Hugo van Vondelen
@hvondelen.bsky.social
◾️ Rail traveller ◾️ Travels mostly Eastwards◾️ Photographs ◾️ Hikes & climbs ◾️ Loves Maps ◾️ Feyenoord, Telstar & koers ◾️
@martjankuit.bsky.social wat vind je van het smaakgevoelige ontwerp voor het nieuwe Birmingham City stadion? 🙃
November 20, 2025 at 10:27 PM
@martjankuit.bsky.social wat vind je van het smaakgevoelige ontwerp voor het nieuwe Birmingham City stadion? 🙃
October 29, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Vanaf deze week doen ICE 3 Neo stellen dienst op de IC Berlijn.
(vanaf nu dus ICE Berlijn)
En dat heeft afgezien van minder capaciteit alleen maar voordelen, zoals een Bord Bistro en een open 1e klas rijtuig.
(vanaf nu dus ICE Berlijn)
En dat heeft afgezien van minder capaciteit alleen maar voordelen, zoals een Bord Bistro en een open 1e klas rijtuig.
October 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Vanaf deze week doen ICE 3 Neo stellen dienst op de IC Berlijn.
(vanaf nu dus ICE Berlijn)
En dat heeft afgezien van minder capaciteit alleen maar voordelen, zoals een Bord Bistro en een open 1e klas rijtuig.
(vanaf nu dus ICE Berlijn)
En dat heeft afgezien van minder capaciteit alleen maar voordelen, zoals een Bord Bistro en een open 1e klas rijtuig.
Utrecht groeit als kool de laatste jaren en vooral de wijk Zuilen West met maarliefst 376.735 inwoners.
(Benieuwd hoe de skyline van Zuilen eruit zou moeten zien om dat te bereiken)
(Benieuwd hoe de skyline van Zuilen eruit zou moeten zien om dat te bereiken)
October 4, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Utrecht groeit als kool de laatste jaren en vooral de wijk Zuilen West met maarliefst 376.735 inwoners.
(Benieuwd hoe de skyline van Zuilen eruit zou moeten zien om dat te bereiken)
(Benieuwd hoe de skyline van Zuilen eruit zou moeten zien om dat te bereiken)
Onderweg van Nederland naar Duitsland vanavond, besloot ik, misschien wel voor de laatste keer, de klassieke DB IC te nemen. Van Bünde naar Amersfoort.
Coupé’tjes, geen lichten, geen bar. Ik weet niet of ik het enorm ga missen, maar die nieuwe ICE’s hebben lang niet zoveel herinneringen :)
Coupé’tjes, geen lichten, geen bar. Ik weet niet of ik het enorm ga missen, maar die nieuwe ICE’s hebben lang niet zoveel herinneringen :)
September 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Onderweg van Nederland naar Duitsland vanavond, besloot ik, misschien wel voor de laatste keer, de klassieke DB IC te nemen. Van Bünde naar Amersfoort.
Coupé’tjes, geen lichten, geen bar. Ik weet niet of ik het enorm ga missen, maar die nieuwe ICE’s hebben lang niet zoveel herinneringen :)
Coupé’tjes, geen lichten, geen bar. Ik weet niet of ik het enorm ga missen, maar die nieuwe ICE’s hebben lang niet zoveel herinneringen :)
At night we took the ‘Dacia’ from Brasov directly to Vienna. The original plan was to take the ‘Corona’ to Budapest, but there are replacement buses in the middle of the night on that route.
But this was another great night train ride in a 4-bed couchette.
But this was another great night train ride in a 4-bed couchette.
September 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
At night we took the ‘Dacia’ from Brasov directly to Vienna. The original plan was to take the ‘Corona’ to Budapest, but there are replacement buses in the middle of the night on that route.
But this was another great night train ride in a 4-bed couchette.
But this was another great night train ride in a 4-bed couchette.
I’ve been to Brasov many times, but it’s always a great place to be for a day or two. Unfortunately the cable cars up the mountain were under construction. Nevertheless a great 24 hours here.
September 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I’ve been to Brasov many times, but it’s always a great place to be for a day or two. Unfortunately the cable cars up the mountain were under construction. Nevertheless a great 24 hours here.
The railway line from Arad to Brasov is being upgraded to 160km/h in order to dramatically reduce travel times. Many parts are done, but construction between Sighisoara and Brasov is currently ongoing:
September 28, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The railway line from Arad to Brasov is being upgraded to 160km/h in order to dramatically reduce travel times. Many parts are done, but construction between Sighisoara and Brasov is currently ongoing:
Back in Medias, we walked right into a local wine festival. For 50 Lei, we got to taste unlimited wines from the region.
Next morning, we had a four hour train ride to Brasov.
Next morning, we had a four hour train ride to Brasov.
September 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Back in Medias, we walked right into a local wine festival. For 50 Lei, we got to taste unlimited wines from the region.
Next morning, we had a four hour train ride to Brasov.
Next morning, we had a four hour train ride to Brasov.
In the afternoon, we visited the UNESCO world Heritage town of Biertan. Where the ‘Multicutural Transylvania Festival’ was being held (romania-atractiva.ro/en/events/mu...)
Music, food, drinks and other traditions. Cool to walk into something like this. The town itself was already beautiful enough
Music, food, drinks and other traditions. Cool to walk into something like this. The town itself was already beautiful enough
September 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
In the afternoon, we visited the UNESCO world Heritage town of Biertan. Where the ‘Multicutural Transylvania Festival’ was being held (romania-atractiva.ro/en/events/mu...)
Music, food, drinks and other traditions. Cool to walk into something like this. The town itself was already beautiful enough
Music, food, drinks and other traditions. Cool to walk into something like this. The town itself was already beautiful enough
Medias, such a beautiful city. Super calm and proper Transylvanian vibes. Lots of people on the streets at night to enjoy the warm September temperatures.
September 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Medias, such a beautiful city. Super calm and proper Transylvanian vibes. Lots of people on the streets at night to enjoy the warm September temperatures.
The morning after, it was time for a three hour train ride from Cluj to Medias in these old German carriages and a cold #BeerOnTrains bought in the BAR carriage.
September 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The morning after, it was time for a three hour train ride from Cluj to Medias in these old German carriages and a cold #BeerOnTrains bought in the BAR carriage.
Cluj is a well known beautiful city, but we ended up on a Jazz festival in the Central Park. Lot of fun!
September 28, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Cluj is a well known beautiful city, but we ended up on a Jazz festival in the Central Park. Lot of fun!
Video of the scenic ride just West of Vatra Dornei:
September 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Video of the scenic ride just West of Vatra Dornei:
Next up was a four hour train ride to Cluj Napoca. Making seat reservations with Interrail at the station desk here was super straight forward (I’ve heard different stories). Same story with conductors here, super smooth.
September 28, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Next up was a four hour train ride to Cluj Napoca. Making seat reservations with Interrail at the station desk here was super straight forward (I’ve heard different stories). Same story with conductors here, super smooth.
Super chill place to be for a day or two. At least one very good coffee place (RUAM Coffee House) and a lot to do if you like nature.
September 28, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Super chill place to be for a day or two. At least one very good coffee place (RUAM Coffee House) and a lot to do if you like nature.
It ends at Vatra Dornei Băi (Spa), right in the city centre of this small pleasant town. The railway line is scenic and so are the views if you start hiking (or take the cable car).
September 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
It ends at Vatra Dornei Băi (Spa), right in the city centre of this small pleasant town. The railway line is scenic and so are the views if you start hiking (or take the cable car).
At night, we took one of CFR Calatori’s many sleeper trains. This one would bring us from Bucharest to Vatra Dornei in the North. These classic sleeping cars are one of the nicest in Europe I think.
September 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
At night, we took one of CFR Calatori’s many sleeper trains. This one would bring us from Bucharest to Vatra Dornei in the North. These classic sleeping cars are one of the nicest in Europe I think.
Interrail is not valid on these Transferoviar Călători (TFC) trains. But tickets are cheap.
From Ploiesti, I was lucky to tryout one of CFR’s new Alstom Coradia Stream trains, which should modernise the Inter Regio fleet.
From Ploiesti, I was lucky to tryout one of CFR’s new Alstom Coradia Stream trains, which should modernise the Inter Regio fleet.
September 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Interrail is not valid on these Transferoviar Călători (TFC) trains. But tickets are cheap.
From Ploiesti, I was lucky to tryout one of CFR’s new Alstom Coradia Stream trains, which should modernise the Inter Regio fleet.
From Ploiesti, I was lucky to tryout one of CFR’s new Alstom Coradia Stream trains, which should modernise the Inter Regio fleet.
This former Dutch ‘Wadloper’ (DM90) took us from Ploiesti to Slănic, where one can visit the impressive Prahova Slănic Salt Mine. The chambers are up to 55 meters tall, probably one of the most impressive places I have played ping pong in.
September 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
This former Dutch ‘Wadloper’ (DM90) took us from Ploiesti to Slănic, where one can visit the impressive Prahova Slănic Salt Mine. The chambers are up to 55 meters tall, probably one of the most impressive places I have played ping pong in.
Travelled through Romania last week, partially for business, partially leisure. With Interrail.
The first day I wanted to go from Bucharest to the salt mine in Slanic, with a short stopover in Ploiesti Vest.
The first day I wanted to go from Bucharest to the salt mine in Slanic, with a short stopover in Ploiesti Vest.
September 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Travelled through Romania last week, partially for business, partially leisure. With Interrail.
The first day I wanted to go from Bucharest to the salt mine in Slanic, with a short stopover in Ploiesti Vest.
The first day I wanted to go from Bucharest to the salt mine in Slanic, with a short stopover in Ploiesti Vest.
In de oude wachtkamer op station Haarlem kan je weer rustig zitten en koffie drinken nu Stationshuiskamer hier zit.
Tussen 2007 en 2010 hier gewerkt toen het nog een café was.
Nu alleen de Intercity naar Maastricht nog terug ;)
Tussen 2007 en 2010 hier gewerkt toen het nog een café was.
Nu alleen de Intercity naar Maastricht nog terug ;)
September 6, 2025 at 7:40 AM
In de oude wachtkamer op station Haarlem kan je weer rustig zitten en koffie drinken nu Stationshuiskamer hier zit.
Tussen 2007 en 2010 hier gewerkt toen het nog een café was.
Nu alleen de Intercity naar Maastricht nog terug ;)
Tussen 2007 en 2010 hier gewerkt toen het nog een café was.
Nu alleen de Intercity naar Maastricht nog terug ;)
Na een kleine week door Tsjechië gereisd te hebben voor werk, weer terug met de Nightjet vanuit Wenen.
Oa in Praag, Kutna Hora, Olomouc en Brno geweest 🇨🇿 Fijn (trein)land altijd, Tsjechië!
Oa in Praag, Kutna Hora, Olomouc en Brno geweest 🇨🇿 Fijn (trein)land altijd, Tsjechië!
August 5, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Na een kleine week door Tsjechië gereisd te hebben voor werk, weer terug met de Nightjet vanuit Wenen.
Oa in Praag, Kutna Hora, Olomouc en Brno geweest 🇨🇿 Fijn (trein)land altijd, Tsjechië!
Oa in Praag, Kutna Hora, Olomouc en Brno geweest 🇨🇿 Fijn (trein)land altijd, Tsjechië!
Should still run (also to Szklarska Poreba)
July 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Should still run (also to Szklarska Poreba)
Mooi dagje Utrecht-Kippenlijn-Spoorwegmuseum zo met @aufgleis13.bsky.social. Eindelijk even de gelegenheid genomen om station Ede-Wageningen goed te aanschouwen.
July 12, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Mooi dagje Utrecht-Kippenlijn-Spoorwegmuseum zo met @aufgleis13.bsky.social. Eindelijk even de gelegenheid genomen om station Ede-Wageningen goed te aanschouwen.