Welcome on board a unique ride from the Watergraafsmeer to Breukelen, Utrecht and from there by Intercity to Leiden! Enjoy the ride!
0:00 Shunting Watergraafsmeer
We start this journey with an empty train coming from the shunting yard Watergraafsmeer in Amsterdam. And for the first time on my channel I will take you with me via the backside of the Watergraafsmeer, via Diemen and Arena Stadion to Breukelen! Enjoy the view from the cabin in the first view minutes. The sun is shining bright this morning.
At the stops in front of the red signals I skipped some time in the video's since there was nothing to see. Most trains have been cancelled because the corona train schedule and at this time in the morning no trains were traveling on other tracks yet.
11:34 Watergraafsmeer Diemen Zuid Side
13:10 Diemen Zuid
14:21 Duivendrecht
15:06 John Cruijff Arena + Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena
16:55 Amsterdam Holendrecht
18:12 Abcoude
24:21 Breukelen // Sprinter with Passengers
After arrival at Breukelen we skip some time again. Earlier that morning I've been called by the planners for there was no train manager available for my train from Breukelen to Utrecht. Because of this I agreed by closing the train doors myself. At SGMm this can be done from the cabin itself.
It's a short ride to Utrecht with on two stops on the route. It's a Sunday morning, so not so many people are waiting for the train. Also due to corona people are advised to not use public transport just for fun but only if really necessary.
30:08 Maarssen
34:23 Demka Bridge
35:08 Utrecht Zuilen
37:06 ProRail Dispatcher Building Utrecht
38:11 Utrecht Centraal // Change Trains to Intercity
After a short break in Utrecht we'll take the Intercity service from Utrecht to Leiden. This train doesn't stop at the station between Utrecht and Woerden.
42:25 Vleutense Bridge
42:55 Utrecht Leidsche Rijn
43:35 Utrecht Terwijde
44:40 Vleuten
48:15 Woerden
After Woerden this train serves as a 'SprinterCity'. This is also the reason why this is one of the Intercity's that is still running. Even during the corona train schedule. If this trains would've been cancelled all station between Leiden and Woerden would not be serviced by trains anymore.
52:42 Woerden Molenvliet
57:29 Bodegraven
1:03:46 Faulty Signal
Between Bodegraven and Alphen aan den Rijn we spot a faulty signal. The back plate of the signal is partly missing. You can compare it with other signals and you'll see the difference. Of course we inform the train dispatcher about this. Furthermore it's a ride like any others. But with almost no passengers.
1:04:50 Bridge without Overhead Wires
1:06:00 Alphen a/d Rijn
1:15:25 Bridge without Overhead Wires
1:15:57 Leiden Lammenschans
After departure in Leiden Lammenschans I make an extra announcement to the passengers taking the train for recreational purposes.
1:20:27 Leiden Centraal
Ik hope you enjoyed this video and if you have any question you know how to contact me. If you have any bored friends tell them about this channel and enjoy it with them. Stay home, stay safe! Cheers!
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