2023-08-30 04:44:00
A high-speed train linking Brussels to Amsterdam has been blocked since 7 p.m. Tuesday, near Merksem (province of Antwerp), following a technical problem. The approximately 500 passengers who were on board were evacuated from the train, the SNCB said on Tuesday evening.
“The technical problem had initially seemed resolved but another problem arose later”, explains a spokesperson for the railway company.
SNCB therefore decided to evacuate the train. The passengers were transferred to another train located nearby, with the supervision of emergency services.
The evacuation of the train was completed around 11:45 p.m. and the travelers were able to resume their journey. As for the broken down train, it will be towed during the night.
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