New High-Speed Train Service Links Antwerp, Brussels Airport and Leuven with Cologne
The route restores Brussels Airport to the high-speed network and gives Antwerp and Leuven their first permanent direct link to Germany, officials said.
- The first ICE train service in a decade arrived at Brussels Airport on Monday morning, reconnecting the hub to the high-speed rail network for the first time since 2015.
- Deutsche Bahn partnered with Belgian rail company NMBS to launch this service, marking the second ICE route between Germany and Belgium to expand high-speed connectivity.
- The trains stop in Leuven, Brussels Airport, and Antwerp, carrying over 400 passengers and completing the journey from Antwerp to Cologne in approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes.
- Passengers can now combine train and flight tickets through Brussels Airlines, providing Antwerp and Leuven with their first permanent direct high-speed rail link to Germany.
- While Eight ICE services continue terminating at Brussels South, this route supplements the network and establishes a new gateway for regional passengers to access German destinations.
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New high-speed train service links Antwerp, Brussels Airport and Leuven with Cologne
Antwerp, Leuven and Brussels Airport are now directly connected to Germany via a new ICE high-speed train service. The first train arrived at Antwerp Central this morning, following stops at Brussels Airport and Leuven. The trains will now run twice a day in both directions between Antwerp and Cologne.
With the latest ICE, the railway wants to score points in long-distance traffic. The new offer is also intended to attract Cologne holidaymakers who want to go to far-away countries.
ICE connects Antwerp, Leuven and Brussels Airport directly with Cologne
Antwerp, Leuven, and Brussels Airport are now connected to Germany – specifically Cologne – by high-speed train. This is the first-ever high-speed train service between Antwerp and Germany. Deutsche Bahn is operating its newest ICE neo trains on this route, which can accommodate over 400 passengers and reach speeds of up to 300 km/h. Thanks to the partnership between Deutsche Bahn and Brussels Airlines, travelers from western Germany can now com…
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