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NS Dutch Railways Finalizes Multi-Billion Euro Investment to Upgrade High-Speed Connections to Germany

The Dutch national railway operator has finalized a comprehensive capital expenditure plan to significantly upgrade the physical infrastructure supporting high-speed international rail links connecting Amsterdam and Utrecht directly to the German Ruhr region, reducing reliance on short-haul commercial aviation.
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