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The price tag of the new train station in Mons has doubled to 324 million euros. The Belgian railway company, NMBS/SNCB, hopes to complete the mega project in 2023, eight years later than planned. That is what the newspaper De […]
The adjusted version of the electric ‘bolderkar‘, as the Dutch call the Stint, is not allowed to hit the Dutch roads again, for the time being. Expectations are that the Foundation of Scientific Research into Traffic Safety (Stichting Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek […]
Almost half of Belgians (43%) want to avoid public transport in the next few months for fear of the coronavirus. This is the conclusion of a mobility study by consultant Deloitte. This behavior could even persist for another two to […]
On March 17th, Brussels Airlines requested a €290 million state aid to survive the corona crisis. Today, there is still no deal. Minister of Finance, Alexander De Croo (Open Vld) attributes the situation entirely to the owner Lufthansa. Twenty-four video […]
German railway operator, Deutsche Bahn (DB) is set to reinforce its long-distance fleet of trains with 30 new high-speed machines. Worth one billion euros, these new trains should be operational by 2022, and they will bring the total transport capacity […]
After several years of increase, the average CO2 emissions of new cars in Belgium have decreased 8,6 grams per kilometer. CO2 emissions have never been so low. This is apparent from an analysis by Febiac, the Belgian federation for cars […]
The Belgian rail freight sector wants to take twice as much freight out of traffic jams and transfer it onto the railways by 2030. Its federation, the Belgian Rail Freight Forum, drew up an ambitious long-term master plan for this […]
With the coronavirus health crisis and the lockdown, motor vehicle inspection centers had to close for a few weeks. They have now reopened and inspection periods have been extended but still, 180 000 cars are waiting to pass in front […]
The Ministers of Mobility in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg are calling the European Commission to promote the use of the bicycle in the European climate-friendly and sustainable mobility policy. Momentum According to a common declaration they transferred to the […]
Electrifying the Walloon car fleet, that is the mission that the MP André Antoine (CDH) has set himself. Noting that other countries are encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles with financial incentives, André Antoine proposes that Wallonia should do the […]
“The intentions to save money on public transport to cut losses in the aftermath of the corona crisis is not a good idea,” says Bert van Wee, professor transport policy at TU Delft. People are afraid to use public transport […]
The Brussels public transport company, MIVB/STIB, received the first brand new M7 subway train on Monday at its site in Haren. It will now be extensively tested and put into service on the network at the beginning of 2021. MIVB/STIB […]
The Public Prosecutor did not succeed in finding the cause of the accident with the Stint in Oss. Almost two years ago, there was a fatal accident with a Stint – a so-called ‘bolderkar’ in Dutch – on a railway […]
The Cairgo Bike project, a project of Brussels Mobility, has just been selected by the European program of Innovative Urban Actions to benefit from significant financial support. Within the framework of the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), this program offers […]
The Belgian national railway company, NMBS/SNCB, has developed a new tool to follow up on the punctuality of the trains. Travelers can now check the accuracy of their route day by day, the NMBS/SNCB announced on Thursday. Personal perception Until […]
The immobilization of society in April due to the corona pandemic has saved more than 500 lives the European countries. An unprecedented decrease of 36%. Only in the Netherlands, the number of victims went up. That is what the European […]
Belgian used car sales increased by almost 22% in June compared to the previous year. Now that planes are not perceived as the most corona-proof way to travel, people quickly want a car to go on holiday. And there are […]
According to data from an online survey realized by Ivox for the federal government service Mobility and Transport, the corona health crisis won’t have changed mobility significantly in Belgium. The majority of respondents see no impact, but most of them […]
Only 76 of the 302 average speed checks along Flemish roads are operational. That is barely one on four. This is apparent from figures presented to the Flemish Parliament by the Flemish Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld). According […]
The Walloon government has announced the details of its new two billion euro infrastructure plan. From 2020 to 2026, this envelope will be used to renovate and maintain roads and tunnels, to increase road safety, and to enhance public transport. […]
After barely a week, Dutch subsidies for private individuals wishing to buy a new electric car have already been fully used up. Ten million euros had been earmarked, enabling 2 500 private individuals to buy an electric car with a […]
The Dutch society could save four billion euros if everyone who was able to work from home during the corona crisis would also do so after the crisis for at least once a week. This is the result of a […]
At the construction site of the Euro Space Center in Transinne, there’s is a Belgian first: luminous concrete. This material diffuses glow at night. It can be used for decoration or lighting, for example, for cycle paths and parking lots, […]
Last week, Brussels Mobility Minister, Elke Van den Brandt (Groen), and Environment Minister, Alain Maron (Ecolo), have announced that the Region aims at installing 11 000 charging points by 2035. An ambitious plan, knowing that currently, the Region counts only […]
Guaranteeing the service during the corona crisis and its aftermath will cost the national railway company, NMBS/SNCB, a great deal of money. The company is counting on a loss of €400 million this year. Railway manager Infrabel will face a […]
Public transport company De Lijn has ordered 70 hybrid articulated buses from Dutch bus builder VDL, which has a production facility in Roeselare, Belgium. The company board approved the green investment of 37 million euros on Wednesday. Ambitious plans “The […]
The Dutch cabinet puts 15 million euros on the table for the further development of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. Provinces and municipalities provide the same amount so that the total budget is 30 million euros. Part of the climate […]
The Flemish Foundation of Transport Studies (Vlaamse Stichting Verkeerskunde, VSV) has launched training for the use of e-scooters. People taking part in the ‘One Step Away’ course learn how to use the electric vehicle in a safe way. In the […]
Tesla is almost at the top of the list of the largest Dutch car dealers. According to figures published by market analyst Aumacon, only Van Mossel Automotive Groep is bigger. Tesla overtakes Stern Groep and Pon Automotive in the ranking […]
On Wednesday, the Dutch retailer stores chain Hema launches a cheap e-bike leasing program. Together with Friesland Lease, Hema offers several models of e-bikes – from sporty models to cargo bikes – all with a private lease formula. Hema wants […]
Unlike new car sales, the second-hand car market is booming. In June, the number of registrations rose by 22% compared to the same period in 2019 in Belgium. The lockdown seems to have reinforced the shift to second-hand cars. “The […]
This week, one of the traffic lanes on the Brussels Lambermont Avenue will be transformed into a temporary bicycle path. The new bicycle route is part of the 40 kilometers of bicycle paths the Belgian capital installs due to corona. […]
Belgium will be able to meet the climate goals in 2050. That is what Willy Baeyens and Hubert Rahier, both professors at the Brussels University VUB say. In the blog ‘Belgium climate-neutral’, they plead for a sustainable energy plan. Climate-neutrality […]
Soon fallen trees on bicycle routes will also make it to the traffic bulletin of the Flemish public broadcaster VRT radio. Traffic Anchor Hajo Beeckman, together with possible partners, is investigating how this could be done. Because the bicycle is […]
The summer vacation is for Brussel’s Mobility the ideal moment to restore some historically neglected tunnels. Apart from the Leopold II tunnel, now also the Rogier Tunnel and the Botanique Tunnel (Kruidtuin) will be closed for traffic. And there are […]
