The south of the netherlands is focusing on establishing fast cross-border train connections
A lot of effort is being put into making the train a more attractive option in the Euroregion. For this purpose, the Dutch, Belgian and German rail networks have to be brought more into line.
The objectives include making it easier for commuters to travel to work on the other side of the border. Encouraging our inhabitants to take the train when visiting family in the Belgian or German border area. Ensuring that students can easily travel between the various universities and colleges of higher education in our region.
Eurekarail is examining train connections between:
- Eindhoven-Venlo-Mönchengladbach-Düsseldorf
- Eindhoven-Heerlen-Aachen
- Brussels-Liège-Maastricht
- Antwerp-Hamont-Weert
- Roosendaal-Antwerp
- Eindhoven-Venlo-Mönchengladbach-Düsseldorf
- Eindhoven-Heerlen-Aachen
- Brussels-Liège-Maastricht
- Antwerp-Hamont-Weert
- Roosendaal-Antwerp
Work in progress includes:
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