This series shows old films from the Dutch Railways (NS). From how train drivers can prevent stucked brakes, to instructions for train crews of renovated trains such as the Koploper and the VIRM. The series gives a nice nostalgic look behind the scenes at NS. We will regularly post a new film until the end of 2024! This series is Dutch spoken. Credits: NS

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Films from the archives of the Dutch Railways

Corporate films

In 1994, a new type of train entered service at the NS (Dutch Railways), namely the Double-decker inter-regional trains, abbreviated as the DD-IRM. These trains were built by Talbot in Aachen, Germany. Later, they were all lengthened and were given the abbreviation VIRM (Verlengd Interregio Materieel). 
In this NS film from 1994, the construction of these trains can be seen and some of the designers have their say. Dutch spoken. Credits: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

A new type of train at the NS: the DD-IRM

This film, to promote rail freight transport, was made in the late 1960s and early 1970s on behalf of the Dutch Railways (NS). Dutch spoken. Credits: NS

NS promotional film ‘Good for your Good’

Film from the NS (Dutch Railways) from the 1990s about the upcoming privatization of the company and what the company's future should look like in 1996. Credits: NS

Traces to 1996

Instructional films

In this 1989 training film made by NS, drivers are taught how to prevent stucked brakes.
Dutch spoken. Credits: NS

Preventing stuck brakes

Instruction video for train drivers of the Dutch Railways (NS) made in 1989. In this instruction video they learn the importance of energy-efficient driving. Dutch spoken. Credits: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Energy-efficient driving at NS - 1989

NS instructional film from the early 90s for drivers about work trains. Dutch spoken Credits: NS

NS training film 'Work trains'

This is an instructional film from 1994 for NS (Dutch Railways) staff about the introduction of the Intercity Plus in the Netherlands. At that time, 12 intercity carriages were converted as a trial in order to offer a higher level of comfort. On the outside, they were given a striking blue colour scheme for the Netherlands, compared to the standard yellow of NS. Dutch spoken. Credits: NS

Introduction ICplus

The ICM trainsets of NS (the Dutch Railways), better known as the Koplopers, were overhauled from 2007 onwards. In this instructional film for NS staff, the new trainsets are introduced, and the changes are presented. Dutch spoken. Credits: NS

Modernisation of the Koplopers (ICM)

Signalling & punctuality

Post-war film by the Dutch Railways (NS) about the work of the train dispatcher and offers a rare insight into the tasks and responsibilities of train dispatchers in the Netherlands. These include regulating train traffic and solving problems to prevent delays. This film is a valuable historical report of the working conditions and methods that were essential for a safe and efficient railway service at the time. Dutch spoken. Credits: NS

The train dispatcher after WWII

Video from the archive of the Dutch Railways about safe train traffic. The history of the signaling system is briefly discussed as well as its operation. Dutch spoken. Credits: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Safe train traffic - From the Dutch railways archives 

Film by the Dutch Railways (NS) from the 90s about the timetable, driving on time and everything that comes with it. This film was made for the staff of the NS Dutch spoken. Credits: NS

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