Hemboog

Hemboog is a railway bridge in western Amsterdam that carries two tracks across multiple railway corridors. It connects different sections of the city's rail network through the Westpoort district.

The bridge opened in 2003 and represented a major step in modernizing Amsterdam's rail network. It was built to improve train connections and make the system more efficient throughout the city.

The bridge is part of Amsterdam's modern rail network and handles daily train traffic throughout the city. It demonstrates how the city has continuously expanded its infrastructure to keep pace with growing transportation needs.

The bridge is accessible from nearby areas and offers views of the regular train traffic that passes through. It is best visited during daylight to clearly see the structure and the trains moving across it.

The bridge is known as a railway chord, a special type of connector that allows trains to switch between different lines more quickly. This type of infrastructure is crucial for keeping urban train traffic running smoothly.

Location: Amsterdam

Inception: 2003

Architects: Wienke Scheltens

Official opening: December 13, 2003

GPS coordinates: 52.38500,4.83875

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:44