Dutch Train Map Simulator

(spoorkaart.zaza.dev)

42 points | by zazaalaza 2 hours ago

7 comments

  • tcumulus 23 minutes ago
    The Netherlands might not have the most extensive or fast rail network, but it's frequencies are pretty much unbeatable. In some places it runs more as a metro network than a heavy rail one. This visualisation shows that nicely!
    • NoLinkToMe 1 minute ago
      Wasn't my experience, frequencies are fine but I don't think it's unbeatable at all. The default simulation is 50x speed by the way, perhaps that gave you the impression.
  • flexagoon 53 minutes ago
    Being able to collapse the left sidebar would go a long way to improve mobile experience. Currently it's unusable on mobile.
    • zazaalaza 46 minutes ago
      You can collapse it by pressing the gear icon
      • johschmitz 4 minutes ago
        Not obvious, I switched to desktop mode to be able to see something on mobile. Suggestion: have the menu collapsed at the beginning, at least on mobile layout, then it would be much more obvious how to use it.
      • Aachen 18 minutes ago
        Still covers all of Friesland and surroundings for me after collapsing
  • smartbit 35 minutes ago
    Very nice.

    It seems the 25kV https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betuweroute is missing. Although mostly used for freight and therefor no or other type of schedule, it would be nice if it was projected at least.

  • sixtyj 1 hour ago
    Nice.

    But don’t try on mobile screen. It seems that a lot of vibe coders forget (or just skip it) to add to prompt “do a mobile version of website as well”.

    • ucosty 1 minute ago
      It's a lot of work for very little return, especially for a hobby or side project
    • artisinal 1 hour ago
      As a plebeian with only a phone I was not able to use this website.
      • cjfd 1 hour ago
        As a patrician with only a desktop I was able to use this website.
        • thombat 51 minutes ago
          I delegated this errand to my manservant. I am quite unaware of what means of access he may have at his disposal but I trust that his resourceful nature will suffice to provide a precis of this internet website.
        • artisinal 7 minutes ago
          The desktop-owning class might do well to reflect upon its privilege.
    • flexagoon 52 minutes ago
      > It seems that a lot of vibe coders forget

      So do many non-vibe coders, somehow. I dont understand why someone would make a website without mobile support in 2026, when phones are the primary device for a lot of people.

  • xecaz 41 minutes ago
    Love it, maybe a filter function to only home in on certain trajectories would be cool. Anyway, great work!!
  • GaryNumanVevo 41 minutes ago
    If you're ever in the Netherlands, you HAVE to checkout Amsterdam's Lelylaan station. Absolutely beautiful.
    • xecaz 40 minutes ago
      Is this a joke? It's the worst station in Amsterdam, followed by Duivendrecht.
      • colinhb 1 minute ago
        It is a weird meme that, as far as I know, originated with this reddit post:

        https://www.reddit.com/r/Amsterdam/comments/bt5rwl/just_got_...

        Now in several forums people just randomly talk about how great Leylaan is.

        Kind of a fun in-joke for people who follow Netherlands transit conversations.

      • NoLinkToMe 1 minute ago
        Yes it's a long standing meme, mostly on reddit.
      • Aachen 15 minutes ago
        Maybe Gary means those red pipes? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam_Lelylaan_station#/me...

        Not my taste exactly and besides that I can't see anything prettier than a dirty metro station in an image search, so indeed not sure what they mean

        Edit: it's supposed to be renovated in 2028, that probably says everything. Yeah, must be some in-joke

  • hnxp86ytwk 1 hour ago
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