Nearly two years after the planned date, the first two sets of the V250 "Albatros" have arrived in The Netherlands for testing and admission to the HSL-South. The V250 is expected to provide the domestic service in The Netherlands and was due to arrive in March, but technical problems have hindered the arrival.
Source: RTL News
The Dutch minister of Transport, Camiel Eurlings, decided to perform another feasibility study on a High Speed connection from The Netherlands to Germany, which should be operating after 2020. Although the study should not necessary lead to the construction of the line, the budget has already been allocated in the MIRT program, which allocates budget for infrastructure projects for the Ministry of Transport between 2020 and 2028.
The HSL-East (HSL-Oost) study and project as abandoned in 2001, but "much has changed since then" admitted a MP. It is unknown when the new study will be published.
Source: Metro News
