Trams are back at Amstel Station

After almost a year Tram 12 is back at Amstelstation after being stopped by the renovation of the Berlagebrug. The over 90-year old bridge was due for maintenance after a few inspections and was closed for all traffic on 24 July 2023. This meant that Tram 12 which runs from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Amstelstation through Leidseplein and De Pijp had to stop one stop short at Amsteldijk during the renovations. The bridge re-opened for pedestrians, vehicles and ships, essentially all traffic except trams, on 10 November 2023. An issue with the rails meant further work needed to be done before trams were allowed on.

GVB announced two weeks ago that tram traffic would once again continue over the bridge on 21 July 2024 adding Amstelstation back to the route. I was around the area the following week so filmed a few of the trams passing by.