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Quintus Vosman

July 23, 2026 | Policy

Belgium to open passenger market to competition

PSO rail services will be gradually opened up to competitive tendering.

July 7, 2026 | Main line

Leo Express launches new cross-border service

Operator is connecting Germany, Czech Republic and Poland.

July 3, 2026 | Main line

European Commission warns Netherlands of preferential treatment for NS

This is potentially the Netherlands’ second infringement of EU law regarding passenger rail services.

June 29, 2026 | Policy

Netherlands ponders new structure for passenger rail market

The Dutch government is investigating how the passenger market should be structured at the end of the current Main Line Network (HLN) concession held by Netherlands Railways (NS). Quintus Vosman considers the options.

June 24, 2026 | Commuter Rail

German Rhineland S-Bahn pre-tender notice

Major contract covering services in northwestern Germany due to start in 2032.

June 12, 2026 | Signalling

Czech ETCS rollout delayed

Funding constraints will limit immediate rollout to TEN-T corridors and primary main lines.

June 10, 2026 | Main line

SNCB service expansion approved

Three-year plan will grow overall services by 3%.

June 5, 2026 | Main line

Netherlands Ticket approved

National discount pass will be valid this summer between June and August.

June 2, 2026 | Financial

Tender launched for Central German S-Bahn network

Contract covering operation of 7.3 million train-km a year will run for 15 years.

June 1, 2026 | Fleet

TGV M authorised to operate in France

SNCF’s new high-speed fleet is expected to enter service in early September.

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