Transport
Bruges-Ostend Trains Suspended After Cable Theft Attempt
Train services between Bruges and Ostend are suspended after an attempted cable theft. Replacement buses deployed as Infrabel carries out repairs.
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TransportEconomy
Belgium Road Vignette 2027: Prices and European Comparison
Belgium introduces a digital road vignette from May 2027. Annual prices range from €90 to €125. Compare with European vignette systems.
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TransportPoliticsEurope
Dutch Threaten EU Legal Challenge Over Belgian Road Vignette
The Netherlands warns it may take Belgium to the EU court over the new road vignette, reigniting a dispute that forced Brussels to abandon similar plans.
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TransportInfrastructure
Belgium to Introduce Road Vignette for All Drivers in 2027
Belgium will require all drivers to purchase a digital road vignette from May 2027. Prices range from €90 to €125 per year depending on vehicle emissions.
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InfrastructureTransport
Belgian Infrastructure Under Scrutiny After Day of Incidents
Cyclists injured on Zeelandbrug, Walloon bridges deteriorating, Metro 3 commission concludes, and bus crash in Namur raise infrastructure concerns.
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TransportEconomy
TUI to Halt All Flights from Antwerp Airport by Spring 2027
TUI Fly will cease all operations at Antwerp Airport by spring 2027, dealing a major blow to the airport's viability and subsidy debate.
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TransportBelgium
Flanders Highway Signs: Upward Arrows, New Exit Signs
Flanders introduces new highway signs with upward arrows and black-and-white exit symbols. The gradual rollout aims to improve clarity and safety.
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TransportEnvironment
Brussels LEZ Fines Take Effect: Older Cars Face €350 Penalty
Brussels begins enforcing €350 fines for older diesel and petrol vehicles entering the Low Emission Zone, ending months of political delays.
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EconomyTransport
Belgium Truck Toll Hikes Spark Bankruptcy Fears in Transport
Four simultaneous kilometre tax hikes for heavy trucks in Belgium and the Netherlands take effect, sparking warnings of transport company bankruptcies.
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Transport & TravelChina
China Railway Passenger Flow Peaks at Dragon Boat Festival
China's railway network hit peak passenger flow during the 2026 Dragon Boat Festival, with 83 million trips expected and 19 million on the busiest day.
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TransportConsumer
Why 12306 Shows No Tickets but Empty Seats Appear on Trains
Chinese rail passengers report empty seats despite 12306 showing no tickets. Experts explain dynamic allocation, no-shows, and section-based ticketing.
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TransportWeather
Extra Trains to Belgian Coast as Heatwave Sparks Surge
SNCB adds 26 extra trains to Ostend and Blankenberge this weekend as Belgium swelters through a heatwave, with temperatures reaching 32°C in Brussels.
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Transport & Infrastructure
Skeyes Air Traffic Control Strike Ends After Agreement
Belgium's Skeyes air traffic control strike ends after management and unions reach agreement. Flights resume as negotiations continue.
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Infrastructure & TransportEconomy
China-Laos Railway Reaches 100,000 Passenger Train Trips
The China-Laos Railway has surpassed 100,000 passenger train journeys, carrying 73.38 million passengers since 2021 in a major BRI milestone.
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