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

[@npl070]

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.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks Nigel! Thanks very interesting and good information, thanks! 🙏🏻

[@JoseTadeo_14]

Well, in the u-ov busses (utrecht city) the only way you can pay is with your bank card, is that or using your ov chipkaart, they don't accept money anymore, and in some busses of Amsterdam the same happens

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Same as London

[@kadir_slt]

Actually for travelling on metro, tram and bus you don't need any money on your OV card. You just can't have a negative amount on it. So basically anything above -0,01 is perfect

[@SpotterCrazyperson]

With NS Flex on your OV chipcard you don't need € 20 on it. Nothing at all, it's perfect. You will pay the price of your trip after a month

[@JoseTadeo_14]

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!!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Ooh excellent! I'll be sure to come back and try them out 🙂👍🏻

[@CasualPlayerUser-pe7pr]

@@NonstopEurotrip Theres actually only a couple of these mabye but more trains of those type are being on service in the future. I am talking about the VIRM 2/3

[@johantr3992]

@@NonstopEurotrip there is a youtube with refurbished inter en ext. : kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIPam2p8dqZ6prc

[@aleksander1982]

It is refurbished. With old colour scheme it is VIRM 3. The new refurbished with new colour scheme is VIRM 3

[@jimmenycricket4598]

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 😊

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Excellent 😌

[@ageoflove1980]

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. About the ride being overpriced, as ive mentioned before, almost nobody local pays full fare. Students usually use a transportation card they can apply for and people who commute for work usually get travel expenses reimbursed. Peak hours are monday to friday 06:30-09:00 and 16:00-18:30. Most people have the 40% reduction card which automatically applies the discount when you tap-in outside these times. Travel companions can even make use of your discount card as long as they travel with you. They can load the discount at a ticket machine and it will automatically apply when they tap-in and -out. There are other discount cards available like the very cheap 65+ senior card, making it even cheaper for elderly travellers. All these discounts etc can be activated on the nationwide personal OV Chipcard valid not only in trains but in (almost) all forms of public transport. You can even link it to your bank account so it will automatically charge if needed, making the whole process very convenient and you almost never have to interact with a ticket machine. For everybody staying in the country for an extended period, its definitely worth looking in to getting an OV card and some of the available discount plans..

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Interesting, thank you 🙏🏻

[@rahill-95]

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.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you Rahill! Amsterdam is lovely 🥰 You get first comment this week and probably most weeks now 😂

[@rahill-95]

@@NonstopEurotrip lol yes, it might be possible for a while 😂 and indeed, Amsterdam is beautiful city.

[@UmVtCg]

Rotterdam Centraal Station is better

[@Bananaman-hk6qw]

@@UmVtCg ben je voor Feyenoord makker?

[@saskiapanter]

Tilburg station is a piece of art, it's not a big station but the building itself is very artsyfartsy. Love it😊

[@LowaddictsSoundsystem]

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

[@allws9683]

Here is a 360 video. According another (dutch vlogger): "2nd class (blue) seats are ok, 1st class not so" (= basically same seats as 2nd class, but little wider). usb in 2nd class + outlet, fold talbes not too big for a laptop.. There are 'love seat' benches. Really bad to me is that there are no in between armrests in 2nd class !👎 also negative: between back-to-back seats (like 0:51) you could stass a big suitcase before , but that space is now slightly narrower, i heard. Not handy esp. since the top floors don't have overhead luggage storage.. mixed reviews to say .. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6LHhJ-ci8p8e5I

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Oh indefinitely will 😁

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Excellent, thanks!!! 🙏🏻

[@allws9683]

​@the Game, Review and Reallife Channel VIRM modernization is in process and ongoing since 2017 (apparently). I haven't seen them yet.. How are those seats, without the armrest in the middle? I really don't like that .

[@LowaddictsSoundsystem]

@the Game, Review and Reallife Channel These are the last series that weren't renovated yet. All the other series of VIRM are(:

[@Phosphorite05]

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

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Very interesting!!!

[@johnmehaffey9953]

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) 😇

[@NonstopEurotrip]

This was the first time I had been and yes, I agree, it's a nice place 😁

[@abel6846]

Nice to see that you enjoyed traveling by ‘big yellow caterpillar’.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yes I did lol 😂😂😂

[@markovermeer1394]

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.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Ah brilliant information, thanks Mark! When I glanced at your name I thought it said Marc Overmars, the footballer 😂⚽

[@markovermeer1394]

@@NonstopEurotrip Not a rare mistake ;-)

[@Thesupermachine2000]

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.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yeah, obviously most places have advanced cheap fares...

[@NaomiClareNL]

Last time I checked, must have been 3 to 4 year ago or so, NS said it puts its train through the washing machine every 3 days. So you may have lucked out and your train may have gone out of service at the terminal in Maastricht and was cleaned on the outside then. Or even later. NS try to deal with grafitti as soon as possible but that usually means taking the train out of service for some hours.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

There's definitely not as much graffiti in the Netherlands as there is in France, which is why I was surprised! They're normally ok 👍🏻😁

[@naturallyherb]

Love the beeping sound from the ticket machine

[@NonstopEurotrip]

🤣

[@SpotterCrazyperson]

Dutch trains are the best! 👍 Proud of my country

[@SpotterCrazyperson]

NS stopped with catering in 2020 due to the current situation. It was not a succes anymore.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I dunno about 'the best' but they're good 👍🏻🙂

[@Paul_C]

The arrogance of the Dutch has no limit at all. A mediocre train service at best.

[@hendrikdependrik1891]

@@Paul_C Exactly. It's more like an upgraded metro system than a good train system. However, compared to the train systems of surrounding countries the NS is simply having the best.

[@rboer1000]

@@Paul_C just let him say that if he wants to and feels proud! Instead of making such an unpleasant and generalizing shitty statement. And most trains in NL are very very good btw..

[@robyoungquist5803]

Yes, Max, I agree … NS take an extra 10-15 minutes out in the rail yards and run the train/s through a train wash. NS you should be embarrassed by the caked on dirt and filthy windows! P.S. Max you asked for Q&A on a previous video. Didn’t have time to post but I’m just curious … how old are you? When did you start your liking of train trips? What do you do for a career/living? Where is your home? Answer or not at your pleasure my maybe invasive questions. I really enjoy your presentations 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I mean how dare they ruin my shots with their dirty windows eh 😅 Q&A video 'should' be next Friday and all your questions have been asked ☺️🙏🏻 Thanks Rob 😁

[@declanburke3746]

Love Dutch trains, have done that journey, love that buying a ticket on the day is same price,

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Absolutely 🤗

[@TheSuperhoden]

It actually isn't. If you buy them away from a station or if you have a public transport pas its a bit cheaper

[@roxannehoff2889]

@@TheSuperhoden i don't know what you mean with away from the station. But as a tourist it doesn't metter if you buy your tickets a week in advance or when you arrive on the station. The price of the tickets for the regular trains stay the same. If you have a public transport card it cost less, but not many tourist/visitors have one.

[@aleksander1982]

Come to Netherlands next spring and try out ICNG - the new train that will replace ICM

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I definitely will 🙂

[@NikanDragosysSerpenDra]

Oldie, doe they still have 8k series? or 9 series I love the AC switching sounds it's like de "DOEDELZAK VIRM" scottish blow instrument, as the motors switch between 30 50 and 75Hz switches constantly like gearing but with brushes and a 0mass. first converting 1.5Kv DC to 25Kv AC with a line chopper it gives the 3 phase AC power on different frequencies OMG this is an 8 series, what an oldie MY FAVORITE EVER yes with that sound. in the motorcars

[@davidmarkham1812]

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

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks so much 🙂

[@saskiapanter]

Only Holland or also other parts of the Netherlands? Holland is just a tiny bit of the country

[@davidmarkham1812]

@@saskiapanter no other parts of Holland too.Ive been to Alkmaar Delft and Rotterdam.and all have different characteristics.

[@xvdelilah]

I'm already excited for my trip from Eindhoven - Amsterdam soon!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yay! 😁

[@TreinspotterMenno]

7:27 best sounding train here

[@NonstopEurotrip]

🥰🥰🥰

[@saskiapanter]

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.

[@itsmetaran]

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

[@NonstopEurotrip]

You're welcome 🙂

[@DrakeIgneelson]

9:06 There are three versions of the VIRMm models. This one is the oldest of the bunch and comes with the most dirtiest toilets on-board. The newest refurbished version has a new outer look and has almost the same interior as the one from the New DDZ, with minor changes to it - so has the second class USB type A plugs between the chairs to charge your phone with, provided if you have a charging cable with you. The toilets also look much cleaner and friendlier with an "inspired by nature" look on the walls and doors. It also has an automatic door. Think the newest Sprinter livery stock, but in a VIRM!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Brilliant, thanks for the great information 👍🏻😁

[@NikanDragosysSerpenDra]

yes this is a classic, im glad you found this did you find the motorcar with the famous sound in it?

[@maxvandenberg955]

Please be advised, trains in the Netherlands never depart or arrive on platform X, Xy or XXy. Cause if it did a lot of people would die and trains would be destroyed etc. Trains do, however, depart from track X, Xy or XXy. It's better to have trains departing/arriving on tracks. It also avoids confusion because at certain stations it is: track 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7. Track 5 does exist but has no platform. I don't know if you have ever explained in any video of yours, but the number letter combination can be very important. A train departing from track 4b generally has a different route and terminus station than a train departing from track 4a.

[@evo3s75]

you were in an old Virm, there are newer one's (Virmm which are recognizable by the blue line's going over the lower floor)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you 😊

[@NikanDragosysSerpenDra]

try the VIRM 4 or the VIRMm 5 sochets usb cool coilets, lounge areas, quiet zones, better frst and 2nd class, nroomier, airconditioned extremely well, all new refurbished VIRM 2's 8 and 9 series are going to be like that aswell in the cabin but the electronics remain kind of the smae, but youll get your usb and european chargers, try the refurbished VIRM or the new VIRM5 or evne 6 i havent kept up all I know they are amazing this one is a classic

[@alejandrayalanbowman367]

The service did what it said it would - it got you from Amsterdam to Utrecht on time. Anything more would be gilding the lily. My public transport experience in Amsterdam is limited to train to/from the airport and trams within the city. All excellent. Otherwise when working there, the company had taxis on call and that was what we were expected to use.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yep, it's very reliable from my experience 😁

[@TheAgedGamer]

My country!I hope you enjoyed the trains over there and will visit soon again for a meet up!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I hope to back later this year 👍🏻

[@reindertklarenbeek5911]

thanks for the beautiful video and a good trip Reindert from Paramaribo Suriname

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad you enjoyed it ☺️

[@ClubOorked]

About your comment there is no catering on board you are right. On domestic trains is no catering anymore since 10 years. You can still find the catering-car lift in the trains for example at 6:01 (center door).

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Interesting 🤓

[@DanielsUKT]

nice journey on dutch double decker train seems like amsterdam and utrecht stations would be perfect for a long trainspotting session

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I might have spent some time there 🤣

[@puikepuck]

900 trains per day depart from Utrecht Central so you'll love it there 😁

[@manischen969]

Thanks for the video. I like the view from the train ride. Unfortunately my first and only ride were to Amsterdam Rai in 2018. Mostly I use the tram

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@MTNLproductions]

9:13 There are already refurbished/modern trains of this type. The name of that train is the VIRMm. You can Search that up if you want to see the modern ones cause these are indeed old. I would Highly recomend doing a review on the modern version as well since the interior is completely different then this one.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I've seen them, they're nice, thanks! 😁👍🏻

[@ccasweef]

love this pls more!

[@alexn643]

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

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you Alex 🙏🏻

[@GabrielViana-mg3vh]

It would have been cool if you’d made a review about the SGMm, but It’ll go out of service in december sadly

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Oh no 😜

[@NikkiN777]

Have ever done or considered doing a trip on one of the Dutch canals? That would be both different and very interesting.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I haven't considered it, but it's a good idea!

[@Dutchfootballediter3Hd]

The VIRM, got refurbished twice. Now it’s refurbished to the NS flow theme.

[@GresSimJa]

First class in NS is a novelty thing. The seats are a tiny bit comfier, there's more legroom and most trains have USB charging stations there now.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

For sure, yes. And it's quieter 🙏🏻

[@B0K1T0]

A novelty? It's there for as long as I can remember, I believe there even used to be 3rd class somewhere in the past. And I remember the smoking area, which I even as a kid preferred because it was often much quieter / more room to sit,

[@EmrystheCelt]

Almost everything I see tells me that the Netherlands are way in front of us !

[@PeteBrandy]

Great video! I like these Dutch double-decker units. I also tried this train, but it was in my aviation years :-D

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks mate. You have to go back now you're in your train years 😂

[@JaapFilius]

I do not hate them, but do prefer singledeck trains.

[@Adam.deVries]

Very nice G'day from Adelaide Australia in lockdown

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Glad you enjoyed it Adam ☺️

[@dennisbruin388]

at the momenet virm 1 and 2 are getting a new interior and livery there is 1 vrim flow ridng at the moment ns said they will be done in 2023 with restoring all 45 vrim 1 and 2

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Brilliant! I like the new livery 😎

[@ringo7561]

You have great videos, I love them...I am from the states and hope to be in Europe in August and Sept to ride the rails

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you! If you like railways, you'll love it here 😁

[@jamiem3232]

During rush hour it can be quite useful to get a first class upgrade since the train can be very crowded in second class, if you really want to sit down during rush hour, getting a first class upgrade is the solution

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Good point 👍🏻☺️

[@SpotterCrazyperson]

About the toilets though... People make a mess of our trains. Especially the older ones. When they are cleaned, they are very clean. But the next day people ruin it.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Sad 😢

[@hesterclapp9717]

Interesting how the trams only have doors on the right hand side (where you normally board)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

They don't need them both sides as all stops are on the right and the trams can only drive in 1 direction 👍🏻

[@JaapFilius]

In Amsterdam there are two tramlines (5 and 26) on which bi-directional trams are running.

[@LeafHuntress]

The Netherlands doesn't remind you of East Anglia, but the other way around. Those marshes were drained by people from the low countries, who were brought in for that specific reason, because they had the knowhow to do that. Pity you got such an oldie. The luxury of first class isn't the just the better seats, it's being able to sit. They are almost never crowded. Nice & quiet! Also plush & comfy chairs(no-one expects!) and there are plug-ins for one's laptop & phone.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Nope, I definitely had it right the first time round, seeing as I live in the UK. You can't be reminded of something if you haven't seen it first...

[@Bloxburg_Builderman]

De koplopers zijn veeeeeel beter!!! (the koplopers are muuuuuch better!!!)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Video coming up soon ☺️

[@OfficialDoggyYT]

9:09 Yes, watch a video about the VIRMm 2/3, the newest one.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Will do 😜😁

[@SpotterCrazyperson]

The renovated VIRMm 2/3 looks very bright! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4i6p3ibhNdonas

[@martijn3514]

7:54 the ddz are running. we saw one in the station at 3:28

[@NonstopEurotrip]

This was filmed before they were withdrawn, the first time.

[@WINGSANDRAILS]

Never ending renovations! But still a nice station.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Indeed!

[@gtmc]

I think the Sprinter trains look better, especially the FLIRT! Sure there's the classic yellow and blue on these older trains but the white and blue is also good!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I prefer these 😂😍

[@tobiasw95]

The ones in the series 8701 to 8746 and the 9500 inbetween are soon to be refurbished

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Ah thanks 😁

[@aleksander1982]

I always ride from Arnhem with a DD to Amsterdam. Journey takes 1 hour 4 minutes. Route Arnhem - Den Helder

[@luisstransport]

Great trip report

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you! 👍

[@ubarhd1]

Great trip 😊

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thanks! 😃

[@xnoname223]

Do you recommend first class if international students arrived from schiphol and planning to Utrecht Centraal with luggages? Im just feeling a bit anxious how crowded it will be & if i even strong enough to carry the luggage between the lane and the door step entrance of the train 😢

[@NonstopEurotrip]

There's plenty of space for luggage in both classes

[@Thomas_TdK]

Graffiti in the toilets is a real problem. We can’t mount a camera their now can we?😆. Onboard catering is not needed in the Netherlands. And all the virm’s are being renovated at the moment

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Lol no we can't 😂😂😂

[@jeettrivedii]

2:21 : You scan your ticket and go through that gat. What if there are 3, 4 or more people. How do you go through that? All at once or they give out separate tickets? Stupid question but was just curious to know. Great content as always :)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

You will each have a separate ticket 🎫 thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@puikepuck]

At 2:41 you can hear a two-tone beep in the background. That's the gate, it will make that sound (pretty loud) when two people try to pass it together. It will alert staff, which is then supposed to check their tickets (although I've never actually seen them do that).

[@wdubbelo]

o you got one of the old virms there being modernised thats why the old ones get cleaned less there gonna be rebuilt soon anyway

[@NonstopEurotrip]

That's good then ☺️

[@theobrattinga500]

Great video !!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you!

[@hcjkruse]

try Groningen to Maastricht or Den Helder to Maastricht in 2nd class. Listen to the language changes.

[@philthai99]

Very nice.

[@someshkumar678]

Can you do a video regarding all trains around the world?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Every single one? That would be a long video...

[@michaelgamble296]

But still not Power sockets or USB to recharge from?

[@nibuanad]

First class does have power sockets. As for second class, the 2nd and 3rd VIRM batches are currently undergoing their midlife refurbishment where they will get power sockets and USB ports.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Excellent!

[@Amandagooden]

Hi, might be a dumb question but if I have a eurail global pass am I able to use to go from utrect to Amsterdam or Rotterdam to utrect? And do I scan the pass on my phone like you scanned your ticket through the gates? Thank you 😊

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yes!

[@mbmshl]

how long does the trip take from Amsterdam central to Utrecht central? I'll be visiting the Netherlands in a few weeks, and I've been thinking of staying in Utrecht rather than Amsterdam

[@NonstopEurotrip]

All the information is in the video 🙏🏻

[@FabricioRenovato]

Valeu!

[@mitchellheard8981]

Those Combino trams are the same as the ones Melbourne in Australia has

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Oh really? Wow!

[@likklej8]

Don’t catch the circuit train at Schiphol Apt it takes ages to get to Utrecht

[@dutchman7623]

Downstairs there is a space for larger suitcases, you can see it on the right hand side, behind the first seats at 6:12 You have to take a seat nearby to keep an eye on your luggage. Almost all passengers are commuters, so not much space is needed for suitcases. On every major station there is take-away coffee and other drinks, so if you are aware, in advance, that there is no catering, you can prepare for the trip. Trains are usually clean on the inside, but graffiti should have been removed immediately. 😒

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I still liked them 😁

[@paulw.woodring7304]

I would tend to agree that the price is a little high for a commuter train trip of 25 miles. I just checked the fare on Maryland's MARC commuter trains on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor between Washington, DC and BWI Airport (a little further than 25 miles), and it's $7US one-way, vs. about $11US for what this trip cost.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

It's similar prices to the Netherlands here in the UK to be honest

[@alctalks1487]

The difference is that train commuters here usually regularly use the train, and the NS offers plenty of subsriptions that are suited to each individual traveller. In my case, I pay 45€ a month for free train rides in the weekends and outside of peak hours, and I do this almost every day (between these two cities). I like taking the train every day, because it's efficient and reliable. Of course, a single trainride is very expensive on its own, but there are so many perks that I guess you might only know if you're Dutch. For example, I'll have a visitor from abroad, and she'll be getting 40% off just because she's travelling with me. And NS also offers combi tickets for daytrips to eg zoos and amusementparks where the bus fare is also included. Another comment described it like a metro network, you're guaranteed your journey from A to B in a quick manner without too many problems 🤔. A train that's 5 minutes late already gets the ire of the train travellers (ofc Japan and Switzerland are even more on time).

[@ronalddejong3017]

This is what an average train ride in the Netherlands look like. Grafitti on the in- and outside of the train, dirt on the outside and windows, reasonable toilets. Arriva trains have poweroutlets, are clean, but have no toilets (as of yet).

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Lol I generally have found Dutch trains to be quite good though ☺️👍🏻

[@ronalddejong3017]

@@NonstopEurotrip I am Dutch, ride the train a lot, and NS has an 90-over on time %. During the pandemic it was adamant to keep everything clean. Now that it is over, the NS goes back to normal. Minimal maintenance (overhead costs must kept low) and only necessary cleaning now water becomes scarce (once every fortnite or month)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@ronalddejong3017 oh no that's not good! 😭

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

Hi. What is the difference between the VIRM you took us on and the DDZ?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Apart from them being different trains?

[@PaulSmith-pl7fo]

@@NonstopEurotrip Very similar looking trains.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

@@PaulSmith-pl7fo the VIRM is the next generation, with the VIRMm the refresh of that.

[@NikanDragosysSerpenDra]

you have different VIRMS they are aklmost all refurbished and this one is one of the last 10 that has to

[@yannm3346]

Tbh nothing compares to the SNCF IMO. Cheap ontime and good trains

[@NonstopEurotrip]

😂😂😂

[@Bananaman-hk6qw]

I know your busy with your fantastic videos, but could you if you have the time do more Dutch trip reports? :> Im dutch howd ya know😂

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Hahaha! I hope to get back to the Netherlands early next year 👍🏻

[@diegojosephia]

There are 4 types of those trains, this one being the oldest, the next generation is almost the same but with more comfortable blue seats ans a steel toilet, and the more recent one has had a mayor 8nterior improvement with blue leather seats and a whole interior difference, and the new new one came out bout a month ago is like even newer more improvements toilet and even outside is completely different

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you ☺️

[@JaapFilius]

Cateringservices on domestic Intercitytrains were already limited and pretty bad for many years, but now they have suspended them all together. So traveling by train in the Netherlands means to buy something to eat/drink in advance. On the other hand: you can travel very frequent from early morning till late evening from/to everywhere. So let's say: no on board catering is the charme of traveling in the Netherlands. And let's face it: by far most people are less then two hours in one train so.... And a lot of train are dirty, inside and outside. That irritates me more than not be able to buy a cup of coffee.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I agree. I'd rather have a clean train than a café 👍🏻

[@thannyd]

@@NonstopEurotrip Indeed, Railtender was previously available on most long intercity services. More information is available here: nl-m-wikipedia-org.translate.goog/wiki/Railtender?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=nl&_x_tr_pto=wapp

[@i.m.385]

sad that u got the old VIRM. doesn't create a clear image of what VIRM is like, the old ones are getting refurbished atm.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I'll go back and test the new ones 🙂

[@SpotterCrazyperson]

@@NonstopEurotrip In 2016-2020 a lot of VIRM trains were renovated, that one is fantastic. The first two VIRM 2/3 trains (of the 9400 series) are even better, and you can recognize them by a new color.

[@CameronLandels]

Great video! I enjoyed it very much. When I arrived into Amsterdam on the Eurostar and left on the Thalys, I was impressed. I thought the architecture was striking from the outside. I'm glad to hear the trains are being refurbished. I've found transport in Amsterdam easy and efficient to use (Tram and Metro). Looking forward to next Fridays video :-)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you Cameron! Amsterdam is a very lovely place 😀

[@michaelgamble296]

Not ALL trains - you do shew a Station - at the beginning an immense Gothic style station. Please, pause awhile, and pan around the roof area to give viewers a good idea of its immensity!

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Sorry 😂

[@pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt]

2:58 The Amsterdam Centraal Station's canopy reminds me a mix of the cannopies of the Old Madrid-Atocha and Sevilla-Santa Justa stations 8:41 The toilet walls are bad, but the rest of the things in the toilet are goid 10:15 And it was one of the venues of UEFA Euro 2020 Video's final score: 9.1 P.S: Sorry for not commenting the video's final score at the time the video ended. My KZbin app closed forcely when I entered the comment section by the 10th minute of the video, just after the scene showing the Johan Cruyff Arena

[@NonstopEurotrip]

I thought I'd replied to this Pedro, sorry! Yeah it does look a bit like the old Atocha trainshed, where the botanical garden is now! Yeah the toilets aren't THAT bad....

[@barendnu]

Great video! As other pointed out, you had the "bad luck" of catching an un-refurbished VIRM train. In a couple of years, they will all be modernized. Lots of VIRMS already are refurbished, and somehow they automatically look cleaner then. Pictures here: nieuws.ns.nl/eerste-nieuwe-gemoderniseerde-dubbeldekker-virm-gereed/

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Sometimes older is better.... I will be sure to check out the new ones next time I'm there 🙂

[@Bloxburg_Builderman]

De kopers hebben meer voetruimte. ( the koperlopers has more footspace.)

[@Andrewjg_89]

Shame that double decker trains aren’t allowed in the UK. The double decker trains in Europe are huge.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yeah they might take out some brides 😂

[@Andrewjg_89]

@@NonstopEurotrip True

[@marcogeurts9881]

@Nonstop Eurotrip the SLT train wich arrives at 12:34 on spoor 15 was the sprinter/ regional service to Rhenen and the SLT Sprinter wich arrives on spoor 20 at 12:00 when you arrived at spoor 18 was or the sprinter from Tiel to Den Haag Centraal or the sprinter from 's-Hertogenbosch to Woerden and the NS ICMm koploper at 12:20 wich departs or to Rotterdam Centraal or Den Haag Centraal

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Thank you Marco! Very interesting and you're very clever ☺️👍🏻

[@marcogeurts9881]

@@NonstopEurotrip your welcome i know that because i came very much at Utrecht Centraal if i travel with the train

[@Thomas_TdK]

First class Seats can be ajusted. You mist that

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Whoops 😬

[@puikepuck]

1:35 This isn't entirely true, there are cheaper tickets that you can buy in advance, such as this return ticket from anywhere to anywhere for €17.50 www.ns.nl/uitgelicht/acties/laatjezelfgaan

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Wow that's a good deal!

[@saskiapanter]

Not anymore, due to covid19 they canceled that one . I hope they will reinstate that soon

[@martensustronk8235]

No catering for public transport in the Netherlands. Only the trains going abroad may have it. Not the intercity Berlin I can say. I would say that in journeys less than two hours having catering on board isn't worth it. Kiosks and small convenience stores up and around stations are great to grab, buy and pay for something too eat and get on the train. An other great thing is the short holding. Hop on and go.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Yeah for sure. The ICD to Brussels doesn't even have catering either 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@samuelbudhi]

Is there any country in europe other than netherlands that has nationwide single smart card like ov-chipkaart?

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Good question! Not that I'm aware of...

[@TRAXXspotter26]

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

[@computeraddic675]

Well,with the current fuel prizes,its probably cheaper than with a car..

[@NonstopEurotrip]

True, yeah! 👍

[@sharanvj1111]

😉👍

[@NonstopEurotrip]

👍🏻😁

[@lumithelapphund6990]

I have been on the same train, That graffiti was nothing compared to what was on mine. You could not even see the walls.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Oh dear 😂

[@Leonium797]

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)

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Your secret is safe with me 😂🤐

[@nibuanad]

A major incentive to travel first class is the vastly increased chance of finding a seat. I've been on plenty of trains where second class was very crowded but first class had plenty of free seats. Personally I have started travelling first class for the past few months: Weekend Vrij (subscription for free travel on weekends) is €31 for second class and €37 for first, so it's a bargain. I must say I feel much more comfortable travelling in first class, and mainly due to the reassurance of always having enough space to sit.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

Wow that sounds great David! 😁👍🏻

[@SpotterCrazyperson]

Especially with the newest VIRMm 2/3... First class is just as good as the second class.

[@hcjkruse]

I have a special Twitter account for complaining about not so clean trains. This one"s toilet was not the worst.

[@NonstopEurotrip]

😂😂😂