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Wallonia’s TEC network joins strike wave, filing indefinite notice for 26–30 January
Wallonia’s TEC bus-and-tram network began an open-ended strike on 26 January, adding to the rail stoppage and creating gaps in regional connectivity. With daily route cancellations announced at short notice, corporates should arrange alternative ground transport for staff and shipments in Liège, Namur and Charleroi.
UK Foreign Office updates Belgium travel advice to warn of week-long rail strike
The FCDO has updated its Belgium travel advice to highlight the 25–30 January rail strike, advising passengers to check timetables and expect disruption. The notice underscores the importance for UK companies of monitoring official advisories when planning trips to Belgium.
Eurostar pledges ‘near-normal’ timetable during Belgian rail strike but warns of connection risks
Eurostar expects to operate almost all scheduled trains during Belgium’s rail strike but says travellers should build in extra time for domestic connections and monitor live updates. Mobility teams should budget for taxis or alternative routes if SNCB services are cancelled.
Week-long national rail strike to paralyse Belgian network from 26 January
Belgium’s rail unions have confirmed a national strike from 26–30 January 2026, slashing passenger and freight capacity to roughly one-third of normal levels. International services such as Eurostar and ICE will face significant disruption, and employers are advised to activate remote-work and travel-rebooking plans. Failure to prepare could strand business travellers and interrupt supply chains.
Wallonia’s TEC bus & tram network to join strike wave, threatening last-mile mobility
TEC unions have confirmed a 26–30 January strike across Wallonia’s entire bus-and-tram network, with no guaranteed minimum service. The action will magnify the impact of the simultaneous national rail strike, leaving many expatriates and business travellers without reliable last-mile transport. Employers should prepare multilingual contingency plans and consider temporary accommodation or remote-work alternatives.
SNCB International issues alternative timetable and flexible-ticket policy for strike week
SNCB International has published its reduced strike-week timetable and introduced flexible ticket conditions. While most Eurostar trains will operate, services to Germany and the Netherlands are heavily curtailed, and domestic connections remain uncertain. Business travellers can rebook or refund without penalty, but should build in additional buffers and monitor updates daily.