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Dutch Railways (NS) recorded a transport profit for the first time since 2019. Higher ticket and season‑pass prices, along with a slight increase in passenger numbers and ongoing cost savings, contributed to the €11 million result in 2025. Despite the improvement, NS continues extensive work on the rail network, meaning passengers should brace for face further disruptions in the coming period.

Extensive engineering works starting this weekend are set to cause delays and cancellations across the Dutch rail network. Passengers travelling through Utrecht or North Holland should check for replacement bus services and revised timetables before starting their journeys.

The direct rail link between Eindhoven and Düsseldorf has been delayed by at least four years due to infrastructure issues at Venlo station and a shortage of specialised trains. State Secretary Thierry Aartsen has called the delay a major setback for the Brainport region, as the vital economic connection is now not expected to be fully operational until 2030.