Society for Better Public Transport demands automatic return of deposit...
The NS has so far refused to proactively refund, despite the widespread impact of disruptions on travelers. Train passengers in the Randstad recently had to swallow a bitter pill. Not only…
Leader train slowly says goodbye, but leaves behind a sustainable…
For now, it's time to say goodbye—not just to a train, but to a piece of Dutch history. He had been a familiar face for almost half a century, the…
Challenges due to rail work and a call for better replacement…
“We already know where work is taking place, so NS can now hire all the buses. A shortage of buses cannot be an excuse," says Rover director Freek Bos. ProRail has…
Train traffic around Gouda and Eindhoven temporarily halted
Travelers between Eindhoven and Roermond should prepare for interruptions. This coming weekend, on August 19 and 20, Gouda will not be accessible by train. This is the consequence of…
Rush hour rates are coming, what Uber does can be done by NS…
In the Netherlands, the NS wants to increase prices during rush hour, while the service is far from optimal. It's one of the universal truths of modern city life: during…
Anyone who takes the train in Europe must first…
However, cheap train travel starts with good research. Although the train is a popular way of traveling in the Netherlands, the fare policy of the Dutch Railways (NS) is regularly criticized. Why…
No trains to and from Rotterdam Central this weekend
The Dutch Railways uses buses to various RET metro stops and vice versa to replace the trains. If you want to travel by train to or from Rotterdam Central Station this coming weekend…
Royal couple exchanges Royal Train for standard trains
The Royal Train is retiring this year. You may soon find yourself sitting in the same King's carriage during your daily commute, because…
Now also bicycles from TIER for business travelers in…
A business traveler can use the 'nearby' function in the NS app to see where a TIER shared bicycle is located nearby. As of today, the Dutch Railways offers electric…
Safety drill area Utrecht Central Station
During the exercise, the various organizations train cooperation during a crisis situation. Next Thursday, June 8, there will be a major exercise on and in the immediate vicinity from 12:00 to 17:00…
Not only NS but also ProRail on the…
According to the State Secretary, there is no valid reason for failure to comply with the performance agreement again. Despite the good performance and compliance with agreements by the railway manager, the State Secretary…
Ever-improving information on NS platform signs
The information added to the signs comes from travelers in a customer survey. The Dutch Railways is continuously innovating, developing and improving. This is how they are currently…