HSL-Oost
Encyclopedia
HSL-Oost is the name of a proposed high-speed train line from Amsterdam
into Germany
via the Dutch cities of Utrecht
and Arnhem
. The scope of the project has now been reduced, but it is expected that German ICE
trains will be able to travel at 200 km/h from Amsterdam to Utrecht in the near future.
In 2009, a new feasibility study
for the HSL-Oost after the year 2020 is promised by Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management Camiel Eurlings
.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The current position of Amsterdam as capital city of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is governed by the constitution of August 24, 1815 and its successors. Amsterdam has a population of 783,364 within city limits, an urban population...
into Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
via the Dutch cities of Utrecht
Utrecht (city)
Utrecht city and municipality is the capital and most populous city of the Dutch province of Utrecht. It is located in the eastern corner of the Randstad conurbation, and is the fourth largest city of the Netherlands with a population of 312,634 on 1 Jan 2011.Utrecht's ancient city centre features...
and Arnhem
Arnhem
Arnhem is a city and municipality, situated in the eastern part of the Netherlands. It is the capital of the province of Gelderland and located near the river Nederrijn as well as near the St. Jansbeek, which was the source of the city's development. Arnhem has 146,095 residents as one of the...
. The scope of the project has now been reduced, but it is expected that German ICE
InterCityExpress
The Intercity-Express or ICE is a system of high-speed trains predominantly running in Germany and neighbouring countries. It is the highest service category offered by DB Fernverkehr and is the flagship of Deutsche Bahn...
trains will be able to travel at 200 km/h from Amsterdam to Utrecht in the near future.
In 2009, a new feasibility study
Feasibility study
Feasibility studies aim to objectively and rationally uncover the strengths and weaknesses of the existing business or proposed venture, opportunities and threats as presented by the environment, the resources required to carry through, and ultimately the prospects for success. In its simplest...
for the HSL-Oost after the year 2020 is promised by Minister of Transport, Public Works and Water Management Camiel Eurlings
Camiel Eurlings
Camiel Eurlings is a former Dutch politician and a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal . He was the minister at the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management from 22 February 2007 to 14 October 2010...
.