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Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel
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Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travel

International rail travel from Antwerp in Belgium is continuing to grow strongly, with Eurostar reporting a … Antwerp-Central sees increase in international train travelRead more

by Timothy•7 September 20267 September 2026•18
‘Flight radar for rail’: TrainTracker24 tracks trains in Belgium, France, Spain, Italy (and Luxembourg)
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‘Flight radar for rail’: TrainTracker24 tracks trains in Belgium, France, Spain, Italy (and Luxembourg)

A new digital platform is offering a real-time view of European rail traffic, allowing users to … ‘Flight radar for rail’: TrainTracker24 tracks trains in Belgium, France, Spain, Italy (and Luxembourg)Read more

by Timothy•27 August 202627 August 2026•6
European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028
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European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028

European Sleeper is exploring a new night train linking Brussels in Belgium with Malmö in Sweden … European Sleeper plans Brussels – Antwerp – Malmö night train service for 2028Read more

by Timothy•25 August 202625 August 2026•23
100 YEARS OF NMBS / SNCB | Centenary train visits Schaerbeek (29–30 August), Liège (12–13 September) and Antwerp (10–11 October)
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100 YEARS OF NMBS / SNCB | Centenary train visits Schaerbeek (29–30 August), Liège (12–13 September) and Antwerp (10–11 October)

NMBS / SNCB will mark its centenary with a unique travelling exhibition bringing together almost a … 100 YEARS OF NMBS / SNCB | Centenary train visits Schaerbeek (29–30 August), Liège (12–13 September) and Antwerp (10–11 October)Read more

by Timothy•17 August 202615 August 2026•15
Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025
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Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025

I turned 45 in June. I have this tradition – when possible – of not being … Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 2025Read more

by Timothy•1 August 20265 August 2026•29
GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to Paris
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GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to Paris

Dutch open-access operator GoVolta has announced its most ambitious expansion plans yet, notifying the Netherlands Authority … GoVolta unveils ambitious expansion with new services to Cologne, Luxembourg, Strasbourg, plus high-speed trains to ParisRead more

by Timothy•31 July 202631 July 2026•35
European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?
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European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?

In December 2025, European Sleeper announced a new night train connection: Brussels in Belgium and Amsterdam … European Sleeper night train from Brussels and Amsterdam to Milan? Yes, but how?Read more

by Timothy•25 May 202623 May 2026•8
Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instability
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Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instability

Belgium’s Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation spent 2025 redefining diplomacy … Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instabilityRead more

by Timothy•30 April 202629 April 2026•28
Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappear
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Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappear

In three years, demand for train paths for international services in Belgium has almost doubled, De … Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappearRead more

by Timothy•12 March 202612 March 2026•82
ANTWERP | Climb the Cathedral of Our Lady tower
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ANTWERP | Climb the Cathedral of Our Lady tower

Visitors will once again be able to climb the iconic cathedral tower in Antwerp, as the … ANTWERP | Climb the Cathedral of Our Lady towerRead more

by Timothy•2 March 20262 March 2026•69

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