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Brussels takes aim at the Netherlands for planning direct award to NS

The Commission suspects that the Dutch government intends to circumvent new regulations NS

The European Commission is starting an infringement procedure against the Netherlands for “failing to correctly apply” EU regulations on public transport, the European body announced on Friday. The Commission takes issue with plans for a direct award of the concession contract of the main railway net to incumbent operator Dutch Railways (NS).

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Dutch double decker train

Brussels takes aim at the Netherlands for planning direct award to NS

The Commission suspects that the Dutch government intends to circumvent new regulations NS

The European Commission is starting an infringement procedure against the Netherlands for “failing to correctly apply” EU regulations on public transport, the European body announced on Friday. The Commission takes issue with plans for a direct award of the concession contract of the main railway net to incumbent operator Dutch Railways (NS).

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Author: Nick Augusteijn

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