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July 23, 2026 | Policy

Belgium to open passenger market to competition

PSO rail services will be gradually opened up to competitive tendering.

June 10, 2026 | Main line

SNCB service expansion approved

Three-year plan will grow overall services by 3%.

May 27, 2026 | Europe

Four killed in Belgian level crossing accident

Accident took place at Buggenhout on Line 53 between Mechelen and Dendermonde.

May 22, 2026 | Financial

GoVolta launches crowdfunding campaign

Cross-border passenger operator seeks funding to purchase more rolling stock and develop Paris service.

May 21, 2026 | Infrastructure

Antwerp light rail tunnels close for major renovation

Tunnels beneath the city centre and River Scheldt are closed for 11 months.

December 19, 2025 | Fleet

SNCB finalises EMU framework with CAF

First order placed for 180 EMUs under a major framework contract.

September 29, 2025 | Fleet

SNCB proceeds with CAF EMU framework

Council of State rejects appeals from unsuccessful bidders Alstom and Siemens.

July 24, 2025 | Fleet

SNCB confirms CAF as preferred bidder for EMU framework

Negotiations will now proceed following objections from rival bidders Alstom and Siemens.

April 22, 2025 | Fleet

CAF’s big SNCB EMU contract now in doubt

Belgium’s Council of State overrules selection of Spanish supplier for €3.4bn contract.

December 20, 2024 | Main line

New Paris - Brussels - Amsterdam corridor services launched

SNCF and SNCB have launched a new Ouigo Classic service between Paris and Brussels, while SNCB and NS have upgraded the Brussels - Amsterdam conventional service.

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