Judge finds no issue with direct award process for Dutch Railways’ passenger services
In May, another judge will rule on the legality of a direct award. NS
A Dutch court has ruled against the Federation of Transport Companies (FMN) in their case against the government. The FMN had objected to the government’s aim to grant the incumbent operator, Dutch Railways (NS), another direct award for passenger service on the main network. Another ruling on the matter is expected in May.
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Hm…, “encourage” is best and sustainably provided, by a railway, an infrastructure, that literally is sustainable – and redundant, thus safely with safe margins for future, by market, requested.
Currently, however, short of both, price remains high, too high – and railways remains, at the mercy of taxpayers.
If allowing for such, something is wrong in EU!
(Goal of EU was/is nearness – for soundly and sustainably added edge towards, far away, low salary, etc. manufactured – not for subsidies!)