NS DDNG

Since 2020, the Dutch Railway operates 3 types of intercity rolling stock: NS ICM, NS VIRM, and NS DDZ, of which the NS ICM and NS DDZ are nearing the end of their service life. Between 2004 and 2013, the number of passengers on the main rail grew by 24% which can be attributed to a growth in population, a larger number of students, increased fuel prices and additional train services. To meet the growth in demand the Dutch Railway opted to use double-decker rolling stock for their new intercity trains. Tender On 9 April 2020, the Dutch Railways issued a tender for a double-decker intercity train which also included some single-deck coaches for accessibility. The Dutch Railways invested approximately 600 million euros in the new trains. The contract has an option for additional orders including ones that can travel across the Dutch border. == Description ==

The base order consists of 30 four-car sets and 30 six-car sets, each with a single-deck carriage at either end with level entry. The trains are equipped with ATB-EG and ERTMS and run on 1,500 V DC with an option for 3,000 V DC. The guidelines were formalized in 2020 and will be adopted by the DDNG trains. == Maintenance ==

Maintenance of the DDNG rolling stock will be done by NedTrains Onnen. == References ==