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‘We protect trains in a way that benefits the overall appearance’
If a train approaches that it is pristine condition, it can mean a few things: it is brand new or it has been washed. However, it can also…
Nearing construction activities throw doubts on Eurostar departures from Amsterdam
Construction efforts at Amsterdam Central Station in the Netherlands might put a stop to Eurostar departures to London, state secretary for infrastructure and water management Vivianne Heijen said…
Unclear when new Dutch cross-border trains will hit Belgian tracks
Dutch Railways (NS) is in the proces of introducing its next-generation intercity trains, the ICNG. The so-called ICNGB will also cross into Belgium. Manufacturer Alstom on Friday provided…
Dutch train services back on track after near day-long outage
A major IT issue at Dutch Railways (NS) on Sunday left most of the Netherlands without train services throughout the afternoon and early evening. NS was able to…
Dutch Railways in the red as COVID-19 continues to bite
Dutch Railways (NS) in 2021 recorded a loss of 49 million euros, the company’s annual report published on Friday shows. The blow was softened by government support to…
Rail traffic halted in the Netherlands, services scaled down in Germany, Belgium
Railway traffic in the Netherlands was halted on Friday afternoon due to storm Eunice. In Germany, Deutsche Bahn earlier in the day announced it would be suspending all…
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How a lighting innovation is changing European rail yards
RailLight, a lighting system specifically designed to make rail lighting more efficient and reduce light pollution, has already been installed in five rail yard projects in the Netherlands.…
Abellio Germany restructured due to financial problems, Dutch intervene
Abellio Germany is in financial trouble. Without intervention, the losses of the operator, a subsidiary of Dutch Railways NS, could rise to 30 – 50 million euros per…
Dutch state sued for subsidising NS Vienna-Amsterdam night train
A number of interest groups and FlixBus have filed a case to challenge a license and subsidy to Dutch Railways NS for operating a night train connection to…