Dutch train fares to rise 5% in 2027, second year above inflation

NS will raise Dutch train ticket prices by 5% on January 1, 2027, following a 6.5% increase in 2026, marking two consecutive years of above-inflation fare hikes. The company frames this as catch-up indexation after below-inflation increases from 2020 to 2023. The move adds to household transport costs in the Netherlands, though off-peak discounts remain available.

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