NS VIRM INTERCITY DOUBLE DECKER REVIEW / AMSTERDAM TO UTRECHT / DUTCH TRAIN TRIP REPORT

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Hello and welcome to another video from The Netherlands!
Today we'll be taking a domestic intercity service from the capital Amsterdam to Utrecht, the 4th largest city. We'll be riding aboard a double decker VIRM EMU, the mainstay of the Dutch IC network. Enjoy the ride!
*PLEASE NOTE* At the time of filming all travel was permitted and has been carried out in full compliance with the local restrictions.
Date of Filming: 12/7/20
Camera: GoPro Hero 7 Black
Operator: NS - Nederlandse Spoorwegen
Departure: Amsterdam Centraal, The Netherlands
Arrival: Utrecht Centraal, The Netherlands
Cost: €9.10 Second Class
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@npl070 3 жыл бұрын

A most interesting video. Your comment about the cleanliness of the train, both exterior and the WC, applies to many trains here. Travel by train is quite expensive here. Even more so when you purchase a ticket from a machine. The OV chipcard is indeed useful. They cost €7,50. It is good to know that when you travel by train using the card you need at least €20 on the card to check in. For bus, tram and metro you need at least €4 to check in. For some express buses you need €10 to check in. We are very much behind, for example the UK (London) because we cannot pay with our bank card yet.

@JoseTadeo_14 3 жыл бұрын

Actually this trains are now being refurbished, the first ones riding with the new interiors are the 9528 and the 9504. I had the opportunity to travel on one from Amsterdam to Hoorn and I have to say that the seats are pretty comfy in comparison with the DDZ ones, oh, and you also have USB ports in every seat!!

@SpotterCrazyperson 3 жыл бұрын

Dutch trains are the best! 👍 Proud of my country

@LowaddictsSoundsystem 3 жыл бұрын

All these trains are in a major revision at the moment! You can do a comparison if you come back to The Netherlands(:

@ARRIVAspotter26 2 жыл бұрын

The upgrade is only worth when its busy in the train, im live in the netherlands so i know that. but the WC´s are discusting compared with Germany in my opinion

@markovermeer1394 3 жыл бұрын

Worth to mention: this train runs every 10 minutes (and continue 100km to Eindhoven), but there are many more trains between Utrecht and other stations in Amsterdam as well.

@jimmenycricket4598 3 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to be able to go back to the Netherlands (from the UK) and ride their trains. I work on the railway in the UK and get free (or heavily discounted) travel on many European systems; Dutch railways are the easiest to use with free travel as you don't need to book in advance or reserve seats 😊

@Thesupermachine2000 3 жыл бұрын

Love the statement that “fares are the same price regardless of time of purchase”. It seems like a pointless remark to me, but it really shows how much we take our public transport for granted. And how different it can be.

@saskiapanter 2 жыл бұрын

We have more over short rides, so a bar in the train is a bit unnecessary. If you want to eat something, you bring it along, or buy it in one of the stores or restaurants in the trainstations. I hope you visited more parts of the Netherlands. Go to Den Bosch or Breda or Tilburg or Maastricht for instance or Groningen. Such great places to visit.

@Leonium797 3 жыл бұрын

Pst, let me tell you a secret. Your not really meant to use first class in the Netherlands. Second class is just to good! (I'm not sure why first class it still exists)

@rahill-95 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, Amsterdam Centraal station is majestic and I really like vintage buildings especially the train station, they are not only beautiful but also made to last long. Great video mate, enjoyed watching it.

@ageoflove1980 Жыл бұрын

The first class upgrade is not just for the seat comfort. During rush hour intercity lines between the major cities (for example the Amsterdam-Utrecht track) can get really busy and a first class ticket basically means you are guaranteed a seat. This is because most frequent travellers like students have transport cards that are only valid in second class. Also commuters usually only get second class fares reimbursed by their employer. I think this is a pretty good system, because it ensures that, for a price, there is always seating available if you really want it.

@itsmetaran 3 жыл бұрын

One more 'thumbs up' ... beautiful trip. Thanks for taking us along.

@alexn643 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, very enjoyable video, really good to watch. You covered all aspects of the trip very well. Keep up the good work! 😀

@johnmehaffey9953 3 жыл бұрын

First time I ever went to the Netherlands I ended up in Utrecht and when working in Germany about 50 kilometres away from the border we often went to Utrecht for the day out, try the city out very friendly people and a great local brew ( beer not tea) 😇

@davidmarkham1812 3 жыл бұрын

I love Amsterdam and have been a few times.Its really easy getting around Holland by train.Really nice video.

@Phosphorite05 2 жыл бұрын

I have accually been on the front of one of those trains once. A couple maybe 10 years ago. My grandfather knew the driver. So they let him and me with it sit there and i loved it. Seeing ahead gives a whole new view then the side windown