MerwedeLingelijn

Trains on the MerwedeLingelijn

MerwedeLingelijn is the name of the train service in the Netherlands between Geldermalsen and Dordrecht, on the western part of the Elst–Dordrecht railway. The train services are operated by Arriva.

Since 5 September 2011 (original schedule was 2009) there is a quarter-hourly train service between Dordrecht and Gorinchem. In order for this, the line between Dordrecht and Dordrecht Stadspolders was double tracked, and there is also a passing track built at Boven Hardinxveld, so that trains can pass each other. Arriva uses seven train sets, the electric version of the Spurt, the same trains Arriva uses since late 2006 in Groningen and Friesland. These trains have been deployed since 14 September 2008, and have replaced the old Mat '64 trains. In 2011, three additional Spurt-trains were delivered to allow for the increased frequency.

Stations

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From east to west, the following stations make part of the MerwedeLingelijn:

• Geldermalsen
• Beesd
• Leerdam
• Arkel
• Gorinchem
• Boven Hardinxveld
• Hardinxveld-Giessendam
• Hardinxveld Blauwe Zoom
• Sliedrecht
• Sliedrecht Baanhoek
• Dordrecht Stadspolders
• Dordrecht

External links

• Arriva website (Dutch)
• Dutch Public Transport journey planner (Dutch)