“Traffic alternates on the available lane while repairs continue on the other lane“where a high-speed train from the French railways company struck, on the territory of the municipality of Brugelette (Hainaut), a cable from a catenary which was hanging, said Frédéric Sacré, spokesperson for Infrabel .
The train in question, which was immobilized for more than an hour and a half, was finally able to resume its journey to Brussels-Midi without having to be towed.
Traffic is gradually recovering, but delays and cancellations are still possible, warned Infrabel. “Our teams are hard at work and doing their best to restore the second way and normalize the situation as soon as possible.“said the spokesperson.