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BELGIUM | 2026 Car-Free Sunday sets record as cities make room for pedestrians and cyclists
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BELGIUM | 2026 Car-Free Sunday sets record as cities make room for pedestrians and cyclists

More than 70 Belgian cities and municipalities are taking part in Car-Free Sunday this year, a … BELGIUM | 2026 Car-Free Sunday sets record as cities make room for pedestrians and cyclistsRead more

by Timothy•20 September 202620 September 2026•5
14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels Metro
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14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels Metro

The Brussels-Capital Region, MIVB / STIB and Brussels Mobility will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the … 14-20 SEPTEMBER 2026 | Mobility Week celebrates 50 years of Brussels MetroRead more

by Timothy•6 September 20266 September 2026•9
SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 years
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SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 years

Antwerp will bid a final farewell to its iconic PCC trams on Saturday 26 September 2026, … SATURDAY 26 SEPTEMBER | Antwerp bids farewell to its iconic PCC trams after 66 yearsRead more

by Timothy•4 September 20264 September 2026•8
Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting
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Belgians spend more than an hour a day commuting

Average commute exceeds one hour a day for the first time Belgian employees are spending more … Belgians spend more than an hour a day commutingRead more

by Timothy•2 September 20262 September 2026•3
10 AUGUST 1826 – 10 AUGUST 2026 | 200 years of ‘omnibus’ public transport
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10 AUGUST 1826 – 10 AUGUST 2026 | 200 years of ‘omnibus’ public transport

April 2026. Let’s go to France. My first idea was going on a midweek getaway to … 10 AUGUST 1826 – 10 AUGUST 2026 | 200 years of ‘omnibus’ public transportRead more

by Timothy•10 August 202610 August 2026•6
NETHERLANDS | OVpay phone tap-in for public transport now without unlocking device
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NETHERLANDS | OVpay phone tap-in for public transport now without unlocking device

The Netherlands has become the first country in the world to introduce nationwide public transport check-in … NETHERLANDS | OVpay phone tap-in for public transport now without unlocking deviceRead more

by Timothy•3 August 20263 August 2026•1
Catalonia and Andorra launch studies for first cross-border Tramvalira project
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Catalonia and Andorra launch studies for first cross-border Tramvalira project

Catalonia, in Spain, and Andorra have launched the next phase of plans to build the Principality‘s … Catalonia and Andorra launch studies for first cross-border Tramvalira projectRead more

by Timothy•18 July 202617 July 2026•73
Cuts at De Lijn: “Flemish public transport is increasingly marginalised”
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Cuts at De Lijn: “Flemish public transport is increasingly marginalised”

According to veteran mobility expert Herman Welter, a lack of funding should not be used as … Cuts at De Lijn: “Flemish public transport is increasingly marginalised”Read more

by Timothy•18 June 202617 May 2026•14
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 202611 September 2026•46
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•9

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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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