Belgium’s first day of a three-day national strike has brought widespread disruption to public transport, shipping and municipal services. Trade unions launched the action to protest federal socio-economic reforms impacting pensions, workers’ rights and social security support
Tram driver Laura Fochesato, 28, is part of a small but growing group of women operating Brussels’ trams. Her story highlights the mental demands, split shifts, public interactions and sense of responsibility shaping life inside the city’s tram cabins
Belgium faces significant nationwide disruption as unions initiate a coordinated three-day strike against government reforms, severely impacting transport, airports, education, and public services. Authorities urge residents to prepare for delays, cancellations, and limited access to essential services
STIB is modernising Brussels Metro lines 1 and 5 with a new CBTC signalling system. The upgrade will shorten waiting times, improve service reliability, and enhance passenger comfort, with full completion of tunnel installations expected in early 2026
The tram, which weaves through the leafy eastern suburbs of Brussels and the lush Soignes forest, has long been celebrated as one of the city’s most scenic public transport routes
