Belgium’s national railway operator, SNCB/NMBS, will roll out a completely revamped fare structure on Wednesday, 15 October, aiming to make train travel cheaper and...
Belgium is celebrated for having one of Europe’s most punctual rail networks, but a surge in cancellations and overlooked strike-day disruptions has sparked debate over whether the statistics reflect real passenger experiences
A routine train journey from Antwerp to Hasselt turned violent when an 18-year-old passenger sprayed deodorant into a conductor’s eyes, prompting medical treatment, police involvement, and renewed concerns about the safety of Belgian railway personnel on duty
The strike notice was filed shortly after a last-ditch emergency meeting between the union and HR Rail on Thursday ended without resolution. “This strike aims to denounce the continuing serious threats to the rights and working conditions of railway workers,” said Chkhachkhi
The industrial action, spearheaded by the socialist trade union FGTB/ABVV and Christian union CSC/ACV, is expected to cause major disruptions to transport, education, waste collection, and other public services
