The Netherlands has one of Europe's most intensively used rail networks. NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) dominates Intercity and Intercity direct services, while regional trains are operated by Arriva, Connexxion and Keolis on lines outside the main network.
Network length
3,000 km
Number of stations
400
The Netherlands' main train operator, running Intercity and Sprinter services on one of Europe's busiest rail networks, together with international services in cooperation with neighbouring railways.
An international high-speed operator linking London with Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam and Amsterdam through the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in 2023, it also connects Paris with Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany under one brand.
Belgium's national railway, running nearly all domestic passenger services on one of Europe's densest train networks. They also run cross-border regional trains to France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands.
Germany's national railway, running ICE high-speed and InterCity services nationwide, alongside about half of the country's regional trains, with international connections to most neighbouring countries.
Regional operator running services in North Rhine-Westphalia, including cross-border trains to Hengelo.
Regional operator running services in the Rhine-Main area and on the lower Rhine into the Netherlands.
Cooperative running night trains linking Brussels and Amsterdam with Berlin, Dresden and Prague.
Austria's national railway, running Railjet long-distance services and regional trains across the country and into neighbouring countries. Its Nightjet network is Europe's most extensive night train operation, reaching cities far beyond Austria.
Regional operator running local services in several European countries, including large parts of the northern and eastern Netherlands.
Regional operator running local services in the eastern Netherlands around Zwolle.
Regional trains in Overijssel, connecting Zwolle with Kampen, Enschede and beyond.
Regional trains in Gelderland and Overijssel in the eastern Netherlands.
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