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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•20
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•23
Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany
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Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from Germany

German tourists are Belgium’s largest foreign visitor group at the coast, and a new direct high-speed … Deutsche Bahn Cologne – Ostend ICE caters to 700,000 Belgian Coast-loving tourists from GermanyRead more

by Timothy•8 June 20267 June 2026•80
Antwerp remains top conference destination in Flanders
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Antwerp remains top conference destination in Flanders

Antwerp remains the top conference destination in Flanders – and the wider region – and continues … Antwerp remains top conference destination in FlandersRead more

by Timothy•11 May 202610 May 2026•22
Rainbow Festival Oostende 2026 on Friday 8, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May
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Rainbow Festival Oostende 2026 on Friday 8, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May

Ostend on the Belgian Coast hosts the Rainbow Festival Oostende 2026 on Friday 8, Saturday 9 … Rainbow Festival Oostende 2026 on Friday 8, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 MayRead more

by Timothy•2 May 20262 May 2026•114
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•53
Deutsche Bahn ICE 1110 and 1111 to connect Cologne and Ostend on weekends from 6 June to end of summer 2026
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Deutsche Bahn ICE 1110 and 1111 to connect Cologne and Ostend on weekends from 6 June to end of summer 2026

Deutsche Bahn loves Belgium, it seems. It will run ICE services from Cologne in Germany to … Deutsche Bahn ICE 1110 and 1111 to connect Cologne and Ostend on weekends from 6 June to end of summer 2026Read more

by Timothy•1 March 20264 March 2026•101

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  1. Timothy on Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn team up for Antwerp – Brussels Airport – Leuven – Liège – Cologne ICE codeshare3 October 2026

    Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million project to refurbish all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A, with the…

  2. Timothy on BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 24.4 million passengers in 2025, 3.3% more than in 2024, cargo transport grows by 8.5% with 795,000 tonnes of freight3 October 2026

    Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million project to refurbish all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A, with the…

  3. Timothy on Brussels Airport summer 2026 flight schedule: 180 non-stop destinations served by 70 airlines, 8 new routes and 5 new airlines3 October 2026

    Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million project to refurbish all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A, with the…

  4. Timothy on BELGIUM | Consultation Committee fails to resolve Brussels Airport border control queues3 October 2026

    Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million project to refurbish all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A, with the…

  5. Timothy on BRUSSELS AIRPORT | From 2028-2029, passengers will no longer have to remove liquids and electronics from their hand luggage at security3 October 2026

    Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million project to refurbish all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A, with the…

  6. Timothy on Brussels Airport is expecting 5.2 million passengers this summer holiday: arriving at the airport in good time and well prepared for security screening remain key for a smooth departure3 October 2026

    Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million project to refurbish all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A, with the…

  7. Timothy on Air Congo flight from Kinshasa landed at Brussels Airport, ending Brussels Airlines monopoly3 October 2026

    Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million project to refurbish all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A, with the…

  8. Timothy on BRUSSELS AIRPORT | 11.7 million passengers and record cargo volumes in first half of 2026 despite Middle East / Strait of Hormuz conflict3 October 2026

    Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million project to refurbish all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A, with the…

  9. Timothy on Antwerp now linked to Cologne in Germany with direct Deutsche Bahn ICE via Brussels Airport – Zaventem3 October 2026

    Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million project to refurbish all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A, with the…

  10. Timothy on Brussels Airport welcomes more than 5 million passengers this summer of 20263 October 2026

    Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million project to refurbish all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A, with the…

  11. Timothy on Another soft launch: Sidetrack.blog3 October 2026

    Brussels Airport has begun a €25 million project to refurbish all 33 passenger boarding bridges in Pier A, with the…

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