The coordinated strikes are a response to multiple federal government measures, including proposed changes to the retirement age for train drivers and the planned closure of smaller train stations
The completion of the Channel Tunnel in 1994 paved the way for Eurostar's success. The company began operating high-speed trains through the tunnel, providing a direct and efficient link between the UK, France, and Belgium
The infrastructure manager, Infrabel, will be undertaking critical maintenance and renewal work on various railway components during the interruption. This includes extensive repairs on the switches at Gembloux station, level crossings, and train detection devices along the tracks
While Belgium’s national rail system links major cities and regions seamlessly, navigating between local operators in Flanders, Wallonia, and Brussels involves dealing with varying timetables, prices, and travel passes
SNCB cited the decreasing trend in physical sales of international travel tickets as the primary reason for this shift. As a result, ticket sales for international services, including high-speed and night trains, will be centralized at 12 designated stations across the country
