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Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026
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Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026

Eurostar will introduce direct services from London St Pancras International to Antwerp-Central Railway Station from 14 … Eurostar to offer direct, no-train-changing London to Antwerp services from December 2026Read more

by Timothy•24 July 202624 July 2026•82
BELGIUM | Council of Ministers approves roadmap to open rail market to competition after 2032
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BELGIUM | Council of Ministers approves roadmap to open rail market to competition after 2032

During the last Council of Ministers – a weekly meeting of government ministers – before the … BELGIUM | Council of Ministers approves roadmap to open rail market to competition after 2032Read more

by Timothy•21 July 202621 July 2026•18
NMBS / SNCB turns 100 on 23 July and holds nationwide celebrations in the coming months
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NMBS / SNCB turns 100 on 23 July and holds nationwide celebrations in the coming months

Belgium‘s national railway operator NMBS / SNCB will celebrate a major milestone next week as it … NMBS / SNCB turns 100 on 23 July and holds nationwide celebrations in the coming monthsRead more

by Timothy•16 July 202616 July 2026•23
NMBS / SNCB advisory committee explicitly opposes station access gates, while people on the ground express more enthusiasm
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NMBS / SNCB advisory committee explicitly opposes station access gates, while people on the ground express more enthusiasm

An independent advisory committee that advises NMBS / SNCB on rail and passenger policy has issued … NMBS / SNCB advisory committee explicitly opposes station access gates, while people on the ground express more enthusiasmRead more

by Timothy•9 July 20264 July 2026•24
Brussels to Coast trains to include uniformed and plain-clothed police
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Brussels to Coast trains to include uniformed and plain-clothed police

This summer, police officers in plainclothes and in uniform will be travelling on NMBS / SNCB … Brussels to Coast trains to include uniformed and plain-clothed policeRead more

by Timothy•4 July 20264 July 2026•23
NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakers
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NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakers

International rail travel is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Belgians heading abroad during the summer … NMBS / SNCB: International train travel continues to grow in popularity with Belgian holidaymakersRead more

by Timothy•2 July 20262 July 2026•96
NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivals
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NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivals

Belgian railway operator NMBS / SNCB is increasing train services for the 2026 summer holiday period … NMBS / SNCB expands summer train services to coast, tourist attractions and festivalsRead more

by Timothy•29 June 202629 June 2026•26
NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026
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NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026

Belgium’s national railway operator, NMBS / SNCB, will end ticket sales on board domestic trains from … NMBS / SNCB: Ticket checks possible on the platform before embarking the train, no on-board sales from 1 July 2026Read more

by Timothy•23 June 202623 June 2026•27
Political push in the Netherlands for Eindhoven to Brussels EuroCity
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Political push in the Netherlands for Eindhoven to Brussels EuroCity

In The Hague, South Holland, Member of Parliament Pieter Grinwis (Christian Union, ChristenUnie) has authored a … Political push in the Netherlands for Eindhoven to Brussels EuroCityRead more

by Timothy•18 June 202618 June 2026•88
BELGIUM | 2-euro coin for 100 years of NMBS / SNCB
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BELGIUM | 2-euro coin for 100 years of NMBS / SNCB

To mark the 100th anniversary of NMBS / SNCB, the Federal Public Service Finance, through the … BELGIUM | 2-euro coin for 100 years of NMBS / SNCBRead more

by Timothy•16 June 202616 June 2026•10

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  1. Timothy on Switzerland breaks tourism records with almost 44 million overnight stays in 20255 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  2. Timothy on KINGDOM OF BELGIUM | Tourism reaches new heights as record visitor numbers underline the country’s growing appeal5 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  3. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog5 November 2026

    Independent railway commentator and cross-border rail expert Jon Worth has had enough of the tropes and jokes about Deutsche Bahn.…

  4. Timothy on Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  5. Timothy on Spain closes in on France as world’s most visited country5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  6. Timothy on Belgian travel stats to the United States continued to decline throughout 20255 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  7. Timothy on Thailand happy with Belgian visitor numbers and welcomes Tomorrowland festival5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  8. Timothy on Greece sets new tourism records in 2025 with nearly 38 million visitors5 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  9. Timothy on Flanders continues to grow as a tourist destination with over 15 million visitors in 20255 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  10. Timothy on Morocco records historic tourism year with 19.8 million visitors in 20255 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

  11. Timothy on International tourism to the United States continues to slide in 20265 November 2026

    Almost two-thirds of European Union residents aged 15 and over took at least one tourism trip for personal purposes in…

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