Re:ICE test train reaches speeds of up to 405.0 km/h
by cyberax on Tuesday July 01, 2025 @04:18PM
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> I've worked in Amsterdam.
So did I. And I had to be at the office at 7:30am. Even when the weather outside was "bracing".
> [1] Intercity trains: Long, Yellow, with electricity, free wifi, a place to sit, and you can bring your own Starbucks on board. Do try to avoid rush hour, or you'll be taking "standup" a bit too literally.
So basically, you wasted around 2 hours a day on the commute?
Re:ICE test train reaches speeds of up to 405.0 km/h
by Kim_Bruning on Tuesday July 01, 2025 @05:22PM
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Total commute time was about 3 hours (90 minutes each way). I do not live in Amsterdam. About an hour of that was wasted because I needed to drive myself. The rest was often spent in useful ways in the back seat of a lovely stretched yellow vehicle with lots of horsepower and a chauffeur.
Re:ICE test train reaches speeds of up to 405.0 km/h
by cyberax on Tuesday July 01, 2025 @06:47PM
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Now imagine that Amsterdam doesn't exist. I mean, other than a queer little museum town.
And you can just telecommute or use a nearby shared working space.
Re:ICE test train reaches speeds of up to 405.0 km/h
by Kim_Bruning on Tuesday July 01, 2025 @07:04PM
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Where possible, the best commute is no commute at all. No argument from me!
In or near Amsterdam I've seen and/or used busses, trains, ferrys, trams, bicycles, cars; and aircraft on approach to Schiphol looked like they almost flew past the window.
I also kind of like New Amsterdam (New York). It's cozy!
Can't argue with taste I guess. %-)
[1] Intercity trains: Long, Yellow, with electricity, free wifi, a place to sit, and you can bring your own Starbucks on board. Do try to avoid rush hour, or you'll be taking "standup" a bit too literally.