NS Hispeed says testing of the AnsaldoBreda trains will begin soon on
the Dutch HSL South high-speed line and Belgium's L4 high-speed line in
preparation for entry into service next year. An interim 160km/h
locomotive-hauled service is due to start running between Amsterdam and
Brussels by the end of this year pending the start of the full 250km/h
services.
the Dutch HSL South high-speed line and Belgium's L4 high-speed line in
preparation for entry into service next year. An interim 160km/h
locomotive-hauled service is due to start running between Amsterdam and
Brussels by the end of this year pending the start of the full 250km/h
services.
The introduction of Fyra services will cut journey times
between Amsterdam and Rotterdam from 1h 5min to just 36 minutes, while
Amsterdam - Brussels will be reduced from 1h 50 to 1h 8min. NS Hispeed
expects to carry 26.4 million passengers in 2011.
between Amsterdam and Rotterdam from 1h 5min to just 36 minutes, while
Amsterdam - Brussels will be reduced from 1h 50 to 1h 8min. NS Hispeed
expects to carry 26.4 million passengers in 2011.
