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Location notes
Amsterdam Central Station is the main station within the capital of the Netherlands. Passing through this station are various lines; Highspeed, Intrcity, Local and Freight.
Due to the stations proximity to the Watergraafsmeer, there are sometimes charter trains.
Due to the stations proximity to the Watergraafsmeer, there are sometimes charter trains.
Railway type and traffic
In the summer and winter they are special trains to France,Italy and Austria.
Freight trains will occasionally pass through the station.
Environment
This is a safe station, but beware of pick pocketers.
The station is currently accessible, but from 2016/2017 you will have a "OV-Chip card" to access the platforms.
The station is also patrolled by transport police.
The station is currently accessible, but from 2016/2017 you will have a "OV-Chip card" to access the platforms.
The station is also patrolled by transport police.
Road directions
From Utrecht/Amersfoort:
Follow the A1 to the IJburglaan / s114 in Amsterdam.Take exit Zeeburg from the A10 / E35 Continue on the s114. Take the s100 to the Station Square in Centre.
From Rotterdam:
Take the A13/ A4 / E30 to Amsterdam. Continue on the A4 to Westpoort, Amsterdam. Take exit IJmuiden from the A10 / E22. Follow the S102 and S100 to the Station Square in Centre.
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Amsterdam Central Station map co-ordinates
Follow the A1 to the IJburglaan / s114 in Amsterdam.
From Rotterdam:
Take the A13/ A4 / E30 to Amsterdam.
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Amsterdam Central Station map co-ordinates
Parking
Parking is very limited and very expensive, best option is to park outside the city and take the Metro/Train to Amsterdam Central.
Public transport
There is a direct connection from Schiphol airport and most places around the country.
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Amenities
The station has two big toilets facilities, one is open 24hours a day.
Sun Compass
Sun Compass using Suncalc by brought to you by Vladimir Agafonkin:
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Amsterdam Central Station
Streetmap links
Amsterdam Central Station general view map
Amsterdam Central Station close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Amsterdam Central Station
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Amsterdam Central Station
Googly map
Amsterdam Central Station general view map
Amsterdam Central Station close up map
Windows Local Live Link - image quality may vary
Amsterdam Central Station
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Photographic notes
There are photographic options from all the platforms but platforms 4 and 10 provide the best positions.
The high speed trains to Köln generally use for platform 2 or 3.
Platform 4 in the afternoon is mainly for Highspeed and international trains.
Take care with lighting and the station roof which is mostly glass. However on platform 2 it is a solid roof and therefore can be darker then the other platforms.
The high speed trains to Köln generally use for platform 2 or 3.
Platform 4 in the afternoon is mainly for Highspeed and international trains.
Take care with lighting and the station roof which is mostly glass. However on platform 2 it is a solid roof and therefore can be darker then the other platforms.
General views - All photographs © Andre Pronk unless otherwise stated
Fig 1 - Looking south east
Fig 2 - Looking south east
Fig 3 - Looking north west
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The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
The information on these pages is supplied for the benefit of railway enthusiasts who carry out a harmless hobby, and through the medium of photography and video, actually promote the railway industry. Railway enthusiasts can also act as eyes and ears against railway vandalism, and as such should surely be encouraged to do so by the supply of adequate information such as is found on this website.
This site has been created to assist railway photographers in their travels around the country. It is based on the personal knowledge and experience. No liability can be held against the web site or its contributions for incorrect information. Trainspots will endeavour to check all information and corrections will be accepted and posted accordingly.
Advice as to the locations general environment is given as a guide on each page. This information is a GUIDE only. ALWAYS be careful with your equipment, Trainspots can not be held responsible for your personal security. Avoid leaving your property on display for all to see, be aware of your surroundings at all times. There are, sadly, people who will not think twice about trying to steal your equipment.
Trainspots DOES NOT condone trespass and none of the information on this site should be taken as a right to trespass on either railway or private land. To the best of our knowledge all locations are publicly accessible areas, where they are not contact information will be given to the appropriate authority for permission to be obtained.
The content of this site is created and intended for all age ranges but the content of sites linked from this site are not subject to the same intentions. Trainspots will attempt to check links for validity but as time passes and the site grows this will not always be possible. Broken, or indeed updates to, links should be submitted to the editor for inclusion in the updates. All links external to the Trainspots site are opened in a new browser window. Trainspots has been running now for over 10 years and there are imitation sites and guides to railfotspots. But we are a free site and we continue on the path we started out on over a decade ago to provide a useful guide to UK Railway Photographic Locations.
