Belgium plans to renovate Belgian train stations in a bid to address mobility issues

The renovation works will be undertaken before 2032 - Belgian Federal Mobility Minister, Georges Gilkinet

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The Belgian government is planning to spend €1.8 billion towards transport hubs, improving accessibility and expanding bicycle parking facilities

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Mobility in the country continues to be an issue at Belgian train stations - Gilkinet

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Currently, out of the 550 stations in Belgium, only 88 are fully wheelchair-accessible stations - Gilkinet

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The government plans to double the numbers by making stations and their surroundings accessible to people by 2032

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