NS offers cheaper tickets to ease busy morning trains

NS is making some rush-hour train tickets cheaper from Tuesday, in an effort to ease its busiest morning services and free up seats. The national rail operator is extending its PrijsTijd Deals – advance-purchase tickets that give a discount for travelling on quieter trains – to the edges of the morning peak. Discounts there will average around 30%, against up to 60% in the quietest off-peak hours. The tickets must be bought at least a day ahead. The move is...