Belgian rail board approves amended management contract

December 05, 2022

On Friday, Belgian’s railway company NMBS/SNCB board of directors approved the future management contract. It will now be submitted to the uThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New P+R car park in the north of Brussels

December 01, 2022

In Jette, in the north of Brussels, the regional agency parking.brussels has opened a new 50-space interchange car park on the grounds of thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Seoul starts pilot with driverless bus

November 28, 2022

As of last Friday, Seoul’s citizens can ride in an autonomous driving bus. The first self-driving shuttle was inaugurated and must help peopThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels MIVB/STIB shifts up a gear for e-buses

November 21, 2022

The switch to electric bus traffic in Brussels is being accelerated. In the next two years, four bus lines will become electric, and six addThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian-German ICE high-speed train celebrates 20th birthday

November 17, 2022

This year, the Inter City Express (ICE) high-speed train connection between Belgium and Germany will celebrate its 20th birthday. In 2022, iThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders starts first pilot ‘Hoppin’ center in Puurs

November 15, 2022

The Hoppin center’s pilot project, a platform responsible for planning, booking, and paying for public transport in Flanders, will start todThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian rail postpones expansion of its offer

November 10, 2022

Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB will not extend its timetable in December as planned. The company is pressing the pause button due to the This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian rail raises fares by nearly nine percent

October 31, 2022

Belgian railway NMBS/SNCB is raising fares from February by an average of 8,73%. The decision for the increase was taken earlier, but the raThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB must close €550 million gap in investments

October 27, 2022

Belgian railway NMBS/SNCB must postpone a number of investments planned for 2023-2024 until the following years. This is the result of a decThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Only zero-emission city buses to be sold in EU by 2027?

October 24, 2022

Several major European cities and NGOs have urged the EU Commission in a letter to push through sales of zero-emission city buses only no laThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hasselt to launch autonomous shuttle experiment

October 13, 2022

The city of Hasselt (Limburg) is planning an experiment with a self-driving shuttle. The project is intended to try out an autonomous connecThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Former minister Wouter Koolmees new CEO Dutch railways

October 11, 2022

Former social affairs minister Wouter Koolmees will become the new top executive of Dutch Railways, NS. Koolmees succeeds Marjan Rintel, whoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Carpooling doubled in Belgium due to high fuel prices

October 06, 2022

High fuel prices have boosted carpooling in Belgium in recent months. As a result, the number of carpooled kilometers doubled in the first eThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New railway bicycle shelter in Louvain offers 3 700 places

September 30, 2022

On Thursday, Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB inaugurated a new underground bicycle parking lot at Louvain station. Federal Mobility MinistThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian CEO Lallemand dismissed at French rail SNCF (update)

September 29, 2022

Luc Lallemand, for many years the top executive of Belgian rail network operator Infrabel, is being replaced at the head of SNCF Réseau. ThThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian Infrabel orders battery-electric measuring trains

September 27, 2022

Infrabel, the infrastructure branch of Belgian Rail, has ordered three battery electric measuring trains from Italian supplier Mermec. TheseThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Bisa: nearly half a million cars registered in Brussels

September 22, 2022

When the Good Move plan and the new parking ordinance were introduced in Brussels, it was already clear that 53% of Brussels households do nThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Temporary €1 per day fare for bus and tram in Flanders?

September 21, 2022

Government party Open Vld wants the Fleming to be able to travel unlimitedly by bus or tram during the winter months for one euro a day. ThiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB wants to make train tickets 10% more expensive

September 19, 2022

Belgian public railway company NMBS/SNCB wants to make train tickets about 10% more expensive starting in February, the newspaper De Tijd wrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

D’Ieteren’s Taxis Verts first cab on hydrogen is a Toyota

September 16, 2022

On this Friday, 16 September, Brussels sees the first taxi on hydrogen hitting the streets. It’s a member of the fleet of 500 taxis of TaxisThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Solaris launches Urbino 18 articulated hydrogen bus

September 15, 2022

Polish bus manufacturer Solaris has unveiled its Urbino 18 articulated hydrogen bus, a second zero-emission model with a fuel cell, which coThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Alstom puts its ‘high-speed train of the future’ on rails

September 12, 2022

In the coastal town of La Rochelle, French train manufacturer Alstom has put its ‘high-speed train of the future’, successor to today’s TGVsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB to launch collect system for groceries in 50 stations

September 07, 2022

After a successful pilot project in a few Belgian train stations last year, the national railway company NMBS/SNCB wants to expand its colleThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Gilkinet wants to drop VAT on Belgian public transport tickets

September 06, 2022

Federal Minister of Mobility Georges Gilkinet (Ecolo) wants to abolish VAT on public transport tickets. This is what the newspaper L’Avenir This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Hardly handful of Belgian SMEs tempted by ‘mobility budget’

September 02, 2022

The federal mobility budget, introduced for employees as an alternative to their company cars, is not really persuasive. A survey by SD WorxThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Poppy launches 1 500 shared e-scooters in Brussels

September 01, 2022

Poppy, the 100% Belgian shared mobility provider from D’Ieteren, will launch more than 1 500 shared e-scooters in Brussels. It’s the only apThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Deutsche Bahn considers cheap ‘summer ticket’ huge success

August 29, 2022

According to the German public railway company, Deutsche Bahn, the cheap monthly ticket they introduced for almost unlimited use of train trThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn preps Genk depot with chargers for e-buses

August 25, 2022

De Lijn’s depot in Genk-Winterslag is currently being equipped with charging stations for electric buses. Public transport company De Lijn hThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Gwendoline Cazenave new CEO of Eurostar Group

August 23, 2022

Gwendoline Cazenave will be the new CEO of Eurostar Group, the coordinating holding of Eurostar and Thalys. She will get to work as of OctobThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

SNCF orders 15 additional new-generation TGVs from Alstom

August 19, 2022

The French railways SNCF have placed an order with Alstom for 15 extra new-generation TGVs, in addition to the 100 already bought four yearsThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Old depot in Lochristi shelters 12 vintage buses of De Lijn

August 19, 2022

Public transport company De Lijn has put one of its old depots in Lochristi at the disposal of NostalBus, a non-profit organization that colThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Estonian Bolt quadrupled worldwide activities since pandemic

August 17, 2022

The Estonian micro-mobility platform, Bolt, celebrates its ninth birthday in Europe, and business is booming. The company with the green vehThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp Waterbus welcomes 2,5 millionth passenger

August 10, 2022

In Antwerp, the 2,5 millionth passenger on the Waterbus that travels down the Scheldt was honored on Tuesday. According to the Flemish goverThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

NMBS/SNCB obtains building permit for new head office

August 04, 2022

The Brussels region has issued the building permit for the renovation and extension of the former postal sorting office at Brussels-Midi staThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian rail’s merchandising socks sold out in one day

August 03, 2022

The national railroad company NMBS/SNCB has launched a remarkable summer campaign. The company sells promotional products like socks, bucketThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian rail: almost 22 000 passenger trains canceled in 2022

August 01, 2022

In the first six months of the year, 21 856 passenger trains on the Belgian rail network were canceled due to staff shortage. That is more tThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

VIAS: ‘Young people less eager to drive a car’

July 28, 2022

Young people, especially those between 18 and 34 years old, drive less by car. As a result, the share of kilometers they traveled as car driThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Antwerp Flyinggroup orders 50 electric VTOL airplanes

July 18, 2022

The Antwerp-based private aircraft company Flyinggroup has ordered 50 e-VTOL VX4 airplanes from British Vertical Aerospace (Vertical), a pioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn goes for PSI Transcom’s charging management

July 12, 2022

Flemish public transport company De Lijn has decided to opt for the PSI eBus charging and depot management system from the German PSI TranscThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent to get ten kilometers of new tramlines

July 08, 2022

In Ghent, ‘Gentspoort’ was officially launched on Thursday. With this project, which you can translate as ‘Ghent tracks’, the Flemish governThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn gains autonomy but concedes ground to private partners

July 04, 2022

Public transport company De Lijn is going through a small revolution: the company will get more autonomy as of 2023. It will be free to put This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian rail: unlimited by train during summer for 59 euros

June 17, 2022

This summer, the Belgian national railway company NMBS/SNCB launches a special ‘off-peak summer subscription’ that allows passengers unlimitThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn campaign: ‘Join us on journey toward less CO2’

June 15, 2022

The Flemish public transport company De Lijn launched a new campaign on Tuesday to convince people to travel more by bus and tram. The campaThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.