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Netherlands Railways NS

March 15, 2023 | Main line

QBuzz requests permission for Dutch overnight open-access service

QBuzz plans to operate weekend services from Dordrecht via Rotterdam Central to Utrecht Central.

March 8, 2023 | Main line

Arriva Netherlands’ open-access plans progress following ACM ruling

ACM says it cannot rule on the economic balance of the services compared with NS’ Main Line Network concession.

March 2, 2023 | Financial

NS records €304m operating loss in 2022 as passenger numbers drop

Additional payments from the government contributed to net result of €579m.

February 13, 2023 | Passenger

NS consults on 2024 timetable

Home working following the Covid-19 pandemic has reduced peak demand.

February 1, 2023 | Main line

EC announces 10 cross-border passenger rail pilot projects

The projects are designed to overcome the barriers to introducing cross-border services.

January 25, 2023 | High-speed

Eurostar rebrands following Thalys merger

Ridership target is 30 million passengers a year by 2030.

January 5, 2023 | Fleet

NS ICNG fleet approved to enter service

Authorisation to Place on the Market (Apom) granted.

December 22, 2022 | Financial

Arriva wins tender in eastern Netherlands

Arriva will replace Keolis on the Zutphen - Hengelo - Oldenzaal route.

December 16, 2022 | Policy

Court rules NS direct award can continue

Urgent lawsuit brought by rival operators is unsuccessful.

December 13, 2022 | Fleet

NS selects CAF to supply 60 EMUs

First NS type to combine single and double-deck coaches.

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