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KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal
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KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal

Today is the National Holiday of Belgium. On 21 July 1831, Prince Leopold of Saxe-Coburg and … KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appealRead more

by Timothy•21 July 202618 July 2026•172
Arriva expands Paris train ambitions with extra The Hague to Belgium connections
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Arriva expands Paris train ambitions with extra The Hague to Belgium connections

Dutch rail operator Arriva has unveiled plans to significantly expand its international rail ambitions by adding … Arriva expands Paris train ambitions with extra The Hague to Belgium connectionsRead more

by Timothy•8 July 20268 July 2026•77
Which way to go for the Brussels to Eindhoven direct train link? 
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Which way to go for the Brussels to Eindhoven direct train link? 

Two recent analyses, one by independent rail commentator Jon Worth, the other by Nico Callens on … Which way to go for the Brussels to Eindhoven direct train link? Read more

by Timothy•20 April 202619 April 2026•35
European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026
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European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026

The Dutch–Belgian cooperative European Sleeper has postponed the launch of its new Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to … European Sleeper postpones Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026Read more

by Timothy•3 March 20263 March 2026•78
Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026
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Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026

German passenger operator Deutsche Bahn (DB) confirmed to Belgian news agency Belga on Friday 20 February … Deutsche Bahn confirms Cologne – Brussels Airport – Antwerp ICE connection from September 2026Read more

by Timothy•21 February 202621 February 2026•46
Direct train from Brussels to Eindhoven?
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Direct train from Brussels to Eindhoven?

Belgium and the Netherlands have taken a step towards improving cross-border rail connectivity, with a potential … Direct train from Brussels to Eindhoven?Read more

by Timothy•19 February 2026•51
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