Iron Rhine in the Netherlands. Photo: Dolph Cantrijn/Hollandse Hoogte

New research into the construction of the Iron Rhine

Iron Rhine in the Netherlands. Photo: Dolph Cantrijn/Hollandse Hoogte. To be used until 23 January 2020

The Netherlands is participating in a new study about the feasibility of a new train connection from Antwerp to the German Ruhr area. Belgian media report that the study is carried out jointly with Germany and Belgium. Previously, the Netherlands was not in favour of reopening the so-called Iron Rhine because the old route runs through a nature reserve.

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Author: Marieke van Gompel

Marieke van Gompel is editor of RailFreight.com and chief editor of the ProMedia Group online magazines.

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Iron Rhine in the Netherlands. Photo: Dolph Cantrijn/Hollandse Hoogte

New research into the construction of the Iron Rhine

Iron Rhine in the Netherlands. Photo: Dolph Cantrijn/Hollandse Hoogte. To be used until 23 January 2020

The Netherlands is participating in a new study about the feasibility of a new train connection from Antwerp to the German Ruhr area. Belgian media report that the study is carried out jointly with Germany and Belgium. Previously, the Netherlands was not in favour of reopening the so-called Iron Rhine because the old route runs through a nature reserve.

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Author: Marieke van Gompel

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