The City of Antwerp, together with the District of Antwerp and the District of Berchem, has approved a set of mobility principles that will guide the future redevelopment of the area around Koning Albertpark (King Albert Park) and the Grotesteenweg (Grand Causeway).
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ANTWERP PRIDE 2026 | Galleries and artists unite under ‘Together’ initiative with shared float, exhibitions and queer art programme
Antwerp in Belgium will once again be taken over by rainbow vibes. Prides are a mix of celebration – parties – and activism and advocacy. For the 2026 edition, the organising committee focuses on fearing less and being fearless.
EUROPEAN SLEEPER | Brussels to Milan now via Antwerp, Breda and Eindhoven instead of Liège and Aachen
Belgian-Dutch railway cooperative European Sleeper has announced in its newsletter changes to the route of its new Brussels in Belgium to Milan in Italy night train, which will launch on 9 September 2026. The modifications will take effect with the timetable change in mid-December 2026, creating a direct night train connection between the Netherlands and…
Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station reopens as temporary hub during premetro tunnel renovation works
Linkeroever Railway Station has reopened today as a temporary solution to ease disruption caused by the upcoming renovation of the Antwerp premetro tunnel. The works, set to begin on Monday, 4 May, will last until the end of March 2027, suspending tram services between the left and right banks of the Scheldt. The station is…
PHOTOS | This is Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station in 2026
For the first time in more than four decades, trains are once again stopping on Antwerp’s Left Bank. The reopening of Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station on Saturday 2 May 2026 marks the return of rail services to a part of the city that has long depended almost entirely on trams, buses and tunnels for its connection…
NMBS / SNCB considers demolition of Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station building from 2030
Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station no longer meets the standards of a modern transport hub, and NMBS / SNCB is now examining the possibility of demolishing the existing building and replacing it entirely. Rail infrastructure manager Infrabel has earmarked €37 million for a major overhaul of the station, while the federal government has decided that works will…
BELGIUM | Infrabel to upgrade Antwerp-Berchem and add second track between Mol and Neerpelt, amongst other major projects
Belgium’s Federal Government has approved an update to the performance contract of rail infrastructure manager Infrabel, paving the way for a series of new railway investment projects aimed at improving safety, reliability and capacity, particularly in port areas.
Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station opens on Saturday 2 May
On Antwerp‘s Linkeroever (Left Bank), along the Katwilgweg, the temporary train station is rapidly taking shape. From Saturday 2 May 2026, two days before part of the premetro tunnel closes for renovation, the first trains will stop at the platform.
WORLDPRIDE AMSTERDAM 2026 | Pride Express links Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp to Amsterdam on 1 and 2 August 2026
Last year‘s Pride Express was successful enough, so organiser Jurgen Dedeckere has another go. His dedicated Pride Express train will link Belgium with WorldPride Amsterdam on Saturday 1 August 2026, offering passengers a combined transport and entertainment experience between Ghent, Brussels, Antwerp, and Amsterdam. The return trip is scheduled for Saturday night, bringing you home…
City of Antwerp marks 25 years of district governance with city-wide anniversary programme
The City of Antwerp is marking the 25th anniversary of its district system with a year-long programme of activities highlighting the identity of each district and their connections within the city. Since 2001, the city’s districts have had their own elected administrations. With the addition of Borsbeek as the tenth district in 2025, Antwerp currently…