Passenger organisations sound alarm over rail maintenance Belgium

Track at Schaarbeek, Belgium (Infrabel)
NMBS train on Belgian tracks Infrabel

Some parts of the Belgian railway network are not well maintained and this puts passengers and railway staff at risk. Three consumer organisations have sounded the alarm in an analysis about overdue maintenance of parts of the Belgian railway network. Cancelled trains, overcrowded carriages and overtired personnel would also pose a risk. Railway manager Infrabel denies that safety is at stake.

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Author: Marieke van Gompel

Marieke van Gompel is editor-in-chief of RailTech.com, RailFreight.com and SpoorPro.nl, online magazines for railway professionals.

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Passenger organisations sound alarm over rail maintenance Belgium

Track at Schaarbeek, Belgium (Infrabel)
NMBS train on Belgian tracks Infrabel

Some parts of the Belgian railway network are not well maintained and this puts passengers and railway staff at risk. Three consumer organisations have sounded the alarm in an analysis about overdue maintenance of parts of the Belgian railway network. Cancelled trains, overcrowded carriages and overtired personnel would also pose a risk. Railway manager Infrabel denies that safety is at stake.

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Author: Marieke van Gompel

Marieke van Gompel is editor-in-chief of RailTech.com, RailFreight.com and SpoorPro.nl, online magazines for railway professionals.

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