NS to make travel cheaper for young people up to eighteen years of age

nederlandse spoorwegen (Dutch Railways makes traveling by train, for young people between the ages of twelve and eighteen years of age, a good deal cheaper. Since the summer is coming, the train operation with the train, which travels at 50 to 60 percent of the cost.

this is a one-day pass of € 7.50 that allows young people unlimited travel during off-peak hours. This card can be made via the regular app can be purchased, if the fare of any public TRANSPORT card.

With a weekendkaart of 15 euros for children for the whole weekend of unlimited travel on to any station in the country. This option is in contrast to the one-day pass is only available on subscription.

The NS hopes to have with the discounts of more young people, train to gain. "We want to make the train a natural choice for a new generation of travelers," said Tjalling Smit, a member of the Board of directors of the NS.

you can travel by train cheaper to have the parents no longer make their children's time with the car to bring in, " says Smith. "Young people, will be payable and, independently, on the road, and the parents are no longer with their vehicle, to address, and it is long lasting as well.”

a new opportunity starting this summer will be available. After a mid-year evaluation. "If this is unexpected, that is not acceptable, then the NS of the other measures to be examined in order for more young people to take the train to," said the NS.