Tag: UTRECHT
When a train collided with an excavator in Bunnik, Anne was working in the control room
“We respond to changes in the timetable, but also to incidents,” says Sander Creemer, team manager of the control room. “That ranges from a defective switch to a bomb threat.”…
Snowball Festival may continue from judge, appeal against the permit rejected
The lawsuit revolved around the permit of the previous edition in 2024. The trial against the permit was filed by the foundations, because the festival returns annually. The Utrechtse Bomen…
Utrecht is expanding the Environment Zone to the entire municipality and wants to keep more cars
The current environmental zone in Utrecht will be enlarged to the entire municipality in 2027, now it only covers the center of the city. This will also apply to non-electric…
Alderman must arrange a supermarket for De Uithof
Utrecht University has a deal with the operator of the Spar. The university considers this sufficient and does not want to make land or space available to a supermarket, if…
Utrecht football club Balt from KNVB policy around mixed sports: ‘Girl football is in danger’
She is 10 years old, and her great example is without a doubt Lieke Martens. Lara plays football four times a week at football club Zwaluwen in Utrecht. She is…
Posts at bicycle sheds not necessary, says Utrecht after car navigation error
Not everyone agrees with her. Martine and Etty think it is quite unclear for motorists. “Especially for people who don’t drive here often,” says Martine. She hardly drives the car…
Ban on the use of hard drugs in Utrecht streets extended
The Party for the Animals and BIJ1 are against the continuation of the hard drugs ban. “Because with this ban, a vulnerable group of people is criminalized because of their…
Train to Railway Museum continues to run
The Railway Museum is happy that the train continues to run. “Many visitors come to our museum by train. It is special that we have our own train station,” says…
Utrecht expands environmental zone, half of cars are not allowed to enter the municipality
The rules will become even stricter for scooters and mopeds, in Utrecht only electric versions are allowed, all others are banned. This will also apply to vans and trucks. They…
Hospitals give urine bags home after a CT scan to protect the environment
The Meander Medical Center in Amersfoort also does not use urine bags. Its use requires a “considerable financial investment”, a spokesperson said. It also requires extra manpower, because concrete instructions…