Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Sint-Truiden opens a new Safety Point at the railway station on November 12, 2025. Mayor Ludwig Vandenhove and Police Chief Fabrice Curto confirm that it supports security, coordination, and commuter safety.
As VRT News reported, the Sint-Truiden police will open a new “Safety Point” at the railway station on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The facility is intended to improve security around the station. Recent incidents in the area have led to a growing feeling of insecurity among commuters and residents.
“We do what we promise,” says Mayor Ludwig Vandenhove (Vooruit).
“That safety issue was a key issue in last year’s municipal elections.”
What will Sint-Truiden’s new Safety Point change for station security?
NMBS has made a room inside the station building available for the project. The space will be used by the local police, community guards, and other partners, including the Securail railway security service. The room will allow discreet security checks and better coordination between the different agencies.
Police in Sint-Truiden say the new Safety Point at the railway station is not a police station. The room will be clearly marked so passengers can see it, but it is not open to the public. Staff will not always be present.
“As in other police zones, we don’t have the capacity to permanently deploy police officers at the station,”
says Fabrice Curto, chief of police for the Sint-Truiden-Gingelom-Nieuwerkerken zone.
“We do, however, provide an increased presence at strategic times to enhance the sense of safety among travellers, schoolchildren, and residents. However, you cannot file reports at the Safety Point.”
Authorities stress that passengers should still use regular reporting channels in emergencies. People can call 101 or contact station staff or police on duty.
Sint-Truiden station has seen several upgrades over the years. The building was modernised in 2005, and the platforms were raised between 2020 and 2021 to make access easier. In response to a rise in incidents and growing concern about safety around the station, authorities decided to open a new “Safety Point.”
