Zaandam railway station

Zaandam is the main railway station of Zaandam, near Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is at the junction of the Den Helder–Amsterdam railway and the Zaandam–Enkhuizen railway.

History
Zaandam's first station debuted on November 1, 1869. This station belonged to the SS Hoogezand category. This structure had a sizable middle section that included a ticket office and access to the platforms. The two lower parts of the structure were located at this middle section. There was a large clock on the facade, and a separate building stood next to the station.

In 1983 the Hemtunnel opened, this closing the Hembrug. The station was completely rebuilt, with the distinctive red roof. The station has 2 island platforms at ground level. In 1996 a south entrance was also opened. There were also a few small shops and a tunnel to a shopping centre in the town centre.

In 2007 the shops and tunnel were demolished. The restaurant closed, however the florist remains open.

At the end of 2007 a Kiosk shop was opened, where snacks and hot drinks can be purchased. In 2008 the station received a ticket hall for national and international tickets.

The bus station moved about 500 metres to the west of the main entrance after it closed in 2007, but town routes 9 and 10 continue to stop at a platform outside the station. On the site of the former bus station, where a bus station had stood, construction of a new City Hall is currently underway.

In December 2008, plans for opening an 'AH to Go' were terminated.

Since April 2018, the station has been extensively refurbished. End of 2019 is the anticipated completion date for the refurbishment.

Train services
The following train services call at Zaandam:
 * 2x per hour intercity service Schagen - Amsterdam - Utrecht - Eindhoven - Maastricht
 * 2x per hour intercity service Den Helder - Amsterdam - Utrecht - Nijmegen
 * 2x per hour local service (sprinter) Hoofddorp - Schiphol Airport - Zaandam - Hoorn Kersenboogerd
 * 2x per hour local service (sprinter) Uitgeest - Zaandam - Amsterdam - Woerden - Rotterdam (all day, every day)
 * 2x per hour local service (sprinter) Uitgeest - Zaandam - Amsterdam - Utrecht - Rhenen (only on weekdays until 8:00PM)