NOS News•yesterday, 4:53 PM
For fear of explosive attacks, the NS is temporarily closing a large number of ATMs at stations. As a result, money can only be withdrawn at Amsterdam Central Station, Rotterdam Central Station, The Hague Central Station and Utrecht Central Station.
The reason for the decision is the recent bombings at the Amsterdam Zuid and Delft train stations. According to the transport company, these caused so much damage that they, together with GWK Travelex, the owner of the machines, decided to temporarily close 24 ATMs.
It is not clear if and when those 24 ATMs will be put back into use. “The machines in question have now been closed and emptied. At a later date, NS and GWK Travelex will decide whether machines can be reopened, possibly with additional safety measures,” the railway company said. “Think of roller shutters for the vending machine that close at night or extra camera surveillance.”
The NS has been experiencing explosions in its stomach for some time now. Three years ago, 28 vending machines were also temporarily closed. That was in response to an explosive burglary at Apeldoorn station. These vending machines were moved last year, reopened with extra safety measures or closed permanently.
