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Netherlands Railways NS

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.

December 22, 2025 | Signalling

Mainline ATO becomes a reality

CAF Signalling and Netherlands Railways have successfully tested remote and automatic train operation up to Grade of Automation 4 in a real-world mixed traffic environment, as Mikel Labayen Esnaola* explains.

November 20, 2025 | Fleet

NS orders EMU fleet from Stadler

Swiss manufacturer signs framework contract with base order of 36 EMUs.

July 18, 2025 | Policy

Netherlands taken to European Court over Main Line concession

Referral to European Court of Justice over direct award to Netherlands Railways.

July 17, 2025 | Main line

Dutch military considers greater role for rail

Rolling stock could be converted to form mobile hospitals.

March 6, 2025 | Fleet

IRJ News in brief - Fleet

NS unveils CAF train mock-up; Škoda to overhaul DB Regio trains; Railpool completes ETCS upgrades to Scandinavian locomotives; Alstom to maintain Electrostars for GTR and signs Swedish Traxx service agreement with Alpha Trains; CrossCountry’s first refurbished Turbostar DMU enters service.

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.

February 13, 2025 | Policy

Last chance for Dutch government to act over Main Line concession

European Commission may go to court over direct award to Netherlands Railways (NS).

February 11, 2025 | High-speed

ProRail: HSL-South speed restrictions to last for “years”

The Dutch infrastructure manager is struggling to repair cracks found on 10 viaducts on the high-speed line.

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