New step in the RER's thorny file: Linkebeek withdraws its veto... and accepts the removal of the Linkebeek station

A decisive turning point in the thorny dossier of the Brussels RER: Linkebeek agrees to withdraw its appeal to avoid the four-track enlargement on a part of its territory. A decision ripped out in a turbulent vote, where the majority found themselves in a minority. Yet, the project, already repeatedly delayed, is not at the end of its sentences and should not be born before 2033. ...

Linkebeek has agreed to lift one of the remedies. For years, Linkebeek has blocked the work of the RER with the setting up of four lanes on its territory. However, works necessary for the RER, which requires additional tracks to allow the rapid trains to pass the local trains. In February, Infrabel had proposed a compromise to the commune. Only part of the territory would be set up on four lanes, allowing to respect Linkebeek's will to keep the …