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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
This list is based on the timetable timetable valid from December | This list is based on the timetable timetable valid from 11 December 2011, unless otherwise shown. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. | ||
==Obscure services== | ==Obscure services== | ||
===Diemen Zuid (Venserpolder aansluiting) — Halte ArenA — Bijlmer (Duivendrecht aansluiting)=== | ===Diemen Zuid (Venserpolder aansluiting) — Halte ArenA — Bijlmer (Duivendrecht aansluiting)=== | ||
(ERA 34A3) | (ERA 34A3) NL12/1 | ||
There are separate east-to-south and south-to-east curves — both reversibly signalled; the more westerly of the two has a halt to serve the nearby ArenA stadium, which is used by football specials, in season, for supporters of the visiting team, as advertised locally. Dates for Ajax games at AreanA can be found at the [http://english.ajax.nl/web/show/id=47580 Ajax website] (home games show Ajax first). | There are separate east-to-south and south-to-east curves — both reversibly signalled; the more westerly of the two has a halt to serve the nearby ArenA stadium, which is used by football specials, in season, for supporters of the visiting team, as advertised locally. Dates for Ajax games at AreanA can be found at the [http://english.ajax.nl/web/show/id=47580 Ajax website] (home games show Ajax first). | ||
===Utrecht Overvecht — Bilthoven (Blauwkapel Oost aansluiting)=== | ===Utrecht Overvecht — Bilthoven (Blauwkapel Oost aansluiting)=== | ||
(ERA 34C1) | (ERA 34C1) NL12/2 | ||
This section is quadruple track with two raised tracks and two tracks at ground level. The ground level tracks (the original alignment) cross the Lunetten - Hilversum line by means of a flat crossing (Blauwkapel Kruispunt). This crossing is used by '''''eastbound''''' stopping trains from Utrecht CS (Centraal) to Amersfoort and Baarn, and also the trains in NL12/3. | |||
===Utrecht Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum — Bilthoven (Blauwkapel Oost aansluitiung)=== | |||
(ERA 34C1) NL12/3 | |||
This section | This is the northern section of a freight line which avoids Utrecht on the east side. A shuttle service operates between Utrecht Centraal station and the ''Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum'' (Netherlands Railway Museum), located at the former Maliebaan station. Trains run hourly (reversing at Blauwkapel Oost aansluiting) on Tuesdays to Sundays, and also Mondays during school holidays. Details can be found on the [http://www.spoorwegmuseum.nl/home.html Museum website]. | ||
===Utrecht Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum — | ===Utrecht Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum — Utrecht Lunetten (Lunetten sidings)=== | ||
(ERA 34C1) | (ERA 34C1) NL12/4 | ||
The ''Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum'' (Netherlands Railway Museum), located at the former Maliebaan station, operates the | |||
[http://www.spoorwegmuseum.nl/about_the_museum/reminiscence_express.html ''Heimwee Express'' (Heritage Express)] on at least one weekend a month, for a 40 minute round trip to Maarn using this link. | |||
===Dordrecht: Stadt Polder — Baanhoekweg=== | ===Dordrecht: Stadt Polder — Baanhoekweg=== | ||
(ERA 36C5) | (ERA 36C5) NL12/5 | ||
On the Saturday and Sunday of ''Dordt in Stoom'', which functions in May every even numbered year, a shuttle service usually operates from Dordrecht Centraal over this short portion of the De Staart branch, to reach a model railway exhibition | On the Saturday and Sunday of ''[http://www.dordtinstoom.nl/home_english.html Dordt in Stoom]'', which functions in May/June every even numbered year, a shuttle service usually operates from Dordrecht Centraal over this short portion of the De Staart branch, to reach a model railway exhibition. Click on ''"Plattegrond"'' for a map showing the route. | ||
===Schiedam Centrum (Dhsa (DelfsHaven Schiebrug aansluiting) 171 points) — Rotterdam Noord (Dhsa 409 points)=== | ===Schiedam Centrum (Dhsa (DelfsHaven Schiebrug aansluiting) 171 points) — Rotterdam Noord (Dhsa 409 points)=== | ||
(ERA 36B5, not shown) | (ERA 36B5, not shown) NL12/6 | ||
The line - to the west of and avoiding Rotterdam Centraal - has no regular passenger trains but is used by diverted IC trains between Den Haag and Utrecht whenever the direct line between Den Haag and Gouda is blocked for engineering work - visit the [http://www.ns.nl NS web site], then click link "Werk aan het spoor" for NS engineering work for the next two weeks. | The line - to the west of and avoiding Rotterdam Centraal - has no regular passenger trains but is used by diverted IC trains between Den Haag and Utrecht whenever the direct line between Den Haag and Gouda is blocked for engineering work - visit the [http://www.ns.nl NS web site], then click link "Werk aan het spoor" for NS engineering work for the next two weeks. | ||
===Den Haag HS (Binckhorst aansluiting) - Voorburg=== | ===Den Haag HS (Binckhorst aansluiting) - Voorburg=== | ||
(ERA 34B1) | (ERA 34B1) NL12/7 | ||
The line - to the east of and avoiding Den Haag Centraal - has no regular passenger trains but is used by diverted IC trains between Rotterdam and Utrecht whenever the direct line between Rotterdam and Gouda is blocked for engineering work - visit the [http://www.ns.nl NS web site], then click link "Werk aan het spoor" for NS engineering work for the next two weeks. | The line - to the east of and avoiding Den Haag Centraal - has no regular passenger trains but is used by diverted IC trains between Rotterdam and Utrecht whenever the direct line between Rotterdam and Gouda is blocked for engineering work - visit the [http://www.ns.nl NS web site], then click link "Werk aan het spoor" for NS engineering work for the next two weeks. | ||
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==Deletions since previous edition== | ==Deletions since previous edition== | ||
NL10/4 (part) Utrecht Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum — Hollandsche Rading (Blauwkapel Noord aansluiting): the ''Heimwee Express'' no longer runs to Hilversum. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 18:32, 28 December 2011
Introduction
This list is based on the timetable timetable valid from 11 December 2011, unless otherwise shown. Standard abbreviations are explained in General Information.
Obscure services
Diemen Zuid (Venserpolder aansluiting) — Halte ArenA — Bijlmer (Duivendrecht aansluiting)
(ERA 34A3) NL12/1
There are separate east-to-south and south-to-east curves — both reversibly signalled; the more westerly of the two has a halt to serve the nearby ArenA stadium, which is used by football specials, in season, for supporters of the visiting team, as advertised locally. Dates for Ajax games at AreanA can be found at the Ajax website (home games show Ajax first).
Utrecht Overvecht — Bilthoven (Blauwkapel Oost aansluiting)
(ERA 34C1) NL12/2
This section is quadruple track with two raised tracks and two tracks at ground level. The ground level tracks (the original alignment) cross the Lunetten - Hilversum line by means of a flat crossing (Blauwkapel Kruispunt). This crossing is used by eastbound stopping trains from Utrecht CS (Centraal) to Amersfoort and Baarn, and also the trains in NL12/3.
Utrecht Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum — Bilthoven (Blauwkapel Oost aansluitiung)
(ERA 34C1) NL12/3
This is the northern section of a freight line which avoids Utrecht on the east side. A shuttle service operates between Utrecht Centraal station and the Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum (Netherlands Railway Museum), located at the former Maliebaan station. Trains run hourly (reversing at Blauwkapel Oost aansluiting) on Tuesdays to Sundays, and also Mondays during school holidays. Details can be found on the Museum website.
Utrecht Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum — Utrecht Lunetten (Lunetten sidings)
(ERA 34C1) NL12/4
The Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum (Netherlands Railway Museum), located at the former Maliebaan station, operates the Heimwee Express (Heritage Express) on at least one weekend a month, for a 40 minute round trip to Maarn using this link.
Dordrecht: Stadt Polder — Baanhoekweg
(ERA 36C5) NL12/5
On the Saturday and Sunday of Dordt in Stoom, which functions in May/June every even numbered year, a shuttle service usually operates from Dordrecht Centraal over this short portion of the De Staart branch, to reach a model railway exhibition. Click on "Plattegrond" for a map showing the route.
Schiedam Centrum (Dhsa (DelfsHaven Schiebrug aansluiting) 171 points) — Rotterdam Noord (Dhsa 409 points)
(ERA 36B5, not shown) NL12/6
The line - to the west of and avoiding Rotterdam Centraal - has no regular passenger trains but is used by diverted IC trains between Den Haag and Utrecht whenever the direct line between Den Haag and Gouda is blocked for engineering work - visit the NS web site, then click link "Werk aan het spoor" for NS engineering work for the next two weeks.
Den Haag HS (Binckhorst aansluiting) - Voorburg
(ERA 34B1) NL12/7
The line - to the east of and avoiding Den Haag Centraal - has no regular passenger trains but is used by diverted IC trains between Rotterdam and Utrecht whenever the direct line between Rotterdam and Gouda is blocked for engineering work - visit the NS web site, then click link "Werk aan het spoor" for NS engineering work for the next two weeks.
Other sparse services
None.
Deletions since previous edition
NL10/4 (part) Utrecht Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum — Hollandsche Rading (Blauwkapel Noord aansluiting): the Heimwee Express no longer runs to Hilversum.
