Society for Better Public Transport demands automatic return of deposit...

Society for Better Public Transport demands automatic return of deposit...

The NS has so far refused to proactively refund, despite the widespread impact of disruptions on travelers. Train passengers in the Randstad recently had to swallow a bitter pill. Not only…

Leader train slowly says goodbye, but leaves behind a sustainable…

Leader train slowly says goodbye, but leaves behind a sustainable…

For now, it's time to say goodbye—not just to a train, but to a piece of Dutch history. He had been a familiar face for almost half a century, the…

Shortage of buses cannot serve as an excuse for…

Shortage of buses cannot serve as an excuse for…

Progress on track: a week of positive changes in Dutch mobility. In a week marked by major announcements and policy changes, we have reason to be optimistic…

Challenges due to rail work and a call for better replacement…

Challenges due to rail work and a call for better replacement…

“We already know where work is taking place, so NS can now hire all the buses. A shortage of buses cannot be an excuse," says Rover director Freek Bos. ProRail has…

Positions of the European Commission regarding the main rail network announced

Positions of the European Commission regarding the main rail network announced

The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management now faces a complex challenge. The letter from the European Commission underlines the importance of transparent, fair and competitive market forces for…

Rush hour rates are coming, what Uber does can be done by NS…

Rush hour rates are coming, what Uber does can be done by NS…

In the Netherlands, the NS wants to increase prices during rush hour, while the service is far from optimal. It's one of the universal truths of modern city life: during…

Anyone who takes the train in Europe must first…

Anyone who takes the train in Europe must first…

However, cheap train travel starts with good research. Although the train is a popular way of traveling in the Netherlands, the fare policy of the Dutch Railways (NS) is regularly criticized. Why…

No trains to and from Rotterdam Central this weekend

No trains to and from Rotterdam Central this weekend

The Dutch Railways uses buses to various RET metro stops and vice versa to replace the trains. If you want to travel by train to or from Rotterdam Central Station this coming weekend…

Now also bicycles from TIER for business travelers in…

Now also bicycles from TIER for business travelers in…

A business traveler can use the 'nearby' function in the NS app to see where a TIER shared bicycle is located nearby. As of today, the Dutch Railways offers electric…

PRORAIL

Amsterdam malfunction resolved, Prorail can return to normal

In recent days, research has been conducted to determine the cause. The cause of the malfunction at the ProRail traffic control center in Amsterdam has been determined. The problem was caused…

Safety drill area Utrecht Central Station

Safety drill area Utrecht Central Station

During the exercise, the various organizations train cooperation during a crisis situation. Next Thursday, June 8, there will be a major exercise on and in the immediate vicinity from 12:00 to 17:00…

PRORAIL

Not only NS but also ProRail on the…

According to the State Secretary, there is no valid reason for failure to comply with the performance agreement again. Despite the good performance and compliance with agreements by the railway manager, the State Secretary…