The Lely line as a catalyst for growth: four scenarios revealed
It offers representatives and administrators the opportunity to consider and discuss the options. The development of the Lelylijn, a newly proposed rail connection route connecting the north of the Netherlands with…
Travelers sidelined in the new era of NS Samenreiskorting
Rover sees no point in creating even more obstacles for NS passengers. The Dutch Railways (NS) are making a change to the system for the Combined Travel Discount, which according to…
NS is aiming high with historic changes in…
NS wants to significantly improve the timetable in 2025 and thus take a major step towards the future. It is the biggest change in years and for many travelers…
Wave of strikes and farmers' protests plague German train traffic and roads
GDL announces three days of train strikes and the agricultural sector takes action against cuts. In the coming week, Germany will be the scene of significant protests and strikes, causing…
Travelers pay attention to track and station adjustments at Schiphol
Work will continue at and around Schiphol Airport station in 2024. The renovation work at and around Schiphol Airport station will continue unabated in the new year 2024, with…
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…
Companies are on the right track more often and choose...
Business train travel is gaining more and more ground on short distances. The preference for the train among business travelers for destinations within a radius of 400 kilometers is increasing. Out…
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…
Foreign attention for the Netherlands does not only come from…
Travelers are in conflict with Ryanair over compensation rights after cancellations due to pilot strikes. The heart of the Formula 1 pulse beat this weekend in the Belgian Ardennes, where the brightly colored orange sea…
Increase in freight transport by rail
The growth was mainly due to the increase in transported coal and goods in containers. In 2022, 44,5 million tons of goods will be transported by rail. That's 4,3 percent...
ProRail increases track usage fee before 2024
The increase is high and has to do with the increased costs of materials. After calculation, ProRail has announced the rail usage fee for 2024. This resulted in an increase…
John Voppen, CEO of ProRail, argues for an exceptional position for…
According to John Voppen, the rail sector is finding itself in a split. It must do more and more work to keep the Netherlands easily accessible after 2030. ProRail argues for an exceptional position…