The term ‘data stations’ is also being used by the Personal Health Train Network in the Netherlands, are the DANS Data Stations part of this network?

The similarity in naming is a case of convergent evolution. In both situations, 'Data Stations' have an identical function, they are places where data is collected and where "visitors" come to view or use these data. The same term “Data Stations” was coined independently of each other. However, the DANS Data Stations are much more generic and tailored to different scientific disciplines.