On Instagram, NMBS / SNCB showed of a new rainbow-clad Siemens Desiro for Brussels Pride and for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia, aka IDAHOT or IDAHOBIT.
“At NMBS / SNCB, we celebrate diversity and reaffirm our commitment to an inclusive environment, founded on respect”, the Belgian train operator says.
In 2023, NMBS / SNCB presented Desiro number 8586 in the ‘classic’ rainbow colours. The new trainbow us number 8044.
For this Pride Week in Brussels, stations will be illuminated in rainbow colors and rainbow flags will be visible. “The Trainbow train in the colours of diversity. Take a look behind the scenes at our workshop in Mechelen.”
Change Station
For Brussels Pride, Brussels-Central Railway Station will host a ‘Change Station‘, where Pride attendees can change into their Pride outfit. Some don’t like the idea of travelling to the Pride events in such an outfit.
“Trains bring cities closer together… but, above all, they bring people closer. And everyone should be free to be themselves.”
UPDATE 13.05.2026 | AM08/MR08 8586 to lose its stripes
The first trainbow Desiro, AM08/MR08 8586, is to lose its rainbow stripes soon, when it gets a thorough revision.
NMBS / SNCB & Infrabel related news
- Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station reopens as temporary hub during premetro tunnel works.
- PHOTOS | Presenting Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station anno 2026.
- NMBS / SNCB introduces boarding zones on platforms to further improve passenger experience.
- BELGIUM | Infrabel to upgrade Antwerp-Berchem and add second track between Mol and Neerpelt, amongst other economy-boosting projects.
- Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station (re)opens on Saturday 2 May.
- BELGIUM | Infrabel launches Brussels pilot to curb dangerous track trespassing.
- BELGIUM | Train operator NMBS / SNCB to end on-board ticket sales from 1 July 2026.
- BELGIUM | Access gates to be introduced in major railway stations, reversing earlier opposition.
- Rise of international trains puts pressure on the Belgian rail network: domestic services must not disappear.
- ANTWERP | Renovation of Linkeroever station to begin during spring half-term, rail services temporarily disrupted.
- Belgian Mobility Minister wants to revive direct train service to Switzerland.
- NMBS / SNCB & CAF for MR30 / AM30 electric multiple units signed.
- 2026 | Bpost marks 100 years of NMBS / SNCB with a stamp.
- Reorganising train travel in Belgium by 2050: going for the Swiss or the Dutch model?.
- BELGIUM | More than 9.5 million travellers took the train the summer of 2025.
- Hamont – Weert on foot, because the train connection still isn’t there.
- REVIEW | ‘Belgian Railways Under Occupation: Between Collaboration and Resistance’ at Train World in Brussels.
- NMBS / SNCB to apologize for involvement in WWII deportation transports.
- Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station up for major revamp.
- PHOTOS | AM66 ‘Klassiekje’ / ‘Classique’ Farewell Ride at Antwerp-Central Railway Station.
- Farewell to Mortsel-Deurnesteenweg.
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