Amsterdam's public transport to go bilingual

Puffin13 · Post by **Puffin13** » Tue 26th May 2009 06:21 am

Amsterdam's public transport to go bilingual
25 May 2009

Amsterdam's public transport information should be provided in both Dutch and English, according to the city's economic affairs alderman, Lodewijk Asscher. The Labour alderman is to present his plans for bilingual transport announcements to the city council this week, ANP reports.

Mr Asscher says bilingual announcements are needed on trams, buses and metros to provide a better service to the city's foreign visitors. He would also like to see an improved English language service on the 20-minute train route between Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport and the city centre. The council is currently negotiating with the airport and Dutch Railways to provide bilingual announcements and to distribute an English language guide to the city's entire public transport network.

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tastywaves · Post by **tastywaves** » Tue 26th May 2009 01:34 pm

Good idea.

Hammy · Post by **Hammy** » Fri 5th Jun 2009 08:13 pm

Definitely a good idea, didn't have any trouble getting around last time though, arm yourself with a good map/travel guide and you'll most likely be fine. However last time I went I wasn't smoking, maybe that's why I had no trouble....

Kingdoc · Post by **Kingdoc** » Fri 5th Jun 2009 10:33 pm

Thats great

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