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Netherlands Railways NS

December 20, 2024 | Main line

New Paris - Brussels - Amsterdam corridor services launched

SNCF and SNCB have launched a new Ouigo Classic service between Paris and Brussels, while SNCB and NS have upgraded the Brussels - Amsterdam conventional service.

December 3, 2024 | Technology

CAF completes mainline ATO at GoA4 trials in the Netherlands

Trials have included fully autonomous shunting in driverless mode.

October 30, 2024 | Policy

Dutch Main Line concession award appeal case starts

The Dutch government is defending its decision to directly award the Main Line Network concession to Netherlands Railways (NS) in 2023.

October 17, 2024 | Financial

BeNEX concludes Abellio Germany takeover

Sale from Netherlands Railways (NS) completed on October 15.

August 2, 2024 | Financial

Netherlands Railways makes €109m loss in first half

Fares income insufficient to meet operating costs as traffic remains at 94% of pre-pandemic levels.

July 11, 2024 | High-speed

Speed restrictions tightened on HSL-South

Maximum speed lowered to 80km/h on five viaducts in the Netherlands where cracks have appeared.

May 29, 2024 | High-speed

Four-voltage ICE 3neo authorised to enter service

DB’s new high-speed train will operate to Brussels and Amsterdam.

April 24, 2024 | Main line

BeNEX acquires Abellio Germany from Netherlands Railways

Sale brings to an end NS’ operations outside the Netherlands.

February 26, 2024 | Fleet

NS orders ICNGD for cross-border services to Germany

Alstom will supply 10 eight-car ICNGD high-speed trains for €150m.

February 15, 2024 | Main line

Netherlands Railways recasts IC network in 2025 timetable

Domestic high-speed services to be extended beyond Amsterdam and NS to run more trains.

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