Rail workers begin rush hour strike affecting passenger trains in most Dutch cities

Strikes started in the early morning, causing major disruptions during rush hour.

Rail workers in the Netherlands began a rush hour strike on Tuesday, disrupting train services in most Dutch cities, including major hubs like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and The Hague.

The strike, which began at 4 a.m. local time, is expected to continue until 10 a.m., causing major disruptions during the morning rush hour. The strike is the result of a long-running dispute between rail workers and the government over wages and working conditions.

The strike is expected to have a significant impact on rail travel in the Netherlands, with many trains being canceled or delayed. Passengers are advised to check with their train operator for the latest information on services.

The strike is the result of a long-running dispute between rail workers and the government over wages and working conditions.

The Dutch rail network is operated by NS, the country's national railway company. NS and the unions representing rail workers have been in negotiations for months over a new collective labor agreement, but have been unable to reach an agreement.

The unions are demanding a 10% wage increase, improved working conditions, and a guarantee of no further job cuts. NS has offered a 5% wage increase and some improvements to working conditions, but has refused to guarantee no job cuts.

The strike is the first major industrial action by rail workers in the Netherlands in several years.

Passengers are advised to check with their train operator for the latest information on services.

Passengers planning to travel by train in the Netherlands today are advised to check with their train operator for the latest information on services.

NS has set up a special website where passengers can check the status of their train services. Passengers can also check the NS app for the latest information.