The Dutch–Belgian cooperative European Sleeper has postponed the launch of its new Brussels–Cologne–Zurich–Milan night train to 9 September 2026, instead of the previously announced 18 June 2026. Ticket sales will open on 17 March 2026. The company states that the delay is primarily due to extensive infrastructure works in Germany and Switzerland, combined with the…
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TRI-COUNTRY TRAIN | Taking a peek at Heerlen and Aachen
After years of being in the pipeline, the (in)famous Tri-Country Train started running in the summer of 2024. Operated by Arriva and with NMBS / SNCB personnel on the Belgian side of the route, the Drielandentrein, Dreiländerzug or Train des trois pays connects Liège in the eponymous province in Belgium to Maastricht in the province…
Roger Huskens’ Dicks Don’t Lie
In August 2023, Roger Huskens and his brand Dicks Don’t Lie came to Antwerp for a few days to showcase his merchandise. As I’m an adept of male nudity and an advocate for more male nudity in public art and design, I went to have a look and a quick chat with Roger.
Aachen – Maastricht – Liège Tri-Country train service from December 2023 with Belgian guards and Dutch OV-chipkaart
German-Dutch train operator Arriva is full of confidence it will operate the so-called Tri-Country Train linking Aachen in Germany to Maastricht in the Netherlands and Liège in Belgium from December 2023. Treinreiziger.nl talked to a confident spokesperson.
Antwerp joins Street Art Cities
The City of Antwerp has officially joined the Street Art Cities network. A choice inspired by the more outdoors activities we all undertake due to coronavirus countermeasures pushing us outside.