SNCB activates “Plan Affluence” as heat drives record crowds to Belgian coast
Yellow heatwave alert issued across Belgium: travel operators brace for disruptions
Eurostar cancels dozens of Belgium–UK services between 10 – 14 July amid operational restrictions
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Brussels-Midi suffers cascading delays as network issues coincide with summer peak
Live service alerts on 11 July show repeated delays at Brussels-Midi/Zuid caused by technical problems on the Belgian rail network. The knock-on effect threatens tight business itineraries during one of the busiest summer weekends, prompting Eurostar and SNCB to honour disrupted tickets on later services.
SNCB warns of overcrowding on coastal trains as heatwave drives 11 – 12 July beach exodus
With temperatures soaring, SNCB expects exceptional crowds on trains to the North Sea coast over the weekend of 11–12 July. The operator will meter platform access and advises riders to avoid peak seaside arrival and departure hours. Mobility teams should anticipate possible knock-ons for airport and commuter traffic.