Public transport

NMBS/SNCB has presented the first of 130 autonomously accessible M7 double-decker carriages at train builder Alstom in Bruges. The Belgian rThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB is developing a new fare range. Consequently, some current tickets with a fixed price – for seniors This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Starting December 15th, Dutch Railways NS plans to run 1,600 more weekly trains than the current timetable. The aim is to better and more ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Last year, staff at the Walloon public transport company TEC faced almost three times more aggression cases than in 2015. Staff in the LiègThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Last year, Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB carried 244 million train passengers, 7% more than in 2022. After the Covid-19 years, thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

In 2023, Eurostar’s high-speed trains carried a quarter more passengers. The number of travelers increased in one year from 14,8 million in This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

From March 1st, opening hours will change in almost all Belgian railway stations where there are still ticket offices. No ticket office willThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The punctuality of Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB’s trains fell to the lowest level in five years last year. More than 46 000 traiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The Brussels government has inaugurated a new P+R car park on the Heysel plateau, suitable for around 100 parking spaces. The car park and tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The storm over Flemish public transport company De Lijn’s new transport scheme has not died. In an interview with the newspaper Het Laatste This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB wants to outsource the management of its 60 payable car parks to a commercial company. So writes thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The 2024-2028 management agreement between the Brussels public transport company MIVB/STIB and the Brussels Region will not happen now. The This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

In November, almost 20% of Belgian trains were not punctual. This is one of the worst results in the past seven years, according to figures This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The first metro of the Grand Paris Express, a massive 15-year project that is set to revolutionize transport in the region around the FrenchThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Now that works on the Brussels Metro 3 have been delayed due to budget problems and the new line may not come into full service until 2038 oThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

A first section of the Regional Express Network (RER) between Ottignies and the junction towards Louvain-la-Neuve in Wallonia has been put iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The digital information screens in the Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB stations are getting a new look. The new design allows more This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

From 6 January, Flemish public transport operator De Lijn will start a new, significant step in the rollout of its primary accessibility netThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

The Belgian edition of the free newspaper Metro, distributed mainly through public transport, will cease publication because it is no longerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels transport company MIVB/STIB’s fares are likely to be indexed from September 2024 and consequently increase by 6,9%, except for prefThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Public transport company De Lijn recently opened a new type of store where passengers can obtain travel info and buy bus and tram tickets. TThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

On December 10th, Belgian public railroad company NMBS/SNCB will start the first phase of its plan to expand its train offer significantly. This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Evolyn, which plans to rival Eurostar’s high-speed trains between Paris and London, has ordered its first 12 trains from French train buildeThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Liège’s new tramway has successfully completed its first run through the city streets. A first track was completed on a six-kilometer stretThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.