ERTMS for Dutch northern regional lines

Arriva train in Groningen

The northern railway lines in the Netherlands will be included in the Dutch ERTMS programme. This means that some 270 kilometres of track in the provinces of Groningen and Friesland will be equipped with ERTMS before 2030. The national government and the provinces of Groningen and Friesland are jointly investing in the conversion of the trains and the training of personnel.

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Author: Marieke van Gompel

Marieke van Gompel is editor-in-chief of RailTech.com, RailFreight.com and SpoorPro.nl, online magazines for railway professionals.

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