Green light for first Dutch open-access train services by Arriva
Arriva is allowed to offer three new open-access train services in the Netherlands from 2023, a breakthrough in the country. The trains will run partly at night, once a week between Groningen and Schiphol and...Read more
Arriva wants to compete with NS with night trains in the Netherlands
Arriva has submitted an application in the Netherlands to run two night trains to Amsterdam from 2023, one from Groningen and one from Maastricht. The rail operator wants to compete with Dutch Railways NS on...Read more
What are the biggest barriers for new entrants on the international train market?
Gaining access to the rail infrastructure and finding suitable equipment. These are the biggest stumbling blocks for private carriers to start an international connection, at least, between the Netherlands and other European cities. “The risks...Read more
Dutch startup European Sleeper plans new night train Brussels – Prague
European Sleeper, a brand new Dutch railway company dedicated to night trains, is planning to launch a new night train service together with RegioJet connecting Prague – Dresden – Berlin – Amsterdam – Brussels. The...Read more