Construction starts on direct tram connection to Brussels Airport
Construction of a direct tram connection between Brussels and the national airport was officially launched on Monday. The project will link Brussels North station and the airport, with a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Work will be carried out in phases and coordinated with other major infrastructure projects in the area, including the redevelopment of the ring road and the airport interchange.
The initial phase will focus on works along Da Vincilaan in Zaventem and will mainly involve utility upgrades and adjustments to existing infrastructure. These interventions are required before tram tracks and stops can be installed at a later stage.
The line is expected to become operational by 2031 or 2032 and is intended to improve access to the airport and nearby business parks.
“Brussels Airport is an international gateway to Flanders and a key driver of our economy," Flemish Mobility and Public Works minister Annick De Ridder said at Monday's official launch. "With the airport tram, we are investing in a strong link between the airport, the region’s business parks and the capital. This will enable employees, commuters and residents to get around easily.”
"We are investing in a strong link between the airport, the region’s business parks and the capital"
The project is part of a broader construction programme, through which the Flemish government is investing in alternatives to car use, including public transport and cycling infrastructure. The aim is to ease pressure on the Brussels ring road and encourage a shift towards more sustainable modes of transport.
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