Corona proof equipment for substitute bus transport

Corona proof equipment for substitute bus transport

[responsivevoice_button voice=”Dutch Female” buttontext=”read out”] It is not only work on and around the track and sudden blockages that traditionally mean a special balancing act for the use of train replacement buses. Those buses must…

Research into travel behavior in times of corona

Research into travel behavior in times of corona

[responsivevoice_button voice=”Dutch Female” buttontext=”read out”] People's travel behavior in times of corona has changed, there have been almost no mobility problems in recent weeks. The schools were closed and many…

NS travel assistance less easy demand due to corona

NS travel assistance less easy demand due to corona

[responsivevoice_button voice=”Dutch Female” buttontext=”read out”] Now that our country is dealing with the coronavirus, the NS Travel Assistance process has been partially adjusted. Travelers can still request NS Travel Assistance for…

I also have major concerns about the money...

I also have major concerns about the money...

Soon we won't all be able to take the train at the same time. According to President-Director of NS Roger van Boxtel, it is now a major paradox. For example, NS will take measures if more…

Trains and airports continue to operate normally

Trains and airports continue to operate normally

Not shaking hands is the main new measure. Working from home is the advice, but despite everything, the international trains will continue to run as planned for the time being. NS International takes…

NS timetable raises questions with MPs

NS timetable raises questions with MPs

Parliamentary questions from members Ziengs and Rudmer Heerema (both VVD) about the new NS timetable with regard to the train connection between Alkmaar and Leiden/The Hague/Rotterdam following…

Make IC Direct surcharge-free during off-peak hours during work

Make IC Direct surcharge-free during off-peak hours during work

Rover calls on NS to make the Intercity Direct surcharge-free during off-peak hours, as long as the rail works around Leiden continue. There is a lot of nuisance throughout the Randstad due to…

NS's own research gives NS a good score in satisfaction

NS's own research gives NS a good score in satisfaction

The number of people who are satisfied with traveling by train has risen again last year, the NS says. In 2018, 86 percent of travelers gave a 7 or…

NS CEO Roger van Boxtel happy with the Green Agreement.

NS CEO Roger van Boxtel happy with the Green Agreement.

NS CEO Roger van Boxtel (photo right) seems happy with the Green Agreement that the European Commission released on Wednesday. According to the FD, rail carriers are assigned an important role...

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Use WiFi tracking to find a free seat at NS

The NS is investigating the use of WiFi trackers so that travelers can more easily find available places in the NS app before the train enters the station. In this way…

ov chip

NS will remove a discount in the afternoon rush hour and deposit the OV card

The 40% discount during the afternoon peak that some season ticket holders with a discount hours card still have. Furthermore, payment afterwards via direct debit (NS Flex) will become standard for almost all season tickets. Travelers don't have to…

Good performance ProRail and NS in the first half of the year

Good performance ProRail and NS in the first half of the year

In accordance with the concession agreements, NS and ProRail have informed the State Secretary about their performance in the first half of 2019. According to van Veldhoven – Van der Meer, NS and ProRail…