On 15 May 2025, the Port of Ostend welcomed its first ever car train, marking a historic moment in the port’s development. This event also signalled the reactivation of rail freight traffic in the port after more than 15 years, made possible through close collaboration with Infrabel.
The new rail link forms part of Ostend’s strategy to develop a sustainable, intermodal logistics platform, complementing its existing short sea shipping services. The trains will serve Ostend’s Tilbury terminal, connecting directly to various European destinations.
This development underscores Ostend’s ambition to become a major logistics hub, offering efficient and greener alternatives to road transport, and reinforcing its role in the modal shift toward rail and maritime freight.
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