Brussels Airport border-control chaos sparks federal–regional row over staffing and infrastructure
Engineering works in Germany trigger two-week diversions and longer journey times for Brussels–Cologne ICE & Nightjet services
Eurostar issues real-time alert: network-wide delays hit Brussels-bound services on 18 May
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Poll warns of Entry/Exit System delays as Brussels Airport braces for summer crowds
A 17 May poll shows most UK travellers anticipate long EES queues this summer. With Brussels Airport already reporting two-hour waits during test periods, mobility managers should plan for longer arrival and departure times and consider premium security options for assignees.
Gaza solidarity march clogs Brussels city centre, forcing detours and delaying rail traffic
A 12,000-strong Gaza solidarity march on 17 May paralysed Brussels’ North–South corridor, forcing tram and bus diversions and delaying inter-city trains. Business travellers experienced longer transfers between the city’s three main stations, while police advised offices to keep staff indoors until early evening. The event underscores the need for contingency routing when civil-society protests target Belgium’s transport arteries.
Engineering works end 17 May but Brussels–Amsterdam business trains still hit by diversions
Track works that started on 13 May concluded on Sunday, 17 May, but Eurocity Direct trains between Brussels and Amsterdam still terminated at Amsterdam Central, lengthening journeys to Schiphol and squeezing capacity. Business travellers faced longer trips, missed connections and higher last-minute fares, highlighting the need for contingency planning ahead of further June blockades.