Europe's WEIRDEST Train / NS ICM Koploper First Class Review

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Hello and welcome back to The Netherlands for a trip from Rotterdam to Utrecht!
Today we'll be riding a train that is certainly very unique, and one that I've wanted to ride for a long time. The NS Koploper has been on my 'to-do' list for quite a while due to its looks, let's find out why that's the case... I hope you enjoy the video!
Date of Filming: 6/6/22
Camera: GoPro Hero 10 Black
Operator: NS (Dutch Railways)
Departure: Rotterdam Centraal, The Netherlands
Arrival: Utrecht Centraal, The Netherlands
Cost: €20.74 (£18.39, $22.25)
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[@NonstopEurotrip]

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[@robyoungquist5803]

I’ll never understand the ideology of vandalism. 🤔. It serves no public purpose. To me a person who vandalizes has no self respect let alone respect for anyone else 🙁

[@TheArian850]

Unfortunately, the not-so-polished image of NS trains is fairly normal - they never really have spent the time and resources to make their trains tip-top. Nowadays, there is shortage of staff as well. The fact that the toilet was fully working already made me happy, since I try to take a roll of toilet paper with me as I regularly encounter public toilets without.

[@bloodymarvelous4790]

The Koploper is my favorite train to ride on. The seats are comfortable, there's enough legroom, and the train doesn't make annoying noises (unlike the double decker).

[@senzanome8294]

No need for First Class on a short trip. I only watch your European trips.

[@grip2617]

These trains are silent and do not waggle like the trains in Cambodia. But the toilets never escape from the demoralizing and depressing plague of graffiti.

[@DutchHPfan1992]

Wonderful train, inside and out. By far the most comfortable train in The Netherlands. The seats are just great and there's enough space for two persons (there's an armrest in the middle too), unlike other trains. I also like the fact they didn't waste any space to other kind of seats. In other trains (especially the new models) they did, so that just leaves a train with less space. Trains like SNG are always so full. They did the same in the new intercity train. Just horrible. As far as I know every NS train has wifi by the way. The vandalism is horrible but it's quite difficult to stop, sadly.

[@maartenj.vermeulen900]

Weirdest looking train? It is one of the most stylish and most comfortable trains in The Netherlands 🇳🇱. The front is almost like a cockpit comparable to a Boeing 747. The train driver has got a good view over the railway tracks. In the past when connecting two of these trains you could walk through underneath the train driver cabin from one train to the other. A pity the NS stopped using this underpass.

[@MartijnVos]

This was my favourite train back in the 1980s. Back then they did have catering on board, and the connecting corridors between the different units was so the trolley with food and drink could reach the entire train. It's a shame they don't use that functionality anymore, but I guess it was too complicated, not useful enough, and when they stopped offering food and drink, it didn't serve any purpose anymore.

[@dsdonovan]

What is with Dutch rail and vandalism/graffiti? It seems that they have more of a problem on their system as opposed to other countries. Thanks for the trip though!

[@jasperjonkers3615]

The frequency on weekdays between Rotterdam and Utrecht is usually every 15 minutes, but due to staff shortages this has been cut back to every 30 minutes off-peak. WiFi should be available on all Intercity services as well as more modern Sprinter (local) services. NS has decided to replace on-board catering with more investment in catering at train stations duo to relatively short journey times in the Netherlands. Toilet cleanlyness has always been a disaster compared to other countries. But since the staff shortages overall cleanlyness has also declined significantly. Shocking and emberassing frankly. Im not that picky, but travelling by train in 2022 has been far worse than before.

[@daviddietzen3735]

Great to see you review my favourite and most-used commuter train in my home country! A few thoughts and remarks from a frequent traveller:

[@Zin.Khant.Corner]

Two weeks ago,you have 60k subscribers but today you have 62k.Congratulation bro.Keep going.And have a great trips in the future.

[@parmentier7457]

I use this train once a week from Enschede to The Hague, a ride of about 2 hours. I find this Koploper the most comfortable train in the Netherlands for long-distance 2nd class. It is just a pity that it has been neglected in recent years.

[@mokisan]

Thanks for the great video. Loved this short journey

[@wkuntjoro6130]

I am so nostalgic to see your report. I know the route Rotterdam - Utrecht so well (travelling along those cities many many years ago). It is wow, to see Rotterdam Centraal is so modern now. I used this railway station as a starting point for departing to southern countries. I do enjoy your review. And, yes the train "head" shape is so uniquely Nederlandse Spoorwegen.

[@bigjj1109]

I traveled from Antwerp to Goes Netherlands on 13/01/23 what a contrast between the trains the Dutch train was state of the art magnificent spotless designer theme throughout the station too was very high spec, the Belgium train stock is quite old however very efficient service and toilets are always clean and functional in my experience

[@SpotterCrazyperson]

This is our favorite train by the way! We love it!

[@sharonleong7120]

Great and interesting video as always. I like it very much once again. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@latviantrainschannel]

Fantastic video!👍