Brussels is on the brink of a transportation revolutionย with theย imminent launch of the Tram 10 line, promisingย improved connectivity and enhanced services for residents and commuters alike.ย
Set to debut on September 23rd, this new addition to the city’s public transit system marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to modernize and expand transportation infrastructure in the Belgian capital.
Constructed in record time, the Tram 10 line will serve as a vital link between Neder-Over-Heembeek on the northern edge of the Brussels-Capital Region and the city center,ย with an extension outย to Churchill in Uccle.ย
Boastingย ten new stops along its route, including two honoring prominent womenย –ย Simone Veil and Marguerite Yourcenarย –ย the lineย promises to provide convenient access to key destinations such as Brussels-North Station, Rogier, De Brouckรจre, Brussels-Midi Station, and Albert.
Brieuc de Meeรปs, CEO of STIB, expressed enthusiasm for the new line, highlighting its role in fostering better connections between Neder-Over-Heembeek and the city center.ย
He emphasized that the accompanying revisions to theย widerย transport network in theย northeast of the cityย will address customer needs, operational constraints, and the imperative to enhance capacity and frequency.
In tandem with the launch of Tram 10, severalย adjustments to existing bus and tram lines are slated to take effect.ย
Line 3 will merge with Tram 10 between Heembeek and Churchill, while theย remaining segment of Line 3 will be covered by theย new Line 35, resulting in a significant boost in frequency and capacity.ย
Furthermore, plansย for the construction ofย Tram 11 will further augment connectivity, offering a direct link between Rogier and Eurocontrol via the North Station.
The changes extend beyond the tram network, with modifications to bus services also on the horizon.ย
The consolidation ofย bus lines 47 and 57 into a new Line 47 will streamline routes and improve accessibility for residents of Neder-Over-Heembeek and surrounding areas.ย
Additionally, realignments to tram lines 9 and 19 will enhance service frequency and reliability, catering to the evolving needs of commuters across the city.
The decision to inaugurate the Tram 10 line comes in response to the burgeoning growth of the Neder-Over-Heembeek community, with projections indicating substantial increases in population, student numbers, and job opportunitiesย in the area.
Recognizing the importance of effective communication, STIB has pledged to disseminate information regarding the changes to the transport network through various channels, including its website, social media platforms, newsletters, and mobile app.
To ensure a seamless transition for passengers,ย STIB staff will be on hand to provide assistance and guidance, offeringย alternative routes where necessary.ย
The launch of Tram 10 heralds a new era of mobility for Brussels, promising improved accessibility, enhanced connectivity, and a more sustainable future for residents and visitors alike.
With the countdown underway, anticipation is building as Brussels prepares to welcome the Tram 10 line and embraceย the transformative potential it holdsย for the city’s transportation landscape.
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