NS trials free train passes for low-income Dutch residents
National rail operator will offer 1,000 Amersfoort residents six months of free travel from July.
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Netherlands Railways (NS) will launch a pilot programme offering free train travel to 1,000 low-income residents in Amersfoort starting July 1. The six-month trial aims to test whether subsidised mobility improves access to employment, education, and social services for economically disadvantaged groups.
The scheme represents a shift in Dutch transport policy toward equity-focused intervention. Participants will receive passes covering regional and local train journeys, removing a financial barrier to movement within the metropolitan area. NS will monitor usage patterns and outcomes to inform potential broader rollout across other Dutch cities.