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…
Much less kedeng kedeng on the track at NS
And miles of track shot beneath us. The time when the train rushes from station to station is over. From September 5, NS will use significantly fewer trains...
Regional relay strike on and around the railway in the North region
The actions follow the failed collective labor agreement negotiations between NS and trade unions FNV, CNV and VVMC. FNV Spoor, VVMC and CNV Vakmensen will announce five regional…
Lots of work on the track this year
There is always a lot of work to be done around the track, and no fewer than thirty-four major projects are planned for this year. More and more people are using…
Major maintenance work on the track
The Dutch Railways reports that there will be major maintenance work on the track between Roosendaal and Vlissingen this weekend. Next weekend, Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 August, there won't even be…
Rail system not designed for exceptional winter weather
The Dutch rail network cannot cope with the exceptional winter conditions of February 7 and the following days. This is what ProRail and NS concluded in a joint winter evaluation. Travelers had a lot…
Rail Groningen and Friesland will receive ERTMS
About 270 kilometers of track in Groningen and Friesland will be equipped with the modern rail safety system ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) before 2030. That is the intention of State Secretary Stientje van Veldhoven. It…
ProRail wants billions to improve the track
Rail manager ProRail says it needs a lot of money to improve the track and thus keep the Netherlands accessible in the future. In a letter to informant Mariëtte Hamer…
Train traffic disrupted by actions of the FNV Spoor trade union
Train passengers and carriers may experience a lot of inconvenience from Wednesday to Saturday due to actions by the FNV Spoor trade union. The association is taking action because there is no agreement yet...
ILT pays extra attention to safety on the railway
The Dutch railway is one of the safest in Europe, but there is still room for improvement. In 2019, 25 serious accidents took place, killing 11 people.…
NS comes with a digital edition of the magazine SPOOR
The NS recently launched a digital version of the SPOOR magazine. SPOOR is the NS magazine for regular NS passengers. Approximately 1,2 million copies are sold per…
The Netherlands will receive 62 million euros for infrastructure projects
The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management reports on their website that the Netherlands will receive a subsidy of 62 million euros from the European Commission this year for improving the infrastructure in…