Dutch company signs agreement with French rail network

A Dutch company named Heurotrain has signed a framework agreement with SNCF Réseau, the French state-owned railway infrastructure company, to operate trains on the Paris-Amsterdam route by 2030. The agreement outlines the terms for Heurotrain to access and use the railway infrastructure in France during the years 2030 to 2040.

Agreement covers infrastructure access

The framework agreement ensures that Heurotrain will have guaranteed access to the necessary railway infrastructure in France to operate its trains on the Paris-Amsterdam line. This includes tracks, signaling systems, and other essential components required for train operations.

Train service planned for 2030

The agreement sets the stage for the introduction of new train services between Paris and Amsterdam, with the first trains expected to run in 2030. This marks a significant step toward improving cross-border rail connectivity between France and the Netherlands.

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