NS to display train line numbers on station screens from 13 December

From 13 December, NS will display train line numbers on station information and platform screens, aiming to help passengers identify services and find alternatives during disruptions. The numbers will also appear on train screens, in the NS app and in its journey planner, according to ANP.

The railway has used the numbers since June, but the new timetable will bring them to station displays. They are linked to fixed train routes: letters identify the train type, such as IC for Intercity or S for Sprinter, while digits identify the connection.

NS says the labels should be particularly useful during delays, platform changes and when passengers are changing trains, helping them see which service is affected and what alternatives are available.