NMBS/SNCB runs virtually all passenger services across Belgium. As a major transit hub at the heart of Europe, Belgium is a key node for international services: from Brussels, Eurostar, ICE, IC direct and TGV services run into Germany, the Netherlands, Great Britain and France. Night trains to Germany and Czechia are offered by ÖBB and European Sleeper.
Network length
3,600 km
Number of stations
550
Belgium's national railway, running nearly all domestic passenger services on one of Europe's densest train networks. They also run cross-border regional trains to France, Luxembourg, Germany and the Netherlands.
An international high-speed operator linking London with Paris, Brussels, Rotterdam and Amsterdam through the Channel Tunnel. Since merging with Thalys in 2023, it also connects Paris with Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany under one brand.
Germany's national railway, running ICE high-speed and InterCity services nationwide, alongside about half of the country's regional trains, with international connections to most neighbouring countries.
Austria's national railway, running Railjet long-distance services and regional trains across the country and into neighbouring countries. Its Nightjet network is Europe's most extensive night train operation, reaching cities far beyond Austria.
France's national railway, running TGV high-speed services at up to 320 km/h alongside Intercités and regional TER trains. SNCF also runs international connections across western Europe.
The Netherlands' main train operator, running Intercity and Sprinter services on one of Europe's busiest rail networks, together with international services in cooperation with neighbouring railways.
Luxembourg's national railway, operating the country's domestic network and cross-border services to France, Belgium and Germany, with direct TGV connections to Paris.
Cooperative running night trains linking Brussels and Amsterdam with Berlin, Dresden and Prague.
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