraints mean that replacement trains may also feel busier than usual. With one evening service effectively removed for Dutch-origin passengers on the impacted days, remaining trains from Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Brussels into London are expected to run close to full.

Travelers should be prepared for crowded waiting areas, longer boarding queues and limited flexibility to switch to a different service at short notice if something goes wrong.

The disruption to train 9157 is unfolding against a wider backdrop of structural constraints on the Eurostar network to and from the Netherlands.

Eurostar has spent much of 2025 rebuilding its Amsterdam and Rotterdam links after a period when direct trains to and from London were suspended because of renovation works at Amsterdam Centraal’s international terminal.

Although direct services have resumed, infrastructure work and operational limits have continued to bite.

On the Dutch network itself, engineering projects around Rotterdam and Amsterdam have periodically reduced the number of through services and forced operators to trim or retime selected Eurostar trains.

Trade and industry reports in recent weeks have highlighted cancelled stops at Rotterdam on several services, as well as full train cancellations around key mid-December dates, tied to what Eurostar has described as capacity and planning constraints.

Eurostar’s management has also warned publicly that the deteriorating condition of parts of the wider high-speed rail network, including sections where trains are temporarily restricted to lower speeds, has had a knock-on effect on timetable robustness.

At the same time, demand for sustainable cross-Channel travel has remained strong, with the operator gradually restoring and then expanding the number of daily services between London and the Netherlands and exploring new combinations via cities such as Lille.

The result is a fragile equilibrium where relatively small changes in infrastructure availability can force last-minute timetable adjustments.

In that context, the removal of Amsterdam and Rotterdam stops from train 9157 on multiple busy December days reflects both the continuing constraints on Dutch rail infrastructure and the difficulty of fitting a full schedule of international services into a compressed set of available train paths.

What Travelers Should Do Now

Passengers booked on Eurostar 9157 from Amsterdam or Rotterdam to London on 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22 or 26 December are urged to verify the status of their trip as soon as possible.

The most up-to-date information is available via Eurostar’s travel updates page and booking management tools, where affected journeys are typically flagged with specific disruption notices and instructions.

Travelers should confirm whether their ticket has been automatically rebooked onto a different departure or whether they need to select a new option. In cases where the Netherlands-origin leg has been removed but the Brussels to London segment remains intact, passengers may need to arrange their own transport to Brussels but could still travel on the onward Eurostar under revised conditions. It is essential to clarify who bears responsibility for any added costs before making changes independently.

Those with tight onward connections in London, such as evening flights or last trains to other UK cities, should carefully reassess their plans.

Longer journey times, possible delays, and the added complexity of rerouting via Brussels increase the risk of missed onward legs. Travel advisers recommend, where possible, moving to earlier departures or inserting an overnight stay either in Brussels or London to restore a safety buffer.

For travelers who no longer wish to travel under substantially changed conditions, standard passenger rights frameworks typically entitle them to a refund or an alternative journey at no extra cost, though exact terms depend on the fare and point of purchase. Keeping documentation of disruption notices and any additional expenses incurred can be useful if a claim or complaint becomes necessary later.

FAQ

Q1. Which dates are affected by the cancellation of Amsterdam and Rotterdam stops on Eurostar 9157?
The stops are cancelled on 15 to 19 December 2025 inclusive, as well as on 22 December and 26 December. On these dates, train 9157 will not start in the Netherlands and is instead expected to originate further down the line, typically from Brussels.

Q2. I have a ticket from Amsterdam or Rotterdam on 9157. Is my entire journey cancelled?
Your boarding stop in the Netherlands is cancelled, but the Brussels to London portion of the train is generally still scheduled. In practice, this means you may be rebooked via Brussels or moved to another departure. You should check your booking to see whether Eurostar has already issued an alternative itinerary.

Q3. Will Eurostar provide a replacement train from Amsterdam or Rotterdam to connect with 9157?
Eurostar is not advertising a dedicated replacement train starting in the Netherlands for 9157. Instead, passengers are being directed to use other scheduled services to reach Brussels and then connect there, or to shift to an earlier or different direct Eurostar departure where space permits.

Q4. Can I claim a refund if I no longer wish to travel because my stop has been cancelled?
In most cases, if a key part of your journey is cancelled or significantly altered, you are entitled to either a rerouting at no extra cost or a refund of at least the affected portion of your ticket. The exact options depend on your fare type and whether you booked directly with Eurostar or through a third party, so you should review the conditions linked to your booking.

Q5. How much longer will my journey take if I am rerouted via Brussels?
The additional travel time can vary widely depending on connections. Many passengers should expect at least an extra hour to 90 minutes when factoring in a feeder train to Brussels, transfer time at the station and potential delays. On busy days or if you accept a significantly earlier or later departure, the overall impact on your schedule could be greater.

Q6. Are other Eurostar trains between the Netherlands and London also affected in December?
Yes. Timetable information for mid-December shows a mix of cancellations, delays and “limited service” warnings on several services between Amsterdam, Rotterdam and Brussels, as well as other adjustments across the network. While 9157 is a headline example, travelers should assume that conditions are tighter than usual and check the status of any Dutch-linked Eurostar departure in this period.

Q7. What if I miss my London-bound Eurostar in Brussels because my feeder train is delayed?
If both legs are on a single through-ticket, Eurostar and its partners would normally rebook you on the next available service without extra charge. However, seat availability can be very limited around Christmas. If your Brussels connection is self-arranged on a separate ticket, protection is less clear, so building a generous buffer between trains is strongly recommended.

Q8. Should I consider flying instead of taking Eurostar from the Netherlands to London during these dates?
Some travelers may decide that a direct flight offers more certainty, particularly if they are booking last minute or must make a critical onward connection. Others will still prefer rail, accepting a longer and potentially more complex journey. Comparing total travel time, cost and disruption risk across all modes is advisable before making a decision.

Q9. Is Eurostar offering any additional compensation beyond refunds and rebookings?
Eurostar’s standard policies allow for compensation in certain cases of delay or severe disruption, often calculated as a voucher or partial refund based on how late you arrive. Additional goodwill gestures, such as higher-value vouchers, are sometimes offered during major disruption periods but are not guaranteed and are assessed case by case.

Q10. Where can I find the latest information about my specific train?
The primary source is Eurostar’s official travel updates and the “Manage Booking” section for your ticket, which will show live changes to your itinerary. Station departure boards and national rail apps in the Netherlands and Belgium can also provide real-time running information for feeder services to Brussels.