Topic: Dutch Railways

‘We protect trains in a way that benefits the overall appearance’

Partner contentIf 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 mean that a protective film has been...Read more

19-08-2022|Comment|author: Nick Augusteijn

Eurostar high-speed train Amsterdam Central station

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 in a letter to parliament on Wednesday.Read more

09-06-2022|Comment|author: Kenneth Steffers

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 an update regarding its introduction.Read more

08-04-2022|Comment|author: Marieke van Gompel

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 resume its services as normal on Monday...Read more

04-04-2022|Comment|author: Marieke van Gompel

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 the tune of 925 million euros.Read more

25-02-2022|Comment|author: Nick Augusteijn

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 services in the north of the country...Read more

18-02-2022|Comment|author: Nick Augusteijn

How a lighting innovation is changing European rail yards

Partner articleRailLight, 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. The Dekra certified innovative system by Dutch...Read more

15-07-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

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 year. That is why, under the supervision...Read more

05-07-2021|Comment|author: Esther Geerts

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 Austria. According to them, the decision of...Read more

05-05-2021|1 comment|author: Marieke van Gompel