How could I get a refund for the following ?
On 23rd of May 2024, I had a booked ticket for the NS train leaving from Amsterdam Central and with final destionation Brussels Zuid-Midi in Belgium.
The departure time was 21h25 from Amsterdam Central and it was supposed to arrive in Brussels Central at 00h06.
When I arrived in Amsterdam Central at 21h18, the board showed that the train was not departing from Amsterdam Central but from Rotterdam Central. This was due to a blocked train between Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Hence there was no way for me to go from Amsterdam to Rotterdam and be on time to catch the train bringing me back to Belgium.
As a result I do expect a full refund of my ticket since it was not possible to do the journey. I filled in the procedure but my request was denied. Hence taking it to this community to get a response and a refund.
I also do not get why such major incidents are not communicated to customers proactively via email.
Thanks.