Renewing tram lines
The municipality, the Rotterdam-The Hague metropolitan area and HTM are working together on the public transport of the future. Tram lines 1, 6, 12 and 16 are being adapted in order to meet this goal.
Low-floor trams are operating in the city. People using wheelchairs or walkers can travel independently with these trams. 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 They will replace the outdated trams which are still operating in the city.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
Not all tram tracks and tram stops in The Hague are suitable for low-floor trams. This is why the rails need to be shifted 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 using wheelchairs or 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.
The municipality will 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 Begin external link: preliminary design for the Duinstraat (RIS312048)(External link), end external link. (in Dutch).
Questions
It is no longer possible to give feedback on the preliminary design for the new Duinstraat tram stop. Do you have questions about the municipality’s plans? Send an email to Begin link: duinstraat@denhaag.nl, end link. .
Look at the schedule for the work on tram line 1 and possible diversions on Begin external link: Werkzaamheden Duinstraat(External link), end external link. (in Dutch). Plan your journey with the travel planner on Begin external link: htm.nl(External link), end external link., using the HTM travel app or Begin external link: 9292.nl(External link), end external link..
Preliminary sketches are being made for the modifications to tram line 6. This tram line 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 (Nunspeetlaan stop)
Look at the designs at Begin external link: werkaandewijk.denhaag.nl(External link), end external link..
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
Look at the designs at Begin external link: werkaandeweg.denhaag.nl(External link), end external link..
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
Look at the designs at Begin link: www.denhaag.nl/tram6, end link.
Preliminary sketches are being made for the modifications to tram line 12. This tram line 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/Goudenregenplein
- Duivelandsestraat
- Markenseplein
The project primarily involves the Goudenregenstraat, Duivelandsestraat and Markenseplein.
Look at the sketches at Begin external link: www.doemee.denhaag.nl(External link), end external link..
Your ideas are wanted
Would you like to give the municipality your feedback on the preliminary sketches? If so, send an email to Begin link: projectbureau-nrr@denhaag.nl, end link. .
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.
Look at the designs at Begin external link: www.doemee.denhaag.nl(External link), end external link..
The work on tram line 16 is ready. The tram has not been operating from the city centre to the Statenkwartier for a year. Previously Tram 16 operated on this route, now it is Tram 17.
Now that the work is ready, the municipality is testing the new tracks, overhead cables and stops. Work will still be carried out in the coming time on the sidewalks and parking spots in various places.
The tram is not yet operating via the Torenstraat and Zoutmanstraat. The summer timetable will begin on 8 July 2023. From that moment Tram 17 will again operate its regular route from Wateringen, via the city centre to Scheveningen. For the routes, stops and departure times go to Begin external link: htm.nl(External link), end external link..
OV NEXT
Expanding the number of low-floor trams on lines 1, 6, 12 and 16 is part of the OV NEXT programme. More information can be found on the page Begin link: OV NEXT: openbaar vervoer van de toekomst, end link. (in Dutch).
Give your input
Would you like to share your ideas on the sketches the municipality is making for the new tram lines? Sign up by sending an email to Begin link: projectbureau-nrr@denhaag.nl, end link. .
Questions?
Do you have any questions about the projects for tram lines 1, 6, 12 or 16? Send an email to Begin link: projectbureau-nrr@denhaag.nl, end link. .
More information
Look at the current schedule for the work and diversions on Begin external link: bereikbarestad.denhaag.nl(External link), end external link.. Plan your journey on Begin external link: htm.nl(External link), end external link., using the HTM travel app or Begin external link: 9292.nl(External link), end external link..