Amsterdam Centraal
Amsterdam’s main railway station, on the IJ waterfront. See Amsterdam.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Is European Sleeper’s new “Comfort standard” Class worth the upgrade ? | Simply Railway | setting | Boarding the European Sleeper to Berlin amid Christmas decorations. |
Is European Sleeper’s new “Comfort standard” Class worth the upgrade ? — Simply Railway (2026)
Source: Original · Readwise highlight
This new class was launched in December 2025, which explains the very Christmas-like vibes in Amsterdam Central Station.
- Role: setting
- In the video: The narrator boards the European Sleeper, which starts in Brussels, at platform 8 for its 22:34 departure, after picking up Dutch food in the station. The train runs overnight past Amersfoort to Berlin Hauptbahnhof.
- Why it matters: It is the starting point of the night journey being reviewed.