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NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris
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NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris

Arriva’s plans to launch direct international train services from Amersfoort and The Hague to Paris can … NETHERLANDS | ACM clears Arriva plans for direct trains from Amersfoort and The Hague to ParisRead more

by Timothy•11 September 202611 September 2026•1
NETHERLANDS | More passenger trains planned in 2027, but open-access services face capacity constraints
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NETHERLANDS | More passenger trains planned in 2027, but open-access services face capacity constraints

Dutch rail infrastructure manager ProRail has completed its allocation of rail capacity for the 2027 timetable, … NETHERLANDS | More passenger trains planned in 2027, but open-access services face capacity constraintsRead more

by Timothy•25 August 202625 August 2026•1
Arriva expands Paris train ambitions with extra The Hague to Belgium connections
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Arriva expands Paris train ambitions with extra The Hague to Belgium connections

Dutch rail operator Arriva has unveiled plans to significantly expand its international rail ambitions by adding … Arriva expands Paris train ambitions with extra The Hague to Belgium connectionsRead more

by Timothy•8 July 20268 July 2026•58
KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS | Rising international visitor numbers, domestic travel showed signs of stagnation in 2025
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KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS | Rising international visitor numbers, domestic travel showed signs of stagnation in 2025

Tourism in the Netherlands continued to grow in 2025, driven almost entirely by rising international demand, … KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS | Rising international visitor numbers, domestic travel showed signs of stagnation in 2025Read more

by Timothy•27 April 202626 April 2026•150
Arriva hasn’t abandoned Groningen – Antwerp – Paris train service
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Arriva hasn’t abandoned Groningen – Antwerp – Paris train service

There will be no Arriva train from Groningen in the north of the Netherlands or Amsterdam … Arriva hasn’t abandoned Groningen – Antwerp – Paris train serviceRead more

by Timothy•11 April 202611 April 2026•29
NS tests new maintenance planning and fixed train formations to improve capacity
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NS tests new maintenance planning and fixed train formations to improve capacity

Dutch rail operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) is introducing a series of operational changes aimed at improving … NS tests new maintenance planning and fixed train formations to improve capacityRead more

by Timothy•8 March 20268 March 2026•6
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  1. Timothy on Train Charter Services replaces Keolis as operator for GoVolta trains30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  2. Timothy on Train Charter Services replaces Keolis as operator for GoVolta trains30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  3. Timothy on Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long term30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  4. Timothy on Trenitalia / FS Group advances Paris hub to power European high-speed expansion, looking at Belgium and the Netherlands in the long term30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  5. Timothy on RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trains30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  6. Timothy on RAIL BALTICA | Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link launch joint tender for regional trains30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  7. Timothy on European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  8. Timothy on European Sleeper sets out vision for 40-route night train network across Europe, including London30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  9. Timothy on European Rail Passengers Union: EU must act now to make cross-border rail travel seamless, fair, and green: passengers demand guaranteed rights and simpler ticketing30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  10. Timothy on European Rail Passengers Union: EU must act now to make cross-border rail travel seamless, fair, and green: passengers demand guaranteed rights and simpler ticketing30 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

  11. Timothy on Deutsche Bahn, DSB and Vy present direct Berlin to Oslo route, from summer 202830 September 2026

    NMBS / SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are expanding their low-cost OUIGO service between Brussels in Belgium, and Paris in France.…

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