Renewing tram lines
The municipality, the Rotterdam-The Hague metropolitan area and HTM are working together on the public transport of the future. Sketches are being made for the necessary modifications to tram lines 6 and 12. Work is currently being carried out on tram line 16.
Low-floor trams are operating in the city. These trams are better accessible for people in wheelchairs or who use walkers. This means that more people can travel by tram independently. The HTM is going to purchase more low-floor trams. They will replace the outdated trams which are still operating in the city.
Modifications to tram lines 1, 6, 12 and 16
Not all tram tracks and tram stops in The Hague are suitable for low-floor trams. This is why the rails need to be moved in many streets. A number of bends along the line also need to be adapted. Modifications are needed for tram lines 1, 6, 12 and 16. The stops will also be adapted. They will be made longer and suitable for people in wheelchairs or who use walkers. Where possible, the municipality will combine the work on the tram lines with other work. For example, fixing up public spaces, roads, bridgs, and quays.
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The municipality also needs to modify the tram tracks and the tram stop in the Duinstraat. It will affect the section between the Sloepstraat and Scheveningseweg. During the project, the municipality will also improve other parts of the street. Look at the preliminary design (VO) for the renewal of the Duinstraat in the Raadsinformatiesysteem (RIS) under RIS-number 312048 (in Dutch).
Respond
You have until Friday, 10 June 2022 to let the municipality know what you think of the VO. You can submit your response by sending an email to projectbureau-nrr@denhaag.nl.
Residents meeting
On Tuesday, 17 May a residents meeting will be held from 19.00 to 21.00 hrs. in the Kalhuis, Badhuisstraat 177. You will be able to look at the design and ask the municpality questions.
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Preliminary sketches are being made for the modifications to tram line 6. This section consists of 3 parts:
- Transvaal and Rustenburg Oostbroek
- Schilderswijk
- Bezuidenhout, Mariahoeve and Voorburg
Transvaal and Rustenburg Oostbroek
In Transvaal and Rustenburg Oostbroek Tram 6 operates from the Heemstraat to the Apeldoornselaan and Loosduinseweg. It covers the following streets:
- Delftselaan
- Paul Krugerlaan south (between Delftselaan and Paul Krugerplein)
- Paul Krugerplein
- Paul Krugerlaan north (between Paul Krugerplein and Loosduinseweg)
- Steijnlaan
- Dierenselaan (halte Nunspeetlaan)
Residents meeting on 20 February 2023
The municipality will organise a meeting for residents, businesses and interest groups on 20 February. You can discuss the designs.
Address: Bibliotheek Hobbemaplein 30, Transvaal
Time: 16.00 to 20.00 hrs. (stop by when it suits you)Schilderswijk
In the Schilderswijk Tram 6 operates from the Prinsegracht to the Vaillantlaan. It covers the following streets:
- Brouwersgracht
- Om en bij
- Hobbemastraat (between Om en bij and Paletplein)
- Hobbemaplein
- Paletplein
In the first half of 2023 the municipality will work on the draft designs for tram line 6 in the Schilderswijk. Look at the designs at werkaandeweg.denhaag.nl.
There was already a chance to participate in the process. It is now no longer possible to give your reaction.Bezuidenhout, Mariahoeve and Voorburg
In Bezuidenhout, Mariahoeve and Voorburg Tram 6 operates from the Laan van Nieuw Oost-Indië to the Monseigneur van Steelaan. It covers the following streets:
- Juliana van Stolberglaan
- Stuyvesantplein
- Loudonstraat
- Het Kleine Loo
- Hofzichtlaan
Residents, businesses and organisations will be notified once the project starts.
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Preliminary sketches are being made for the modifications to tram line 12. This section consists of 2 parts:
- Bomenbuurt and Bloemenbuurt, Vogelwijk and Duindorp
- Regentessekwartier, Valkenboskwartier
Bomenbuurt and Bloemenbuurt, Vogelwijk and Duindorp
In the Bomenbuurt and Bloemenbuurt, Vogelwijk and Duindorp Tram 12 operates from the Laan van Meerdervoort to the Markenseplein. It covers the following streets:
- Goudenregenstraat
- Nieboerweg
- Duivelandsestraat
- Markenseplein
The project primarily involves the Goudenregenstraat, Duivelandsestraat and Markenseplein.
Regentessekwartier and Valkenboskwartier
In the Regentessekwartier and Valkenboskwartier Tram 12 operates from the Loosduinseweg to the Laan van Meerdervoort. It covers the following streets:
- Regentesselaan
- Teijlerstraat
- Gheijnstraat
- Beeklaan
- Edisonstraat
- Laan van Meerdervoort
The project primarily involves the Teijlerstraat, Gheijnstraat, Beeklaan and Edisonstraat
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Work on tram line 16 started in March 2022. The work consists of 3 parts:
- Laak and Moerwijk (completed)
- city centre and Zeeheldenkwartier
- Duinoord and Statenkwartier
Laak and Moerwijk
The work in Laak en Moerwijk has been completed.
Documents about the procedure can be found in the Raadsinformatiesysteem under RIS-number 308459 (in Dutch).
Residents meeting on 1 February 2022
A residents meeting with the municipality, residents organisations and the bureau DGMR was held on 1 February 2022. Bureau DGMR gave a presentation on the vibrations in the area at the meeting.
Watch the video Explanation on vibrations (YouTube channel of the municipality)Technical questions about the DGMR report (in Dutch) (PDF, 98,3 kB)City centre and Zeeheldenkwartier
In the city centre and Zeeheldenkwartier line 16 operates from the Kerkplein to the Waldeck Pyrmontkade. The work in the city centre and Zeeheldenkwartier started in April 2022 and will last until April 2023.
Documents about the procedure can be found in the Raadsinformatiesysteem (RIS) under RIS-number 308712 (in Dutch).
Duinoord and Statenkwartier
In Duinoord and the Statenkwartier line 16 operates from the Obrechtstraat to the Westduinweg. Including the terminal loop in the Prins Mauritslaan. The work started in June 2022 and will last until March 2023.
Alternate route for tram line 16
During the project tram line 16 will operate an alternate route:
- From June 2022 to the beginning of April 2023 tram line 17 (previously tram 16) will operate until the Kunstmuseum stop.
Documents about the procedure can be found in the Raadsinformatiesysteem (RIS) under RIS-number 308739 (in Dutch).
OV NEXT
The work on tram line 6 falls under the OV NEXT programme. You can read more about the programme on the page OV NEXT: openbaar vervoer van de toekomst (in Dutch).
Give your input
During the 1st half of 2022 the design sketches will be made for tram line 6 (Schilderswijk and Transvaal) and for tram line 12 (Regentessekwartier and Valkenboskwartier).
For tram line 12 (Bomenbuurt and Bloemenbuurt, Vogelwijk and Duindorp) the design sketches will be made in the 2nd half of 2022. They will be done on the basis of input from residents, businesses and interest groups.
Would you like to share your ideas on these sketches? Sign up by sending an email to projectbureau-nrr@denhaag.nl.
Questions?
Do you have any questions about tram line 6, 12 or 16? Send an email to projectbureau-nrr@denhaag.nl.
More information
Look at the current schedule for the work on line 6 and diversions on bereikbarestad.denhaag.nl. Plan your journey with the travel planner on htm.nl, using the HTM travel app or 9292.nl.
Published: 10 November 2022Modified: 19 January 2023