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GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the Netherlands
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GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the Netherlands

Dutch rail newcomer GoVolta has received regulatory approval to carry passengers between Dutch stations as part … GoVolta gets green light for domestic and international train services in the NetherlandsRead more

by Timothy•17 September 202617 September 2026•0
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
‘New’ Amsterdam-Hamburg ICE service is actually a diversion of Berlin trains
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‘New’ Amsterdam-Hamburg ICE service is actually a diversion of Berlin trains

NS International is promoting a temporary direct ICE connection from Amsterdam to Hamburg as a “new … ‘New’ Amsterdam-Hamburg ICE service is actually a diversion of Berlin trainsRead more

by Timothy•22 August 202621 August 2026•34
NETHERLANDS | NS runs trains every five minutes for final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
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NETHERLANDS | NS runs trains every five minutes for final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort

The final Formula 1 weekend at Zandvoort in the Netherlands has got underway, with Dutch railway … NETHERLANDS | NS runs trains every five minutes for final Dutch Grand Prix at ZandvoortRead more

by Timothy•21 August 202621 August 2026•5
Deutsche Bahn and Nederlandse Spoorwegen launch direct ICE services to Hamburg and Bremen
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Deutsche Bahn and Nederlandse Spoorwegen launch direct ICE services to Hamburg and Bremen

From 2 October 2026, NS International will launch a new direct ICE service from the Netherlands … Deutsche Bahn and Nederlandse Spoorwegen launch direct ICE services to Hamburg and BremenRead more

by Timothy•20 August 202620 August 2026•5
NS drops bag ban: can passengers still be trusted to do the right thing?
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NS drops bag ban: can passengers still be trusted to do the right thing?

Dutch railway operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) will not introduce a formal ban on passengers placing bags … NS drops bag ban: can passengers still be trusted to do the right thing?Read more

by Timothy•20 August 202619 August 2026•4
ZANDVOORT | NS to run trains every five minutes for 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix weekend
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ZANDVOORT | NS to run trains every five minutes for 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix weekend

The Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) will operate an intensive train timetable for the final Formula 1 Heineken … ZANDVOORT | NS to run trains every five minutes for 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix weekendRead more

by Timothy•28 July 202630 July 2026•4
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
NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakers
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NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakers

International rail travel is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Belgians heading abroad during the summer … NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakersRead more

by Timothy•2 July 20262 July 2026•74

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