UTRECHT, 19 October 2009 – The current developments in the Dutch rail market force Strukton Rail to adapt its organisation.

The price is the determining factor in the current railway market in the Netherlands. The prices in the market for renewals are under great pressure. New contracts for daily maintenance (the so-called PGO or output-oriented contracts) are also characterised by a low price level. This compels Strukton Rail to adjust its organisation and organisational structure. The planned measures include the reduction of four regions to two regions and the reduction of 350 jobs. This involves jobs all over the country and in all sections of the organisation, from office staff to operational staff. The board of Strukton Rail has entered into consultation with the works council and labour unions.

The Dutch rail infrastructure has improved substantially over the past five years. Strukton Rail has made solid investments in human resources and equipment to make a maximum and high-quality contribution to this improvement. Strukton Rail is concerned about the current situation in which quality becomes subordinate to price.