NoordNed Personenvervoer B.V. (English translation Network North) was a public transport company operating trains and buses in the north and northeast of the Netherlands. Founded in 1999 as a joint venture by Arriva and Nederlandse Spoorwegen, after Arriva took full ownership in 2003, the brand was retired in 2005.
NoordNed was established by Arriva and Nederlandse Spoorwegen, each having a 49% shareholding. In May 1999 it commenced operating regional train services on the LeeuwardentoHarlingen and Leeuwarden to Stavoren lines. It also operated rail services between Leeuwarden and Groningen on behalf of Nederlandse Spoorwegen.[1]
On 28 May 2000 it commenced operating services between Groningen and Nieuweschans, and Roodeschool under a five year concession.[2]
In December 2003, Arriva became the sole owner.[3][4] In December 2005, NoordNed commenced operating 15 year contracts in Groningen and Friesland.[5] In December 2005 the NoordNed brand was retired with all operations merged with Arriva's other Netherlands operations.[6]
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