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The Hague,

The New Direct Award To Dutch Railways (NS) Will Cost More – For Both Passengers And Taxpayers

Netherlands: The government has directly awarded a new 9-year Public Service Obligation contract (‘PSC’) to state-owned NS to operate the Main Rail Network from 2025 until 2033.

But it is still not finalised: an infringement procedure is ongoing. Market opening would be better - for both passengers & taxpayers.

EU Commission Commercially driven services PSC Directly Awarded Subsidy Press Release Netherlands
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Den Haag,

De Onderhandse Gunning Van Het Hoofdrailnet Aan NS Gaat Meer Kosten – Voor Zowel Reizigers Als Belastingbetalers

De Nederlandse overheid heeft een 9-jarige hoofrailnetconcessie voor de periode 2025 tot en met 2033 onderhands gegund aan NS.

Maar het is nog niet definitief: er loopt een inbreukprocedure. Marktopening zou beter zijn - zowel voor de reizigers als voor de belastingbetalers.

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Portugal,

Portugal: Taxpayer Subsidy Will Cannibalise The Long-Distance Rail Market

 

Market opening Commercially driven services PSC Directly Awarded Subsidy Press Release PSO & Open Access Portugal
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Brussels,

Portugal: Novo Passe Ferroviário Financiado pelos Contribuintes Irá Canibalizar o Mercado Ferroviário de Longa Distância

Market opening PSC In Portuguese Directly Awarded Subsidy Press Release PSO & Open Access Portugal
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Brussels,

Is Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) A State Within The State?

Market opening Open Access Directly Awarded Subsidy PSO & Open Access Belgium
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