Overview
- NS will raise ticket prices and most subscriptions by an average of 6.5 percent effective 1 January.
- The company cites expected 2026 inflation, catch-up on deferred inflation, rising operating costs, and the absence of long-term agreements with the infrastructure ministry.
- Of the increase, 3.05 percentage points stem from previously deferred hikes, with 3.5 percentage points to be spread over the next four years.
- Sales of the Weekend Voordeel and Altijd Voordeel subscriptions end on 1 February with travel allowed on them until 1 July, and weekday first-class fares will rise more than second class with a smaller weekend price gap to fill empty seats.
- The maximum charge for missed check-outs rises to €33.30 and OV-fiets daily rental increases from €4.65 to €4.80, while Rover and Natuur & Milieu warn the hikes undermine affordability and urge government support.