NS International ExplaiNS: Questions and answers
New trains to Berlin
From 1 November 2025, the train to Berlin will run with new rolling stock. Oscar explains how and why this change is being made.
Plans for trains heading to Germany 2025
More on the Nightjet, ICE and Intercity Berlin in 2025.
Plenty of work to do
Engineering works in Germany... what exactly is happening? And how will it affect my trip? Can I still book?
Delay? Autumn? Leaves!
What about delays due to falling leaves? Nico explains how that works for Thalys.
Why can't I book earlier?
If I book my holiday accommodation a year in advance, I can't buy the train tickets yet. Why is that?
Broken arms, missing sandwiches
Why do trains and switches sometimes suffer from snow and ice?
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