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May 13, 2022 | Signalling

Dutch ERTMS rollout could reduce rail freight growth

A report has warned that the introduction of ERTMS is expected to reduce Dutch rail freight traffic by 23% if measures are not taken to properly prepare.

May 12, 2022 | Main line

NS cuts services due to staff shortages

Netherlands Railways has announced that it will withdraw some services from June 13 as public transport operators face a shortage of staff.

April 26, 2022 | Financial

Dutch government to continue Covid support for remainder of 2022

The Dutch government has confirmed that it will continue to offer financial support to public transport operators for the remainder of 2022.

April 21, 2022 | Infrastructure

Prorail cancels Maaslijn electrification tender due to Ukraine situation

Prorail has stopped tenders for the electrification of the 107km Nijmegen - Venlo - Roermond line, known as the Maaslijn.

April 19, 2022 | Innovations

Obstacle detection system tested successfully in the Netherlands

Alstom, Elta Systems and Niart have tested an Obstacle Detection System (ODS) installed on a Lineas locomotive in the Netherlands.

April 4, 2022 | Technology

NS halts all trains following IT outage

NS was forced to halt all services on the morning of April 3 following a major issue with the IT system that manages its trains and staff.

March 31, 2022 | Financial

NS CEO resigns, moves to KLM

The CEO of NS, Ms Marjan Rintel, has announced she will resign from her position on July 1 to take up the role of CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.

March 30, 2022 | Infrastructure

ProRail warns of impact of Ukraine war on rail industry

Dutch infrastructure manager says it can no longer rule out the possibility that rail projects will be “hit hard” by the war in Ukraine.

March 29, 2022 | Infrastructure

ProRail launches lineside sustainable maintenance pilot project 

ProRail has decided to maintain lineside areas separately from the track and has launched a pilot project to outsource this activity.

March 23, 2022 | Fleet

Belgian certification process completed for new NS fleet

The Belgian certification process for Netherlands Railways’ 200km/h single-deck eight-car ICNGB high-speed trains has been completed.

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