The officers will accompany the trains from Brussels to Ostend, and vice versa. “Summer vacation should be a period of relaxation for everyone, not a nuisance or intimidation,” said Quintin. Specifically, the ‘Sunrail’ operation involves officers “acting quickly and decisively when situations of nuisance occur,” according to the minister. Consultations have also taken place with local police zones, such as the Ostend police, to ensure smooth and rapid cooperation.<\/p>\n
“Our goal is clear,” also states Eric Snoeck, head of the federal police. “We need to ensure that families and holidaymakers can travel to and from the sea in a safe, peaceful environment.”<\/p>\n
The number of officers deployed on each train depends on a risk analysis. “If this summer it turns out that incidents also occur on other lines heading to the coast, we will allocate capacity there as well,” the Interior ministry said.<\/p>\n