Confidence in train, tram, bus seems to be gone
Almost half fewer travelers at De Lijn, a fifth fewer at NMBS and a third fewer at Brussels STIB. The numbers say it all. Even if it resumes…
NMBS tests train ticket that adapts in real time
NMBS tests and innovates for its travelers. To simplify the ticket purchasing process, it is considering - in addition to its existing sales channels - a new system for purchasing train tickets,...
City Pass is not a success for the time being
The City Pass, which was introduced for Antwerp and Ghent and should motivate travelers to combine different means of public transport, has not proven to be a success. This is evident from figures that Flemish parliamentarian…
NMBS launches the Coast Express during the summer holidays
During the summer holidays, NMBS operates direct reservation trains to and from the coast, both during the week and at weekends. The additional offer starts on Saturday 3…
Spoorbaas NMBS wins and closes 44 station counters
Sophie Dutordoir and Minister Georges Gilkinet have reached an agreement on the planned closure of 44 ticket offices in the stations. NMBS does not deviate from the previously taken…
Breach of confidence between NMBS and Minister Gilkinet
Rail boss Sophie Dutordoir no longer has confidence in mobility minister Georges Gilkinet. In a strong letter, which was leaked yesterday, railway boss Sophie Dutordoir talks about a "serious breach of trust". The reason is the…
On February 1, public transport ticket will become more expensive
After approval by the various governments, NMBS, De Lijn, TEC and STIB are launching a new product range that provides access to all means of public transport in an extensive zone around Brussels. Until…
Today, by train to Blankenberge, according to the NMBS
All trains to the sea that are listed in travel planners are planned to run according to the NMBS, including the trains to Blankenberge station. The railway company announced this on Sunday morning…
SNCB card with free train rides is postponed until September
The NMBS card with free train rides that everyone receives will be postponed until September. That is one of the measures taken by the Security Council. From Wednesday 29 July…
Rail pass NMBS and VAT reduction Horeca should help
[responsivevoice_button voice=”Dutch Female” buttontext=”read out”] To give tourism in their own country a boost, every resident receives a rail pass from the NMBS with 10 journeys.…
Train traffic disrupted by NMBS rail strike for 24 hours
Train traffic at the railway has been disrupted since 22 pm last night. Only one in three trains runs. The 24-hour strike is an action by the socialist and liberal trade unions.…
Government has no vision of mobility according to Dutordoir
Sophie Dutordoir, CEO of rail operator NMBS, lashes out at the federal government in an interview in De Tijd. Dutordoir has now been at the top of the NMBS for 2,5 years.…