I’m sure you’re all aware that public transport in Brussels (Metro primarily) has been affected due to an increase in terror alert in the city (with the city remaining at the highest level of terror alert).
The Grande Place, Brussels – Image, Economy Class and Beyond
However, other public transport services are affected.
Inside Brussels, the Metro/PreMetro will continued to be closed through Monday, with all underground services suspended. Bus services continue to operate.
NMBS/SNCB (regional and national train services) are currently reporting no changes in service at this time
Brussels Airport itself remains open, with an increased alert in security – will all services operating “as normal”.
Alert level 3 maintained at #brusselsairport. Increased vigilance still applied but the airport is operational & flights are not impacted.
— Brussels Airport (@BrusselsAirport) November 22, 2015
Eurostar is continuing to operate services to the city, but are allowing rebooking if needed:
Due to a heightened state of security in Brussels, local transport may not be running and some events within the city will be cancelled. If travelling to Brussels any day upto and including Monday 23rd November, we will be running a full service however if you wish to exchange your tickets with for another date and time you have 60 days to do this free of charge. Please contact us, or your original point of sale, when you have decided on any new dates for your journey.
Thalys is allowing ticket exchanges too:
Safety measures in Paris and Brussels are reinforced. Thalys trains are running normally. Following the raising of the alert in the Brussels area to level 4, public transport from the Brussels-Midi station is highly disturbed. For passengers who would like to cancel or postpone their journey: Exchange: all Thalys tickets for journeys to all Thalys destinations may be exchanged at no extra cost, until 23 November 2015. Refund: all Thalys tickets for journeys to all Thalys destinations with departure date on 21, 22 or 23 November, can be refunded at no extra cost. Refund/Exchange may be asked at the initial point of sale or by phone: – In France: +33 8 92 35 35 36 – In Belgium: +32 70 79 79 79 – In Germany: +49 1 807 07 07 07 – In the Netherlands: +31 30 230 0023
If you are heading to Brussels, use caution and expect short notice changes and restrictions in access to sites.
And keep safe on your travels.
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