The NS (Dutch Railways) Will not Further Increase Train Ticket Prices Now that it has to spend More on Salaries. This is a bean for travelers who already had to pay more for their train journey next next year.
The Unions and the NS Agreed on Wednesday that Wages Will Retroactively Increase by 4 percent from March 1 of this year. Depding on the position, an additional 3 to 3.5 percent will be added from march 1 next year.
The Wage Increase Will not be passed on in the prices of tickets, A Spokesperson for the NS Tells Nu.nl. “The Price is Bound by Strict rules from the ministry,” he says. The NS Operates on Behalf of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
The NS May Only Increase Train Ticket Prices If There is Inflation Or Rising Costs When Using The Track. “A New Collective Labor Agreement is not covered by this, so we have to factor this into our annual plans.”
However, next year you will ultimately pay 3 percent and possible up to 9 percent more for a ticket in small steps. That was already announced in July. Accordance to the NS, the increase is Necessary because the carrier has to deal with highher costs. In Addition, The Company Has Been Losing Millions of Euros for Years.
Not Yet Clear How Ns Will Pay Higher Costs
It is not clear from what the ns will pay the highher wages Exactly. “But of course we had alrealy tasks into account a new collective labor agreement. Now that it is final, we are going to look at where we can factor thesis costs in.”
The Rail Operator is Looking at Costs, Other Income Bears Train Tickets and Plans for Next Year. NS Hopes to Save Costs in the Coming Years, Such as in the areas of it, Housing and Hiring Extra Staff.
How much your train ticket will ultimately cost next year will be announced in November.