State-owned railway company of Belgium (since 1926)
Train composition now visible on SNCB's journey planner: The new feature informs passengers about the number of carriages, the location of the bicycle carriage ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1012795/train-composition-now-visible-on-sncbs-journey-planner
Commutes to be better compensated from 1 June: "This translates into a net benefit of up to several hundred euros each year for long distances."
brusselstimes.com/belgium/998458/commutes-to-be-better-compensated-from-1-june
Belgium’s three most dangerous stations are in Brussels: The top three most dangerous railway stations in Belgium are all located in Brussels ...
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Belgians embrace holidays by train despite cost challenges: "It's remarkable that the number of people choosing train travel has doubled in the past five ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/992466/belgians-embrace-holidays-by-train-despite-cost-challenges
'Confusing for passengers': Flemish socialists hand out fake train tickets : Several passengers thought the flyers were real train tickets, resulting in SNCB ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/999403/confusing-for-passengers-flemish-socialists-hand-out-fake-train-tickets
SNCB was profitable in 2023 with more passengers than 2022: The SNCB posted an operating income of €142.2m in 2023, a substantial jump from the €39.6m of 2022.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/986388/sncb-was-profitable-in-2023-with-more-passengers-than-2022
First warm weather: Extra trains to coast on Saturday: Train stations on Saturday are expected to be full of beachgoers flocking to the Belgian coast to make the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/993872/first-warm-weather-extra-trains-to-coast-on-saturday
'Time to intervene': Violence against Belgian railway staff rises: There were more than 900 cases of abuse against railway employees on duty last year ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/990145/human-cost-and-major-delays-rise-in-violence-against-railway-staff
SNCB offers special train service for Paris Olympics: Belgian train operator SNCB will offer additional trains for the Paris Olympics this summer ...
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Olympics 2024: SNCB launches new Paris-Brussels trains for the summer: The national railway operator wants to continue the more affordable service between ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/971845/worlds-sports-centre-sncb-launches-new-paris-brussels-offer-for-the-summer-tbtb
Brussels-North reclaims title of busiest station in Belgium: The country's least frequented station was Beignée (Hainaut province), where just nine passengers ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/982150/brussels-north-reclaims-title-of-busiest-station-in-belgium
Expert group investigates SNCB's role in Auschwitz deportations: After the presentation of a final report on the role of Belgian rail operator SNCB in the ...
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SNCB to scale back reduced fares for seniors and large families: Belgian railway company SNCB has announced to plans to completely overhaul its fares for senior ...
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Over 16% of trains delayed or cancelled for sixth consecutive month: Over 75% of delays and cancellations are due to SNCB or 'third parties' ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/956973/over-16-of-trains-delayed-or-cancelled-for-sixth-consecutive-month
'Everyone aboard': SNCB puts accessibility first with new carriages: To make Belgium's trains more accessible, new carriages will be autonomously accessible ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/926204/everyone-aboard-sncb-puts-accessibility-first-with-new-carriages
SNCB and Infrabel paid €612 million in consultancy fees over two years: The figure is significantly higher than the one initially revealed by Mobility Minister ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/960833/sncb-and-infrabel-paid-e612-million-in-consultancy-fees-over-two-years
Cheaper internet and extra money to ditch your car: What changes on 1 March?: Some changes coming into place today will impact people's wallets ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/945487/cheaper-internet-and-extra-money-to-ditch-your-car-what-changes-on-1-march
SNCB looks to hire 1,300 extra staff: Belgian railway operator SNCB is launching a major recruitment campaign to fill 1,300 positions ...
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Belgian railway prices to increase by 6% from February: From 1 February, SNCB will be increasing its train fares across Belgium.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/896614/belgian-railway-prices-to-increase-by-6-from-february
Train punctuality in Belgium reached lowest level for five years in 2023: In 2023, over one in ten trains ran at least six minutes late.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/873918/train-punctuality-in-belgium-reached-lowest-level-for-five-years-in-2023
New Brussels-Berlin night train launches to warm welcome: "Because of its geographical location, Belgium has always been at the heart of the European rail ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/835844/new-brussels-berlin-night-train-launches-with-warm-welcome
SNCB to increase train fares in February, Stib prices frozen: Travelling by train in Belgium will be 5.9% more expensive from 1 February 2024 ...
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Belgian rail’s plans to reduce ticket office opening hours provoke criticism: Rail operator SNCB’s decision to cut back on ticket office opening hours from 1 ...
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Collision in Brussels Central causes major rail disruption: Rail traffic has been disrupted since 14:50 local time after a person was hit by a train ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels-2/844305/collision-in-brussels-central-causes-major-rail-disruption-tbtb
Train World to dedicate section to SNCB’s role in deporting Jews: A section in the Train World museum will shed light on Belgian railway operator SNCB’s role in ...
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On the way from Brussels to Frankfurt am Main: ICE stuck in a tunnel for hours: A high-speed train got stuck in a tunnel in Belgium, probably due to a technical ...
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'Paying the price': Belgian train punctuality falls to record low: Belgium's Mobility Minister attributed the declining punctuality to "the management ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/830305/paying-the-price-belgian-train-punctuality-falls-to-record-low
Free drinking water soon available in Belgium's 100 largest train stations: By allowing passengers to fill their water bottles for free, SNCB aims to contribute ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/810782/free-drinking-water-soon-available-in-belgiums-100-largest-train-stations-tbtb
Belgian rail: New digital information screens to be displayed in all stations: All of Belgium’s train stations will be equipped with modernised digital ...
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Motorist collides with train after getting stuck due to icy conditions: The empty train crashed into a car at the Velm railway crossing in Saint-Trond.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/823647/motorist-collides-with-train-after-getting-stuck-due-to-icy-conditions
Second day of train strikes: Limited train service differs slightly from Wednesday
brusselstimes.com/belgium/828216/second-day-of-train-strikes-limited-train-service-differs-slightly-from-wednesday-tbtb
Second 48-hour strike: Which trains are running this week?: As was the case during the last strike, an alternative train service will be provided for each strike ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/824137/second-48-hour-strike-which-trains-are-running-this-week
'Absolute record' number of complaints of delayed or cancelled trains in Belgium: SNCB struggles as complaints surge by 34% and over 37,000 trains are cancelled ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/814051/record-number-of-complaints-about-cancelled-or-delayed-trains-in-belgium
Brussels launches QR code ticket to combine all public transport networks: Whether the digital ticket is purchased in the app of SNCB, STIB, De Lijn or TEC ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/798882/brussels-launches-qr-code-ticket-to-combine-all-public-transport-networks
Train and lorry collide in West Flanders leaving driver seriously injured: Photos of the damage from the incident show the intensity of the impact.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/796007/train-and-lorry-collide-in-west-flanders-leaving-driver-seriously-injured
Belgian 48-hour railway strike: Which trains are running?: As part of a two-day strike announced in October, railway staff will begin the strike from 22:00 on ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/785951/belgian-two-day-railway-strike-starts-tonight-which-trains-are-running-tbtb
Train runs red light and causes disruption on Brussels Nord-Midi route: National rail company SNCB notes that there may be delays and cancellations on Tuesday ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/776654/a-train-runs-a-red-light-and-causes-disruption-on-the-brussels-nord-midi-route-tbtb
Belgian railway strike: SNCB expects 50% of intercity trains to run on Wednesday: SNCB, Infrabel and HR Rail have all condemned the four-day strike ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/784476/belgian-railway-strike-sncb-expects-50-of-intercity-trains-to-run-on-wednesday
'Untenable': Liège railway workers call strike to voice frustration against SNCB: The strike, which has united various factions against planned cuts ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/784256/untenable-liege-railway-workers-call-strike-to-voice-frustration-against-sncb
Double rail strike likely after negotiations break down: After a reconciliation meeting between SNCB and unions failed to yield results, a double rail strike - ...
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Unions consider 48-hour railway strike a success so far: Unions are organising the largest railway strike since 2017 to voice their dissatisfaction with various ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/787612/unions-consider-48-hour-railway-strike-a-success-so-far
Rail strike in Belgium also affects Aachen: Due to a strike, the Belgian railway company is warning of severe restrictions in rail traffic ...
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Belgian train station screens showing incorrect info, SNCB recommends using app: "The screens are announcing delays that don’t exist," explained an ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/728536/belgian-train-station-screens-showing-incorrect-info-sncb-recommends-using-app
SNCB to expand train journeys despite staff shortages: New connections will run to and from Antwerp Centraal, while Charleroi Airport is set to become better ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/735548/sncb-to-expand-train-journeys-despite-staff-shortages
Bedbug hysteria: Cases up by 30% in Belgium as SNCB remains 'vigilant': National railway company SNCB has announced preventative measures following the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/732337/bedbug-hysteria-cases-up-by-30-in-belgium-as-sncb-remains-vigilant
Suspicious package found at Antwerp-Central station causes major train disruption
brusselstimes.com/belgium/737763/suspicious-package-found-at-antwerp-central-station-causes-major-train-disruption-tbtb
SNCB files complaint against man who broke into train cabin: The man shared a video of his misdeed on the social media app TikTok.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/740855/sncb-files-complaint-against-man-who-broke-into-train-cabin
SNCB, NS announce doubling of trains between Brussels and Dutch cities: From the end of next year, the number of trains between Brussels and major Dutch cities ...
brusselstimes.com/news-contents/economic/709168/sncb-ns-announce-doubling-of-trains-between-brussels-and-dutch-cities
Railway unions say new system puts passengers, staff at risk: Railway unions say a new computerised system for indicating the departure of trains is putting ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/693263/railway-unions-say-new-system-puts-passengers-staff-at-risk
Cheap train rides: €8 return ticket across Belgium on Car-Free Sunday: The reduced second-class train ticket is valid to and from all stations in the country and ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/682714/cheap-train-rides-e8-return-ticket-across-belgium-on-car-free-sunday
SNCB urges authorities to improve security and cleanliness at Gare du Midi: SNCB is calling for drastic action, as more than 50,000 people take the train from ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/649968/sncb-urges-authorities-to-improve-security-and-cleanliness-at-gare-du-midi
SNCB pleads for more safety measures around Brussels-Midi station: Belgium’s railway operator SNCB is calling for an immediate plan to improve the ...
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Train with 500 passengers on board evacuated at Merksem due to technical problem: About 500 passengers had to be evacuated from a train travelling between ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/667580/train-with-500-passengers-on-board-evacuated-at-merksem-due-to-technical-problem
More trains between Brussels and Antwerp from next month: More trains will run between Antwerp and Brussels from September in a resumption of previous levels of ...
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SNCB to renovate Etterbeek train station from 2025: The Belgian railway operator previously announced that it will invest €8 million in renovating Etterbeek ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/634827/sncb-to-renovate-etterbeek-train-station-from-2025
How to get to Charleroi Airport (for cheap): Getting to Charleroi Airport is not always easy. Here are some cheap ways to get from Brussels to the airport.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/617157/how-to-get-to-charleroi-airport-for-cheap
SNCB managing director awarded lucrative contract to friend: The consultant was paid €2,200 a day for his full-time services.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/605137/sncb-managing-director-awarded-lucrative-contract-to-friend
SNCB submits plans for Etterbeek station overhaul: Belgian rail operator SNCB has submitted a permit application to conduct extensive renovations of Etterbeek ...
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From genocide survivor to SNCB graffiti cover-up artist: A surprising journey: Given the brilliant colours, whimsical patterns, and wildlife, few would have ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/621699/from-genocide-survivor-to-sncb-graffiti-cover-up-artist-a-surprising-journey
Plan for new international rail link from Brussels to Paris: Belgian rail operator SNCB and its French counterpart, the SNCF, are planning to launch a new ...
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Brussels, Mons, Paris: SNCB plans new train route: "The ambition is to allow as many passengers as possible to make this international journey and for a ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/606872/brussels-mons-paris-sncb-plans-new-train-route
SNCB adds more trains to the Belgian coast this weekend: With tourists expected to flock to the coast this weekend, SNCB will offer more trains to Ostend and ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/590449/sncb-adds-more-trains-to-the-belgian-coast-this-weekend
How to get to Charleroi Airport (for cheap): Getting to Charleroi Airport is not always easy. Here are some cheap ways to get from Brussels to the airport.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/617157/how-to-get-to-charleroi-airport-for-cheap
SNCB maintenance accidents have fallen by a third in six years: Of particular note is the traction workshop in Arlon, which recently celebrated four years ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/592167/sncb-maintenance-accidents-have-fallen-by-a-third-in-six-years
Government approves 'ambitious' SNCB overhaul plans: The overhaul will see more than 2,000 trains run each week between now and 2026, including more than 720 at ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/602426/government-approves-ambitious-sncb-overhaul-plans
International rail travel up sharply, says SNCB: The railway company offers 5,500 international destinations in 14 European countries, more than 1 ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/589579/international-rail-travel-up-sharply-says-sncb
Rail traffic suspended in Liège province from 21 August until 2 September: All trains will be replaced by buses, accessible with an SNCB ticket ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/mobility/618449/rail-traffic-suspended-in-liege-province-from-21-august-until-2-september
More trains to run as SNCB's future roadmap is approved: An ambitious plan to expand and improve rail services in Belgium has been approved by ministers ...
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On the night train through Europe: These connections will be available in 2023: As the demand increases, so does the supply: more and more night-time train ...
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SNCB adds extra weekend trains to Belgian coast: More trains will be put on across the country, however on Sunday rail traffic will be heavily disrupted in ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/533660/sncb-adds-extra-weekend-trains-to-belgian-coast-this-weekend
Belgium one step closer to 'combi-ticket' for all public transport: A combi-ticket for buses, trams and trains from SNCB, De Lijn, STIB and TEC could make public ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/501072/belgium-one-step-closer-to-combi-ticket-for-all-public-transport
Silent victory: 'Quiet zones' in Belgian trains to stay until June: The trial of quiet zones started in January and will now be extended before their long-term ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/526850/silent-victory-quiet-zones-in-belgian-trains-to-stay-until-june
Late night travel: More weekend trains from Antwerp after midnight: Belgian railway company SNCB is planning to run more late trains on Friday and Saturday ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/487232/late-night-travel-more-weekend-trains-from-antwerp-after-midnight
New SNCB app allows people with reduced mobility to request assistance: People with reduced mobility can now easily book assistance using the new SNCB Assist app ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/518841/new-sncb-app-allows-people-with-reduced-mobility-to-request-assistance
'Solidarity breakfast' organised for homeless at Liège train station: This was in response to the SNCB’s security agency Securail removing people who were ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/483828/solidarity-breakfast-organised-for-homeless-at-liege-train-station
New SNCB roadmap includes more late-night trains from Brussels and Antwerp: The board of directors for Belgian train operator SNCB has adopted a new transport ...
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Belgium's authorities often keep public information secret: Key departments that held back information are Belgium's tax authorities, the FPS Justice and the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/523060/belgiums-authorities-often-keep-public-information-secret
More late lines to and from Brussels: SNCB to expand trains offer: From December, 26 stations in Brussels will see better connections between various major ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/460883/more-late-lines-to-and-from-brussels-sncb-to-expand-trains-offer
Rave to be held at 'Palaces' under Brussels Midi Station, open for the first time in 20 years
brusselstimes.com/brussels/423336/palaces-under-brussels-midi-station-open-for-the-first-time-in-20-years-for-rave
Sanitary facilities in 14 major Belgian train stations to be improved: Entry will be free for children below 1.20 metres. Other travellers will pay €1 and ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/454841/sanitary-facilities-in-14-major-belgian-train-stations-to-be-improved
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