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Dutch Rail Operator Nederlandse Spoorwegen Upholds €600 Million Contract for 60 CAF Trains Amid Controversy.

Aug 06, 2026•3 days ago

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Transportation

Description

Nederlandse Spoorwegen has reaffirmed its commitment to a contract with Spanish manufacturer CAF for 60 double-decker trains worth over €600 million. Despite criticism regarding CAF's involvement in the Jerusalem light rail project, NS insists European legislation prevents exclusion based on moral grounds.

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Company

Dutch Railways

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NS (Dutch Railways) is the principal railway operator in the Netherlands. Dutch Railways has successfully moved its customer experience operations to the cloud with the industry-leading NICE CXone.

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