Train operators in Belgium

Belgium's rail network is managed by Infrabel, with NMBS/SNCB (the national operator) running virtually all passenger services across the country. As a major transit hub at the heart of Europe, Belgium is a key node for international services. From Brussels Midi station Eurostar, ICE, IC direct and TGV services run into Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and France. Night trains to Germany and the Czech Republic are offered by ÖBB and European Sleeper.

Network length
3,600 km

Number of stations
550

Major train operators in Belgium

SNCB

Belgian national railway operator - Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen (NMBS) in Dutch / Société nationale des chemins de fer belges (SNCB) in French. SNCB runs domestic services in Belgium as well as cross-border regional services into the neighbouring countries France, Germany, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

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Other operators in Belgium

Eurostar

High-speed international train service connecting major hubs in France, Belgium, Germany, the Uk and the Netherlands.
Deutsche Bahn

🇩🇪 German national railway company operating high-speed and long-distance services within Germany and into neighbouring countries. Also operates regional and local trains in Germany.
ÖBB

Austrian national railway company operating high-speed and long-distance services within Austria and into neighbouring countries, including night trains. Also operates regional and local trains in Austria.
SNCF

🇫🇷 SNCF (Société nationale des chemins de fer français) is France's state-owned railway company. SNCF runs almost all long-distance services in France. Regional and local services, while generally run by SNCF, are operated in cooperation with France's regional administrations.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

🇳🇱 Dutch national railway company running Dutch domestic Intercity and regional services and cross-border connections in cooperation with international partners (SNCB, DB).
CFL

National rail operator of Luxembourg
European Sleeper

Belgian-Dutch cooperative running night trains