My husband and I are traveling from Paris to Bruges tomorrow (We have a eurrail pass). Our original ICE train to Brussels was cancelled due to the train strike, and we were able to get it exchanged for another one successfully. However we still are concerned about our connecting train to Bruges from the Midi station. This disclaimer is shown on every train on the SNCB app for tomorrow. So since our original IC train is still listed and there appears to be an option to still buy tickets for this train, does that mean it is still planned to depart as scheduled?

I would really appreciate any help or advice. Our eurrail pass doesn’t show updates for cancellations and the support forums on the SNCB site are only available in French or Dutch so we are having a bit of a hard time understanding our options and whether or not we are good to go 😭

Thank you so much and I’m so excited to visit ❤️

by bloop5861

8 comments

  2. Last strike it also said my train would ride and… no train.

  3. Technically yes. And let’s say 60-70% of the times it will be correct. But 1/3 chance it will be cancelled anyway or heavy delays.

  4. As the message at the top states, the travel planner already takes into account the strikes a day ahead. So since this one is displayed it will most likely run. Besides, even if it doesn’t, you will just be able to take a later one. Trains within Belgium are not bound to specific reservations.

  5. It should be good to go, but don’t be surprised if it’s delayed and your ticket doesn’t get checked

  6. Its a lot of text just to say that : if you see the train in the app it exist.

  7. oh yes, it’s affected.
    but in a good way. less trains on the network means: the trains that do run, don’t have delays…

  8. I’m in a similar boat. I need to get a train from Gent AFTER 10 pm today. Will it be there? Will it not? Will I have to spend the night with the homeless people at Dampoort? Guess I’ll find out the hard way.

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