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As climate change intensifies, Belgian rail experts warn that rapid temperature swings—not just extreme heat—pose the greatest risk to infrastructure.
Flemish transport company De Lijn struggles to collect 16 million euros in unpaid fines from fare evaders, raising fairness concerns and revenue doubts.
Brussels Parliament special commission on Metro 3 validates 22 recommendations after 26 meetings, addressing cost overruns and governance failures.
Brussels STIB's digital information totems win Red Dot Award for Product Design 2026, blending Art Nouveau heritage with modern transit technology.
A Brussels court orders STIB to restrict noisy M7 metro trains at night and weekends, marking a first legal victory for residents of Woluwe-Saint-Lambert.
A behind-the-scenes political battle has begun for the succession at STIB, Brussels' public transport company, as CEO Brieuc de Meeûs prepares to retire.
Brussels metro lines 1 and 5 will be disrupted on four Sundays this summer for CBTC signaling tests. Replacement buses will run on affected segments.
As temperatures hit 40°C in Belgium, data reveals just 53% of LeTec buses in Wallonia have AC, forcing service suspensions and raising safety concerns.
A Belgian Coast Tram derailed in Ostend on July 1 after a technical defect and switch signal error. No injuries reported; service resumed by late morning.
SNCB announces summer train schedule with more services to Belgian coast, amusement parks, and festivals while reducing commuter trains.
Belgian rail operator NMBS ends onboard ticket sales July 1. Passengers without a ticket face fines up to €500 in a fare evasion crackdown.
Walloon bus operator Letec faces heatwave disruptions, customer service collapse, and a new austerity contract demanding 20M in savings.
A bus driver drove to Paris after an early shift via flexi-job, sparking union warnings about safety risks and enforcement gaps in Belgium.
Bus company 't Ros Beiaard fires a driver after a positive alcohol breath test in Opwijk, just one month after the Buggenhout bus tragedy that killed four.
Wallonia's TEC public transport network was severely disrupted Tuesday as unions staged a strike across all five provinces, affecting commuters.
Belgium faces a severe heatwave up to 37°C. Schools close afternoons, 1 in 5 trains lack AC, zoos give frozen treats, supermarkets slash prices.
A train was forced to stop in Vilvoorde after fare dodgers verbally attacked the conductor, highlighting Belgium's growing railway aggression crisis.
Flemish government scraps student transport cuts, providing €150 million to ensure no bus routes are cut for special education students.
Wallonia's Letec transport network faced major disruptions Tuesday as staff joined an interprofessional demonstration against austerity policies in Namur.
STIB is shutting down its Floya multimobility app on December 31, ending a €6 million project that failed to gain traction with users.
De Lijn introduces a uniform fine policy, reimbursing drivers for up to three minor speeding violations per year and ending regional disparities.
De Lijn CEO Ann Schoubs defends the Flemish transit agency amid a deadly accident, government sanctions, and budget cuts.
De Lijn CEO Ann Schoubs breaks silence after Buggenhout bus tragedy killed four, revealing complaints never reached the company until after the crash.
Seven in ten Walloons rely on cars as their primary transport. Minister Desquesnes explains why Wallonia's rural reality makes public transit a challenge.
A 16-year-old in Tournai, Belgium, has been caught multiple times stealing TEC buses from a depot to drive at night, raising serious security concerns.
SNCB reports 10% surge in train ticket sales as rising fuel prices push Belgians toward rail travel amid the ongoing energy crisis.
Flemish Mobility Minister Annick De Ridder demands tougher justice after a school bus tragedy killed four and a tram attack hospitalized seven.
Hangzhou launches shuttle bus connecting West Lake to metro after viral videos showed tourists climbing Baoshi Mountain with luggage.
Belgium approves bodycams for public transport staff, firefighters, and security guards to combat rising aggression against frontline workers.
A routine ticket check on the coastal tram in De Haan escalated into violence, sending five De Lijn employees to hospital and reigniting safety concerns.
A new study reveals 63% of Belgians never use public transport. Walloon Minister Desquesnes pledges action as Greenpeace calls for urgent reform.
A school bus with life-threatening brake defects reignites debate as Belgium's GOCA urges the minister to reconsider inspection reforms.
Brussels Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt confirms the Metro 3 project is halted for 10 years after costs ballooned to €4.76 billion.
A new Greenpeace study reveals 63% of Belgians never use public transport. Walloon Minister Desquesnes responds with pragmatic solutions.