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July 23, 2026 | Policy

Belgium to open passenger market to competition

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

February 19, 2025 | Policy

NS challenges public funding for Arriva night service

Dutch state operator launches appeal over public funding provided by Almere and Lelystad to supporting the new service.

October 1, 2024 | Policy

Competition is positive for rail market, says EC study

Benefits for passengers and freight customers highlighted.

August 22, 2024 | Policy

VR Group makes infrastructure divestment

Finland’s national operator says disposal of stations and depots will create level playing field.

January 10, 2024 | Passenger

Europe’s passenger market enters dynamic new phase

With public service obligation (PSO) contracts no longer the subject of direct awards, open access is thriving in Europe, as Keith Fender reports.

June 15, 2023 | Policy

NS applies for international open-access paths for its own services

Dutch minister will have the final say on whether to open the passenger rail market to international competition in the Netherlands.

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.

November 26, 2021 | Policy

Belgium confirms intention to give SNCB 10-year direct award contract

A notice was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.

September 16, 2021 | Europe

Arriva to start three new open-access services in Netherlands

New Arriva open-access routes will not impact NS services says Dutch regulatory body.

May 24, 2021 | Locomotives

Disrupting the locomotive hire business

European Loc Pool was established in Switzerland in 2018 by a group of highly-experienced rail specialists who saw a need for innovation in the locomotive leasing market. IRJ correspondent Quintus Vosman talks to CEO, Willem Goosen about the company’s ambitions.

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