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Metro 52 disrupted after collision near Centraal

Shuttle buses are running while northbound and southbound services on the North-South line face temporary limits after an early morning incident.

Essentially Amsterdam staff · Published July 20, 2026 at 3:04 a.m. CEST · 2 min read

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Metro 52 between Amsterdam Centraal and Noord is temporarily disrupted after a collision near the central station this morning.

The incident occurred around 8 a.m.

Multiple emergency services responded, including a trauma helicopter.

Police confirmed the matter is not being treated as a crime.

Current service limits

Southbound Metro 52 is running only between the Noord and Noorderpark stops for now.

Passengers who need to continue from Noorderpark toward Centraal can switch to shuttle bus 164 or use other public transport.

From Rokin southward, Metro 52 is following its normal route.

Northbound Metro 52 is skipping stops at Amsterdam Centraal, Noorderpark, and Noord.

How to travel instead

Operator GVB has put shuttle buses into service to cover the gap.

The company advises travelers to check a journey planner before setting out, as routes and times can shift while the line is affected.

The North-South line is a main link for people living or working in Amsterdam-Noord, so many morning and daytime trips are being rerouted.

Other metro, tram, and bus lines across the city continue to operate as usual.

What happens next

GVB has not yet given a full reopening time for the full Metro 52 route.

Updates will appear in the regular travel apps and on station screens once the track is clear.

Anyone heading to or from Noord should allow extra time and consider the shuttle option or an alternative connection through the city center.

For real-time options, the national planner at 9292 remains the simplest place to compare routes.

Source: NH Nieuws Amsterdam

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