Train Cab Ride NL / Night and Morning / Hoofddorp Opstel - Utrecht - Schiphol / VIRM IC / Sep 2023

Описание: Hi everyone! We're back on the normal publishing schedule. Time for a brand new video. And this time no surprise. This week lots of you voted to see a night + morning ride between Hoofddorp - Schiphol and Utrecht vv. So here it is!

Warning ahead: in really dark situations the camera does not see much. The human eye of course sees a lot more. VIRM does not have a bright beam light. So sometimes the tracks won't even be visible. One of the main reason I normally don't record at night. But now on many requests here one for you!

0:00 Hoofddorp Opstel
We start with an empty train early in the morning at Hoofddorp Opstel. This train is needed for rush hour between Utrecht and Rotterdam. Therefor we must bring it to Utrecht. But without passengers. So enjoy the non-stop ride! We depart a few minutes late due to a very busy morning on the tracks ahead.

3:07 Hoofddorp

4:29 Schipholtunnel
Inside the tunnel we must slow down because the train that was just running ahead of us on the other track is a little ahead of schedule. Therefor the computer system at the train dispatchers gives that train a path into Schiphol earlier than planned. The train dispatcher sees this and creates another path for us through the station.

6:52 Schiphol Airport
After changing tracks behind the station we can continue on full speed.

10:22 Riekerpolder aansluiting
10:36 Schinkelbrug

11:43 Amsterdam Zuid
Enjoy passing through Amsterdam Zuid without a stopover.

12:54 Amsterdam RAI
14:17 Duivendrecht aansluiting West

15:46 Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA
Bijlmer ArenA on almost full speed. Always from coming from Amsterdam Zuid!

15:57 Amsterdam Holendrecht

17:13 Province Border
Welcome in the Province of Utrecht!

17:35 Abcoude + Rien Nouwen Aquaduct

23:19 Breukelen
A few kilometers ago we starting coasting already because we're back on schedule. Trains can coast for a really long time due to low friction between the wheels and the tracks.

26:26 Maarssen
29:09 Werkspoorbrug

30:50 Utrecht Zuilen
Just before Utrecht we must slow down because there's a Sprinter on our track in Utrecht with 2 minutes delay. Now you can also see why coasting is so important. Good for the energy use but also so we won't arrive early.

33:31 Utrecht Centraal
After taking it easy for a short time we arrive in Utrecht. But don't say goodbye yet. I have a ride back with passengers on board as well in this video! Let's change trains!

35:15 Utrecht Centraal
Welcome on board the intercity from Utrecht to Schiphol Airport. Now a little more light. Still not the perfect conditions for the camera. But still I think you'll like the ride! Let's get this train towards Schiphol shall we?

37:54 Utrecht Zuilen

38:34 Demka Spoorbrug
Much better sight on the Demka Spoorbrug with a little extra light.

40:29 Maarssen
42:40 Breukelen

47:52 Rien Nouwen Aquaduct + Abcoude
Diving under water here. And right after Abcoude we'll be entering the Province of Noord-Holland again.

48:39 Province Border
49:30 Amsterdam Holendrecht

50:19 Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA
First stop on our route. Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA. Many offices in this area and of course also the Amsterdam Stadium.

52:35 ATB Track Failure
Just after departure the ATB shows the wrong speed on the speedometer. Because of that we must drive on sight until our train passes the next main light signal. And after that we contact the train dispatcher of course.

55:15 Duivendrecht aansluiting West
Small delay now. Will we make it on time to Amsterdam Zuid?

56:25 Amsterdam RAI

57:20 Amsterdam Zuid
With a speedy arrival at the station we make it just in time!

1:00:20 Schinkelbrug
1:00:54 Riekerpolder aansluiting
1:02:37 Schipholtunnel

1:03:49 Schiphol Airport
After arrival at the airport the train is being emptied by the train manager. After the doors are shut we can continue with our empty train towards the shunting yard Hoofddorp Opstel.

1:10:04 Hoofddorp

1:11:03 Hoofddorp Opstel
Two minutes ahead of schedule we arrive at the final stop for our video. I hope you enjoyed this video riding in darkness and morning light. Please let me know what you think of it and spread the word about my youtube channel. Thanks for sharing in advance! :D See you back in two weeks. Cheers!

The Meaning of Signals
https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0017707/

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https://treinposities.nl/ritinfo/2023...

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