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July 16, 2026 | Signalling

Ahead of the ETCS pack

Belgian infrastructure manager, Infrabel, completed the nationwide rollout of ETCS on schedule in December 2025 without major changes. David Briginshaw reflects on how this was achieved and the key lessons learned.

May 27, 2026 | Europe

Four killed in Belgian level crossing accident

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

May 6, 2026 | Main line

GoVolta ends Hamburg service

Amsterdam - Berlin train will operate six times a week from July.

May 6, 2026 | Infrastructure

Infrabel revises 2032 investment plan

New investment in battery infrastructure and military mobility as other projects postponed.

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.

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.

August 29, 2024 | Freight

Lineas wants level playing field with state-owned freight operators

Robert Preston considers the Belgian freight operator’s new five-point plan for fair competition.

August 23, 2024 | Infrastructure

Franco-Belgian high-speed line closed for track renewals

Sleeper replacement and ballast cleaning underway on 17.6km section.

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