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Bag on the Seat on the Train? From September, It Will No Longer Be Allowed on Dutch Trains.

You know the situation: during the evening rush hour, the train is crowded, but many seats are occupied by bags and suitcases instead of passengers. Dutch Railways (NS) is putting an end to that problem. Starting September 4, it is prohibited to place luggage on a passenger seat, even if the train is not full.

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You know the situation: during the evening rush hour, the train is crowded, but many seats are occupied by bags and suitcases instead of passengers. Dutch Railways (NS) is putting an end to that problem. Starting September 4, it is prohibited to place luggage on a passenger seat, even if the train is not full.

·Kobbegem, Belgium
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·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Passenger organizations have agreed to the new NS rule that luggage may no longer be placed on a train seat. NS states that the measure will be included in the house rules and that it will take effect from September 4.

·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Dutch Railways (NS) is scaling back its compensation during strikes. During previous actions, travelers could claim back up to 25 euros as compensation for replacement transport because trains were not running. As of now, this is no longer possible, the transport company announces.

·Apeldoorn, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Train passengers are not required to place their bags on their laps, even if the seat next to them is empty.

·Hilversum, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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NOS broke the news in Hilversum, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
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