The European Union should mandate ticket sharing and competitor display in upcoming law to make rail a more attractive and competitive option, Transport & Environment argues.
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ANTWERP | 570,000 visitors in 2025: KMSKA sets new record in third year after reopening
The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp or Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten Antwerpen (KMSKA) closed 2025 with over 570,000 visitors, a new record. The opening year in 2023 attracted almost 535,000 visitors.
Antwerp’s municipal museums surpass 2 million visitors in 2025
The visitor numbers for Antwerp‘s municipal museums have been tallied. More than 2 million visitors once again found their way to the exhibitions, permanent collections, and numerous projects in the various museums in 2025. A record number.
Antwerp’s top restaurants indulge gourmets during Smaakmeesters Deluxe 2026, from 9 February to 1 March
From 9 February to 1 March 2026, food lovers can once again savour the very best of Antwerp’s gastronomy during the third edition of Smaakmeesters Deluxe or Taste Masters Deluxe, the city’s flagship culinary festival.
NMBS / SNCB & CAF for MR30 / AM30 electric multiple units signed
Belgium’s National Railway Company NMBS / SNCB has formally signed the framework agreement for its future MR30 / AM30 electric multiple units with manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) from the Basque Country in Spain.
European Rail Passengers Union launched to give cross-border travellers a voice
A new Europe-wide organisation aims to influence European Union rail policy and fix long-standing international rail problems.
A London-bound Eurostar terminal at Antwerp-Central? Highly unlikely!
A new use is being sought for the vacant space of Plopsa Station, located at the rear of Antwerp-Central Railway Station. Belgium‘s national train operator NMBS / SNCB owns the space and says it is open to all ideas. For Antwerp’s Alderman for Tourism and Mobility, Koen Kennis (N-VA), this opens the door to an…
ANTWERP | Droogdokkensite: works begin on public space, building restoration and new construction
The first phase of the redevelopment of the public space at Antwerp’s Droogdokkensite (Dry Docks Site) beyond ‘t Eilandje neighbourhood has begun. In addition, municipal real estate agency AG Vespa has started restoring the historic Pomphuis (Pump House) and renovating the Ketelmakerij (Boiler Factory). A new building will also be constructed for youth activities.
Antwerp launches new city slogan: ‘Allemaal Antwerpenaar’ (‘All Antwerpians’)
With the slogan ‘Allemaal Antwerpenaar‘ (‘All Antwerpians‘), the City of Antwerp will be sending a clear message in the coming years: Antwerp residents are proud of their city and connected to each other in it. The slogan has been displayed on various buildings throughout the city and its districts since this week.
ANTWERP | Start of works on public space at the Loodswezensite
At the end of September 2025, the beginning of the first phase of redevelopment of the public space at the Pilotage Site or Loodswezen site, started. Yes, that sounds very tentative.