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Blijdorp RandstadRail Station
Blijdorp is a metro station, as a part of the Rotterdam metro and the regional light rail system RandstadRail, located in Rotterdam-Blijdorp, the Netherlands. The station was opened on 17 August 2010, together with the tunnel connecting the metro station of Rotterdam Centraal to the Hofpleinlijn, which is part of the RandstadRail RandstadRail () is a light rail network in the Rotterdam–The Hague metropolitan area in the west of the Netherlands that is jointly operated by HTM Personenvervoer (HTM) and Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram (RET). It connects the cities of Rotte ... project. Since the station opened, line E trains run from Rotterdam Centraal towards Den Haag Centraal. After approximately one year, in 2011, a connection was established with the existing metro network of Rotterdam, allowing a direct connection between Slinge station and Den Haag Centraal. On 26 May 2010 a disaster drill was held in this station. In order to make it seem real an old metrocar was dest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Pijnacker Zuid RandstadRail Station
Pijnacker Zuid is a RandstadRail station located in Pijnacker, the Netherlands. History The RandstadRail station opened on 10 September 2006 for the RET Erasmuslijn metro service, currently line E. The station features 2 platforms, that are the same height as the train doors. In 2006 and 2007 the service was operated as a shuttle Rotterdam Hofplein - Nootdorp. The station lies in the very south of Pijnacker, near a new housing development, Klapwijk where there will be 3400 new homes. Train services The following services currently call at Pijnacker Zuid: Bus services These services depart from near the station, at the bus stop ''Ade'' on the N472, by the roundabout: * 171 (Pijnacker Centrum RR - Pijnacker South - Rodenrijs - Rotterdam Centraal NS) (operated by Qbuzz) * 176 (Pijnacker Centrum RR - Pijnacker South - Rodenrijs - Bergschenhoek - Hillegersberg Hillegersberg is a neighbourhood of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Primarily a green residential area with lakes, can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RandstadRail Stations In Rotterdam
RandstadRail () is a light rail network in the Rotterdam–The Hague metropolitan area in the west of the Netherlands that is jointly operated by HTM Personenvervoer (HTM) and Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram (RET). It connects the cities of Rotterdam, The Hague and Zoetermeer, primarily using former train and existing tram tracks. Named after the Randstad conurbation, the light rail network came into operation in 2006, after regular train services on the Hofpleinlijn and Zoetermeer Stadslijn had been discontinued. The system consists of four routes and serves 73 stations, with a total length of approximately . In 2018, it had a daily ridership of around 125,000 passengers. Light rail network The RandstadRail network consists of four routes: one metro line (E) between The Hague and Rotterdam, and three tram-train lines (3, 4 and 34) between The Hague and Zoetermeer. Line E is operated by RET and uses high-floor Flexity Swift vehicles, while lines 3, 4 and 34 are operated by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram
Rotterdamse Elektrische Tram (RET; en, Rotterdam Electric Tram) is the main public transport operator in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It started in 1905 when they took over the city tram lines from RTM (Rotterdamsche Tramweg Maatschappij). It currently operates 64 bus lines, 11 tram lines and five metro/ light rail lines in Rotterdam and the surrounding municipalities. RET used to employ the National Tariff System, like other local transport companies in the Netherlands. On 29 January 2009, metro trips switched to using an OV-chipkaart The OV-chipkaart (short for ''openbaar vervoer chipkaart'', meaning ''public transport chipcard'') is a contactless smart card system used for all public transport in the Netherlands. First introduced in the Rotterdam Metro in April 2005, it has s ...; bus and tram trips followed on 11 February 2010. Tram Tramlines Bus Buslines Metro Metrolines External links * Official website {{Authority control Tram transport in the Netherl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zuidplein (Rotterdam Metro)
Zuidplein is an above-ground metro station in the south of the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. It is part of Rotterdam Metro lines D and E. The station opened on 9 February 1968, on the same date that the North-South Line (also formerly called Erasmus line), of which it is a part, was opened. It served as the southern terminus of the line until 25 November 1970, when a one-station extension to Slinge was opened. Zuidplein station is located immediately adjacent to a large shopping centre of the same name. Rotterdam Ahoy Rotterdam Ahoy (formerly known as Ahoy Rotterdam or simply as Ahoy) is a convention centre and multi-purpose indoor arena located in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Opened originally in 1950, the current complex consists of three main venues: a fairs an ..., a large indoor arena, is also within walking distance of the station. A bus station is located directly underneath the metro station, providing access to local bus services. Rotterdam Metro stations RandstadRai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maashaven (Rotterdam Metro)
Maashaven is an above-ground metro station in the south of the city of Rotterdam. It is part of Rotterdam Metro lines D and E. The station opened on 9 February 1968, the same date that the North-South Line (also formerly called Erasmus line), of which it is a part, was opened. Maashaven station is located just east of a harbor with the same name. ''Maas'' is the name of the Dutch (and also German) part of the Meuse river The Meuse ( , , , ; wa, Moûze ) or Maas ( , ; li, Maos or ) is a major European river, rising in France and flowing through Belgium and the Netherlands before draining into the North Sea from the Rhine–Meuse–Scheldt delta. It has a t ..., while ''haven'' is the Dutch word for ''harbor''. Located underneath the station is a Rotterdam tram stop, where travelers can get on RET-operated tram line 2. Rotterdam Metro stations RandstadRail stations in Rotterdam Railway stations opened in 1968 1968 establishments in the Netherlands Railway stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rijnhaven (Rotterdam Metro)
Rijnhaven is an above-ground subway station in the south of the city of Rotterdam. It is part of Rotterdam Metro lines D and E. The station opened on 9 February 1968, the same date that the North-South Line (also formerly called Erasmus line), of which it is a part, was opened. Near the station, travelers can get on RET-operated bus line 77 which can bring them to the SS Rotterdam The fifth SS ''Rotterdam'', also known as "The Grande Dame", is a former ocean liner and cruise ship, and has been a hotel ship in Rotterdam, Netherlands since 2010. She was launched by Queen Juliana of the Netherlands in a gala ceremony on 1 .... Rotterdam Metro stations RandstadRail stations in Rotterdam Railway stations opened in 1968 1968 establishments in the Netherlands Railway stations in the Netherlands opened in the 20th century Railway stations in the Netherlands opened in the 1960s {{Netherlands-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wilhelminaplein (Rotterdam Metro)
Wilhelminaplein is an underground subway station in Rotterdam, Netherlands, which lies south of the Maas river. It is part of Rotterdam Metro lines D and E. Wilhelminaplein station was opened in 1997 as a new infill station of the North-South Line, which itself was already opened in 1968. Because the station was constructed at the location where the metro tunnel is going up on its way to the surface, the platforms, like the rest of the station, are not entirely horizontal. Near the main entrance of the station, a Rotterdam tram stop is located, allowing interchange with RET-operated tram lines 20, 23 and 25. A connection to RET-bus line 60 towards the Wilhelminakade is also available. An entrance was opened in 2005 for visitors to the Nieuwe Luxor Theater, which leads passengers directly to the other side of the busy intersection of Wilhelminaplein and Posthumalaan by moving walkway A moving walkway, also known as an autowalk, moving pavement, moving sidewalk, people-move ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leuvehaven (Rotterdam Metro)
Leuvehaven is an underground subway station in the city of Rotterdam. It is part of Rotterdam Metro lines D and E. The station opened on 9 February 1968, the same date that the North-South Line (also formerly called Erasmus line), of which it is a part, was opened. The station is located in the southern part of the center of Rotterdam, underneath the Schiedamsedijk, and near the northern end of the Erasmus Bridge The Erasmusbrug (English: "Erasmus Bridge") is a combined cable-stayed and bascule bridge, construction began in 1986 and was completed in 1996. It crosses the Nieuwe Maas in the centre of Rotterdam, connecting the north and south parts of this ci .... Rotterdam Metro stations RandstadRail stations in Rotterdam Railway stations opened in 1968 1968 establishments in the Netherlands Railway stations in the Netherlands opened in the 20th century Railway stations in the Netherlands opened in the 1960s {{Netherlands-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beurs (Rotterdam Metro)
Beurs is a major subway interchange station in the center of Rotterdam. Underneath Churchill Square (Dutch: ''Churchillplein''), the two lines through the city center (lines A-B-C and lines D-E) intersect. Passengers for ''Rotterdam Central Station'' change here to line D if they started their journey on line A, B, or C. All destinations within the network are accessible from ''Beurs''. Since December 2011, it has also been incorporated into the new RandstadRail network, resulting in a direct connection to The Hague The Hague ( ; nl, Den Haag or ) is a city and municipality of the Netherlands, situated on the west coast facing the North Sea. The Hague is the country's administrative centre and its seat of government, and while the official capital of ... (line E). History Station Beurs opened on 9 February 1968 on the North-South Line (also temporarily called Erasmuslijn). On 6 May 1982 a new station, ''Churchillplein'', was opened nearby on the new ''East-West Line'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stadhuis (Rotterdam Metro)
Stadhuis (Dutch for town hall) is an underground subway station in the city of Rotterdam, and is located on Rotterdam Metro lines D and E. The station opened on 9 February 1968, the same date that the North-South Line (also temporarily called Erasmus line), of which it is a part, was opened. The station is located in the center of Rotterdam, underneath the Coolsingel Coolsingel is a street in central Rotterdam. It is located in the Cool district. The street leads from the Hofplein to the Churchillplein. Plans were announced in 2016 to reduce traffic congestion on the street. The redevelopment is expected to c ..., a major street through the center. Rotterdam Metro stations RandstadRail stations in Rotterdam Railway stations opened in 1968 1968 establishments in the Netherlands Railway stations in the Netherlands opened in the 1960s {{Netherlands-railstation-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melanchthonweg RandstadRail Station
Melanchthonweg is a metro station, as a part of the Rotterdam metro and the regional light rail system RandstadRail, located in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. History The RandstadRail station opened on 10 September 2006 for the RET Erasmuslijn metro service, currently line E. It was built to replace the old Rotterdam Kleiweg railway station (Kleiwegkwartier), which was located 300 meters south of the new Melanchthonweg station and was served by trains on the Hofpleinlijn. The station features 2 platforms, that are the same height as the train doors. Due to a mistake made by the municipality, the street where the station is located is called ''Melanchtonweg'', without the second ''h''. The name of the RandstadRail station does feature this second ''h''. In 2006 and 2007 the service was operated as a shuttle Rotterdam Hofplein - Nootdorp. Since 17 August 2010, the preceding station is no longer Hofplein, but Blijdorp instead. On this date, the tunnel connecting the existing line ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
