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Corrected some 'generation numbers' that were wrong and made 'Green train' a subsection of 'Liveries'.
 
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| image = Horst-Sevenum IRM 9585 IC 13553 Venlo (32524093940) (2).jpg
| image = Horst-Sevenum IRM 9585 IC 13553 Venlo (32524093940) (2).jpg
| imagesize = 300px
| imagesize = 300px
| caption = A 4-unit VIRM EMU near [[Venlo railway station|Venlo]]
| caption = A 4-unit VIRM EMU near [[Venlo railway station|Venlo]].
| interiorimage = Interieur tweede klas van de VIRM (2021).jpg
| interiorimage = Interieur tweede klas van de VIRM (2021).jpg
| interiorcaption = Refurbished second class interior
| interiorcaption = Refurbished second class interior (first series).
| background = #FFA000
| background = #FFA000
| manufacturer = [[Waggonfabrik Talbot KG|Talbot]], part of [[Bombardier Inc.]]
| manufacturer = [[Waggonfabrik Talbot KG|Talbot]], part of [[Bombardier Inc.]]
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| numberbuilt = 178 sets
| numberbuilt = 178 sets
| lines =
| lines =
| stocktype = [[Electric multiple unit]]
| service = 1994–present
| service = 1994–present
| weight =
| weight =
| carlength =
| carlength =
| width =
| width = 3020 mm<ref name=bombardier></ref>
| height =
| height =
| capacity = 8600/8700 – 129 (1st), 442 (2nd) <br /> 9400/9500 – 61 (1st), 330 (2nd)
| capacity = 8600/8700 – 129 (1st), 442 (2nd) <br /> 9400/9500 – 61 (1st), 330 (2nd)
| maxspeed = {{convert|140|km/h|abbr=on}} (service)
| maxspeed = {{Unbulleted list
| {{convert|140|km/h|abbr=on}} (service)
| 160 km/h (99 mph) (design)<ref name=bombardier>{{Cite web |last=Bombardier Inc. |title=Double-Deck EMU VIRM - Netherlands |url=http://www.bombardier.com/en/transportation/projects/project/project-lightbox.virm-netherlands.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170803143035/http://www.bombardier.com/en/transportation/projects/project/project-lightbox.virm-netherlands.html |archive-date=2017-08-03 |access-date=2024-11-21 |website=Bombardier.com}}</ref>

}}
160 km/h (99 mph) (design)
| poweroutput = {{convert|2388|kW|hp|abbr=on|lk=on}} (8600/8700) <br /> {{convert|1592|kW|hp|abbr=on}} (9400/9500)
| poweroutput = {{convert|2388|kW|hp|abbr=on|lk=on}} (8600/8700) <br /> {{convert|1592|kW|hp|abbr=on}} (9400/9500)
| gauge = {{RailGauge|sg|allk=on}}
| gauge = {{RailGauge|sg|allk=on}}
| electricsystem = 1.5 [[kilovolt|kV]] [[Direct current|DC]] [[Overhead line|Catenary]]; all units have extra space for equipment to operate on [[25 kV AC]] Catenary
| electricsystem = 1.5 [[kilovolt|kV]] [[Direct current|DC]] [[Overhead line|Catenary]]; all units have extra space for equipment to operate on [[25 kV AC]] Catenary
| collectionmethod = [[Pantograph (rail)|Pantograph]]
| collectionmethod = [[Pantograph (rail)|Pantograph]]
| traction = {{Unbulleted list
| DD-IRM: [[Holec Ridderkerk|Holec]] [[Gate turn-off thyristor|GTO]]-[[Variable-frequency drive|VVVF]]
| VIRM-2/3/4: [[Alstom]] Traxis [[Insulated gate bipolar transistor|IGBT]]-[[Variable-frequency drive|VVVF]]
}}
}}
}}


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== Refurbishment ==
== Refurbishment ==
[[File:Interieur eerste klas van de VIRM (2021).jpg|thumb|Refurbished first class interior]]
[[File:Interieur eerste klas van de VIRM (2021).jpg|thumb|Refurbished first class interior (first series). ]]
Starting in 2015, the VIRM-1 sets were being refurbished and fitted with new interiors similar to those seen in the DDZ trainsets, and with new-style liveries. These sets are officially referred to as ''VIRMm1''.
Starting in 2015, the VIRM-1 sets were being refurbished and fitted with new interiors similar to those seen in the DDZ trainsets, and with new-style liveries. These sets are officially referred to as ''VIRMm1''.
[[File:VIRMm 8736 27-12-22.jpg|thumb|The refurbished 8736 departing from [[Arnhem Centraal railway station|Arnhem Central station]].]]
[[File:VIRMm 8736 27-12-22.jpg|thumb|The refurbished 8736 departing from [[Arnhem Centraal railway station|Arnhem Central station]].]]
In 2021, NS started refurbishing the second and third generations of VIRM trains. The trains were fitted with a brand new interior with some notable changes from the first generation. These include the instalment USB-outlets in both classes and the introduction of "love seats" on the balcony. The trains were also painted in the new "flow" color scheme. <ref>https://railmagazine.nl/virm-2-3-gepresenteerd-in-nieuwe-kleurstelling/</ref>
In 2021, NS started refurbishing the second and third generations of VIRM trains. The trains were fitted with a brand new interior with some notable changes from the first generation. These include the instalment USB-outlets in both classes and the introduction of "love seats" on the balcony. The trains were also painted in the new "flow" color scheme. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Redacteur |date=2021-06-02 |title=VIRM 2/3 gepresenteerd in nieuwe kleurstelling |url=https://railmagazine.nl/virm-2-3-gepresenteerd-in-nieuwe-kleurstelling/ |access-date=2024-09-05 |website=Rail Magazine |language=nl-NL}}</ref>


==Numbering==
==Numbering==
Line 136: Line 142:
* 9525 – This carried the adverts for the NS/Olympic partnership.
* 9525 – This carried the adverts for the NS/Olympic partnership.


* 9556 – This carries a blue/yellow dotted livery on the middle of the train which makes it look like it is green, it is called the "Groene trein", Green train, for advertising the cooperation between NS and Eneco. Livery was designed by two students.
* 9556 – This carries a blue/yellow dotted livery on the middle of the train which makes it look like it is green, it is called the "Groene trein", Green train, for advertising the cooperation between NS and Eneco (see below). Livery was designed by two students.

=== Green train ===
By 2015, NS hopes to let 50% of their trains run on electricity powered by [[Wind turbine|windmills]]. By 2018, all the trains should be running on "clean" electricity.<ref name="ns.nl">{{cite web |title=Welkom op de website van NS – NS |url=http://www.ns.nl/over-ns/campagnes/maatschappelijk-betrokken/de-groene-trein.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106172520/http://www.ns.nl/over-ns/campagnes/maatschappelijk-betrokken/de-groene-trein.html |archivedate=6 November 2014 |accessdate=23 September 2016 |work=ns.nl}}</ref> To celebrate this and the fact that the first Dutch railway line was opened 175 years ago, NS and Eneco Energy held a competition for designing a green train.

The winners were two students from the Technical University in Delft. Their names are Michiel van Sinderen and Steffen de Jonge. Their design was to have the train be checkered with small black and blue squares. From even a small distance the train appears to be green. Michiel van Sinderen said it was the most beautiful thing he had ever made.<ref>{{cite web |last=Double You Media |first= |date=19 September 2014 |title=NS Groene trein preview |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI3G7lvQfqI |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/sI3G7lvQfqI |archive-date=2021-12-20 |accessdate=23 September 2016 |publisher= |via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
This design was brought on VIRM number 9556. It was named ''De Groene Trein'' which means ''The Green Train''. The difference between this train and other VIRMs is the paler shade of yellow and white arrows on the doors, similar to those on DDZ trains and modernized ICRm railway cars.
The train debuted on September 20, 2014. Its maiden voyage was an extra trip from [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] to [[Haarlem railway station|Haarlem]]. Now it can be spotted and ridden anywhere in the Netherlands.


==Services operated==
==Services operated==
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| 800
| 800
| Intercity
| Intercity
| ''[[Schagen railway station|Schagen]] – [[Heerhugowaard railway station|Heerhugowaard]] – [[Alkmaar Noord railway station|Alkmaar Noord]] –'' [[Alkmaar railway station|Alkmaar]] – [[Castricum railway station|Castricum]] – [[Zaandam railway station|Zaandam]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Amstel railway station|Amsterdam Amstel]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [['s-Hertogenbosch railway station|'s-Hertogenbosch]] – [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]] – [[Weert railway station|Weert]] – [[Roermond railway station|Roermond]] – [[Sittard railway station|Sittard]] – [[Maastricht railway station|Maastricht]]
| ''[[Den Helder railway station|Den Helder]] - [[Den Helder Zuid railway station|Den Helder Zuid]] - [[Anna Paulowna railway station|Anna Paulowna]] - [[Schagen railway station|Schagen]] – [[Heerhugowaard railway station|Heerhugowaard]] – [[Alkmaar Noord railway station|Alkmaar Noord]] –'' [[Alkmaar railway station|Alkmaar]] – [[Castricum railway station|Castricum]] – [[Zaandam railway station|Zaandam]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Amstel railway station|Amsterdam Amstel]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [['s-Hertogenbosch railway station|'s-Hertogenbosch]] – [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]] – [[Weert railway station|Weert]] – [[Roermond railway station|Roermond]] – [[Sittard railway station|Sittard]] – [[Maastricht railway station|Maastricht]]
| VIRM
| VIRM
| This train runs only towards [[Schagen railway station|Schagen]] during rush hours. This train runs only between [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] and [[Maastricht railway station|Maastricht]] at Sundays and after 8:00 pm.
| This train runs only from Monday to Thursday and only towards [[Den Helder railway station|Den Helder]] during rush hours. During the off-peak hours this train only runs from [[Alkmaar railway station|Alkmaar]] to [[Maastricht railway station|Maastricht]] and back.
|-
|-
| 1400
| 1400
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| [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol]] – [[Leiden Centraal railway station|Leiden Centraal]] – [[Den Haag Hollands Spoor railway station|Den Haag HS]] – [[Delft railway station|Delft]] – [[Rotterdam Centraal railway station|Rotterdam Centraal]]
| [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol]] – [[Leiden Centraal railway station|Leiden Centraal]] – [[Den Haag Hollands Spoor railway station|Den Haag HS]] – [[Delft railway station|Delft]] – [[Rotterdam Centraal railway station|Rotterdam Centraal]]
| VIRM, [[NS Intercity Materieel|ICM]]
| VIRM, [[NS Intercity Materieel|ICM]]
|
|-
| 1700
| rowspan="14" | Intercity
| [[Den Haag Centraal railway station|Den Haag Centraal]] – [[Gouda railway station|Gouda]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [[Amersfoort railway station|Amersfoort]] – [[Apeldoorn railway station|Apeldoorn]] – [[Deventer railway station|Deventer]] – [[Almelo railway station|Almelo]] – [[Hengelo railway station|Hengelo]] – [[Enschede railway station|Enschede]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2100
| 2100
| Intercity
| [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Haarlem railway station|Haarlem]] – [[Heemstede-Aerdenhout railway station|Heemstede-Aerdenhout]] – [[Leiden Centraal railway station|Leiden Centraal]] – [[Den Haag Centraal railway station|Den Haag Centraal]]
| [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Haarlem railway station|Haarlem]] – [[Heemstede-Aerdenhout railway station|Heemstede-Aerdenhout]] – [[Leiden Centraal railway station|Leiden Centraal]] – [[Den Haag Centraal railway station|Den Haag Centraal]]
| rowspan="3" | VIRM
| rowspan="3" | VIRM
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|-
|-
| 2200
| 2200
| Intercity
| [[Vlissingen railway station|Vlissingen]] - [[Vlissingen Souburg railway station|Vlissingen Souburg]] – [[Middelburg railway station|Middelburg]] – [[Arnemuiden railway station|Arnemuiden]] – [[Goes railway station|Goes]] – [[Kapelle-Biezelinge railway station|Kapelle-Biezelinge]] – [[Kruiningen-Yerseke railway station|Kruiningen-Yerseke]] – [[Krabbendijke railway station|Krabbendijke]] – [[Rilland-Bath railway station|Rilland-Bath]] – [[Bergen op Zoom railway station|Bergen op Zoom]] – [[Roosendaal railway station|Roosendaal]] – [[Dordrecht railway station|Dordrecht]] – [[Rotterdam Blaak railway station|Rotterdam Blaak]] - [[Rotterdam Centraal railway station|Rotterdam Centraal]] – [[Schiedam Centrum railway station|Schiedam Centrum]] – [[Delft railway station|Delft]] - [[Den Haag Hollands Spoor railway station|Den Haag HS]] - [[Den Haag Laan van NOI railway station|Den Haag Laan van NOI]] - [[Leiden Centraal railway station|Leiden Centraal]] - [[Heemstede-Aerdenhout railway station|Heemstede-Aerdenhout]] - [[Haarlem railway station|Haarlem]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]]
| [[Vlissingen railway station|Vlissingen]] - [[Vlissingen Souburg railway station|Vlissingen Souburg]] – [[Middelburg railway station|Middelburg]] – [[Arnemuiden railway station|Arnemuiden]] – [[Goes railway station|Goes]] – [[Kapelle-Biezelinge railway station|Kapelle-Biezelinge]] – [[Kruiningen-Yerseke railway station|Kruiningen-Yerseke]] – [[Krabbendijke railway station|Krabbendijke]] – [[Rilland-Bath railway station|Rilland-Bath]] – [[Bergen op Zoom railway station|Bergen op Zoom]] – [[Roosendaal railway station|Roosendaal]] – [[Dordrecht railway station|Dordrecht]] – [[Rotterdam Blaak railway station|Rotterdam Blaak]] - [[Rotterdam Centraal railway station|Rotterdam Centraal]] – [[Schiedam Centrum railway station|Schiedam Centrum]] – [[Delft railway station|Delft]] - [[Den Haag Hollands Spoor railway station|Den Haag HS]] - [[Den Haag Laan van NOI railway station|Den Haag Laan van NOI]] - [[Leiden Centraal railway station|Leiden Centraal]] - [[Heemstede-Aerdenhout railway station|Heemstede-Aerdenhout]] - [[Haarlem railway station|Haarlem]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]]
|
|
|-
|-
| 2400
| 2400
| Intercity
| ''[[Lelystad Centrum railway station|Lelystad Centrum]] - [[Almere Buiten railway station|Almere Buiten]] - [[Almere Centrum railway station|Almere Centrum ]] -'' [[Duivendrecht railway station|Duivendrecht]] – [[Amsterdam Zuid railway station|Amsterdam Zuid]] - [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] – [[Leiden Centraal railway station|Leiden Centraal]] - [[Den Haag Laan van NOI railway station|Den Haag Laan van NOI]] - [[Den Haag Hollands Spoor railway station|Den Haag HS]] - [[Delft railway station|Delft]] - [[Schiedam Centrum railway station|Schiedam Centrum]] – [[Rotterdam Centraal railway station|Rotterdam Centraal]] – [[Rotterdam Blaak railway station|Rotterdam Blaak]] - [[Dordrecht railway station|Dordrecht]]
| ''[[Lelystad Centrum railway station|Lelystad Centrum]] - [[Almere Buiten railway station|Almere Buiten]] - [[Almere Centrum railway station|Almere Centrum ]] -'' [[Duivendrecht railway station|Duivendrecht]] – [[Amsterdam Zuid railway station|Amsterdam Zuid]] - [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] – [[Leiden Centraal railway station|Leiden Centraal]] - [[Den Haag Laan van NOI railway station|Den Haag Laan van NOI]] - [[Den Haag Hollands Spoor railway station|Den Haag HS]] - [[Delft railway station|Delft]] - [[Schiedam Centrum railway station|Schiedam Centrum]] – [[Rotterdam Centraal railway station|Rotterdam Centraal]] – [[Rotterdam Blaak railway station|Rotterdam Blaak]] - [[Dordrecht railway station|Dordrecht]]
| This train only runs until 10:00 pm and Sundays after 11:30 am. This train will not stop at [[Lelystad Centrum railway station|Lelystad Centrum]] and [[Duivendrecht railway station|Duivendrecht]] during Sundays and after 8:00 pm.
| This train only runs until 10:00 pm and Sundays after 11:30 am. This train will not stop at [[Lelystad Centrum railway station|Lelystad Centrum]] and [[Duivendrecht railway station|Duivendrecht]] during Sundays and after 8:00 pm.
|-
| 2800
| [[Rotterdam Centraal railway station|Rotterdam Centraal]] – [[Rotterdam Alexander railway station|Rotterdam Alexander]] – [[Gouda railway station|Gouda]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]]
| VIRM, [[NS DD-AR|DDZ]]
| This train only runs until 21:00 and Sundays after 11:30
|-
|-
| 3000
| 3000
| Intercity
| [[Den Helder railway station|Den Helder]] – [[Den Helder Zuid railway station|Den Helder Zuid]] – [[Anna Paulowna railway station|Anna Paulowna]] – [[Schagen railway station|Schagen]] – [[Heerhugowaard railway station|Heerhugowaard]] – [[Alkmaar Noord railway station|Alkmaar Noord]] – [[Alkmaar railway station|Alkmaar]] – [[Heiloo railway station|Heiloo]] – [[Castricum railway station|Castricum]] – [[Zaandam railway station|Zaandam]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Amstel railway station|Amsterdam Amstel]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] (– [[Driebergen-Zeist railway station|Driebergen-Zeist]]) - [[Veenendaal-De Klomp railway station|Veenendaal-De Klomp]] – [[Ede-Wageningen railway station|Ede-Wageningen]] – [[Arnhem Centraal railway station|Arnhem Centraal]] – [[Nijmegen railway station|Nijmegen]]
| [[Den Helder railway station|Den Helder]] – [[Den Helder Zuid railway station|Den Helder Zuid]] – [[Anna Paulowna railway station|Anna Paulowna]] – [[Schagen railway station|Schagen]] – [[Heerhugowaard railway station|Heerhugowaard]] – [[Alkmaar Noord railway station|Alkmaar Noord]] – [[Alkmaar railway station|Alkmaar]] – [[Heiloo railway station|Heiloo]] – [[Castricum railway station|Castricum]] – [[Zaandam railway station|Zaandam]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Amstel railway station|Amsterdam Amstel]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] (– [[Driebergen-Zeist railway station|Driebergen-Zeist]]) - [[Veenendaal-De Klomp railway station|Veenendaal-De Klomp]] – [[Ede-Wageningen railway station|Ede-Wageningen]] – [[Arnhem Centraal railway station|Arnhem Centraal]] – [[Nijmegen railway station|Nijmegen]]
| rowspan="3" | VIRM
| rowspan="3" | VIRM
Line 188: Line 196:
|-
|-
| 3100
| 3100
| Intercity
| [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] – [[Amsterdam Zuid railway station|Amsterdam Zuid]] – [[Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA railway station|Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [[Driebergen-Zeist railway station|Driebergen-Zeist]] – [[Ede-Wageningen railway station|Ede-Wageningen]] – [[Arnhem Centraal railway station|Arnhem Centraal]] – [[Nijmegen railway station|Nijmegen]]
| [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] – [[Amsterdam Zuid railway station|Amsterdam Zuid]] – [[Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA railway station|Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [[Driebergen-Zeist railway station|Driebergen-Zeist]] – [[Ede-Wageningen railway station|Ede-Wageningen]] – [[Arnhem Centraal railway station|Arnhem Centraal]] – [[Nijmegen railway station|Nijmegen]]
| This train only runs until 9:00 pm and Sundays after 11:30 am
| This train only runs until 9:00 pm and Sundays after 11:30 am
|-
|-
| 3500
| 3500
| Intercity
| [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] – [[Amsterdam Zuid railway station|Amsterdam Zuid]] – [[Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA railway station|Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] - – [['s-Hertogenbosch railway station|'s-Hertogenbosch]] – [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]] – [[Weert railway station|Weert]] – [[Roermond railway station|Roermond]] – [[Sittard railway station|Sittard]] – [[Heerlen railway station|Heerlen]]
| [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] – [[Amsterdam Zuid railway station|Amsterdam Zuid]] – [[Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA railway station|Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] - – [['s-Hertogenbosch railway station|'s-Hertogenbosch]] – [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]] – [[Weert railway station|Weert]] – [[Roermond railway station|Roermond]] – [[Sittard railway station|Sittard]] – [[Heerlen railway station|Heerlen]]
| This train disconnects at [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]] with train 13500 towards [[Venlo railway station|Venlo]]. This train runs only between [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol]] and [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] after 9:30 pm.
| This train disconnects at [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]] with train 13500 towards [[Venlo railway station|Venlo]]. This train runs only between [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol]] and [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] after 9:30 pm.
|-
|-
| 3600
| 3600
| Intercity
| [[Zwolle railway station|Zwolle]] – [[Deventer railway station|Deventer]] - [[Zutphen railway station|Zutphen]] - [[Dieren railway station|Dieren]] - [[Arnhem railway station|Arnhem Centraal]] - [[Nijmegen railway station|Nijmegen]] - [[Oss railway station|Oss]] - [['s-Hertogenbosch railway station|'s-Hertogenbosch]] - [[Tilburg railway station|Tilburg]] - [[Breda railway station|Breda]] - [[Etten-Leur railway station|Etten-Leur]] - [[Roosendaal railway station|Roosendaal]]
| [[Zwolle railway station|Zwolle]] – [[Deventer railway station|Deventer]] - [[Zutphen railway station|Zutphen]] - [[Dieren railway station|Dieren]] - [[Arnhem railway station|Arnhem Centraal]] - [[Nijmegen railway station|Nijmegen]] - [[Oss railway station|Oss]] - [['s-Hertogenbosch railway station|'s-Hertogenbosch]] - [[Tilburg railway station|Tilburg]] - [[Breda railway station|Breda]] - [[Etten-Leur railway station|Etten-Leur]] - [[Roosendaal railway station|Roosendaal]]
| VIRM, [[NS DD-AR|DDZ]]
| VIRM, [[NS DD-AR|DDZ]]
Line 201: Line 212:
|-
|-
| 3900
| 3900
| Intercity
| [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Amstel railway station|Amsterdam Amstel]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [['s-Hertogenbosch railway station|'s-Hertogenbosch]] – [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]]
| [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] – [[Amsterdam Amstel railway station|Amsterdam Amstel]] – [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]] – [['s-Hertogenbosch railway station|'s-Hertogenbosch]] – [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]]
| VIRM
| VIRM
| This train only runs on Wednesdays. This train continues as 14500 towards [[Enkhuizen railway station|Enkhuizen]] during rush hours.
| This train only runs on Wednesdays. This train continues as 14500 towards [[Enkhuizen railway station|Enkhuizen]] during rush hours.
|-
| 4500
| [[Enkhuizen railway station|Enkhuizen]] – [[Bovenkarspel Flora railway station|Bovenkarspel Flora]] – [[Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek railway station|Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek]] – [[Hoogkarspel railway station|Hoogkarspel]] – [[Hoorn Kersenboogerd railway station|Hoorn Kersenboogerd]] – [[Hoorn railway station|Hoorn]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]]
| VIRM, [[NS DDM-1|DDM-1]]
|
|-
| 8800
| [[Leiden Centraal railway station|Leiden Centraal]] – [[Leiden Lammenschans railway station|Leiden Lammenschans]] - [[Alphen aan den Rijn railway station|Alphen aan den Rijn]] - [[Bodegraven railway station|Bodegraven]] - [[Woerden railway station|Woerden]] - [[Utrecht Centraal railway station|Utrecht Centraal]]
| VIRM, [[NS Intercity Materieel|ICM]]
|
|-
|-
| 13500
| 13500
| Intercity
| [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]] - [[Helmond railway station|Helmond]] - [[Deurne railway station|Deurne]] - [[Horst-Sevenum railway station|Horst-Sevenum]] - [[Blerick railway station|Blerick]] - [[Venlo railway station|Venlo]]
| [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]] - [[Helmond railway station|Helmond]] - [[Deurne railway station|Deurne]] - [[Horst-Sevenum railway station|Horst-Sevenum]] - [[Blerick railway station|Blerick]] - [[Venlo railway station|Venlo]]
| VIRM
| VIRM
| This train (dis)connects at train 3500 towards [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] at [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]].
| This train (dis)connects at train 3500 towards [[Schiphol railway station|Schiphol Airport]] at [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]].
|-
| 14500
| [[Enkhuizen railway station|Enkhuizen]] – [[Bovenkarspel Flora railway station|Bovenkarspel Flora]] – [[Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek railway station|Bovenkarspel-Grootebroek]] – [[Hoogkarspel railway station|Hoogkarspel]] – [[Hoorn Kersenboogerd railway station|Hoorn Kersenboogerd]] – [[Hoorn railway station|Hoorn]] – [[Amsterdam Sloterdijk railway station|Amsterdam Sloterdijk]] – [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]]
| VIRM, [[NS DDM-1|DDM-1]]
| This train only runs during rush hours and directions (in the morning rush hour towards [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]], at the afternoon rush hour towards [[Enkhuizen railway station|Enkhuizen]]). This train continues as train 3900 towards [[Eindhoven railway station|Eindhoven]], only at Wednesdays.
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| 21400
| 21400
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| This train only runs at Friday & Saturday night.
| This train only runs at Friday & Saturday night.
|}
|}

==Green train==
In 2015, NS hopes to let 50% of their trains run on electricity powered by [[Wind turbine|windmills]]. By 2018, all the trains should be running on "clean" electricity.<ref name=ns.nl>{{cite web|url=http://www.ns.nl/over-ns/campagnes/maatschappelijk-betrokken/de-groene-trein.html|title=Welkom op de website van NS – NS|work=ns.nl|accessdate=23 September 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106172520/http://www.ns.nl/over-ns/campagnes/maatschappelijk-betrokken/de-groene-trein.html|archivedate=6 November 2014}}</ref> To celebrate this and the fact that the first Dutch railway line was opened 175 years ago, NS and Eneco Energy held a competition. Designers had to design a green train.

The winners were two students from the Technical University in Delft. Their names are Michiel van Sinderen and Steffen de Jonge. Their design was to have the train be checkered with small black and blue squares. From even a small distance the train appears to be green. Michiel van Sinderen said it was the most beautiful thing he had ever made.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI3G7lvQfqI |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/sI3G7lvQfqI |archive-date=2021-12-20 |url-status=live|title=NS Groene trein preview|first=|last=Double You Media|date=19 September 2014|publisher=|accessdate=23 September 2016|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
This design was brought on VIRM number 9556. It was named ''De Groene Trein'' which means ''The Green Train''. The difference between this train and other VIRMs is the paler shade of yellow and white arrows on the doors, similar to those on DDZ trains and modernized ICRm railway cars.
The train debuted on September 20, 2014. Its maiden voyage was an extra trip from [[Amsterdam Centraal railway station|Amsterdam Centraal]] to [[Haarlem railway station|Haarlem]]. Now it can be spotted and ridden anywhere in the Netherlands.


==Accidents and incidents==
==Accidents and incidents==
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Image:V-IRM-station-amsterdam-centraal.jpg|An original VIRM at Amsterdam Centraal
Image:V-IRM-station-amsterdam-centraal.jpg|An original VIRM at Amsterdam Centraal
Image:VIRM 9553 Eindhoven.jpg|9553 at Eindhoven Centraal
Image:VIRM 9553 Eindhoven.jpg|9553 at Eindhoven Centraal
Image:Interieur VIRM.jpg|Interior of second VIRM's (2nd class)
Image:Interieur VIRM.jpg|Interior of VIRM series 2 and 3 (2nd class)
Image:Interieur IRM 1e klas.jpg|Interior of original VIRM's (1st class)
Image:Interieur IRM 1e klas.jpg|Interior of DD-IRM and VIRM series 1 (1st class)
Image:VIRM Nieuw 2klas.jpg|Interior of third Generation VIRM's (2nd class)
Image:VIRM Nieuw 2klas.jpg|Interior of VIRM, fourth series (2nd class)
Image:VIRM Nieuw 1klas.jpg|Interior of third Generation VIRM's (1st class)
Image:VIRM Nieuw 1klas.jpg|Interior of VIRM, fourth series (1st class)
Image:IRM eerste serie balkon.jpg|Balcony area of first and second generation VIRM's (Note catering lift in the middle)
Image:IRM eerste serie balkon.jpg|Balcony area of VIRM, series 1 (Note catering lift in the middle)
Image:VIRM Nieuw balkon.jpg|Balcony area of third generation VIRM's (Note wider stairs)
Image:VIRM Nieuw balkon.jpg|Balcony area on VIRM series 4 (Note wider stairs)
Image:VIRM 2010 operating area.jpg|Map showing where VIRM can be seen most commonly in the 2009/10 timetable.
Image:VIRM 2010 operating area.jpg|Map showing where VIRM can be seen most commonly in the 2009/10 timetable.
Image:VIRM 8632.jpg
Image:VIRM 8632.jpg

Latest revision as of 10:20, 26 November 2024

NS Class 8600/8700/9400/9500
A 4-unit VIRM EMU near Venlo.
Refurbished second class interior (first series).
Stock typeElectric multiple unit
In service1994–present
ManufacturerTalbot, part of Bombardier Inc.
Number built178 sets
Formation6 cars (8600/8700)
4 cars (9400/9500)
Capacity8600/8700 – 129 (1st), 442 (2nd)
9400/9500 – 61 (1st), 330 (2nd)
OperatorsNS Reizigers
Specifications
Width3020 mm[1]
Maximum speed
  • 140 km/h (87 mph) (service)
  • 160 km/h (99 mph) (design)[1]
Traction system
Power output2,388 kW (3,202 hp) (8600/8700)
1,592 kW (2,135 hp) (9400/9500)
Electric system(s)1.5 kV DC Catenary; all units have extra space for equipment to operate on 25 kV AC Catenary
Current collector(s)Pantograph
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge

VIRM trains, full name Verlengd InterRegio Materieel (transl.Lengthened interregional rolling stock), are a series of electric multiple unit (EMU) double-deck trains operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen or NS (Dutch Railways), the principal railway operator in the Netherlands. NS has 178 of these double-deckers – 98 four-carriage sets, and 80 six-carriage sets. The trains were built between 1994 and 2009 – for the most part by Talbot, part of Bombardier Inc., with some railcars built by De Dietrich.

The VIRM trains evolved out of the previously existing DD-IRM series (DubbelDeks InterRegio Materieel or Double-deck interregional rolling stock). The first batch of 81 VIRM trains was created by lengthening all the existing DD-IRM combinations by one or two railcars. Three-unit trainsets were augmented by one carriage to transform them into a four-unit VIRM, and the four-unit sets received two more carriages, to create six-unit VIRM trains.

Names

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  • VIRM (Verlengd InterRegio Materieel)
  • DD-IRM (Dubbeldeksinterregiomaterieel)
  • Regiorunner (express train, never used)

First generation

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The first generation of DD-IRM were delivered from 1994 to 1996 as three and four car units. The three car units were delivered in the 82xx class and the four car units delivered as 84xx. The first batch of 290 double deck coaches (individual) were delivered. The first 47 were built by De Dietrich and from then on by Talbot.

As the coaches were individual but would run as a unit, they are individually numbered. Collectively they have a set number e.g., 8201, having coach number 380 8001. However, there are no double numbers, for example there can not be an 8201 and 8401 at the same time.

In 2000 an order was placed for new coaches. The 3 car sets were to be upgraded to 4 car sets, and the four car sets upgraded to 6 car sets. This is why they are now called VIRM (V = verlengd – extended). These were renumbered into the 94xx series and the 86xx series. These sets were formed between 2001 and 2005.

Second and third generation

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Complete view of four carriage unit.

The second and third generation of VIRM were new sets built to the 4 and 6 coach formations, at the same time as the first generation were rebuilt. These were numbered 95xx (4 car units) and 87xx (6 car units). These sets featured different seats, which were also in the new coaches placed inside the first generation sets.

Fourth generation

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These sets were delivered from June 2008 and these are all 4 car units. They are numbered 9547–9597. These sets differ in that they do not feature the catering lift, meaning the stairs could be wider and the destination screens inside the coaches have disappeared, where instead information screens with travel information have been fitted.

Refurbishment

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Refurbished first class interior (first series).

Starting in 2015, the VIRM-1 sets were being refurbished and fitted with new interiors similar to those seen in the DDZ trainsets, and with new-style liveries. These sets are officially referred to as VIRMm1.

The refurbished 8736 departing from Arnhem Central station.

In 2021, NS started refurbishing the second and third generations of VIRM trains. The trains were fitted with a brand new interior with some notable changes from the first generation. These include the instalment USB-outlets in both classes and the introduction of "love seats" on the balcony. The trains were also painted in the new "flow" color scheme. [2]

Numbering

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vehicle type DD-IRM
1994–96
VIRM-1
2002–
VIRM-2
2002–
VIRM-3
–2005
VIRM-4
2008–09
Short Trainsets
Long Trainsets
8201...8281 (34)
8401...8481 (47)
9401...9481 (34)
8601...8681 (47)
9502...9525 (13)
8701...8723 (12)
-
8726–8746 (21)
9547–9597 (51)
-
mBvk1/2 290 8501–8662 (162) 8663–8712 (50) 8713–8754 (42) 8759–8861 (103)
ABv3/4 380 8001–8081 (81) 8101–8125 (25) 8126–8146 (21) 8147–8197 (51)
ABv5 380 8201–8247 (47) 8248–8259 (12) 8260–8280 (21)
ABv6 380 8301–8381 (81) 8382–8406 (25) 8407–8427 (21) 8428–8478 (51)
mBv7 260 8801–8847 (47) 8848–8859 (12) 8860–8880 (21)
  • 34 trainsets in 9401–9481, no double numbering with 47 trainsets in 8601–8681
  • 12 trainsets 8701...8723 only odd numbers[3] plus 13 trainsets 9502...9525 remaining numbers
  • mBvk1/2 8755–8758 are reserve carbodies, 8755 has become replacement 8718
  • mBvk1/2 8829 was built as a replacement vehicle for an older trainset

Different liveries

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9524 in OV chipkaart livery.
  • 8707 – This carried adverts for Lekker lezen boven in de trein, Comfortable reading in the upper deck of the train, for a short period in 2016. The adverts were removed because it was said they were not fireproof enough.
  • 8733 – This featured adverts between the two decks, advertising that it was the 300th VIRM set built. Livery no longer carried.
  • 8741 – This is the prototype for the midlife-revision of the VIRM-2/3 series.
  • 9411 – This is the prototype for the midlife-revision of the VIRM-1 series.
  • 9514 – This carries adverts for Lekker lezen in de trein, Comfortable reading in the train.
  • 9522 – This sported a white/magenta livery advertising the OV-Chipkaart.
  • 9524 – This carried advertising liveries for Mamma Mia and The Lion King. As well as that, it sported a completely white/magenta livery, advertising the OV-chipkaart similar to unit no. 9522.
  • 9525 – This carried the adverts for the NS/Olympic partnership.
  • 9556 – This carries a blue/yellow dotted livery on the middle of the train which makes it look like it is green, it is called the "Groene trein", Green train, for advertising the cooperation between NS and Eneco (see below). Livery was designed by two students.

Green train

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By 2015, NS hopes to let 50% of their trains run on electricity powered by windmills. By 2018, all the trains should be running on "clean" electricity.[4] To celebrate this and the fact that the first Dutch railway line was opened 175 years ago, NS and Eneco Energy held a competition for designing a green train.

The winners were two students from the Technical University in Delft. Their names are Michiel van Sinderen and Steffen de Jonge. Their design was to have the train be checkered with small black and blue squares. From even a small distance the train appears to be green. Michiel van Sinderen said it was the most beautiful thing he had ever made.[5] This design was brought on VIRM number 9556. It was named De Groene Trein which means The Green Train. The difference between this train and other VIRMs is the paler shade of yellow and white arrows on the doors, similar to those on DDZ trains and modernized ICRm railway cars.

The train debuted on September 20, 2014. Its maiden voyage was an extra trip from Amsterdam Centraal to Haarlem. Now it can be spotted and ridden anywhere in the Netherlands.

Services operated

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The VIRM is now the main intercity train and can be seen across most of the NS network.

Series Train type Route Material Notes
800 Intercity Den Helder - Den Helder Zuid - Anna Paulowna - SchagenHeerhugowaardAlkmaar Noord AlkmaarCastricumZaandamAmsterdam SloterdijkAmsterdam CentraalAmsterdam AmstelUtrecht Centraal's-HertogenboschEindhovenWeertRoermondSittardMaastricht VIRM This train runs only from Monday to Thursday and only towards Den Helder during rush hours. During the off-peak hours this train only runs from Alkmaar to Maastricht and back.
1400 Nachtnet Utrecht CentraalAmsterdam CentraalSchipholLeiden CentraalDen Haag HSDelftRotterdam Centraal VIRM, ICM
2100 Intercity Amsterdam CentraalAmsterdam SloterdijkHaarlemHeemstede-AerdenhoutLeiden CentraalDen Haag Centraal VIRM This train only runs until 10:00 pm and Sundays after 11:30 am.
2200 Intercity Vlissingen - Vlissingen SouburgMiddelburgArnemuidenGoesKapelle-BiezelingeKruiningen-YersekeKrabbendijkeRilland-BathBergen op ZoomRoosendaalDordrechtRotterdam Blaak - Rotterdam CentraalSchiedam CentrumDelft - Den Haag HS - Den Haag Laan van NOI - Leiden Centraal - Heemstede-Aerdenhout - HaarlemAmsterdam SloterdijkAmsterdam Centraal
2400 Intercity Lelystad Centrum - Almere Buiten - Almere Centrum - DuivendrechtAmsterdam Zuid - Schiphol AirportLeiden Centraal - Den Haag Laan van NOI - Den Haag HS - Delft - Schiedam CentrumRotterdam CentraalRotterdam Blaak - Dordrecht This train only runs until 10:00 pm and Sundays after 11:30 am. This train will not stop at Lelystad Centrum and Duivendrecht during Sundays and after 8:00 pm.
3000 Intercity Den HelderDen Helder ZuidAnna PaulownaSchagenHeerhugowaardAlkmaar NoordAlkmaarHeilooCastricumZaandamAmsterdam SloterdijkAmsterdam CentraalAmsterdam AmstelUtrecht Centraal (– Driebergen-Zeist) - Veenendaal-De KlompEde-WageningenArnhem CentraalNijmegen VIRM This trains stops only at Driebergen-Zeist after 9:00 pm and Sundays until 11:30 am.
3100 Intercity Schiphol AirportAmsterdam ZuidAmsterdam Bijlmer ArenAUtrecht CentraalDriebergen-ZeistEde-WageningenArnhem CentraalNijmegen This train only runs until 9:00 pm and Sundays after 11:30 am
3500 Intercity Schiphol AirportAmsterdam ZuidAmsterdam Bijlmer ArenAUtrecht Centraal - – 's-HertogenboschEindhovenWeertRoermondSittardHeerlen This train disconnects at Eindhoven with train 13500 towards Venlo. This train runs only between Schiphol and Utrecht Centraal after 9:30 pm.
3600 Intercity ZwolleDeventer - Zutphen - Dieren - Arnhem Centraal - Nijmegen - Oss - 's-Hertogenbosch - Tilburg - Breda - Etten-Leur - Roosendaal VIRM, DDZ
3900 Intercity Amsterdam CentraalAmsterdam AmstelUtrecht Centraal's-HertogenboschEindhoven VIRM This train only runs on Wednesdays. This train continues as 14500 towards Enkhuizen during rush hours.
13500 Intercity Eindhoven - Helmond - Deurne - Horst-Sevenum - Blerick - Venlo VIRM This train (dis)connects at train 3500 towards Schiphol Airport at Eindhoven.
21400 Nachtnet Rotterdam Centraal - Dordrecht - Breda - Tilburg - Eindhoven / Utrecht Centraal's-HertogenboschEindhoven VIRM This train only runs at Friday & Saturday night.

Accidents and incidents

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Collision involving a NS VIRM unit (right)
  • In July 2017 a VIRM collided with a lorry in Heiloo Forrest.[citation needed]
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References

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  1. ^ a b Bombardier Inc. "Double-Deck EMU VIRM - Netherlands". Bombardier.com. Archived from the original on 2017-08-03. Retrieved 2024-11-21.
  2. ^ Redacteur (2021-06-02). "VIRM 2/3 gepresenteerd in nieuwe kleurstelling". Rail Magazine (in Dutch). Retrieved 2024-09-05.
  3. ^ "Picture Gallery – Directory: /pix/nl/electric/emu/IRM". railfaneurope.net. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Welkom op de website van NS – NS". ns.nl. Archived from the original on 6 November 2014. Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  5. ^ Double You Media (19 September 2014). "NS Groene trein preview". Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved 23 September 2016 – via YouTube.
  6. ^ Pieters, Janine (28 April 2017). "DUTCH TRAIN DERAILS NEAR BELGIUM BORDER, INJURING ENGINEER". NL Times. Retrieved 30 April 2017.
  7. ^ "Een dode en meerdere zwaargewonden bij treinongeluk Voorschoten" [One dead and several seriously injured in Voorschoten train accident] (in Dutch). De Telegraaf. Retrieved 4 April 2023.
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