Rotterdam &Amp; The Hague Station Refurbishments

The 85 largest and busiest train stations are to get a face-lift, network operator ProRail said on Tuesday.

The platforms will have black and copper-coloured poofs, new benches, waste bins, wind screens with ledges to lean on and waiting rooms.

Platform furniture is 20 years or more old and is in need of renewal, ProRail told the press.

‘For the design, we want furniture that is comfortable and looks good, but it must also be hard-wearing and easy to clean and maintain,’ the operator said.

The first stations to get a make-over are Hoevelaken and Groningen Europark. They will be followed by Arnhem, Breda, Rotterdam Centraal and The Hague Centraal.

The budget for the 85 stations is €125m.