Latest Belgium News
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Deutsche Bahn Launches ICE Service Between Cologne and Ostend
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has launched a new seasonal direct ICE service linking Cologne with the Belgian coastal city of Ostend.
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Construction Begins on New Tram Link to Brussels Airport
Construction work is underway on the new tram line that will provide a direct connection to Brussels Airport.
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European Sleeper Launches New Paris – Berlin Night Train
European Sleeper has officially launched its new Paris–Berlin night train, having embarked on its first journey on Thursday 26 March.
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Belgium: CAF Secures €1.7 Billion Contract to Supply New SNCB Train Fleet
CAF has been awarded a contract by SNCB (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Belges) for the supply of a new fleet of AM30 trains.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Completes First Belgian Operation
The ÖBB Rail Cargo Group has officially begun operating in Belgium following the receipt of a required safety certificate from the ERA.
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Belgium: TSC & Lineas Celebrate Milestone as HLD77 Granted Operational Authorisation
The Signalling Company (TSC) has reached a milestone with Lineas as the HLD77 locomotive has been granted operational authorisation.
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Belgium: SNCB Confirms CAF as Preferred Bidder for New Train Fleet
Belgium's national rail operator, SNCB/ NMBS, has confirmed CAF as its preferred bidder for delivering a new fleet of AM30 trains.
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Eurostar Announces Future Plans Following Growth in 2024
Eurostar has reported on its future plans alongside notable growth in 2024, with a 5% increase in passenger numbers compared to 2023.
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TBL1+ Train Protection System Approved for Belgian Rail Network
Škoda Group's The Signalling Company (TSC) has certified its new TBL1+ automatic train protection system for Belgium's rail network.
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New National Automatic Train Protection System Approved for the Belgium Rail Network
A new national automatic train protection system, the TBL1+, has been approved for the Belgian rail network.
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Arriva Launches New Rail Route across Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany
Arriva Netherlands has launched a new rail route connecting Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
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Belgium: De Lijn, CAF and OTIV Test AI to Enhance Tram Safety
Flemish transport operator, De Lijn is collaborating with CAF and OTIV to deploy AI technology to enhance the safety of trams in Belgium.
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Stadler EURO9000 Approved for the Netherlands and Belgium
Stadler's EURO9000 locomotive has received type approval to operate in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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MSC to Add 15 Siemens Vectron Locomotives to Rail Fleet
MSC subsidiary, MEDWAY Belgium NV has ordered 15 Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility for cross-border freight transport in Europe.
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Belgium: Alstom to Equip SNCB Locomotives with ETCS Signalling
Alstom will supply Level 2 European Train Control System (ETCS) signalling for 37 HLD77 locomotives in SNCB’s fleet in Belgium.
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Alstom to Maintain Locomotive Fleet for DB Cargo Netherlands and Belgium
Alstom has signed a contract with DB Cargo Belgium and DB Cargo Netherlands to maintain a fleet of 60 DE-6400 locomotives.
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Belgium: Alstom to Supply Up to 50 Electric Traxx Locomotives to SNCB
Alstom has been chosen to supply up to 50 of its third-generation electric Traxx locomotives to Belgium’s SNCB.
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Belgium: Alstom to Supply SNCB with 98 Additional M7 Train Cars
Belgian operator SNCB is exercising a contract option under a framework agreement signed in 2015 for 98 M7 train cars.
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Alstom to Equip Luxembourg Railways’ Coradia Trains with ATO System
CFL has chosen Alstom to equip its 34 new Coradia regional trains with an automatic train operation (ATO) system.
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CAF Announces Contracts in Belgium, Australia and Turkey
CAF has secured tram supply extension contracts in Belgium and Australia, in addition to a signalling installation contract in Turkey.
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Refinancing Agreement Paves the Way for Eurostar Recovery
Eurostar has reached a refinancing agreement with its shareholders and banks worth £250m (289.9m euros | 353.9m USD).
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Bombardier to Increase Production Capacity in Belgium
Bombardier Transportation says it will increase its production capacity and hire up to 180 new employees at its facility in Bruges, Belgium.
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Low-Floor Tram Lifting
Holmatro supplied a lightweight and fast low-floor tram lifting system that was connected to existing equipment on a fire truck.
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Brussels: STIB Buys Additional 30 FLEXITY Trams
Brussels Transportation Company has bought 30 additional Bombardier FLEXITY trams. The order is part of a framework contract from April 2018…