Dutch Train Map Simulator

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tcumulus•about 1 hour ago

The Netherlands might not have the most extensive or fast rail network, but it's frequencies are pretty much unbeatable. In some places it runs more as a metro network than a heavy rail one. This visualisation shows that nicely!

NoLinkToMe•33 minutes ago

Wasn't my experience, frequencies are fine but I don't think it's unbeatable at all. The default simulation is 50x speed by the way, perhaps that gave you the impression.

wickedsight•27 minutes ago

> but I don't think it's unbeatable at all

Based on... What exactly? The Dutch rail network is already considered the busiest network in Europe. So I'm really interested what knowledge you bring that says that it could be busier if many experts say that the busiest trajectories (look at Amsterdam - Schiphol and Amsterdam - Utrecht, for example) are at max capacity already.

retired•23 minutes ago

Upgrading to full ERTMS can increase capacity on the Utrecht Amsterdam line. Longer platforms with longer trains. Reducing accessibility in the trains for more seating. Less seats. Removing first class. Remove train crossing. Buy out NIMBIES. There is plenty you can do to increase passenger capacity on that line.

sixtyj•about 2 hours ago

Nice.

But don’t try on mobile screen. It seems that a lot of vibe coders forget (or just skip it) to add to prompt “do a mobile version of website as well”.

ucosty•32 minutes ago

It's a lot of work for very little return, especially for a hobby or side project

sixtyj•27 minutes ago

I get it. In fact, managing and debugging two versions sucks.

In such cases, you can easily implement simple device detection and display “this is desktop app only”…

artisinal•about 2 hours ago

As a plebeian with only a phone I was not able to use this website.

cjfd•about 2 hours ago

As a patrician with only a desktop I was able to use this website.

thombat•about 1 hour ago

I delegated this errand to my manservant. I am quite unaware of what means of access he may have at his disposal but I trust that his resourceful nature will suffice to provide a precis of this internet website.

artisinal•38 minutes ago

The desktop-owning class might do well to reflect upon its privilege.

flexagoon•about 1 hour ago

> It seems that a lot of vibe coders forget

So do many non-vibe coders, somehow. I dont understand why someone would make a website without mobile support in 2026, when phones are the primary device for a lot of people.

flexagoon•about 1 hour ago

Being able to collapse the left sidebar would go a long way to improve mobile experience. Currently it's unusable on mobile.

zazaalaza•about 1 hour ago

You can collapse it by pressing the gear icon

johschmitz•35 minutes ago

Not obvious, I switched to desktop mode to be able to see something on mobile. Suggestion: have the menu collapsed at the beginning, at least on mobile layout, then it would be much more obvious how to use it.

Aachen•about 1 hour ago

Still covers all of Friesland and surroundings for me after collapsing

smartbit•about 1 hour ago

Very nice.

It seems the 25kV https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betuweroute is missing. Although mostly used for freight and therefor no or other type of schedule, it would be nice if it was projected at least.

xecaz•about 1 hour ago

Love it, maybe a filter function to only home in on certain trajectories would be cool. Anyway, great work!!

GaryNumanVevo•about 1 hour ago

If you're ever in the Netherlands, you HAVE to checkout Amsterdam's Lelylaan station. Absolutely beautiful.

mdemare•26 minutes ago

No, but check out Rotterdam Centraal, Haarlem and Groningen. Also stunning, IMHO, is Antwerp, Belgium.

xecaz•about 1 hour ago

Is this a joke? It's the worst station in Amsterdam, followed by Duivendrecht.

colinhb•33 minutes ago

It is a weird meme that, as far as I know, originated with this reddit post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Amsterdam/comments/bt5rwl/just_got_...

Now in several forums people just randomly talk about how great Leylaan is.

Kind of a fun in-joke for people who follow Netherlands transit conversations.

Aachen•about 1 hour ago

Maybe Gary means those red pipes? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Lelylaan_station#/me...

Not my taste exactly and besides that I can't see anything prettier than a dirty metro station in an image search, so indeed not sure what they mean

Edit: it's supposed to be renovated in 2028, that probably says everything. Yeah, must be some in-joke

NoLinkToMe•32 minutes ago

Yes it's a long standing meme, mostly on reddit.