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40th Anniversary of Brussels Metro

01.09.2016 - In category: others news

The first metro train drove through Brussels on 20 September, 1976, when there were only several metro stations on a single line. The Brussels public transport company STIB decided to organize a special celebration in occasion of 40 years of service. A number of artistic events will be presented in 15 of Brussels metro stations, […]

Brussels government to invest heavily in metro renewal, safety

02.08.2016 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The Brussels public transport company STIB will purchase 43 new metro trains and renew the safety signals along the metro network. The Brussels government will invest €545 million in the modernisation project, according to Bruzz. The aim is to increase the frequency of the metros, and to give shape to the planned expansion of the […]

Brussels schools and metro to return to normal on Wednesday

24.11.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

The Brussels region has maintained its terror alert at level 4, the highest level possible, Belgian prime minister Charles Michel announced at a government press conference on Monday. Schools in Brussels will reopen on Wednesday – as will the metro and underground tram system. The rest of Belgium will remain on level 3 out of […]

Brussels third metro project begins

07.04.2015 - In category: Residence Permit EU

To open for service in 2024 Detailed engineering design and development work is to get underway shortly for the construction of a third metro route through the centre of Brussels, following approval of the scheme by the Brussels Capital Region administration on March 26. The fully-automated Bordet – Albert Line is expected to open for […]