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Belgium

July 9, 2025 | Europe

Rail Cargo Group expands in eastern Europe

Austrian freight operator introduces new service to Romania and increases frequency on existing routes.

June 20, 2025 | High-speed

DB and SNCB announce new Cologne - Antwerp service

The new ICE service could start in September 2026.

May 21, 2025 | Light Rail

Vossloh unveils patented light rail switch at IAF

The product has been designed so that wheel-facing components can be replaced without removing the whole switch.

May 21, 2025 | Freight

Rail freight returns to the port of Ostend

Inaugural car train is first rail consignment handled by Belgian port for 15 years.

May 19, 2025 | Infrastructure

ETCS deadline in Belgium extended by two years

SNCF high-speed trains and freight locomotives still to be fitted with onboard equipment.

April 28, 2025 | Light Rail

Liège light rail line opens

Belgian city creates 12km line that includes 23 stops plus three interchanges.

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.

March 5, 2025 | Fleet

SNCB selects CAF for multi-billion-euro fleet contract

The decision to select CAF as preferred bidder for the 12-year framework contract has sparked a fierce response from rival bidder Alstom and Belgian politicians.

January 30, 2025 | Main line

European Sleeper confirms start of Brussels - Venice service

The train will run two times per week throughout February and March.

January 23, 2025 | High-speed

Eurostar passenger numbers up 5% in 2024

High-speed operator carried a record 19.5 million passengers last year.

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