Mobility

Eindhoven is replacing the Karel de Grotelaan roundabout with a new underpass and a landmark light installation called the (Lichtring). The project aims to improve traffic flow to Veldhoven while transforming the intersection into a green, climate-resilient space for the local community.

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Public transport operators Transdev and Keolis are scaling back their Utrecht bus timetables by up to 11 per cent to tackle a surge in unpredictable cancellations and delays. Operating under the U-OV brand, the companies have faced significant hurdles since December, including driver shortages, equipment delivery delays, and power grid congestion affecting their new electric bus fleets. While the province will impose fines for the missed services, officials argue that a reduced but reliable timetable is preferable to the current level of disruption. To protect essential travel, both carriers have pledged to prioritise routes serving schools and hospitals while they continue to recruit new staff and engage private coach companies to fill the gaps.

Eindhoven has introduced a single app to manage all shared bicycles, e-bikes, and scooters across the city. The new system uses 500 designated hubs to keep streets tidy while offering users lower prices and a more reliable service.

Dutch Railways (NS) recorded a transport profit for the first time since 2019. Higher ticket and season‑pass prices, along with a slight increase in passenger numbers and ongoing cost savings, contributed to the €11 million result in 2025. Despite the improvement, NS continues extensive work on the rail network, meaning passengers should brace for face further disruptions in the coming period.

European gas prices jumped by more than 9% on Thursday morning, reaching €53.26 per megawatt-hour on the Amsterdam exchange as the conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its sixth day. Although a US-led plan to protect shipping briefly steadied markets on Wednesday, the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz has fueled fears of a long-term energy shortage. This latest price spike was triggered by Iranian claims of an attack on an American tanker in the Persian Gulf, leaving traders increasingly worried about the security of vital global fuel supplies.

A KLM aircraft scheduled to return to the Netherlands on Saturday is currently stranded in Dubai after regional attacks prompted widespread airspace restrictions and flight suspensions. Passengers have been offered hotel accommodation while the airline awaits safe conditions to resume operations.

Major global airlines have suspended flights to several Middle Eastern cities following recent military action in the region. Carriers are also rerouting planes to avoid the airspace of multiple countries, including Iran and Iraq, as a safety precaution.