Thursday, January 23, 2025 Brussels Airlines has expressed strong support for plans to integrate Brussels Airport into the high-speed rail network, emphasizing the strategic and environmental benefits of such a development. The airline highlights that Brussels serves as a crucial hub for passengers traveling to sub-Saharan Africa. However, many travelers from neighboring countries currently face limited convenient options to reach the airport.
Enhancing Connectivity and Sustainability The proposed expansion of railway connections is seen as a pivotal move to bolster Brussels Airlines’ position as the preferred carrier to Africa. Moreover, it aligns with the airline’s commitment to environmental sustainability by potentially reducing reliance on car travel and short-haul flights for airport access. This initiative is part of a broader intermodal master plan aimed at improving accessibility to Brussels Airport.
Comparative Infrastructure and Passenger Convenience In contrast to several neighboring countries where airports have been connected to extensive high-speed train networks for decades, Brussels Airport currently lacks such direct links. Passengers traveling via Brussels Airport often need to transfer at Brussels-South railway station to access high-speed train services. This additional transfer can be burdensome, especially for intercontinental passengers carrying substantial luggage.
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