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its Urbino 18 articulated hydrogen bus, a second zero-emission model with a fuel cell, which coThis content has been archived.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train manufacturer Alstom has put its ‘high-speed train of the future’, successor to today’s TGVsThis content has been archived.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few Belgian train stations last year, the national railway company NMBS/SNCB wants to expand its colleThis content has been archived.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 This is what the newspaper L’Avenir This content has been archived.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 A survey by SD WorxThis content has been archived.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 It’s the only apThis content has been archived.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company, Deutsche Bahn, the cheap monthly ticket they introduced for almost unlimited use of train trThis content has been archived.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 Public transport company De Lijn hThis content has been archived.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.

Belgian rail to cut 2.000 jobs in ten years

June 15, 2022

Despite the 666 new job recruitments of train drivers and conductors, the Belgian railway company NMBS/SNCB will cut 1 771 jobs in the cominThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Mechelen has first autonomous shuttle on public roads

June 14, 2022

Flanders has launched its first autonomous shuttle service in Mechelen. The vehicle will be operational in and around the industrial zone ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

TEC to charge 18 to 24-year-olds one euro per month

June 10, 2022

From 1 September, a season ticket with the TEC, the Walloon public transport company, will cost 1 euro a month for people aged between 18 anThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Belgium is EU’s leader in corporate mobility’

June 10, 2022

According to a survey by the Smart Mobility Institute, partnered with consultancy giant Deloitte, Belgian companies have the highest maturitThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flibco: new shuttle bus service to and from Brussels Airport

June 10, 2022

Flibco.com, a private company that already organizes transport to and from airports like Charerloi, will launch a new passenger transport seThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Ghent has 1.450 shared (e)-bikes available

June 09, 2022

In April, the city of Ghent announced the introduction of more shared bicycles in the city. The Danish Donkey Republic, already active in thThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Van Hool launches new zero-emission bus line-up

June 09, 2022

Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool has just launched a new model range of zero-emission public transport buses and coaches for local transporThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

New plans for Infrabel and NMBS/SNCB are ready

June 02, 2022

Belgian rail network manager Infrabel has the investment plan for the next ten years ready. The federal government must now decide how much This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn has a plan, now it needs a new management agreement

June 01, 2022

Things aren’t going well for Flemish public bus operator De Lijn. As a result of the coronavirus, the numbers for passenger traffic lie abouThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Paris-Berlin TGV line for late 2023

May 25, 2022

On Tuesday, the CEO of the French railway operator SNCF, Jean-Pierre Farandou, announced that a new high-speed TGV line linking Paris to BerThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

London finally opens Elizabeth Line

May 25, 2022

Four years and five months late and three billion pounds over budget, London’s new Elizabeth Line finally opened yesterday. The Crossrail This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels Airport wants to cut short-haul flights

May 24, 2022

In an objective to renew the airport of Zaventem into a multimodal hub based on a more environmental-friendly strategy, her CEO Arnaud FeistThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Thalys stops low-cost IZY trains

May 19, 2022

After more than six years, high-speed train operator Thalys is canceling its IZY low-cost offer.  With the IZY trains, you could travel betThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

MIVB/STIB donates scrapped diesel buses to Cuba

May 10, 2022

Brussels public transport company MIVB/STIB has offered 30 decommissioned buses to Cuba. It concerns 20 Van Hool A330 D1 buses and 10 MercedThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Belgian government approves Railway Vision 2040

May 09, 2022

Luring more people and companies on the train, with a connection every 15 minutes around the big cities. These are some of the spearheads ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels’Air mobility bonus is on the rise

May 06, 2022

The new version of the Brussels’Air premium, which has been awarded to motorists who give up their car in the capital since the beginning ofThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Siemens rolls out its first hydrogen train

May 06, 2022

On Thursday, Siemens, the German multinational conglomerate corporation and the largest industrial manufacturing company in Europe, presenteThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Back in service: the Brussels Waterbus

May 05, 2022

Starting this week, passengers can again take the Waterbus between Brussels and Vilvoorde through the canal. Weekly operations come first, fThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Norway considers to end EV privileges

May 05, 2022

In a television interview, Norwegian Minister of Transport Jon-Ivar Nygård has unveiled that the government is reconsidering the EV incentiThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

De Lijn buys three simulators to train tram drivers

May 05, 2022

The Flemish public transport company De Lijn invests 1,5 million euros in buying three tram simulators. So tram drivers no longer have to atThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Paris takes 149 e-buses off the road after two fires

May 02, 2022

On Friday, the RATP, the Autonomous Management of Parisian Transport, temporarily removed 149 electric buses from circulation as a precautioThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Merger between Eurostar and Thalys one step closer

May 02, 2022

Eurostar and Thalys, the two high-speed train operators planning to merge, have created an umbrella holding called Eurostar Group. Jacques DThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Brussels region extends tram 7 and goes for taxi plan

April 29, 2022

The metro station Albert in Forrest will be linked directly to the university districts (ULB-VUB) of Ixelles. The Brussels Region and the BrThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

Flanders scrabbles up €2,1 million for sustainable commuting

April 27, 2022

Commuting has to become more sustainable. That is why Flemish Minister of Mobility, Lydia Peeters (Open Vld), reserves 2,1 million euros to This content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.

‘Belgian rail to lose 20% of passengers kilometers by 2040’

April 27, 2022

The number of people traveling, especially by train, will reach a ceiling in Belgium in the coming years due to the widespread use of telewoThis content has been archived. Log in or Subscribe to a level that has access to archived content.