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February 8, 2021 | Signalling

SNCB completes ETCS upgrades on AM80 EMU fleet

The Belgian national operator began carrying out the upgrades in 2016.

January 8, 2021 | Financial

SNCB reports financial loss for 2020 but remains hopeful for the future

BELGIAN National Railways (SNCB) has reported an operational loss of around €400m for 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, despite government support worth €264m.

November 16, 2020 | Financial

SNCB secures grant for ETCS pilot upgrade

BELGIAN National Railways (SNCB) has received a €2.4m grant from the European Union (EU) to support a pilot project to upgrade onboard ETCS signalling and control systems from ETCS Level 2 Baseline 2 to ETCS Level 2 Baseline 3.

October 2, 2020 | Financial

SNCB set to receive 10-year direct award contract from new Belgian government

THE new Belgian government, formed following more than 500 days of negotiations, has outlined plans to award Belgian National Railways (SNCB) exclusive access to operate public passenger services on the rail network for the next 10 years.

September 1, 2020 | Main line

SNCB launches free rail pass and reports first half loss

BELGIAN National Railways (SNCB) has announced the details of a scheme that will allow all Belgian residents to travel by train free of charge up to 12 times between October 5 and March 31 2021.

July 14, 2020 | Financial

SNCB expects €290m loss in 2020 as operator requests direct award PSO

BELGIAN National Railways (SNCB) has announced it expects to record a loss of €290m in 2020, instead of the expected profit of €108m, with performance not expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels in the near future.

June 28, 2020 | Main line

SNCB plans 4.7% increase in rail services by 2023.

BELGIAN National Railways (SNCB) plans to expand the number of regular services offered across its network by 4.7% by 2023, despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

June 22, 2020 | Europe

Belgian Railways revises plans for government rail pass scheme

BELGIAN National Railways (SNCB) has begun consultations with Mr François Bellot, the federal minister for mobility and transport, to renegotiate the implementation of a proposed government rail pass scheme.

June 9, 2020 | Main line

SNCB CEO criticises 10-free rail journey pass plan

BELGIAN National Railways (SNCB) CEO, Ms Sophie Dutordoir, has criticised plans announced by the Belgian government to offer all residents a 10-free journey rail pass as part of a package of measures to boost domestic tourism and the economy.

March 25, 2020 | Main line

Belgium introduces emergency timetable following staffing shortages

BELGIAN national passenger operator SNCB, infrastructure manager Infrabel and the Belgium government have introduced an emergency timetable to ensure services remain available for essential travel during the coronavirus pandemic.

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