The first five finalists of the NK Safest Chauffeur 2019 have been announced. The first of two semi-finals was held on Saturday in Rijssen, on the site of transport company Nijhof Wassink. Sixty Dutch professional drivers were tested on, among other things, professional knowledge, responsiveness, mental health and driving skills. The five finalists are: Martijn Hofman (Rijssen), Marco Dijkstra (Leeuwarden), Edwin Maljaars

Last Friday, Eurostar and Thalys announced that they are joining forces. The new combination will transport more than eighteen million travelers annually on a network of high-speed lines. The French national railway company has a majority stake in both high-speed lines, as does the new group. The purpose of the merger is to form