Flanders greenlights bicycle bridge over River Scheldt in Antwerp

Just days before the 2025 summer holidays for politics in Belgium, which starts after the National Holiday on 21 July, the Flemish Government approved the project for a bicycle bridge over the River Scheldt in Antwerp. Flanders will pay the bill, Gazet van Antwerpen reports.

Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station to reopen in 2026!

Well, well, well. We were adamant it wouldn’t happen, but it will. Belgium‘s national train operator NMBS / SNCB and rail infrastructure manager Infrabel are going to refurbish Antwerp-Linkeroever Railway Station. The Belgian Railways sent out a press release.

Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station up for major revamp

Antwerp-Berchem Railway Station and its surroundings are set for a major renovation, beginning with the refurbishment of the railway bridge over the Ring in August 2028 and 2029, Het Nieuwsblad reports. The City of Antwerp is participating in a study on a new station building and the redevelopment of the surrounding area.

Dinner Train in Belgium canceled without informing customers

In January we announced enthusiastically Dinner Train would come to Belgium. Dinner Train’s product is very straightforward. A fancy dinner on board a train consisting of restaurant coaches and kitchens. Dinner Train has been successful in the Netherlands, so this is – or as you can already guess – wás something we looked forward to.