Brussels metro passengers are experiencing repeated delays on lines 2 and 6, with ageing vehicles, heat-induced faults, and trespassing incidents straining the system’s reliability
“These works are necessary to maintain the quality, safety, and performance of the tram network,” STIB/MIVB stated in a press release. “The renewal is part of our broader strategy to modernize the Brussels tram system, which comprises more than 150 km of track”
Public transport operator STIB/MIVB confirmed that the incident was caused by an overheated cable, which triggered the smoke detection system. Firefighters were quickly dispatched to the scene to assess and contain the situation
