The Eurocity Direct will significantly reduce travel time between Brussels and Amsterdam by 45 minutes, making the weekday journey just 2 hours and 7 minutes, while weekend travel will take an even shorter 2 hours
With the new service, European Sleeper will broaden its network, adding stops in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and, for the first time, Italy. The company already operates a successful line from Brussels to Berlin and Prague
The order comprises "several hundred K-STER drones" designed for underwater mine detection and neutralisation. These drones will enhance the naval fleets' ability to conduct comprehensive de-mining operations, a crucial aspect of maintaining maritime security
The journey to launch this service has been fraught with challenges. Arriva had initially planned to extend operations to Belgium in December 2018 but faced setbacks when required to retrofit its FLIRT 3 EMU trains with ETCS digital signaling technology to meet Belgian regulations
Dutch authorities have seized a staggering 3,000 kilograms of cocaine in Moerdijk, a port town in the southwest Netherlands. The bust, valued at approximately 220 million euros, marks a significant victory in the ongoing battle against international narcotics smuggling
