Keolis’ Dutch subsidiary, Keolis Nederland, commenced operation of regional trains in the Province of Overijssel (Eastern Netherlands). This is the second rail network to be operated by Keolis in the country.
The contract was awarded by the Province of Overijssel in June 2015 to manage the network from 2017 until 2032. This will generate revenues of EUR 300 million for the duration of the contract. There will be 16 electric Stadler FLIRT trains running on the 81-km long network which includes 14 stations between Zwolle and Enschede and between Zwolle and Kampen. Trains on the rail network will cover 2.6 million km a year.
Each trainset is composed of three or four cars and can carry between 228 to 260 passengers. An excellent level of comfort is provided by the bright interior spaces with large window areas, air suspension, comfortable seating, air-conditioning, wide entrance doors on each side, power sockets, Wi-Fi, wheelchair space and a closed toilet system. The train can travel at a maximum speed of 160 km/h.
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