Rail concession until 2033: NS remains and competition awaits
NS will lose the right to international routes, except for the connection to Brussels. The recent decision of the Dutch cabinet to terminate the concession of the Dutch Main Rail Network…
Lelystad Airport and kilometer charge are becoming controversial subjects
Remarkably, an important decision about the future of Dutch rail has not been declared controversial. In Dutch politics there is a procedure for dealing with bills that…
Positions of the European Commission regarding the main rail network announced
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management now faces a complex challenge. The letter from the European Commission underlines the importance of transparent, fair and competitive market forces for…