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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 5, 2026 | Main line

Netherlands Ticket approved

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

May 29, 2026 | Main line

GoVolta opens ticket sales for Paris service

Open-access Amsterdam - Paris service starts on December 14 offering a 7-hour journey time.

May 22, 2026 | Financial

GoVolta launches crowdfunding campaign

Cross-border passenger operator seeks funding to purchase more rolling stock and develop Paris service.

May 6, 2026 | Main line

GoVolta ends Hamburg service

Amsterdam - Berlin train will operate six times a week from July.

March 23, 2026 | Main line

GoVolta enters European passenger market

Open-access operator has launched Amsterdam - Berlin/Hamburg services.

March 13, 2026 | Policy

Belgium and Netherlands seek to improve cross-border connections

Agreement between two governments seeks to coordinate future investment and identifies lines and services that might be improved.

January 27, 2026 | Main line

Arriva postpones Dutch open-access service

Uncertainty over the validity of student passes has delayed start of private operator’s Zwolle - Groningen service.

January 8, 2026 | Fleet

IRJ news in brief - Fleet: Arriva Netherlands orders more Flirt EMUs

A round-up of recent fleet supply stories, including a win for Hyundai Rotem in Edmonton and the purchase of refurbished sleeping cars by Slovakia’s ZSSK.

January 5, 2026 | High-speed

Temporary closure of Dutch HSL announced

Northern section of the Dutch HSL-South line will close for three months in 2028 to enable remedial work to take place on four out of 10 defective viaducts.

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