Unions representing TEC – the public-bus and tram operator for Belgium’s Walloon region – confirmed an indefinite strike notice that takes effect today, 26 January, and will at minimum run through Friday, 30 January. The ‘front commun’ of CGSP, CSC-ACV and CGSLB says more actions could follow if budget cuts and staffing levels are not addressed. (striketracker.app)
Unlike national rail, TEC has no legal obligation to provide a minimum service, so route cancellations are announced only at 06:00 each morning. Business travellers heading to Liège, Namur, Charleroi or the Ardennes should therefore build extra time into itineraries or use ride-hailing and car-rental options. Employers with posted workers must remember to update Limosa declarations if commuting patterns change.
The strike compounds the impact of the nationwide rail stoppage, effectively knocking out two of the three main pillars of Belgium’s public transport. Brussels’ STIB network is not on strike but warns of knock-on delays due to staff supporting union rallies.
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If itinerary changes or extended stays trigger new visa or work-permit requirements, VisaHQ can step in quickly. Their Belgium portal (https://www.visahq.com/belgium/) lets travellers and corporate mobility teams arrange Schengen visas, track renewals, and upload documents online—freeing time to focus on contingency travel planning while the strike unfolds.
Wallonia hosts major logistics and aerospace sites; plant managers warn that prolonged action could force production slow-downs. Forwarders shipping goods via Liège Airport – a key cargo hub – report difficulty moving staff to the site and have requested temporary shuttle exemptions from local police.
Mobility teams should monitor TEC’s app daily, pre-book taxis where feasible, and brief travellers on safe-driving rules if they switch to rental cars.
Unlike national rail, TEC has no legal obligation to provide a minimum service, so route cancellations are announced only at 06:00 each morning. Business travellers heading to Liège, Namur, Charleroi or the Ardennes should therefore build extra time into itineraries or use ride-hailing and car-rental options. Employers with posted workers must remember to update Limosa declarations if commuting patterns change.
The strike compounds the impact of the nationwide rail stoppage, effectively knocking out two of the three main pillars of Belgium’s public transport. Brussels’ STIB network is not on strike but warns of knock-on delays due to staff supporting union rallies.
If itinerary changes or extended stays trigger new visa or work-permit requirements, VisaHQ can step in quickly. Their Belgium portal (https://www.visahq.com/belgium/) lets travellers and corporate mobility teams arrange Schengen visas, track renewals, and upload documents online—freeing time to focus on contingency travel planning while the strike unfolds.
Wallonia hosts major logistics and aerospace sites; plant managers warn that prolonged action could force production slow-downs. Forwarders shipping goods via Liège Airport – a key cargo hub – report difficulty moving staff to the site and have requested temporary shuttle exemptions from local police.
Mobility teams should monitor TEC’s app daily, pre-book taxis where feasible, and brief travellers on safe-driving rules if they switch to rental cars.
