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CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station: Centraal Station
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  • Mariajoy
  • Updated By Mariajoy on August 14, 2006
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  • CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station - Amsterdam
    by Mariajoy
    Having only travelled to Amsterdam by plane and coach - I have never actually arrived at Centraal Station. It has regular connections with key cities in Germany, Belgium and France as well as larger towns and cities in other parts of the Netherlands. Just outside the station are the trams #4, #9, #16 #20, #24, #25., as well as buses and taxis.

    The photo was taken at dusk - from PrinsHendrikkaade.

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    CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station: By train
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  • Helga67
  • Updated By Helga67 on September 6, 2005
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    by Helga67
    Centraal Station (CS) lies in the heart of Amsterdam, only a few minutes walk from the Dam. Four times a day the high-speed train "Thalys" arrives here, coming from Paris and Brussels/Antwerp.

    The train station is a beautiful and big building. In front of the building is a big square where you will find the tourist office, tram terminal and boat rentals.

    Luggage lockers can be found at the left side of the train station. For 3.5 EUR you can put your luggage away for 24 hours. The luggage room, however, is closed from 11 pm to 7 am.

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    CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station: Centraal Station
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  • Mariajoy
  • By Mariajoy on November 20, 2005
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  • CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station - Amsterdam
    by Mariajoy, 4 more photos
    Amsterdam's Centraal Station - busy, bustling and hectic during the day... and much the same at night! You can get trains here to other cities within the Netherlands and the ICE train to other European countries. The staff here are (in my experience) very helpful and patient with non-Dutch travellers! The queues at the ticket offices are long and the ticket machines don't accept paper money so be prepared!

    The website has more info in English.

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    CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station: Centraal Station
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  • Nemorino
  • By Nemorino on July 31, 2006
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  • 1. Centraal Station (CS) - Amsterdam
    1. Centraal Station (CS)
    by Nemorino, 2 more photos
    This is the main railway station where all the international trains arrive and depart. It was built in 1889 in Neo-Renaissance style on an artificial island, supported by more than 10,000 tree trunks that were rammed into the sandy ground.

    Second photo: In the Central Station, track 8b.

    Third photo: GVB is the public transport company of Amsterdam. They have a very well organized ticket and information office right in front of the central station. Take a number when you go in, and before you've had a chance to look around your number will flash on a screen and tell you which counter to go to. (Well, it might take a bit longer when a major international train has just arrived, but you get the idea.)

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    CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station: Centraal Station
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  • jenniferchin
  • Updated By jenniferchin on November 9, 2004
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  • Centraal Station, AMS - Amsterdam
    Centraal Station, AMS
    by jenniferchin
    I like the look of the Centraal Station. It has a reddish majestic air about it. The station is huge as its the Focal point of all trains (domestic and international) in the Netherlands.

    The station is equipped with many restaurants/fast food outlets, a very good Tourist Information centre, public amenities, money changers ..etc.

    Having said that, there is major construction work near the station when we were there. Apparently the works have been going on for some time now.

    An interesting read over at http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/BuildingDetail.php?ID=208

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    CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station: Train Station
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  • zrim
  • By zrim on October 14, 2003
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    Centraal Station
    by zrim
    This must be the must photographed location in Amsterdam--I think every VT page on Amsterdam has a picture of the train station. So why should my page be any different.

    It is big, bold, beautiful, busy....eh, it's a train station.

    The great thing about Centraal Station, though, is the fact that once you disembark, you are thrown right into the thick of the hustle and bustle ofcentral Amsterdam.

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    CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station: Train - The Central Station
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  • pieter_jan_v
  • Updated By pieter_jan_v on November 1, 2009
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  • Amsterdam Central Station: East side tracks - Amsterdam
    Amsterdam Central Station:
    East side tracks
    by pieter_jan_v, 4 more photos
    The Amsterdam Central Station was the first Dutch Station designed by an architect. In 1876 P.J.H. Cuypers started the design with the aid of A.L. van Gendt. From 1882 till 1889 the 306 by 30 meter building was constructed.

    The most used train connection is the one from the
    Schiphol Airport Station to the
    Amsterdam-Centraal Station

    Here are the smaller Amsterdam train stations:
    -Amsterdam-Amstel
    -Amsterdam-Sloterdijk
    -Amsterdam-Bijlmer
    -Amsterdam-Muiderpoort
    -Amsterdam-Lelylaan
    -Amsterdam-RAI
    -Amsterdam-Zuid-WTC

    For traveltimes look at the Dutch Railway site or the
    Dutch Public transportation site.

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    CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station: Central Station
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  • LolaSanFrancisco
  • Updated By LolaSanFrancisco on March 27, 2003
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  • Central Station - Amsterdam
    Central Station
    by LolaSanFrancisco
    Heres a photo of this place. You'll be here alot. All trams come and go from here, and this is the main train station if your comming from another location in Europe. It's also walking distance Dam Square, and most likely your hotel.

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    CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station: Trains, Central Station
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  • BlueBerry_7
  • Updated By BlueBerry_7 on November 23, 2002
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    Inside Central Station
    by BlueBerry_7
    The train system is not as useful within Amsterdam as the tram, bus, metro, and light rail network. In addition to Centraal Station, which is the public transportation hub, there are seven stations in the city: Station Zuid World Trade Center, Station RAI, and Amstel Station in the south; Station Lelylaan, Station De Vlugtlaan, and Station Sloterdijk in the west; and Muiderpoort Station in the east.

    Because the transportation system is highly integrated, all railway stations are served by two or more of the other modes as well. The train comes into its own for longer distances. It's by far the best way to get to Schiphol Airport, Haarlem, Amsterdam's seaside resort Zandvoort, Hoorn on the IJsselmeer shore, and all other points in Holland. The system is Europe's most punctual-almost 98% of trains leave and arrive within 4 minutes of the scheduled time.

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    CENTRAAL STATION (CS) - Central Train Station: Amsterdam Central.
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  • A2002
  • Updated By A2002 on January 18, 2003
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  • Amsterdam Centraal. - Amsterdam
    Amsterdam Centraal.
    by A2002
    This is the central train station in Amsterdam. This is where you should arrive from Schipol if you are going to the main tourist areas. There are many trams and buses that stop outside the station.

    There are very good and extensive transport system to other parts of the Netherlands from this station.

    North, South, East, West, where do you want to go? :-)

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