Uccle (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Sint-Job station in Uccle reopened after a 2-year upgrade by Infrabel, featuring straightened tracks, facilities for pedestrians and cyclists, Tram 92, extra NMBS train, and Thomas Baeken notes efficiency.
As VRT News reported, the Sint-Job station in Uccle, Brussels, Belgium, has reopened after major reconstruction by Infrabel. The new station is a
“complete transformation compared to the previous situation,”
says Thomas Baeken of Infrabel, describing the project.
“The old railway bridge, which was over 100 years old and due for replacement, was causing problems. For example, the trams had to pass through a double S-curve, a kind of chicane.”
The station has been completely straightened.
“Tram journeys are now 30 seconds faster. That may not seem like much, but in the world of transport, it’s a significant difference,”
says Baeken.
What improvements make Sint-Job Station in Uccle safer and more efficient?
Officials mentioned that the station now serves as a key hub for trams, buses, and trains. Tram line 92 continues to run through the station, and several bus lines stop there. NMBS has added 1 extra train to the existing 5, increasing capacity and improving service.
The new Sint-Job station is designed as a station of the future. It focuses on vulnerable road users and provides smooth transfers between trains, trams, and buses. Pedestrians and cyclists now have dedicated facilities. Infrabel included plans for a future cycle highway along the railway line when building the new bridge.
The project lasted around 2 years and affected the neighbourhood and train services. One track remained open during key construction phases, so train traffic never stopped completely. The new design integrates all station infrastructure into the bridge, creating extra space for benches, greenery, and public areas.
The Sint-Job station upgrade in Uccle began in 2023 after Infrabel announced the replacement of the nearly 100-year-old bridge. The old bridge, built in 1928, was dismantled in early 2025. The new structure was installed in July 2024, and the project is expected to be completed by autumn 2025.