The Belgian National Railway Company (NMBS/SNCB) has unveiled the first of 130 double-decker M7 carriages designed for autonomous access. This aims to make train travel more inclusive for all passengers, including those with reduced mobility...Read more
In 2023, more than 244 million passengers travelled by train in Belgium, marking a 7 per cent increase compared to 2022, reports the Belgian National Railway Company (NMBS/SNCB). The growth is particularly evident among occasional...Read more
Work on the Regional Express Network (Réseau Express Régional or RER) is progressing on the two lines to the south-east of Brussels. Ottignies station is undergoing a complete reconfiguration of its facilities, while the L124...Read more
France is aiming for a new record in summer train ticket sales this summer, according to the SNCF. Last summer, the SNCF had a record-breaking summer in terms of ticket sales, with over 23 million...Read more
SNCB and SNCF Voyageurs are studying the possibility of jointly setting up a new regular passenger service using conventional trains between Brussels and Paris by the end of 2024. Their aim is to offer passengers...Read more
The European Train Control System (ETCS) has been installed on an additional 127 kilometres of Belgian tracks, pushing the share tracks equipped with ETCS well over half. The goal is to have ETCS installed on...Read more
The European Union Railway Agency (ERA) and the Belgian National Railway Company (SNCB) recently celebrated an important milestone in the implementation of the 4th railway package, with the delivery of more than 50,000 vehicle authorisations...Read more