I have not seen this mentioned on this forum so I thought I'd just give a heads up for anyone using the Stena Line Dutch Flyer/sail-rail service --
From April 1 to August 31 the railway will close to be rebuilt as metro lines from Hoek van Holland to Schiedam Centrum. During that time buses will replace the trains.
From the Man in Seat 61 page,
http://www.seat61.com/Netherlands.htm
IMPORTANT: Bus replacement Hoek - Rotterdam April-August 2017...
From 1 April until 31 August 2017, the Hoek van Holland to Rotterdam railway will be closed for rebuilding as a metro line. Buses will replace trains between Hoek van Holland and Schiedam Centrum, but rail tickets will be valid on the buses. Bus line 713 will call at all stations, but bus line 711 will be non-stop from Hoek to Schiedam Centrum. Trains then run from Schiedam Centrum to Rotterdam Centraal, Den Haag & Amsterdam Centraal.
From 1 September 2017 new frequent metro trains are due to start running, initially between Hoek van Holland and Schiedam Centrum, change there for Rotterdam Centraal, Den Haag & Amsterdam Centraal.
During 2018 the metro is due to be extended beyond Schiedam through Rotterdam city centre calling at Rotterdam Alexander station - change at Schiedam Centrum for Den Haag & Amsterdam, change at Rotterdam Alexander for Utrecht & beyond.
From the Stena Line
http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferry-to-holland/rail-and-sail/timetable
From 1st April to September a replacement bus service will be provided between Hook of Holland Haven and Schiedam Centrum. Two services will run between Hook of Holland and Schiedam Centrum, a direct bus service and one which will stop at all intermediate railway stations en route.
Please allow extra time for travel.
Coach 711: Direct bus service Hoek van Holland Haven – Station Schiedam Centrum (+/- 30 min)
Direct bus service: departs 4 times an hour between 7.00 – 9.00 and 16.00 – 18.00h
Other hours: 3 times an hour
In the weekend and evenings: 2 times an hour
Coach 713: Stops at all railway stations between Hoek van Holland Haven – Station Schiedam Centrum (+/- 70 min)
2 times an hour
For more information about Coach 711 / 713 timetables please see;
Coach 711
Coach 713
More information about the Hoekse Lijn:
RET.NL
NS.NL
Customized Transport
Wheelchair: 1 wheelchair per coach is allowed. When you travel with a scoot mobile u need to arrange special transport.
Walkers and buggies may be taken with you if they can be folded
Bicycles: It is not allowed to take your bicycle.