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
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
