The ‘s-Hertogenbosch central train station began as a wooden barracks by the railroad in the second half of the 19th century, but has now grown into the seventh busiest station in the Netherlands. More than 40,000 people board and get off trains in ‘s-Hertogenbosch each day, not including those who merely stop over in the city. Over time, ‘s-Hertogenbosch has seen four actual station buildings. A neo-Renaissance building followed the wooden barracks, but was destroyed in World War II and replaced by a simple station. The current edifice was built in 1998 and is modern and open. Too open, in fact, according to many visitors who find the station a bit draughty. Dutch Railways however find it just windy enough to keep away loiterers and other riff-raff.