NS running more and longer trains on King's Day
by NL Times
NL Times— Dutch national railway NS will operate on a special King's Day timetable on April 27. The special Oranjedienstregeling will include more frequent trains that are also longer than usual. More NS staff will also be working during the national holiday, known locally as Koningsdag, and held annually in celebration of King Willem-Alexander's birthday.
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