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New tram line to link Brussels Airport and the city

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20 March 2025

New tram line to link Brussels Airport and the city

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An illustrative photo of a pedestrian bridge over a street with people walking on it.

Brussels plans to introduce a new tram line by 2031 to improve urban mobility, promote sustainable transport, and reduce congestion.

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Belgium

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    • Ecotourism

    • Urban/city tourism

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    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Well-being of residents

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    • Air passenger transport

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Road passenger transport

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According to Travel Tomorrow, Brussels is set to introduce a new airport tram line by 2031, connecting NATO headquarters in Haren to Zaventem Airport. The project aims to improve accessibility and reduce traffic congestion in the city, offering a sustainable transport option for travellers and commuters.

For more details on the initiative, approved by Urban.Brussels and Flanders authorities in the summer of 2023, to make the Brussels Ring Road more sustainable, follow the link on the left-hand side of the platform.

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