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Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station reopens as temporary hub during premetro tunnel works
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Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station reopens as temporary hub during premetro tunnel works

Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station has reopened today as a temporary solution to ease disruption caused by the … Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station reopens as temporary hub during premetro tunnel worksRead more

by Timothy•2 May 20262 May 2026•6
PHOTOS | Presenting Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station anno 2026
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PHOTOS | Presenting Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station anno 2026

For the first time in more than four decades, trains are once again stopping on Antwerp’s … PHOTOS | Presenting Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station anno 2026Read more

by Timothy•1 May 20261 May 2026•25
NMBS / SNCB considering demolition of Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station building from 2030
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NMBS / SNCB considering demolition of Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station building from 2030

Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station no longer meets the standards of a modern transport hub, and NMBS / … NMBS / SNCB considering demolition of Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station building from 2030Read more

by Timothy•29 April 202629 April 2026•0
BELGIUM | Infrabel to upgrade Antwerp-Berchem and add second track between Mol and Neerpelt, amongst other economy-boosting projects
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BELGIUM | Infrabel to upgrade Antwerp-Berchem and add second track between Mol and Neerpelt, amongst other economy-boosting projects

Belgium’s Federal Government has approved an update to the performance contract of rail infrastructure manager Infrabel, … BELGIUM | Infrabel to upgrade Antwerp-Berchem and add second track between Mol and Neerpelt, amongst other economy-boosting projectsRead more

by Timothy•24 April 202624 April 2026•11
Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station (re)opens on Saturday 2 May
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Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station (re)opens on Saturday 2 May

On Antwerp‘s Linkeroever (Left Bank), along the Katwilgweg, the temporary train station is rapidly taking shape. … Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station (re)opens on Saturday 2 MayRead more

by Timothy•22 April 202621 April 2026•17
Pride Express links Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp to WorldPride Amsterdam on 1 and 2 August 2026
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Pride Express links Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp to WorldPride Amsterdam on 1 and 2 August 2026

Last year‘s Pride Express was successful enough, so organiser Jurgen Dedeckere has another go. His dedicated … Pride Express links Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp to WorldPride Amsterdam on 1 and 2 August 2026Read more

by Timothy•18 March 202617 March 2026•57
City of Antwerp marks 25 years of district governance with city-wide anniversary programme
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City of Antwerp marks 25 years of district governance with city-wide anniversary programme

The City of Antwerp is marking the 25th anniversary of its district system with a year-long … City of Antwerp marks 25 years of district governance with city-wide anniversary programmeRead more

by Timothy•22 February 202620 February 2026•27
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