Traffic disruptions, engineering works and service alterationsTraffic disruptions and service alterations

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European Sleeper: modified stops in Berlin

Starting 27 June 2025, European Sleeper will include stops at Berlin Zoo and Berlin Ost, but no longer in Berlin Hauptbahnhof on its route to Prague.

On the return journey from Prague to Belgium, European Sleeper will keep stopping at Berlin Ost and Berlin Hauptbahnhof.

 

11 November: EuroCity and Eurocity Direct will not service Antwerpen-Centraal

Due to planned infrastructure works, the EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam) and Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) will be diverted around Antwerp and will not service Anwerpen-Centraal on Tuesday 11 November. 

  • The Eurocity Direct will exceptionally call at Noorderkempen (only intermediate stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Rotterdam Central).
  • The EuroCity trains will call at Antwerpen-Berchem, where you have local connections to/from Antwerpen-Centraal.

Please consult the adapted timetables before departure.

15 - 16 November: EuroCity and Eurocity Direct diverted via Roosendaal

Due to engineering works on the Dutch rail network, the EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam) and Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) trains will be diverted via Roosendaal on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, resulting in longer journey times.

EuroCity trains will only operate between Brussels and Breda (instead of Rotterdam) and will not serve the station of Noorderkempen. Substitution buses will shuttle between Breda and Noorderkempen.

15-16 November: changed schedule for OUIGO Brussels-Paris - no intermediate stop in Mons

Due to planned engineering works between Mons and Quévy, the OUIGO service between Brussels and Paris will be diverted via Jeumont and Maubeuge on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November 2025, resulting in longer journey times and no intermediate stop in Mons that weekend.

Please check the adapted schedules before you depart.

15 November - 9 December: works near Brussels Airport-Zaventem

From Saturday 15 November to Tuesday 9 December 2025, engineering works will be carried out in the rail tunnel south of Brussels Airport-Zaventem rail station. During these works, the number of trains to and from the airport will be significantly reduced.

14-23 November: ICE trains calling at Köln Ehrenfeld instead of Köln Hbf

Due to engineering works near Cologne, the ICE trains connecting Brussels with Frankfurt will be diverted around Cologne from Friday 14 November to Sunday 23 November 2025.

As a consequence, they will not be serving Köln Hbf (central station) as usual, but will be calling at Köln-Ehrenfeld suburban station (North-West of the city centre) instead.

Please check the adapted schedules in our journey planner if you travel to/from Cologne or if you have to change trains in Cologne.

29-30 November: route restrictions for EuroCity and Eurocity Direct due to works in the Netherlands

Due to planned engineering works on the dutch rail network, the EuroCity (Brussels-Rotterdam) and Eurocity Direct (Brussels-Amsterdam) trains will be diverted via Roosendaal on Saturday 29 November and Sunday 30 November.

Consequently, their route will be restricted as follow: 

  • EuroCity trains will only operate between Brussels and Breda (instead of Rotterdam).
  • Eurocity Direct trains will operate between Brussels and Rotterdam Central (instead of Amsterdam Zuid).

From Breda or Rotterdam, you can use onward trains operated by NS (Dutch railways) to your final destination in the Netherlands.

6-7 December: changed schedule for OUIGO Brussels-Paris - no stop in Mons

Due to planned engineering works between Brussels and Halle, the OUIGO service between Brussels and Paris will be diverted via Nivelles and Erquelinnes on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2025, resulting in longer journey times and no intermediate stop in Mons that weekend.

Please check the adapted schedules before you depart.

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