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March 13, 2026 | Policy

Belgium and Netherlands seek to improve cross-border connections

Agreement between two governments seeks to coordinate future investment and identifies lines and services that might be improved.

January 30, 2026 | Light Rail

Brussels airport light rail line project begins as A12 project is cancelled

The new 12km line will connect Brussels North with Zaventem Airport.

January 8, 2026 | Financial

Europe approves Lineas rescue loan

€61m loan to struggling freight operator does not breach state aid rules.

December 19, 2025 | Fleet

SNCB finalises EMU framework with CAF

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

December 15, 2025 | Europe

Belgium completes ETCS rollout

ETCS installed on 6399 track-km at a cost of €2.8bn.

October 10, 2025 | Infrastructure

Ghent sea port rail lines extended

Six 750m-long sidings open to accommodate 740m-long freight trains.

September 29, 2025 | Fleet

SNCB proceeds with CAF EMU framework

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

August 21, 2025 | Europe

Leo Express plans cross-border overnight service

Czech passenger operator notifies Belgian rail regulator of intention to run trains between Ostend and Bratislava.

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.

July 23, 2025 | Financial

Belgian government bails out Lineas

Loan will allow Lineas to stay in business.

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