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First full high-speed train trip to Paris delayedMonday 14 December 2009 The first totally high-speed train trip between Amsterdam and Paris took place this weekend, but arrived 30 minutes late because of problems before the Belgian border. The Thalys service should take just over three hours and 15 minutes now the completion of the high-speed track in the Netherlands has knocked 51 minutes off the standard journey time. Dutch Rail director Michiel van Roozendaal described the first trip as an 'historic moment'. The delay 'is not good and we will learn from that,' he told reporters. The journey time will be cut again next year when safety systems are adapted and trains can reach speeds of up to 300 kph in the Netherlands. Prices will also go up by as much as 25% at the same time, the NRC reports. Meanwhile, the Fyra high-speed service between Amsterdam and Rotterdam is just 19%, full compared with 29% on the normal service, NS said. 'It is a completely new product and people have to find their way to it,' an NS spokesman told the NRC. Have you used high speed trains in the Netherlands or tried to book a cheap ticket? Share your experiences below © DutchNews.nl
Had a great experience on the Thalys, just took it from Amsterdam to Brussels, can't wait to try it again all the way to Paris!!! By John Dietrich | December 14, 2009 7:15 PM It will be easier than flying as there is (As yet) no ridiculous time wasting security that we have at all airports. By stevie | December 15, 2009 11:38 PM I took the Thalys to Paris last May. Until Brussels, it was like a regular train, it was only high-speed from Brussels to Paris. It took three hours to get to Brussels and then one hour to get to Paris. I can't wait until next summer when I go to Paris again with high speed all the way! By stingo | December 16, 2009 10:31 AM
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The Rotterdam-AMS Fyra train is quite unreliable as it gets cancelled only a few minutes before scheduled departure.
The Hi-speed online booking site is also out-dated. The destinations offered are limited, and there are no options regarding seat choice or booking modification.
By AD | December 14, 2009 2:24 PM