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Belgium
Information about getting aroundT
Belgium
SNCB app, SNCB International
The NMBS/SNCB app allows you to book Eurostar, TGV, ICE and IC train journeys on your smartphone.
With the the SNCB app, you can check train schedules in real time, buy train tickets, check train occupancy and use contactless payment. You can also quickly save and view your tickets via the app.
The app also provides real-time alerts about changes to your train (such as track changes, delayed services, etc.) and keeps you informed of any disruptions to your journey (such as works, interruptions, etc.). In addition, NMBS/SNCB has an international transport app
and a website
Real-time train timetables: You can plan your journey and get real-time information using their tools. Here you will find all the tools to quickly plan your journey and find your train in real time.
Real-time train departures and arrivals by station: Find all train departures and arrivals from your favourite station up to two days before departureTrain departures and arrivals by station in real time | SNCB (belgiantrain.be)
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Tools that allow you to track train movements in real time:Belgian Railways SNCB official website – Buy your train tickets online (belgiantrain.be)
On the website www.b-europe.com you can make Interrail passenger reservations for Eurostar/Thalys trains, high-speed trains and most French domestic and international trains.The company's booking website is www.b-europe.com/EN/Booking/Pass
NMBS/SNCB also has weekend ticket discounts and discounts for young passengers (under 26 years old)Zugfinder. On these pages you will find information about high-speed trains in Germany, Austria, Slovenia, Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy, Luxembourg and Belgium, Eurostar, and the locations of regional and long-distance trains on several German railway lines
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Reservations and planning
Here are some sites:
Passenger train traffic, S-train and metro
NMBS/SNCB, eli Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen hollanniksi, Société nationale des chemins de fer belges in French
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About bus traffic
There are several bus companies operating in Belgium, offering comprehensive services both within and between cities. Brussels, Belgium, European Union headquarters:
Commission and Parliament:
Brussels is home to many European Union institutions, such as the European Commission and the European Parliament, making it an important political center.
Food and drink
Belgium is known for its chocolate, waffles and beer. The country has over 1,000 different beer brands, and Belgian beer culture is on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
The country's administrative structure
Administrative structure: Belgium is a federal state consisting of three regions: Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels. Each region has its own government and legislation.
History
Belgium has been at the center of many significant historical events, such as the battles of World War I and World War II.
A multilingual state
Belgium is officially a trilingual country, with Dutch, French, and German spoken, making it a unique blend of languages and cultures.
Architecture
Belgium offers a wide range of architectural styles, from medieval castles and Gothic cathedrals to Art Nouveau buildings.