The train station in Lage Zwaluwe is rated the worst of all stations in the Netherlands. Travelers give the station a score of 4.6. This is evident from research commissioned by the NS and ProRail. The station has already received the lowest rating since the measurements began in 2013. To put travelers in the spotlight, free coffee and tea are distributed on Monday morning.
In the national survey, 83,000 travelers are asked what they think of their station. This has happened every year since 2013. The NS and ProRail do this to know what travelers think about the train stations and where improvements are still needed.
Lage Zwaluwe station finished last in this study. Travelers find it, just like in previous years, lacking in atmosphere. This is because the station is located away from the village and next to the highway. In addition, the waiting areas on the walkway are closed due to vandalism. Travelers find the station well-organized.
The NS and ProRail are investigating how they can improve the station and how, for example, waiting for the train can become more pleasant. The platform had previously been renovated and lighting installed, but that did not help. Lage Zwaluwe scores even lower than last year. At the time, travelers gave the station a 5.2. At the time, this was the only station in the Netherlands that received an insufficient grade.
Best score in Brabant
The best-rated train station in Brabant is Deurne station. Travelers find it spacious and well-organized there. According to the NS, this station is a good example of cooperation with the environment. In this way, local residents participate in the management of the station.
These are the top 3 of the best stations in Brabant:
- Deurne with a 7.7
- Vierlingsbeek with a 7.7
- Heeze with a 7.6