Bus and Tram Services Disrupted in Vlaanderen Due to Belgium Strike
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March 31, 2025 08:39
antwerpen - Public transportation severely impacted in Vlaanderen and Wallonië due to nationwide strike in Belgium. Read more for details.
Decreased Bus and Tram Services in Vlaanderen
Public transportation in Vlaanderen affected by the national strike in Belgium. De Lijn reports reduced services:
- Antwerpen: 40% operational
- Oost-Vlaanderen: Two-thirds operational
- Vlaams-Brabant and West-Vlaanderen: Half operational
- Limburg: 40% operational
Alternative schedules implemented by De Lijn. Impact also felt in Wallonië and Brussels:
- Wallonië, Luik-Verviers: Less than half operational
- Brussels: Limited tram and bus services by MIVB
Stake also affects rail and air travel:
- IC-trains: 50% operational
- L-trains and S-trains: One-third operational
- Brussels Airport: Departing flights canceled, 60% arrivals affected
- Charleroi Airport: All flights canceled
Industrial sites like ArcelorMittal and Aperam halt operations. Belgian North Sea ports' pilots participate in the strike.