NS, the main operator of rail services in the Netherlands, has canceled about 90% of its trains on Wednesday due to a strike by ProRail, the country's rail infrastructure manager. The strike is part of a series of planned actions by Dutch trade unions, who are calling for improved working conditions and higher pay for their members. In a statement, ProRail said that the strike action was necessary to ensure safety during Wednesday's rail service. The company said that it "understands the frustration of passengers" but that it is "responsible for ensuring the safety of rail traffic" and that it "cannot compromise on this." NS said that the strike would have a "major impact" on rail services throughout the Netherlands, with the vast majority of trains being canceled. The company advised passengers to check its website or app for the latest information on train services. The strike is the latest in a series of labor actions by Dutch trade unions in recent months. In September, unions representing teachers and healthcare workers staged a one-day strike, and in October, pilots at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines went on strike for several days. The unions are calling for improved working conditions and higher pay for their members, who they say have been struggling with the rising cost of living in the Netherlands. The Dutch government has said that it is "committed to working with trade unions to find a solution to the current labor disputes," but it has also said that it "cannot meet all of the demands of the unions." The strike is expected to cause significant disruption to rail services in the Netherlands, and passengers are advised to check with NS for the latest information on train services.
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