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800 Alstom jobs at risk after SNCB chooses Spanish train constructor

Almost 800 people may lose their jobs at Alstom’s Bruges site, following national rail operator SNCB’s decision to work instead with Spanish train manufacturer CAF, the ACV-CSC Metea trade union has warned.

Brussels-Prague night train service to continue beyond June 2025

The overnight Brussels to Prague train service will continue to run during the summer and autumn, European Sleeper has confirmed.

What changes in Belgium from 1 January? Pensions, salaries, energy and telecom prices, service vouchers, healthcare …

The new year traditionally heralds a raft of changes in Belgium. Here’s the measures that will affect the nation’s citizens from 1 January 2025, report RTBF and Belga.

Disruption to trains to Brussels Airport starting late January

There will be disruptions to trains to Brussels Airport starting in late January and lasting until early March, Belgian railway operator SNCB and railway infrastructure manager Infrabel have announced.

Train tickets to become more expensive from 1 February

Train ticket prices will rise again from 1 February 2025, according to Belgian railway operator SNCB.

Belgium to increase its suburban train service around the country

Belgium’s S (suburban) train service is set to expand, Brussels mobility minister Elke Van den Brandt (Greens) told Brussels Parliament’s mobility committee.

Belgian rail’s plans to reduce ticket office opening hours provoke criticism

Rail operator SNCB’s decision to cut back on ticket office opening hours from 1 March has drawn criticism from politicians and unions.

Czech company proposes train link from Belgium to Slovakia

Czech rail transport company Leo Express is planning to organise regular train services from Belgium to Slovakia, via Germany and the Czech Republic, according to a communication sent by the company to the rail transport regulatory service this week.