The strike led to the cancellation of all flights departing from Brussels Airport and Charleroi, causing chaos for travelers. Public transport was heavily affected, with reduced metro services and halted international train connections
The alternative train service put in place has varied depending on staff availability, and the impact has differed from day to day. As the strike approaches its end, train conductors are set to halt work on Thursday and Friday, causing further disruptions
Located in the municipality of Schaerbeek, Place Meiser – often dubbed “Place misère” or “Misery Square” due to its chaotic traffic flow – has long been considered one of Brussels’ most perilous junctions
Initially, train speeds were restricted to 20 km/h over a 1.5-kilometre stretch as an interim measure. However, after further assessments, railway officials decided to halt all train operations between Bruges and Ostend until the asbestos is fully removed
Only 32% of the population resides within two kilometres of an IC station, reflecting the concentration of these major transit points in urban centres. On the other hand, when considering metro, tram, or bus (MTB) stops, nearly all Belgians (98%) have at least one nearby
