Brussels Car-Free Sunday disrupted by rail works as city urges public transport use
Brussels held its 26th Car-Free Sunday on 20 September, closing roads to most motorised traffic from 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. across the entire Brussels-Capital Region. The event, part of European Mobility Week, encourages travel by public transport, bicycle or on foot, with STIB-MIVB offering free travel and increased metro, tram and bus services for the day .
However, planned rail works disrupted several train routes, drawing criticism from passenger representatives. SNCB confirmed infrastructure upgrades between Brussels-Midi and Nivelles, Brussels-Luxembourg and Namur, and Jette and Dendermonde, including projects under the Regional Express Network programme. Passenger group GeBOV regretted the timing, as the city’s official guidance urged visitors to use rail services for the event .
Exemptions to the road closures included emergency services, public transport, taxis and vehicles with special permits. STIB warned pedestrians and cyclists to remain cautious, as trams and buses still operated with longer braking distances . The day also marked the 50th anniversary of Brussels Metro, with STIB opening its Jacques Brel depot to visitors as part of the celebrations.
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