I was working in Wassenaar in 2003 for just over two months. Had a great time exploring all the regional attractions. On our days off we would visit Rijnsberg and all the local towns, and I was just completely blown away by the whole experience. The Netherlands is often eclipsed by Germany's reputation for efficiency of publc transport. But the Dutch are a very close second.
I have to say I have only been on the German system once. It was the classic journey along the Rhine from Frankfurt to Cologne. You should try the Swiss and Japaneese rail systems. Outstanding!
The Dutch rail system is impressive. It was easy to take my bike around and I was able to leave the car (I needed that to carry back beer to England and carry all my gear). I understand the new high speed link opens between Amsterdam and Brussels this December and I saw some of the line driving up from Antwerp. Will ride it some day.
I was born in Baarn in '58. Dutch Oma. American raised. It's nice to see a train from my youth still in service at 0:31. They were green then. Last time I was there was in '92. All the modern trains now look so space age (in a good way).
The red/white train isnt dutch (dutch trains are blue/yellow). its an international train between the netherlands and france.
some dutch trains have ugly interior (the older models). the newer ones look better
TheCentrix 1 year ago
@TheCentrix : I saw the fast express at Gare Du Nord last year on a daytrip to Paris. I like the double decker trains best in the Netherlands.
simplesi13 1 year ago
Brilliant video.
I was working in Wassenaar in 2003 for just over two months. Had a great time exploring all the regional attractions. On our days off we would visit Rijnsberg and all the local towns, and I was just completely blown away by the whole experience. The Netherlands is often eclipsed by Germany's reputation for efficiency of publc transport. But the Dutch are a very close second.
sailbeyondthesunset 2 years ago
I have to say I have only been on the German system once. It was the classic journey along the Rhine from Frankfurt to Cologne. You should try the Swiss and Japaneese rail systems. Outstanding!
simplesi13 2 years ago
The Dutch rail system is impressive. It was easy to take my bike around and I was able to leave the car (I needed that to carry back beer to England and carry all my gear). I understand the new high speed link opens between Amsterdam and Brussels this December and I saw some of the line driving up from Antwerp. Will ride it some day.
simplesi13 2 years ago
I was born in Baarn in '58. Dutch Oma. American raised. It's nice to see a train from my youth still in service at 0:31. They were green then. Last time I was there was in '92. All the modern trains now look so space age (in a good way).
kolbpilot 2 years ago
Greetings,
So-called Materieel 1964!
Now being phased out rapidly.
Replacing trainsets look very smart with sophisticated hotel-lobby like interior,come over and check them out!
DeHef15 2 years ago
Thanks...I have been a bit lazy here. Won't change it, its just a bit of fun for Dutch Train fans.
simplesi13 2 years ago
Nice clip!
Middleburg is spelled Middelburg in Dutch.
DeHef15 2 years ago