Trains in the Netherlands are an integral and irreplaceable part of the country's life. They connect inner-city areas and cities. This is the most accessible and convenient form of transport.
The railways of the Netherlands are functioning perfectly. Trains run frequently, so passengers don't have to wait at stations. The carriages have first and second class seats. In the first grade, a person gets a comfortable seating position. Second class tickets are cheaper, which is reflected in the level of comfort.
Railway system device
In the Netherlands, railways connect all regions, but the most intensive traffic occurs near the capital. Many lines go to the periphery from the center of the country. The main route starts in Amsterdam, passes through Schiphol Airport and ends in Belgium.
Train tickets are not purchased in advance in this country. They are bought at the station, right before the departure of the train. Railway ticket prices depend on the length of the road and are fixed. On the website of the Netherlands railways - ns.nl, the train timetable is presented. There you can see prices and routes. Every hour trains leave from Amsterdam to any region of the state.
The largest cities are concentrated in the Randstad metropolitan area, so trains leave there every 10 minutes. Night trains run from Rotterdam via Amsterdam and The Hague to Utrecht. In 3 hours by train you can reach the most remote settlements of the Netherlands. There are much fewer buses in the country than trains, as they cannot compete with the railway. Any Dutch station can be recognized by the NS logo, since the Dutch railways are called Nederlandse Spoorwegen.
The railway network is 2800 km long. Almost all lines are electrified. The country uses a standard European gauge.
What trains are used
Dutch trains are divided into express trains - sneltreinen and electric trains - stoptreinen. Electric trains run with many stops. Intercity trains are also used - express trains or the fastest trains. Train doors open after pressing the button located near the exit.
International lines are very popular in the Netherlands, allowing you to travel to neighboring countries. For example, you can get to Paris in 4 hours 10 minutes. Fast trains run from the Netherlands to Brussels, Frankfurt am Main, Berlin and other cities.
Permanent residents of the country are offered train passes - Dalurenkaart, providing a 40% discount on any trip. Such a pass costs 55 euros.
