MPs say no to competition on the railways, fear services will worsen

MPs from across the political spectrum have said they do not back European Commission wishes to allow more competition on the Dutch railway networks because they fear a worse service for travellers. Under EU rules, other companies should be offered the opportunity to provide mainline services, as well as night trains and cross border connections. ‘Our complex network is not suitable for major privatisation,’ CDA MP Harry van der Molen said during Tuesday’s debate. The VVD is the only party...