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<div>==Country Name==<br />
Belgium (Belgie/Belgique)<br />
<br />
==National Railway System==<br />
Since 1 Jan. 2005, the infrastructure (Infrabel) and train operation (SNCB/NMBS) <br />
companies have been subsidiaries of the SNCB/NMBS Holding company.<br />
===National Railway Operator===<br />
*Société Nationale des Chemins der fer Belges (SNCB) and Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen (NMBS) are the formal titles of the [http://www.b-rail.be national railway system] in French and Dutch respectively. However, these are usually shortened to &quot;Chemins de fer Belges&quot; and &quot;Belgische spoorwegen&quot;. On rolling stock, station signs and publicity material the letter B in an oval is used instead of SNCB or NMBS. <br />
<br />
*[https://www.thalys.com/img/1427897808/pdf/presse/release/en/1427897799_15.04.01._Thalys_is_now_a_train_operati.pdf ''Thalys''] is operated by two stand-alone companies, one owned by SNCF (60%) and SNCB/NMBS (40%), the other (for services to Germany and the Netherlands) owned by SNCF (62%), SNCB/NMBS (28%) and DB (10%) (NS is not a partner although services extend over that system). ''Izy'', which operates low-cost services between Brussels and Paris is a brand of ''Thalys''.<br />
<br />
*''Eurostar'' is operated by [http://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/about-eurostar/company-information/behind-the-scenes Eurostar International Ltd], owned by SNCF (controlling interest of 55%), private investors (who in 2015 acquired the 40% share previously owned by the UK government) and SNCB/NMBS (5%).<br />
<br />
==Languages==<br />
Belgium consists of three Regions: Flanders, to the north <br />
of the provincial boundary line running roughly between Menin and Visé, in which <br />
Dutch is the official language; Wallonia, to the south of that line, where <br />
French is the official language, and the Capital, Brussels, which is officially <br />
bi-lingual but mostly French-speaking. German is officially recognised in the <br />
area around Eupen and Malmedy. By law, public bodies must use only the official <br />
language(s) of each Region for texts in that Region, so travellers should be <br />
aware that, for example, the name of a train's destination may change <br />
significally during the journey (eg: Bergen = Mons, Luik = Liège). All railway <br />
personnel whose duties involve contact with the public are required on <br />
recruitment to show they can speak both languages, and some (especially in <br />
Flanders) are also fluent in English etc., but of course others may become <br />
rather out-of-practice in their second language. Railway tickets are normally <br />
issued from computer terminals and at bilingual stations may be issued in either <br />
language, depending on how the passenger requests it; some types of ticket <br />
purchases and reservations can now be made via the internet.<br />
<br />
==Currency==<br />
Euro<br />
<br />
==UIC code==<br />
numeric 88; alpha B<br />
<br />
==Timetable==<br />
===Journey Planner===<br />
====SNCB/NMBS====<br />
*Website: [https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/travel-info/current/current-departure-times Timetable & buy tickets]<br />
*By Smartphone: [http://mobile.b-rail.be/en Journey planner etc]<br />
* For a map view of the planned route for any train enter either a station or the train number for the desired date from [https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/travel-info/current/current-departure-times this link] in "Monitor traffic in real time" further down the page from the JP.<br />
<br />
====Regional public transport companies====<br />
*De Lijn: [http://www.delijn.be/en/ De Lijn Route planner]<br />
*TEC ("Transport En Commun"): [http://www.infotec.be TEC]<br />
<br />
===Actual Train Times===<br />
[https://trainmap.belgiantrain.be/ Train Map] <br />
<br />
'''Note:''' The train map comes with a warning that '''The train positions are calculated based on timetables, real time info and prognoses.''' It is suspected there may not be much real time info other than the departures from stations.<br />
<br />
===Downloadable Timetable===<br />
On the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/lines-leaflets Brochures de ligne] web page, select either:<br />
* <I>Indicateur des Chemins de Fer Belges: Lundi au vendredi, sauf jours fériés</I> for weekday services, or<br />
* <I>Indicateur des Chemins de Fer Belges: Samedis, dimanches et jours fériés</I> for weekend services<br />
<br />
These show all passenger trains over a line, regardless of category. They are also available here unbundled as individual tables for each line.<br />
<br />
Timetables for individual '''IC routes''' are available from the ''Brochures IC'' page, either the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/ic-leaflets/ French language site] or the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/nl/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/ic-leaflets/ Dutch language site]. These tables show '''only''' the IC trains of the IC route number in question – not all trains over the same route.<br />
<br />
===Printed Timetable===<br />
The <i>Spoorboekje/Indicateur officiel</i>, with some text in German and English as well as French and Flemish, is available as a series of leaflets, suitable for holding in a ring binder, although it is possible this is no longer available. The compilers would welcome news of the current situation.<br />
<br />
===Engineering Information===<br />
SNCB / NMBS provide weekly information on engineering work at [http://www.belgianrail.be/jp/sncb-nmbs-routeplanner/help.exe/en?tpl=him_map&tplParamHimMsgInfoGroup=works Customer Service – Works Info]. Typically there are pages for only the next 4 weeks and pages may often be incomplete when first added.<br />
<br />
News of current or future traffic disruptions and alerts that impact '''international''' services can be obtained at [https://www.b-europe.com/EN/Disruptions Traffic Disruptions]<br />
<br />
==Maps==<br />
===Printed Maps===<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-E | European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-R-1 | European Railway Atlas (Regional Atlas Series, Book 1: Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Great Britain, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
*A fourth edition of the [https://nijverepublishers.nl/en/Books-and-maps/Benelux-Rail-Topo Benelux Rail Topo] was published in 2023 (ISBN/EAN 978 90 73280 19 9). In full colour to a scale of 1:550,000 and with a register of over 1,000 stations.<br />
<br />
===Web-based Maps===<br />
*The infrastructure provider has some useful plans:<br />
**[https://infrabel.be/sites/default/files/generated/files/paragraph/NS_AppendicesC_Maps_27.zip zip file containing several maps.] The Technical Map of the network (a simplified track diagram) is NS_C-03.<br />
** A route plan identifying Timetable line numbers [https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets can be accessed from this page] <br />
*[http://f.cl.ly/items/1x143A2D3w071S3h0B2I/Belgium.pdf Passenger network route map 2014/2015] or [http://www.belgianrail.be/~/media/e811c526377b4359ac2f7dbf81f877be.pdf schematic passenger routes including High Speed by line number 2017]<br />
*An unofficial map shows the [http://www.garesbelges.be/cartes/reseau_belge.pdf maximum extent] of the Belgian system, identifying passenger, freight and <i>closed</i> lines. <br />
*[http://www.sporenplan.nl/ Sporenplan] has a series of on-line schematic track diagrams. Click on "Sporenplannen" on the left hand side for a map showing the countries covered.<br />
*Thorsten Büker's [https://websites.umich.edu/~yopopov/rrt/railroadmaps/netherlands_belgium_luxembourg.html Benelux Map]. Updated January 2023<br />
*[[Maps and Plans#Belgium|Maps and Plans - Belgium]]<br />
<br />
==Ticketing==<br />
A summary of the various options for travelling with reduced fares is given in the timetable, but for full information consult the booklet &quot;''Guide du Voyageur - Billets, Pass et Cartes''&quot; (or the equivalent in Flemish). The Benelux-Tourrail card allows five days unlimited travel in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg within one month.<br />
<br />
A penalty charge is levied if a ticket is purchased on the train whilst the ticket office at the station is open. When boarding without a ticket at an unstaffed station, contact the conductor immediately to avoid a penalty fare. On some "high speed" services - particularly ''Thalys'', ''ICE'', ''Izy'' and ''Eurostar'' - fares are specific and not interavailable with tickets for other trains. Seat reservations are not available on purely domestic services.<br />
<br />
Belgian ticket machines are provided at Roosendaal, Maastricht and Aachen as these stations are served by SNCB trains. Tickets at special fares for <strong>short cross-border journeys</strong> can be bought <strong>only</strong> at the stations concerned. <br />
<br />
Through rail tickets which include travel by bus/tram/métro within the flat-fare zone of major cities are available. In Brussels, standard flat-fare single, multi-ride and 1-day tickets valid on the urban bus/tram/métro network are also valid for travel by rail between any of the city's stations. '<strong>MOBIB</strong>' is the national chipcard for e-ticketing on public transport; more information is available at [http://www.belgianrail.be/en/travel-tickets/mobib.aspx MOBIB].<br />
<br />
==Infrastructure==<br />
===Infrastructure Authority===<br />
[http://www.infrabel.be/en Infrabel]<br />
<br />
===Network Statement===<br />
[https://infrabel.be/en/networkstatement Network Statement page].<br />
<br />
===Gauge===<br />
Standard.<br />
<br />
The Antwerpen, Gent, Kusttram Tramways and the Charleroi Metro system are metre gauge.<br />
<br />
===Electrification===<br />
3 kV dc. However, 25kV 50Hz is used on high speed lines and in the Ardennes. The boundaries between the systems in the Ardennes are as follows:<br />
* Dinant - Virton: between Anseremme and Gendron-Celles<br />
* Libramont - Bertrix: just west of Libramont<br />
* (Liège -) Rivage - Gouvy (- Luxembourg): between Rivage and Aywaille<br />
* Arlon - Athus: between Y Autelbas and Messancy<br />
<br />
Town tramway, and the Kusttram, overhead systems are 600 V DC apart from Brussels which is 750 V DC.<br />
<br />
Dual-system motive power is used on these lines.<br />
<br />
The Rochefort-Jemelle - Kleinbettingen section of the Namur - Luxembourg line, which was converted to 25 kV AC on 28 August 2022.<br />
<br />
===Rule of the road===<br />
Left (but most lines are signalled for operation in either direction).<br />
<br />
===Distances===<br />
Network Statement [https://www.infrabel.be/sites/default/files/generated/files/paragraph/NS_AppendicesE_TechnicalDocuments_17.zip Annex E1] gives distances in metres for each significant location by Line Number.<br />
<br />
==Other railways==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Tourist lines== <br />
Standard gauge and steam worked, unless otherwise noted. English language webpage given where available.<br />
*[http://site.cfv3v.eu/site/?lang=en_gb Le Chemin de fer à vapeur des Trois Vallées (CF3V)] : Mariembourg - Treignes<br />
*[http://www.stoomcentrum.be Stoomcentrum Maldegem (SCM)] : Eeklo - Maldegem<br />
*[http://www.stoomcentrum.be Stoomcentrum Maldegem (SCM)] : Maldegem - Donk. 600mm gauge (diesel operated)<br />
*[http://www.stoomtrein.be/en Stoomtrein Dendermonde - Puurs] : Dendermonde - Puurs<br />
*[http://www.rail-rebecq-rognon.eu Le Rail Rebecq - Rognon] : Rebecq - Rognon. 600mm gauge, on former standard gauge alignment<br />
*[http://www.grotte-de-han.be/en Tramway des Grottes de Han] : Han - Grottes de Han. Metre gauge former Vicinal tramway (diesel operated), in conjunction with visits to caves (<i>grottes</i>)<br />
*[http://www.tta.be Le Tramway Touristique de l'Aisne (TTA)] : Pont d'Erezée - Lamormenil. Metre-gauge former Vicinal tramway (diesel operated) <br />
*[http://www.cfs-sprimont.be Le chemin de fer de Sprimont (CFS)] : Sprimont - Damré. 600mm gauge. <i>See [http://www.cfs-sprimont.be/Agenda.htm Agenda] for dates of operation</i><br />
*[http://www.asvi.be/en/index/index.htm Association pour la Sauvegarde du Vicinal (ASVi)]: Lobbes - Thuin - Biesme-sous-Thuin. Metre gauge former Vicinal tramway (electrically worked), based at museum on site of Thuin West station and incorporating a re-gauged section of former standard gauge line 109<br />
*[http://www.cfbocq.be/index.php/en/ Chemin de Fer du Bocq (CFB)] : Ciney - Purnode - Evrehailles-Bauche <br />
<br />
Rail cycling (''railvoertuig'' in Flemish; ''draisines'' in French) is available on the following sections of line:<br />
*[https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://railbiketessenderlo.com/&usg=ALkJrhi6UCPsf6k3DdKBfUNKRMs7_29HxQ Railbike Tessenderlo]: Tessenderlo – Ham, Albert Canal (4 km each way) <br />
*[https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railbikelimburg.be%2F&edit-text Railbike Limburg]: Munsterbilzen – Gellik (6 km each way)<br />
*[https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railbike.be%2Ffr%2Frailbike.aspx&edit-text Railbike des Hautes Fagnes]: Kalterherberg – Sourbrodt (7 km each way – part of former Vennbahn)<br />
*[http://www.molignee.be/draisines/draisines_gb.htm Les Draisines de la Molignée]: Denée-Maredsous - Warnant (7 km each way)<br />
*[https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://www.spoorfietsen.be/&usg=ALkJrhhSaPyU9SqFf8Iu6oNRSuGn5qpZqw In the track of the soldiers]: Kapellen – Brasschaat (5km each way)<br />
<br />
==Metro==<br />
Bruxelles, Antwerpen and Charleroi. The latter two are the central sections of metre-gauge tram routes.<br />
<br />
Track plans are available for [https://carto.metro.free.fr/metro-tram-bruxelles/ Bruxelles/Brussel] and [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Charleroi.pdf Charleroi] at the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu Gleisplanweb] The [https://treinfanaat.jouwweb.nl/informatie/sporenplannen Treinfanaat] Site has a plan for Antwerpen from Sporenplannen.<br />
<br />
==Trams/LRT-Systems==<br />
City networks in Antwerpen, Bruxelles, Charleroi, Gent and Liège [in 2025]. The [https://www.delijn.be/en/content/kusttram/ ''Kusttram''] operates along the coast from Oostende, west to De Panne and east to Knokke. In Bruxelles/Brussel, the [https://trammuseum.brussels/en/ Brussels Tram Museum (Musée du Transport Urbain Bruxellois)] - located in the former Woluwe tram depôt - operates an historic tram [https://trammuseum.brussels/en/brussels-tourist-tramway/presentation/ tour around the city] on Sundays in the summer and once a month at other times of the year. In Antwerpen the [https://www.delijn.be/nl/overdelijn/organisatie/educatief/museum/ Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum] (site available only in Flemish) is housed in a former depôt near Berchem station. See also the references to tramways under Tourist Lines.<br />
<br />
A track plan for the Bruxelles system is available [http://carto.metro.free.fr/metro-tram-bruxelles/ here].<br />
Track plans for the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Charleroi.pdf Charleroi], [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Map-e.php?Map=Gent Gent], <br />
[https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Kusttram.pdf Kusttram] and [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Luettich.pdf Liège] systems are available on the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/ Gleisplanweb site]. For engineering TEC Charleroi works see the [https://www.letec.be/#/ TEC website].<br />
<br />
See also [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Recent and Future Changes==<br />
Opening of new 12 km [7 mile] standard gauge tramway in Liège was planned for April 2024, but now full system testing is scheduled for some two months from October 2024, so full opening could come at the start of 2025. <br />
<br />
On 11 December 2022, Charleroi Sud station was renamed Charleroi Central in order to better reflect its status as the town's main station.<br />
<br />
The overhead electrification between Hatrival (north of Libramont) and the Belgium/Luxembourg border (south of Arlon) is being switched from 1,500 V dc to 25 kV 50 Hz in August 2022. This entails temporary closure of the line until 28 August 2022.<br />
<br />
The 2020-2023 transport plan under consultation in June 2019 includes several mentions of possible new passenger services over non-passenger lines including<br />
* "Nieuwe S-verbinding Antwerpen - Waaslandhaven" - a passenger service into Antwerp docks and<br />
* "Bediening van de haven van Gent (lijn 204) – Zelzate" - the same at Gent<br />
<br />
In July 2019, CFL stopped operating across the border from Rodange to Virton due to the GSM-R systems on their 2200 series units not being acceptable in Belgium. Media reports suggest there are no plans to introduce any replacement. This means the loss of passenger services in Belgium from Y Aubange to the border with Luxembourg.<br />
<br />
In July 2018, the federal Minister of Transport announced the introduction from the December 2018 timetable change of 2 return trips from Namur and Charleroi-Sud to Maubeuge and from Mons to Aulnoye-Aymeries in both cases with connections to and from Paris.<br />
<br />
Line 125A, Flémalle-Haute - Liège via Seraing, reopened to passengers on June 10th 2018.<br />
<br />
In January 2017 the federal Minister of Transport announced that SNCB had no plans to close any further lines, stations or halts. However, this has been thrown into doubt by reports in December 2019 that SNCB wishes to close a number of lines where track and electrification equipment are in need of renewal. These include:<br />
<br />
*42 Rivage - Gouvy<br />
<br />
*43 Angleur - Marloie<br />
<br />
*44 Spa - Pepinster<br />
<br />
*82 Aalst - Burst<br />
<br />
*94 Froyennes - Baisieux (France)<br />
<br />
*96 Mons - Quévy<br />
<br />
*97 St Ghislain - Quiévrain<br />
<br />
*130A Charleroi - Erquelinnes<br />
<br />
*132 Charleroi - Couvin<br />
<br />
*140 Charleroi - Fleurus<br />
<br />
These closures are apparently not mentioned in the 2020-2023 transport plan and indeed that plan includes improvements to service frequency on some of these routes. Assuming this remains the case when the plan is approved then closure in the short term would appear unlikely.<br />
<br />
Services via the new "Watermael-Schuman-Josaphat" tunnel between Brussel/Bruxelles-Schuman and Line 26 south of Meiser started on 4 April 2016. <br />
<br />
From 17 February 2016 Virton - Rodange CFL was reduced to a skeleton service because the introduction of different signalling systems meant there was no suitable CFL rolling stock available; the service was withdrawn completely from 20 June 2016 but resumed from 11 December 2016. <!--- IF/WHEN THIS GETS DELETED REMEMBER TO DELETE EQUIVALENT LUXEMBOURG ENTRY ---> <br />
<br />
The ''Thalys'' trains between Liège and Paris via Mons were withdrawn from 1 April 2015. From the 2015 season, Le Tramway Touristique de l'Aisne (TTA) completed their long-planned reopening to Lamormenil, making a 12 km long line from Pont d’Érezée. The Chemin de Fer du Bocq was extended from Purnode to Evrehailles-Bauche on 12 June 2015.<br />
<br />
A new transport plan was introduced with the timetable commencing on 14 December 2014, with the object of providing a more regular timetable. This resulted in the disappearance of a number of obscure or peak hour only routes. From 7 April 2014 Antwerpen - Neerpelt trains were extended to a reopened station at Hamont, on the Netherlands border. ‘’Kolenspoor’’, a standard-gauge preserved line between Waterschei, As and Eisden, last operated in 2014 and the organisation has since ceased to exist.<br />
<br />
Owing to technical problems encountered on the Fyra trains, SNCB and NS Hispeed suspended ''Fyra'' train services in February 2013 and later cancelled the contract entirely. A substitute direct InterCity service between Brussel/Bruxelles and Den Haag was introduced from 18 February 2013 with two trains each way per day, which increased to eight trains from 11 March 2013. This was subsequently increased to hourly and extended to Amsterdam. It will be further diverted onto the High Speed line via Noorderkempen to serve Breda [reverse] from 9 April 2018.<br />
<br />
"Project Diabolo", a northward extension of the Brussels Airport branch to join Line 25N (the new direct Brussels - Mechelen line running along the middle of the E19 motorway) by means of a triangular junction, opened on 10 June 2012 together with Line 25N itself. Local trains between Erquelinnes [BE] and Jeumont [FR] were withdrawn from 10 September 2012, severing this international crossing point for passengers.<br />
<br />
A new short cutoff through a tunnel, avoiding the sharply curved section through Dolhain-Gileppe on the 'classic' route between Li&egrave;ge and Verviers, opened on 11 December 2011.<br />
<br />
==Special notes==<br />
In principle, all passenger services within Belgium run at intervals of one <br />
hour or less (two hours, in the case of the routes with the least traffic) <br />
between approximately 06:00 and 22:00, grouped into three categories:<br />
*Intercity (IC, stopping only at main stations)<br />
*Local (L, stopping at all stations en route).<br />
*Suburban (S, local services around Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Liège and Charleroi)<br />
Where possible, the schedules are designed to ensure convenient connections <br />
between L trains and limited-stop services. Additional trains are scheduled <br />
outside the fixed-interval framework in the early morning and late evening, at <br />
peak hours (P), and for tourist traffic in the holiday season (ICT).<br />
<br />
Many trains consist of electric multiple-units and some such services split <br />
en route to go to different destinations. Older units don't always carry a label <br />
to show where they are going, with reliance on ticket checks and public address <br />
announcements (making reference to the unit number, also displayed over the <br />
internal doorways) to ensure passengers are in the correct part of the train.<br />
<br />
Each rail line in Belgium is identified by a line number, which is usually <br />
the same as the corresponding table number in the public timetable. Line numbers <br />
are displayed in white on blue hexagonal boards beside the track at junctions. <br />
Information intended for railway staff only (eg depots and stabling points, <br />
types of equipment) is conveyed by means of telegraphic codes; FSD = Ostend , <br />
HLE = electric loco etc.). Other trackside boards indicate line speed-limits (in <br />
tens of km/h), gradients over 12/1000, prohibition of 3-phase motive power <br />
(&quot;DMT&quot;) etc.<br />
<br />
===Signal post numbering===<br />
*in controlled area: <b>F37</b> = signal <b>F</b> of <i>blok</i> (= block post or signal box) <b>37</b>.<br />
*automatic signals on open line: <b>A806</b> = signal on track <b>A</b> at km<b> 80,6</b>; <b>BX753</b> = signal on track <b>B</b> for trains running in &quot;wrong&quot; (right-hand) direction at km<b> 75,3</b>, where the <b>X</b> denotes &quot;wrong&quot; direction; signals for use in the wrong direction show occulting aspects - the V of small white lights above certain signals is lit when the signal is cleared for a movement starting or ending such 'wrong direction' running.<br />
===Passenger train numbering===<br />
*the concept of &quot;up&quot; and &quot;down&quot; (or <i>pair</i> and <i>impair</i> in French practice) to describe the direction of movement does not apply in Belgium; on a double track line one will be &quot;A&quot; and the other &quot;B&quot;, with direction &quot;A&quot; being that in which the trackside km increases.<br />
*internal trains carry three or four digit numbers of which the first two digits denote route (and indicate direction) while the final digit(s) provide unique train number within that route - whether the final digit is odd or even carries no significance. In many cases, for services in one direction, the two final digits will indicate the hour of departure from the origin. For example, IC5xx services are Oostende-Eupen and IC504 to IC523 are the hourly departures from Oostende starting with the 0442.<br />
*trains between SNCB/NMBS and NS or CFL adopt Belgian practice throughout.<br />
*trains between SNCB/NMBS and SNCF carry different numbers within France (following the French <i>pair</i>/<i>impair</i> numbering practice) from those carried in Belgium.<br />
*International trains (classified as such) may have two (adjacent - one odd, one even) numbers, to accommodate the numbering systems of those adjacent administrations where odd and even numbers do denote direction; for motorail (AutoTrain) services originating in Benelux, the odd number will be one less than the even number.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
[[Category:General Information]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=55373Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2024-03-13T19:15:23Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions */ Added August 2024 use of Antoing connection</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. {{Standard Abbreviations}} References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE24/1<br />
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This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
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Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE24/55 and BE24/56.<br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE24/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE24/2<br />
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This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE24/3<br />
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This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by three trains, two of which are provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D2<br />
| SSuX<br />
|''3333''<br />
| Antwerpen-Centraal - 13:00 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Brussel-Noord<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO<br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO<br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee<br />
|}<br />
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D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel. <br/ ><br />
D2: Until 4 February and from 29 June 2024. Prospective travellers are advised to check this service for their planned day as alterations are possible. <br />
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This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE24/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE24/4<br />
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This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Eurostar'' (both classic 'blue' Eurostar and 'red' former Thalys) services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE24/5<br />
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This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25xx services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Nivelles / Nijvel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, part of the previous SNCB/NMBS web can be used at http://www.belgianrail.be/jp/nmbs-realtime/trainsearch.exe/en . Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem station as an intermediate point between the same two locations. This map does not seem to be reachable from the current SNCB / NMBS web site any more and an equivalent map does not seem to be available on the current web site. Feedback to the contrary on either of these points would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE24/6<br />
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This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
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*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25xx services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Nivelles / Nijvel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE24/7<br />
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This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25xx'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Landen and Bruxelles-Luxembourg/Brussel-Luxemburg and vice-versa (hourly SSuX)<br />
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===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE24/8<br />
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This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
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===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE24/9<br />
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This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Nivelles / Nijvel.<br />
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===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE24/10<br />
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This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22xx'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE24/11<br />
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Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Eurostar'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/12<br />
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This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC15xx'' (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC5xx'' (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
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===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE24/13<br />
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There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies and the ''IC57xx'' (Charleroi - Leuven) use line 139 and platforms D or 1 with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times due to engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''IC 5719''<br />
| Charleroi - 20:36 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC 5721''<br />
| Charleroi - 22:36 (SSuX) / 22:35 SO Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC 5722''<br />
| Charleroi - 23:36 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE24/3 are booked to use platform 6 so may use line 139/1 although ladder connections across to the Platform D exit line have been used so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
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Summer Saturday through trains between Brussels and Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park , (T18022/18023/18024/18025) are shown as using low numbered platforms although this may change between when this text was compiled and when the trains start running.<br />
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===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE24/14<br />
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There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. S20 services between Ottignies and Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line.<br />
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The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/15<br />
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Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek, with nothing scheduled north of the platforms to the main line connection. The curve is used by the following trains.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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D - 10.12.23 → 22.12.23, 08.01.24 → 29.03.24, 15.04.24 → 28.06.24, 02.09.24 → 14.12.24<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/16<br />
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Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
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===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/17<br />
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This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
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The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
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The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
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===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/18<br />
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This route is part of BE24/17. See BE24/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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In addition to the service(s) listed under BE24/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/19<br />
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The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
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Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms.<br />
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===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/20<br />
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This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
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===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/21<br />
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This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
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===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/22<br />
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This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent.<br />
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[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8001''<br />
| Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek - 16:52 Denderleeuw - Oostende<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:30 Gent St Pieters - Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8977''<br />
| 17:30 Gent St Pieters - Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE24/23<br />
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This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 07:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
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This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
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===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE24/24<br />
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This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 06:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
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===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE24/25<br />
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This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it.<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. [[File:Gent Sint Pieters to Y Assels.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
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===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE24/26<br />
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This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE24/27<br />
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This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) has, in previous years, been used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays.<br />
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Note that these trains are in the journey planner but not in the timetables. They were advertised and then removed in 2023.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Central - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Central - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Central<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Central<br />
|}<br />
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===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE24/28<br />
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This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station).<br />
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The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 or 4 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 from its then booked P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead so '''the compilers would appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:54 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3 or 4) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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Note this train is replaced by a bus until [inclusive] 14/03.<br />
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This spur has also been used when engineering work results in single line working on the main lines through Saint-Ghislain platforms 1 and 2.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE24/29<br />
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This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by ''Eurostar'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE24/30<br />
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This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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In previous years, some IC37 services have regularly used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
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===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE24/31<br />
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This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
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This trains do not operate during school annual holidays - 26.XII to 5.I and 29.IV to 10.V.2024<br />
It is unclear whether the cancellation of the morning train, P7774, is temporary due to staff shortage or permanent.<br />
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The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
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===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE24/32<br />
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This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7781''<br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7782''<br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7783''<br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8782''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
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Dated trains trains do not operate during school holidays, 26.XII to 5.I and 29.IV to 10.V.<br />
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=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE24/33<br />
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This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18050''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18051''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 10:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18052''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 11:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18060''<br />
| 16:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18061''<br />
| 17:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18062''<br />
| 18:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek<br />
<br />
|}<br />
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These trains are not shown in the timetable, only in the journey planner. In previous years they have operated on weekends during the Easter and summer holidays only which, for 2024, would most likely be 30.03.24 to 14.04.24 and 29.06.24 → 01.09.24.<br />
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Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
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This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
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This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
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=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R 60A2, not shown) BE24/34<br />
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At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath line 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
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In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
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===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE24/51<br />
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This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottignies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. For example, this route was used by Bruxelles – Namur services (in that direction at least) on 2 and 3 September 2023. Previous use was between 29 October and 6 November 2022, and in both directions. <br />
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Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Central and normal passenger lines in both directions so the old version of the journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If diverted via Charleroi-Central then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
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===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE24/52<br />
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This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
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===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE24/53<br />
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This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This line may also be used by P8219 and P8220 when the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven is closed for engineering work or by P8900 when there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot.<br />
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===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE24/54<br />
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This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
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Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Eurostar (former Thalys) however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station.<br />
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In 2023, this diversion was in use for the weekends of 22-23/04, 29/04-01/05, 06-07/05, 13-14/05, 20-21/05 and 27-28/05.<br />
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This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted, e.g. IC521 and/or IC522.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE24/55<br />
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This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE24/56<br />
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The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new city centre tunnel. This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE24/57<br />
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This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work either blocks or reduces capacity in the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
On previous occasions when capacity has been reduced through the tunnel, it is the Puurs / Roosendaal S32 services that have been diverted via Antwerpen Oost with the Brussels / Amsterdam ICs and Eurostar (ex Thalys) services continuing to call at Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
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===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE24/58<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
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===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE24/59<br />
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This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
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===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE24/60<br />
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This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8219 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the old SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
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===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE24/61<br />
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This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. During summer weekends, it has been known for only the tourist trains to and from Blankenberge to be diverted and the regular IC service to be replaced by buses.<br />
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This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
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=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE24/62<br />
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When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
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The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route. Hence these trains cannot be diverted via Aachen West as long as they are worked by SNCB/NMBS class 18s. See BE24/63.<br />
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=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Aachen West ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE24/63<br />
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It is reported that, from March 2024, the Brussels - Vienna / Berlin NightJet will be operated by OBB Vectron locomotives to and from Brussels. This removes a major obstacle to these trains being diverted via Aachen West and Montzen.<br />
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This route has also been used by special passenger trains such as the annual Sziget Express to Hungary although there is only a train from Amersfoort and not one from Brussels in 2024.<br />
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=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE24/64<br />
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The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
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=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE24/65<br />
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The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only shortly before this. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE24/66<br />
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This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
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=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE24/66<br />
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This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven and by P8900 (Poperinge to Sint-Joris-Weert) on Sundays 19th and 26th March 2023 due to engineering work between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - ) Maubray (Y Maubray) - Line 1/3 - Y Antoing - TGV Haute Picardie (-Paris Nord) ===<br />
[1/3] (ERA-E ???; ERA-R 59A2) BE24/67<br />
<br />
Between August 12th and August 30th 2024 (and every year for the following 10 years apparently), the high speed line will be closed between Brussels and France. It is reported that trains between Brussels and Paris will be diverted via Mons and line 1/3 - sometimes called the Antoing curve. This has not seen passenger services since the daily TGV between Paris and Charleroi, Namur and Liege was discontinued.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Netherlands_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=55293Netherlands - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2024-03-06T16:42:33Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Den Haag HS (Binckhorst aansluiting) — Voorburg */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is based on the timetable timetable valid from 13 December 2020, unless otherwise shown. {{Standard Abbreviations}}<br />
<br />
{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
<br />
==Obscure services==<br />
===Diemen Zuid (Venserpolder aansluiting) — Halte ArenA — Bijlmer (Duivendrecht aansluiting)===<br />
(ERA-E 34A3; ERA-R 55B4) NL21/1<br />
<br />
There are separate east-to-south and south-to-east curves — both reversibly signalled. The more westerly of the two has a halt to serve the nearby Johan Cruijff ArenA stadium, which is used by football specials for supporters of the visiting team, as advertised locally. Dates for Ajax games at ArenA can be found at the [https://english.ajax.nl/teams/ajax-1/ Ajax website] (home games show Ajax first).<br />
<br />
This curve may also be used if there is engineering work on the Schiphol - Amsterdam Zuid - Duivendrecht line. Replacement trains may run between Amsterdam Bijlmer and Almere and/or Hilversum. See the [https://www.ns.nl/reisinformatie/werk-aan-het-spoor Reisinformatie, Geplande werkzaamheden] page for NS engineering work for approximately the next 3 months.<br />
<br />
===Utrecht Overvecht — Bilthoven (Blauwkapel Oost aansluiting)===<br />
[16] (ERA-E 34C1; ERA-R 56B4) NL21/2<br />
<br />
This section is quadruple track with two raised tracks and two tracks at ground level. The ground level tracks (the original alignment) previously crossed the now lifted Lunetten - Hilversum line by means of a flat crossing (Blauwkapel Kruispunt). This low level route is used by '''''eastbound''''' stopping trains from Utrecht CS (Centraal) to Amersfoort and Baarn, and also the trains in NL21/3.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Utrecht_Overvecht.png|100px|thumb|left]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Utrecht Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum — Bilthoven (Blauwkapel Oost aansluiting)===<br />
(ERA-E 34C1; ERA-R 56B4) NL21/3<br />
<br />
This is the northern stub of a freight line which used to avoid Utrecht on the east side. A shuttle service operates between Utrecht Centraal station and the ''Nederlands Spoorwegmuseum'' (Netherlands Railway Museum), located at the former Maliebaan station. Trains run hourly (reversing at Blauwkapel Oost aansluiting) on Tuesdays to Sundays, and also Mondays during school holidays. Information can be found in the NS journey planner by searching for trains to or from Utrecht Maliebaan.<br />
<br />
===Gouda — Waddinxveen===<br />
[17] (ERA-E 34C1; ERA-R 56A3) NL21/4<br />
<br />
The single track Alphen aan den Rijn branch has two possible alignments (about 200m apart from each other) west of Gouda for a distance of about 1 km, with separate bridges over the River Gouwe. The lines then come together, with a connecting crossover (251 points), before the branch diverges northwards. Since 4 September 2017, the increased service of 4 trains per hour [but not regular interval] requires some trains to cross on this section and as a result it was believed trains '''from''' Alphen aan den Rijn '''to''' Gouda used this alternative route. Two visits in May 2022 found this incorrect, as on two return trips from Gouda to Waddinxveen three trains used the more northern single line 106, and one used the crossover to the main line and 537b. '''The compilers would welcome further information on booked routes'''.<br />
<br />
===Dordrecht: Stadspolder — Baanhoekweg===<br />
(ERA-E 36C5; ERA-R 56A2) NL21/5<br />
<br />
On the Saturday and Sunday of ''[http://dordtinstoom.nl/english/ Dordt in Stoom]'', which functions in May/June every even numbered year, a shuttle service usually operates from Dordrecht Centraal over this short portion of the De Staart branch, to reach a model railway exhibition. Click on ''"Plattegrond"'' for a map showing the route.<br />
<br />
===Schiedam Centrum (Dhsa (DelfsHaven Schiebrug aansluiting) 171 points) — Rotterdam Noord (Dhsa 409 points)===<br />
(ERA-E 36B5; ERA-R 55C3) NL21/6<br />
<br />
The line - to the west of and avoiding Rotterdam Centraal - has no regular public passenger trains but may be used by diverted IC trains between Den Haag and Utrecht when the direct line between Den Haag and Gouda is blocked for engineering work. See the [https://www.ns.nl/reisinformatie/werk-aan-het-spoor Reisinformatie, Geplande werkzaamheden] page for NS engineering work approximately 3 months in advance.<br />
<br />
It is known locally as the 'Bokito' Curve, named after a gorilla which escaped from the nearby zoo!<br />
<br />
It was used approximately twice a week by the Amsterdam Dinner Train before the operator went bankrupt in July 2019. Since the operation resumed in October 2019, it now starts from a number of different cities - see [https://dinnertrain.eu/agenda Dinner Train]. '''The compilers would appreciate receiving any reports of whether the Dinner Train still uses this curve when starting from Amsterdam or indeed any other starting point.'''<br />
<br />
===Den Haag HS (Binckhorst aansluiting) — Voorburg===<br />
[1] (ERA-E 34B1; ERA-R 55C3) NL21/7<br />
<br />
This is the "Binckhorstboog" (servicing yard curve) meant for ecs workings. The curve may also be used by diverted ''IC'' trains between Rotterdam and Utrecht when the direct line between Rotterdam and Gouda is blocked for engineering work but recently buses have been provided rather than trains diverted. See the [https://www.ns.nl/reisinformatie/werk-aan-het-spoor Reisinformatie, Geplande werkzaamheden] page for NS engineering work for approximately the next 3 months.<br />
<br />
From Saturday 9 March 2024 01:00 to Monday 11 March 02:00, Den Haag CS is closed with services to and from Gouda diverted via this curve to Den Haag HS with additional stops at Zoetermeer and Voorburg.<br />
<br />
On 26 March 2023 the following services were diverted via this route:<br />
<br />
Gouda - Rotterdam: ''IC 520, 622, 524, 626, 528, 630, 532, 634, 536, 638''. <br><br />
Rotterdam - Gouda: ''IC 625, 527, 629, 531, 633, 535, 637, 539, 641, 543, 645, 547, 649''.<br />
<br />
===Betuweroute: Geldermalsen — Meteren aansluiting — Valburg Oost aansluiting — Elst===<br />
[14] (ERA-E 37A5; ERA-R 56B3-C3) NL21/8<br />
<br />
Much of the Betuweroute freight line is barred to passenger traffic owing to the presence of tunnels which were built without provision for the evacuation of passengers if required. However, this middle section of the line has no tunnels and can therefore be used by passenger trains. Note the junction at the Geldermalsen end is substantially grade separated. ''ICE''s between Amsterdam/Utrecht and Germany may be diverted via the Betuweroute when there is engineering work between Utrecht and Arnhem. This route has an increased journey time of 30 minutes.<br />
In 2022, diversions of ''ICE'' and ''NJ'' services were scheduled for 07-22 August, 01-02 + 24-26 October and 26-27 November.<br />
<br />
===HSL Zuid: Barendrecht (Kijfhoek Noord aansluiting) — Lage Zwaluwe (Zevenbergschen Hoek aansluiting)===<br />
[103, 120] (ERA-E 36B5-C5; ERA-R 56A2-A1) NL21/9<br />
<br />
This section of the HSL Zuid avoiding Dordrecht is used by all high speed international trains to/from Belgium, which continue further south on the HSL, and also by domestic ''IC'' services non-stop between Rotterdam and Breda which use the classic line south of Zevenbergschen Hoek aansl. Note that there is a lengthy flyover on the northbound connection as the HSL has left hand running whereas the classic line has right hand running.<br />
<br />
===Arnhem Centraal===<br />
[14, 24] (ERA-E 35B1; ERA-R 57A3 Not shown) NL21/10<br />
<br />
There is a diveunder from the northbound track of the Nijmegen line to the north side of the layout approaching Arnhem Centraal. It is used by the half hourly Nijmegen - Utrecht service inbound to reversing at Arnhem Centraal and only in this direction.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Netherlands_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Netherlands - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
43: Roodeschool - Eemshaven: Trains operate in connection with ferries between Eemshaven and Borkum (D).<br />
<br />
Special excursions organised by the Dutch Railway Enthausiasts NGO 'NVBS' are published here: https://www.nvbs.com/wat-doet-de-nvbs/reizen4/<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
{| class="dpetable3"<br />
| NL18/8<br />
| Kijfhoek — Botlek — Maasvlakte<br />
| Special trains no longer run<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Netherlands}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Czech_Republic_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=54965Czech Republic - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2024-02-12T12:29:37Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Nučice - Lomy Mořina / Velke Amerika */ Update for 2024 calendar and rebranding of operator.</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
<br />
This list is based on the timetable dated from 10 December 2023 to 14 December 2024. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. <br />
<br />
{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-3}} In addition, the map reference in the Malkus ''Atlas Drah České Republiky'' (2006/7 edition) is shown in italics.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' in the Czech Railways timetable ''Jízdní Řád'', the "crossed hammers" working days symbol means "Mondays to Fridays" not, as for most other railways, "Mondays to Saturdays".<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Praha-Vršovice – Praha-Malešice – Praha-Běchovice===<br />
[011] (ERA-E 92A2-92C4; ERA-R 189C5; ''36B'') CZ24/1<br />
<br />
One pair of trains in the 2023-2024 timetable use this mainly freight-only route.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''Sp1521''<br />
| 06:40 Praha hl n - Kutná Hora hl. n.<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''Sp1528''<br />
| 16:51 Kutná Hora hl. n. - Praha hl n<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Velký Osek – Sány (výhybna Kanín)===<br />
[020] (ERA-E 92C5; ERA-R 191A2; ''23'') CZ24/2<br />
<br />
There are two single-track routes between Velký Osek and the line eastwards towards Chlumec nad Cidlinou: one (1.6 km long) direct to the north-east, and the other a 4.2 km loop line initially heading south-east and then curving round due north.<br />
The hourly Praha - Nymburk - Chlumec - Hradec Králové and v.v. expresses use the loop line to avoid reversal at Velký Osek station. The 2-hourly through trains between Kolín and Chlumec use the direct curve.<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Velky_Osek.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Nymburk město – Veleliby===<br />
[061/060] (ERA-E 92C5; ERA-R 191A2; ''22'') CZ24/3<br />
<br />
The direct line is used by trains between Křinec and Nymburk město which are not booked to call intermediately at Nymburk hl.n. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1 <br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Sp1532''<br />
| Turnov - 18:07 Křinec - Praha hl. n.<br />
|-<br />
| D1 <br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Sp1531''<br />
| Praha hl. n. - 09:37 Nymburk Město - Turnov<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: SSuO 23 March - 28 October 2024<br />
<br />
===Česká Lípa avoiding line: Vlčí Důl-Dobranov (výh. Žizníkov) – Srní u České Lípy===<br />
[080, 086] (ERA-E 92B4; ERA-R 190C4; ''09'') CZ24/4<br />
<br />
This curve links the Česká Lípa - Liberec and Česká Lípa - Bakov nad Jizerou lines. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| E1 <br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''TLX1298''<br />
| (Dresden Hbf) - Liberec – 10:45 Zákupy-Božíkov - Doksy<br />
|-<br />
| E1 <br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''TLX1299''<br />
| Doksy – 16:56 Staré Splavy - Liberec - (Dresden Hbf)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
E1: Runs SSuO 29 June to 1 September 2024. Operated by Die Landerbahn CZ with through portion from /to Dresden Hbf.<br />
<br />
===Praha Masarykovo avoiding curve: Praha-Bubny - Praha Masarykovo nádraží-Hrabovka - Praha Masarykovo nádraží-Sluncová - Praha-Libeň - Praha hlavní nádraží===<br />
[090/120] (ERA-E 92A2; ERA-R 189B5; ''36A'') CZ24/5<br />
<br />
Services using this route reverse in the Praha-Libeň station area. There has been a late night pair of trains using this route for many years but none are shown in the 2023/24 timetable, possibly a temporary consequence of work connected with the reconstruction of Praha Masarykovo nádraží.<br />
===(Lužná u Rakovníka –) Krupá – Kolešovice===<br />
<br />
[125] (ERA-E 92C3; ERA-R 190A2; ''19'') CZ24/5A<br />
<br />
This line used to see regular steam excursions on summer weekends operated by the ČD Museum at Lužná, although these ceased at the start of the 2022 season due to withdrawal of subsidy from the Středočeský region. The line does however remain open and occasional excursions still operate.<br />
<br />
The ČD Museum are advertising excursions on 16 April and 4 August 2024 – see their calendar of events at [https://www.cd.cz/vlakem-na-vylet/vylet/luzna-u-rakovnika/za-poklady-zeleznicniho-muzea-v-luzne-u-rakovnika/17776 ČD Nostalgie]. The Railway Touring Company are also advertising trips that include this line on [https://www.railwaytouring.net/continental-steam-safari 16 April] and [https://www.railwaytouring.net/czech-steam-safari-2024 7 October].<br />
<br />
===Most-Kopisty station avoiding line via Most nové nádraží odjezd - Most nové nádraží příjezd - Most nové n.st.7 [- Most-Minerva]===<br />
[135] (ERA-E 92B3; ERA-R 190A3; not shown on either; ''07A'') CZ24/6<br />
<br />
Most-Kopisty station lies on a single track route on the north east side of a locomotive depot and two Most - Moldava v Krušných horách train pairs operated by ČD, a.s. are shown with the symbol to take an alternative route avoiding this station. If they do they use a 1.6km alternative line to the west side of the locomotive depot and in the past has been scheduled to avoid trains going in the opposite direction calling at Most-Kopisty which could be ČD or Die Länderbahn CZ s.r.o services. <br />
<br />
In 2022 the relevant services were SSuX and two attempts on a Thursday and Friday in early June 2022 failed as the 16:42, then 06:42 (as they then were) trains although clearly indicated in the timetable to take the alternative route waited for the southbound train to clear the normal route which they then took. It should also be noted that of the 2023 examples, Os26805 and Os26806 although clearly indicated in the timetable as diverting do not clash with a service in the opposite direction and a journey on 28605 on 23 April 2023 ran via Most-Kopisty. '''Further reports would be appreciated by the Compilers'''. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1 <br />
| <br />
| ''Os26800''<br />
| 06:40 Most - Moldava v Krusných horách<br />
|-<br />
| D1 <br />
| <br />
| ''Os26806''<br />
| 16:40 Most - Moldava v Krusných horách<br />
|-<br />
| D1 <br />
| <br />
| ''Os26805''<br />
| Moldava v Krusných horách - 16:00 Litvínov město - Most <br />
|-<br />
| D1 <br />
| <br />
| ''Os26807''<br />
| Moldava v Krusných horách - 19:00 Litvínov město - Most <br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: Runs SSuO to 28 January 2024, daily 2 February to 17 March, SSuO 23 March to 26 May, daily 1 June to 29 September, SSuO 5 October to 27 December, also 28 March, 29 to 30 October<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
<br />
[[File:Most-Kopisty_modified.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Chodov avoiding line: Karlovy Vary-Dvory (Chodov zhlavi) – Nové Sedlo u Lokte===<br />
[140] (ERA-E 92B1-92B2; ERA-R 189B2; ''16'') CZ24/7 <br />
<br />
This line bypasses Chodov station on the south side and the following trains using it are recognisable in the timetable by the vertical wavy line marking against Chodov. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC503''<br />
| 05:48 Karlovy Vary - Ostrava hl.n.<br />
|-<br />
| E1 <br />
| <br />
| Sp1678<br />
| 10:10 Karlovy Vary – Cheb<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuO<br />
| Os20818 <br />
| Karlovy Vary dolni n. - 12:11 Karlovy Vary – Zwickau [DB]<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| Os20828 <br />
| Karlovy Vary dolni n. - 18:13 Karlovy Vary – Zwickau [DB]<br />
|-<br />
| E1<br />
| <br />
| Sp1679<br />
| Cheb – 09:36 Sokolov – Karlovy Vary<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| Os20811 <br />
| Zwickau [DB] - 11:27 Sokolov - Karlovy Vary dolni n.<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| Os20823 <br />
| Zwickau [DB] - 17:27 Sokolov - Karlovy Vary dolni n.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC504''<br />
| Ostrava hl.n. - 21:54 Sokolov - Karlovy Vary<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
E1: SSuO 8 June to 22 September 2024<br />
<br />
===(Pardubice -) Břevnice (odbočka Kubešův Mlýn) – Havlíčkův Brod (HB St. Tunel)===<br />
[238] (ERA-E 91A1,not shown, ERA-R 196B5; ''56'') CZ24/8<br />
<br />
Havlíčkův Brod is a V-shaped station: platforms 1 - 4 serve the main (Praha -) Kolin - Brno line and platform 5, at an angle, is the shorter and usual route to/from odb. Kubešův Mlýn (- Pardubice). The rare route to/from the Pardubice line (table 238) is a 400m connection between HB St. Tunel on the Pardubice - Havlíčkův Brod line and odbočka Kubešův Mlýn. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Havlickuv Brod.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is not possible to tell from the timetable which route trains to/from the Pardubice line will use, but the usual is to/from platform 5 and drivers normally change ends after arrival at Havlíčkův Brod platform 5 so do not run via the Brno line as a "balloon loop". Only table 238 services booked to use platforms 1 - 4 are certain to run via HB St. Tunel so '''the compilers would greatly appreciate information of any such services using 1 - 4 as they are not shown on the Platform departure sheets.'''<br />
<br />
This route was used between March and December 2021 by all trains on this line when the normal route via the northern curve was unavailable due to engineering works. Informed sources suggest none were scheduled in 2022/23.<br />
<br />
===Brno Area===<br />
There are a number of obscure routes in the area around the city. There is also a large marshalling yard north of Brno, at Maloměřice, with non-passenger connections which see occasional use.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
<br />
[[File:Brno.png|Brno|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====(Brno hl.n. - ) Křenovice horní n. – Holubice====<br />
[260, 300] (ERA-E 95B2; ERA-R 197B3-B4; ''75'') CZ24/9<br />
<br />
Most trains on the Brno - Přerov line use the connection between Blažovice (on the Brno - Veselí nad Moravou line) and Holubice. Some services run via the more southerly, single track route via Sokolnice-Telnice, on which there is a regular service between Brno hl.n. and Křenovice horní nádraží. Trains can be identified in Table 300 by a vertical wavy line against Blažovice. Route changes are sometimes made for pathing reasons to accommodate late running.<br />
<br />
Note that both routes are shown in ERA-R as Line/Table 300 but stopping services on the Sokolnice route are in Table 260.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''R916''<br />
| Olomouc hl.n. - 07:12 Rousínov – Brno hl.n.<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''R902''<br />
| Šumperk - 20:00 Vyškov na Moravě – Brno hl.n. <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| FSuO<br />
| ''R900''<br />
| Šumperk - 22:00 Vyškov na Moravě – Brno hl.n.<br />
|}<br />
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D1: Also runs on 28 March, 30 April, 7 May, 4 July, 27 September, 16 November 2023. Does not run on 24, 25, 31 December 2023, 29 to 31 March 2024, 5 and 6 July, 28 September, 27 October<br />
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[[File:Křenovice horní n. – Holubice.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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====Brno-Židenice – Brno-Slatina (odbočka Slatinská)====<br />
[300, 340] (ERA-E 95B2; ERA-R 197B4; ''79A'') CZ24/10<br />
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Until 14 December 2019 all trains between Brno hl.n. and the Veselí nad Moravou line ran via this route, involving reversal at Brno-Židenice due to the temporary closure of the route via Brno-Černovice. In the current timetable, trains using this route are recognisable in Table 340 by timing against Brno-Židenice and a vertical wavy line against Brno-Černovice.<br />
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[[File:Brno_Zidenice.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Česká Třebová Area===<br />
There is a large marshalling yard south of Česká Třebová station, with a number of non-passenger connections.<br />
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[[File:Ceska Trebova.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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==== Česká Třebová yard staff train====<br />
[260, 270] (ERA-E 94C2 not shown; ERA-R 192A1; ''83A'') CZ24/11<br />
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An unadvertised service has been observed in recent years leaving at approximately 14:00 from a short concrete platform, one track further over from the last public platform at Česká Třebová station. It turns off the main line about 200 m south of the station and follows what are shown as lines 91 or 93 in the Malkus ''Atlas Drah'' - west of the locomotive depot, where there is a stop. It continues past the roundhouse and turntable and terminates at a platform opposite what is probably the hump control tower. <br />
This is clearly an “end of shift” service as it is lightly loaded leaving Česká Třebová but very busy on the return working. The service is not intended for public use, so access may be refused. '''The compilers would appreciate information on this or any other such services that may run at other shift change times.''' <br />
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This route has also been used in recent years by special shuttle services that run to the yards when there is an open day at the depot. An Open Day was held on 16 September 2023 when these shuttle services were scheduled to [https://www.ceska-trebova.cz/regionalni-den-zeleznice-2023/a-8972 run].<br />
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==== Česká Třebová goods lines====<br />
[260, 270] (ERA-E 94C2 not shown; ERA-R 192A1; ''83A'') CZ24/12<br />
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Steam specials originating at Česká Třebová sometimes run via the goods lines, although this is not always obvious from the advance information. Prospective patrons should enquire further.<br />
Use of the following routes has been reported:<br />
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*[A] (Ústí nad Orlicí -) odb. Parnik - line 100 - 180° curve - marshalling yard - Česká Třebová<br />
*[B] Česká Třebová - line 200 - odb. Les - odb. Zádulka (- Brno)<br />
*[C] Česká Třebová - line 200 - odb. Les - 180° curve - Třebovice v Čechách (- Olomouc)<br />
*[D] (Olomouc -) Třebovice v Čechách - ''Vjezdová kolej od Olomouce'' - marshalling yard - Česká Třebová<br />
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The 2021 specials returned to Česká Třebová via the Metrans a.s. Container Terminal, off Line 200.<br />
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The route is also occasionally used for diversions when engineering work is taking place around the Česká Třebová station area. There were several such advertised diversions between February and May 2023.<br />
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===Přerov avoiding line: Rokytnice u Přerova (výhybna Dluhonice) – Prosenice===<br />
[270] (ERA-E 95A3; ERA-R 197C5; ''61'') CZ24/13<br />
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This west to north curve is used by all trains between Olomouc and Hranice na Moravě which are not scheduled to call at Přerov, indicated by a vertical wavy line marking against this station.<br />
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===Bohumín Area===<br />
(ERA-E 94C5; ERA-R 193B2; ''47B'')<br />
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[[File:Bohumin_area.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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====Bohumín avoiding line: [Ostrava– ] Bohumín-Vrbice – Chałupki (odb.Pudlov)====<br />
[001,271,272] (ERA-E 94C5; ERA-R 193B2; ''46'') CZ24/14<br />
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Use of this curve allows trains between Ostrava and Chałupki [- Rybnik] in Poland to avoid reversal at Bohumín. <br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''IC111''<br />
| Ostrava-Svinov - 06:04 Ostrava hl.n. - Warszawa Gdańska (Warszawa Wschodnia from 9 June)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''IC110''<br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia (Warszawa Gdańska 10 March to 8 June) - 21:43 Chałupki - Ostrava Svinov<br />
|}<br />
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====Bohumín Přednádraží Goods lines====<br />
[271] (ERA-E 95A5 not shown; ERA-R 193B2 not shown; ''46 as line 305A'') CZ24/15<br />
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This is a 1.4km alternative route between Ostrava Vrbice and Bohumín via Bohumín Přednádraží. This line can only be used by trains arriving or departing from Bohumín platforms/track 3/3, 4/5 and 4/9, but note it is also possible to access these platforms to/from the main line. A train number search on a [https://kdypojedevlak.cz/Train?search=Bohumin Czech "Real Times Trains"] will find some services allowed additional running time [at least 3m 30s] between Bohumín-Vrbice and Bohumín so possibly could use this line if scheduled to/from the above platforms, [arrivals thought to be more likely], but this is far from guaranteed, for example a 12:43 departure from platform 4/5 on 31 May 2023 crossed to the main line. <br />
<br/ > <br/ ><br />
Additionally EC130 has been observed twice taking this route, with the sightings several months apart but as it is not booked to take over 3m 30s it is suspected, this and any other use is subject to train punctuality so '''the compilers would welcome further observations '''<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''EC130''<br />
| Budapest Nyugati- 14:05 Ostrava hlavní nádraží - Warszawa Wschodnia<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Bludov avoiding line: Postřelmov (odbočka Sudkov) – Bludov lázně (odbočka Chromeč)===<br />
[291, 292] (ERA-E 94C3; ERA-R 192B1; ''42'') CZ24/16<br />
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This curve is used by trains between Zábřeh na Moravě and Hanušovice which are not scheduled to call at Bludov. These trains are recognisable in the timetable by the vertical wavy line marking against Bludov.<br />
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===Strančice – Velke Popovice===<br />
(ERA-E 92C4; ERA-R 189C4; ''36'') CZ24/17<br />
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This 5.1km branch runs to the Kozel brewery at Velké Popovice. A train runs on odd Festival dates plus Saturdays from June to September between Praha hl.n. and the brewery. The branch is very steeply graded and serves some factories but there is no rail traffic to the brewery. The train stops at a platform just before the site gate from where a brisk 10 minute walk down an earth path and road leads to the Brewery main entrance.<br />
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See the [https://www.kozelbeer.com/#brewery-tours/kozel-express Kozel website] and the outbound normally leaves Hl.n. just after 10am. Advance booking is recommended but any remaining places can allegedly be purchased at Hl.n. on the train. As at December 2023 the regular timings for 2024 had not been announced. There were events with train connections advertised for 22 April and 13 May 2023 with a train departure time of 10:08 shown on the April e-ticket. The other times below are estimated from the 2019 times or reported by an April 2023 correspondent: <br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1 <br />
| SO<br />
| Os11101<br />
| 10:08 Praha hl n - 10:4x Strančice - 11:00 Velké Popovice<br />
|-<br />
| D1 & Note D2<br />
| SO<br />
| Os11102<br />
| 15:05 Velké Popovice - 15:25? Strančice - 15:52 Praha hl n<br />
|}<br />
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D1: Ran until 17 September 2022 <br/ > D2: 22 April 2023 Departure advertised as 16:30<br />
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As at April 2023 a no. 461 bus departed from the nearby bus stop at 12:56, arriving in Strančice at 13:18, enabling an early escape if required.<br />
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The Kozel Brewery have an annual event called Slavnosti Kozla in June each year. On 11 June 2022 in addition to a Praha – Velke Popovice return rail trip, there were also 8 rail shuttle services from Strančice to Velke Popovice and back, costing 50 Czech crowns each way. Shuttles from Strančice ran hourly from 10:50 to 17:50. It was likely that the 2023 event also featured rail shuttles. Information should be sought on the Közel website.<br />
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===Děčín-Prostřední Žleb - Děčín východ dolní nádraží – Děčín přístav Loubí===<br />
(ERA-E 92A4; ERA-R 190B4 (Quay Branch not shown on either); ''8A'') CZ24/18<br />
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This freight line and 3.3km freight branch has received a passenger service, operated by KŽC Doprava, s.r.o., annually in connection with the Czech Republic International Championship of Pump Trolley Racing. This [http://www.pakove-dreziny.cz/eng/index.html event] is held on the Czech-Saxon Harbour Company (Česko-saské přístavy, s.r.o.) River Labe quay sidings at Děčín-Loubí and in 2023 was on 26 August. The competition is usually limited to 10 teams competing over a 1.67km length siding traversed three times.<br />
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[[File:Decin pristav Loubí.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /> <br />
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===Čáslav – voj. letiště Chotusice===<br />
(ERA-E 92C5; ERA-R 191B1; ''38'') CZ24/19<br />
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A 4.7km long branch runs northwards from the Třemošnice branch platform at Čáslav to serve Chotusice air base, home of the ''21. základna taktického letectva'' (21st Tactical Air Force Base). There is a shuttle service when there is an air show at the base to a covered platform on the base perimeter adjacent to a 3km post, 3.3km from the Třemošnice branch platforms.<br />
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A shuttle service ran to the 2023 Open Day on 20 May, with departures every 40 minutes or so. This event normally takes place every two years so the next open day can be expected in May 2025.<br />
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===Postoloprty avoiding line: Březno u Postoloprt (odbočka Bažantnice) – Výškov v Čechách (odbočka Vrbka)===<br />
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[114/123] (ERA-E 92B3; ERA-R 190A3; ''19'') CZ24/20<br />
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In September 2023, this east to north curve saw its first passenger use since 2007 with the addition of a Louny to Most service via this route calling at Louny střed and Louny město.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| Sp1292<br />
| Louny - 06:40 Louny mĕsto - Most<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis==<br />
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===Hodonín ČD - Holíč nad Moravou ŽSR===<br />
[Ex ČD 332/Ex ŽSR 115] (ERA-E 95C3; ERA-R 197C2; ''88 ČD section only'') CZ24/31<br />
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This electrified single track cross border line closed to passengers at the December 2004 timetable change but is used by freight services and as a diversionary passenger route, fairly regularly in recent years due to major storm damage on the Czech main line. Suggested to be in use between 20-22/27-29 January 2024 following use between 13th to 25th October 2023 with details on the ČD [https://www.cd.cz/jizdni-rad/omezeni-provozu/ engineering work listings].<br />
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===Liberec (odb. UPD) – Aquapark Babylon===<br />
[086] (ERA-E 92A5 not shown; ERA-R 191A4, not shown; ''01'') CZ24/32<br />
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This branch runs from the SW apex of the triangle at Liberec-Rochlice in a northerly direction, paralleling the line to Liberec station, but on the opposite (east) side of the E442 motorway to the DPML tram depot, slightly beyond Aquapark Babylon. In previous years KŽC Doprava have operated a Česká Kamenice - Liberec - Aquapark Babylon train pair (marketed as Lužický Motoráček) on Summer Saturdays. This was not shown in the timetable except as a footnote to Trains Sp1280/1281 in table 086 saying that the train continues to or comes from the siding of the Aquapark Babylon and DPM Liberec". The service was cancelled in 2020, initially due to Covid restrictions then withdrawal of financial support, but may restart in the future - refer to the [https://www.kzc.cz/ KŽC Doprava] website.<br />
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[[File:Liberec.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Rumburk – Ebersbach [DB]===<br />
[088] (ERA-E 92-A4; ERA-R 190C5, ''02'') CZ24/33<br />
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This cross-border line closed to regular passenger services at the end of 2010. In recent years occasional services have been operated by [http://osef.de OSEF] and [https://www.lausitzerdampflokclub.de/ LDC]. Check websites for details.<br />
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===Ústí nad Labem avoiding line: Ústí nad Labem Jih. – Ústí nad Labem západ===<br />
[090,130] (ERA-E 92B3; ERA-R 190B4 (not shown on either); ''8A'') CZ24/34<br />
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This curve connects the Praha and Most lines. The only train (SP1656 15:22 SSuX Lovosice - Ústí nad Labem západ) was withdrawn at the December 2019 timetable change and there have been no regular timetabled services since.<br />
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From June 1 to July 28 2021, due to engineering work between Ústí nad Labem hlavní nádraží and Ústí nad Labem západ, the 2-hourly "Krušnohor" trains (numbers R60?, R61?) were diverted via this curve, running non-stop between Praha and Ústí nad Labem západ.<br />
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===Vojkovice nad Ohří – Kyselka===<br />
[140/142](ERA-E 92B2; ERA-R 189C2; ''17'') CZ24/35<br />
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This 9km branch had a summer Saturday train for several years until 2019, the "Mattoni Express", running between Karlovy Vary dolní nádraží and Kyselka with connection from Karlovy Vary. This is in connection with [http://www.mattonimuzeum.cz/en.html "the Mattoni mineral water bottling museum"]. In 2019 trains left Karlovy Vary at 09:30 and Kyselka at 13:00. The service has not run since 2020, possibly due to Covid restrictions.<br />
<br />
The 2019 details were on the CD website at [http://www.ceskedrahy.cz/tiskove-centrum/tiskove-zpravy/-30661/ CD Mattoni expresem do Kyselky] and may appear at a similar location in future.<br />
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===Praha-Radotin - Praha Krč===<br />
[171] (ERA-E 92A1-92A2; ERA-R 189B4-189B5; ''36A'') CZ24/36<br />
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Freight line 521A, occasionally used as a diversionary route when the main line via Praha-Smíchov is affected by engineering works. <br />
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Because of single-line working between Praha-Smíchov and Praha-Radotín from 8 to 14 May 2023, ''S7'' services between Praha hl.n. and Beroun or Řevnice are diverted this way, outwards from Praha only until 10:00; inwards to Praha only for the rest of the day. This is in order to thin out the service. Diverted trains can be identified by their running non-stop between Praha-Radotín and Praha hl.n.<br />
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Note that even with a thinned-out service, the line is very congested and delays can be expected.<br />
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Previously, around a dozen trains per day were diverted this way between 13 December 2021 and 9 June 2022.<br />
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Note the substantial grade separated junction north of Praha-Velká Chuchle station.<br />
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[[File:Praha2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Praha-Malešice - Praha Krč===<br />
[210] (ERA-E 92A2; ERA-R 189C5-189B4; ''36B'') CZ24/37<br />
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A few Praha hlavní nádraži - Čerčany and Dobříš services were diverted via Praha-Libeň and freight lines 525G and 521A between Praha-Malešice and Praha Krč, not calling at Praha Vršovice in February and March 2020. There are no diversions in the 2022-2023 timetable.<br />
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[[File:Praha2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Brno freight avoiding line: Brno-Horní Heršpice – Brno dolní nádraží – odb. Táborská – Brno-Židenice===<br />
[250/251/260] (ERA-E 95B2; ERA-R 198C2, ''79A'') CZ24/38<br />
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Previously used by engineering diversions between 09 December 2018 and 14 December 2019 while Brno hl.n was closed as a through station and in use between Saturday July 4 and August 2 2020 due to work between Hl n and Brno-Židenice. The 2019-2020 timetable contained just two trains and these continued in the 2020-2021 timetable. No services in the 2022-2023 timetable.<br />
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===Bílovice nad Svitavou (odb. Hady) – Brno Maloměřice Yard – Brno-Židenice===<br />
[260] (ERA-E 95B2 not shown; ERA-R 198C2 not shown; ''79A'') CZ24/39<br />
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Access to/egress from the north end of Maloměřice Yard from/to the Praha - Česká Třebová - Skalice nad Svitavou - Brno line is provided by two connections from odb. Hady, one on the north side of the main line and one on the south side. Several routes are possible through Maloměřice Yard. This route was used in the 2017-2018 Timetable period by Os4051 Blansko - 15:57 Bílovice nad Svitavou - Brno-Židenice which was allowed 8 min from Bílovice nad Svitavou to Brno-Židenice, as opposed to the 5 or 6 min allowed for all other trains, and was the only train to terminate at Brno-Židenice, so it seems probable that this was the booked route. However, there are no similar trains in the 2022-2023 timetable.<br />
A connection from the Havlíčkův Brod - Tišnov - Brno line into Maloměřice Yard is available at odb. Brno-Obřany. Both routes have been used in the past (e.g. June - August 2015) when there has been an engineering blockade.<br />
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===Brno dolní nádraží – Brno-Horni Herspice obd. St. silnice===<br />
[240/244] (ERA-E 95B2 not shown; ERA-R 198C2; ''79A'') CZ24/40<br />
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Normally a freight-only route crossing the Brno - Břeclav main line on a flyover. This was in regular passenger use between 9 January and 9 December 2023 following damage to the viaduct over the Svratka River south of Brno hl.n. which led to one of the four tracks in that area being taken out of use.<br />
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===Nučice - Lomy Mořina / Velke Amerika===<br />
[ ] (ERA-E 92C4; ERA-R 190B1; ''35'') CZ24/41<br />
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Excursions over this 13.8km freight line to quarries at Lomy Mořina and Velke Amerika, now tourist attractions, are operated by the company formerly known as KDS Kladno. 10 dates are advertised for 2024, approximately monthly, at https://www.event-zazitkovyvlak.cz/akce-pro-verejnost/.<br />
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===Kladno Dubi - důl Mayrau===<br />
[ ] (ERA-E 92C3; ERA-R 189A5 (not shown on either); ''19B'') CZ24/42<br />
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Occasional excursions over this freight line to the railway/coal mining museum at důl Mayrau have been operated in recent years by KDS Kladno. None are currently advertised for 2024, check the Kladno [https://www.event-zazitkovyvlak.cz/akce-pro-verejnost/ website] for any changes to their programme.<br />
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===Beroun - Čertovy schody ===<br />
[ ] (ERA-E 92C3; ERA-R 190B1 (not shown on either); ''35'') CZ24/43<br />
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An excursion over this 7.3km freight line to Čertovy schody was scheduled for 25 September 2021. Operated by KDS Kladno. [https://www.event-zazitkovyvlak.cz/2020/10/23/akce-pro-verejnost-2021/ See their website] for details. It is not known how frequently this runs but the website shows pictures of one in December 2022.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Czech_Republic_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Czech Republic - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than five trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday. Only particularly sparse services are specifically listed below:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 017<br />
| Moravská Třebová - Chornice – Dzbel<br />
| Three train pairs SSuO<br />
|-<br />
| 021<br />
| Rychnov nad Kněžnou – Solnice<br />
| Three SuX train pairs and one SO train <br />
|-<br />
| 024<br />
| Moravský Karlov - Mlýnický Dvůr<br />
| Four SSuO train pais<br />
|-<br />
| 024<br />
| Dolni Lipka – Hanušovice<br />
| Four SSuO train pairs, of which three pairs run daily between 29 June and 1 September 2024<br />
|- <br />
| 026<br />
| Opočno pod Orlickými Horami – Dobruška<br />
| Two SSuX train pairs which do not run 27 December 2023 to 2 January 2024 and 1 July to 30 August 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 027 <br />
| Meziměstí – Walbrzych Główny (Poland)<br />
| Two SSuO train pairs between 27 April and 29 September 2024, operated by Koleje Dolnośląskie<br />
|- <br />
| 037 <br />
| Nové Město pod Smrkem – Jindřichovice pod Smrkem<br />
| Two daily train pairs, one SSuX train pair and four SSuO train pairs<br />
|-<br />
| 042<br />
| Jablonec Nad Jizerou – Rokytnice nad Jizerou<br />
| 1 return journey SSuO, plus historic train service of three return services on four weekends in July and August 2024 using a train from the [https://www.nadrazimartinice.cz/zeleznicni-muzeum-martinice.php Martinice v Krkonoších railway museum]<br />
|- <br />
| 043<br />
| Trutnov střed - Královec (– Lubawka (Poland))<br />
| 1 pair daily throughout and three train pairs daily 27 April to 29 September 2024. Service operated by GW Train Regio<br />
|- <br />
| 064<br />
| Mladějov v Čechách – Libuň – Lomnice nad Popelkou<br />
| A complex mix of SSuX and SSuO services running between 27 April and 29 September 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 076<br />
| Mělník - Mšeno - Mladá Boleslav<br />
| A complex service pattern with three or four pairs of trains SSuO throughout the year and some additional FSSuO services between 21 April and 28 October, with many (eastbound in particular) starting or finishing at Mšeno<br />
|-<br />
| 082<br />
| Česká Kamenice - Kamenický Šenov<br />
| Six train pairs SSuO 29 March to 3 November, four train pairs M-F 3 June to 30 September 2024. Operated by KZC doprava, see [https://www.kzc.cz/?sekce=pravidelne_verejne_vlaky&stranka=kamenicky_motoracek "Kamenicky motoracek"]<br />
|- <br />
| 084<br />
| Rumburk / Krásná Lípa – Panský - Mikulášovice<br />
| Four train pairs Rumburk – Panský - Mikulášovice and two train pairs Krásná Lípa – Panský - Mikulášovice SSuO 29 March to 3 November, plus KŽC Doprava pair [https://www.kzc.cz/?sekce=pravidelne_verejne_vlaky&stranka=luzickohorsky_rychlik "Lužickohorský rychlík"] Krásná Lípa – Panský - Mikulášovice SSuO 23 March to 28 October 2024<br />
|- <br />
| 085<br />
| Rybniště – Varnsdorf<br />
| Three train pairs M-F throughout the year plus six SSuO between 29 March and 3 November 2024 <br />
|- <br />
| 096<br />
| Libochovice – Bříza obec<br />
| Two train pairs SSuO 29 March to 3 November 2024. Operated by KŽC Doprava, s.r.o. See [https://www.kzc.cz/?sekce=osobni_doprava_pravidelne_vlaky&stranka=podripsky_motoracek "Podřipský motoráček"] <br />
|- <br />
| 097<br />
| Lovosice – Chotiměř<br />
| SSuO 29 March to 3 November 2024, operated by AŽD Praha. Line remains bus operated between Chotiměř and Radejčín<br />
|- <br />
| 121<br />
| (Hostivice -) Středokluky - Noutonice – Podlešín<br />
| Two train pairs SSuO 17 March to 2 November plus two more pairs SSuO 23 March to 28 October 2024 along entire length of line, plus additional services between (Hostivice) Středokluky and Noutonice (one daily, two M-F, one SSuO)<br />
|- <br />
| 132<br />
| Děčín hl.n. - Telnice - Jeníkov-Oldřichov<br />
| Four train pairs SSuO 29 March to 3 November 2024. A similar service was planned in 2023 but the section from Telnice to Jeníkov-Oldřichov was unavailable following years of disuse and it is not certain that repairs will be completed in time for the 2024 season. Operated by KŽC Doprava, see [https://www.kzc.cz/?sekce=pravidelne_verejne_vlaky&stranka=podkrusnohorsky_motoracek "Podkrušnohorský motoráček"]<br />
|-<br />
| 135<br />
| (Most –) Osek město – Moldava v Krušných horách<br />
| Two train pairs SSuO. Additionally, four dated train pairs SSuO to 28 January, daily 2 February to 17 March, SSuO 23 March to 26 May, daily 1 June to 29 September, SSuO from 5 October 2024<br />
|- <br />
| 137<br />
| Chomutov – Vejprty - Cranzahl (DE)<br />
| Three train pairs SSuO 29 March to 28 October 2024, operated by Die Länderbahn CZ. (Also listed in DB Table 517).<br />
|-<br />
| 141<br />
| Dalovice – Merklin<br />
| Four train pairs daily<br />
|- <br />
| 144<br />
| Chodov – Nová Role<br />
| Two train pairs SSuX<br />
|- <br />
| 144<br />
| Loket Předměstí – Loket<br />
| One train pair daily plus three train pairs SSuX<br />
|- <br />
| 148<br />
| Aš mesto – Hranice v Cechách<br />
| One train pair daily plus a second train pair SSuO 15 June to 1 September 2024<br />
|- <br />
| 149 <br />
| Krásný Jez – Horní Slavkov-Kounice<br />
| Five train pairs SSuO 11 May to 1 September 2024.<br />
|-<br />
| 162 <br />
| Rakovník – Kralovice u Rakovníka<br />
| Four train pairs SSuO operated by Die Länderbahn CZ, plus train pair originating in Praha on five dates operated by KŽC Doprava (see [https://m.kzc.cz/?sekce=aktuality "Kralovický rychlík"]).<br />
|-<br />
| 164<br />
| Kadaň - Vilémov u Kadaně - Podbořany, Vilémov u Kadaně – Kadaňský Rohozec. <br />
| SSuO 29 March to 28 October 2024. Four trains from Kadaň variously visiting the branch to Kadaňský Rohozec and the line to Podbořany. Trains operated by Railway Capital, see [https://www.railwaycapital.cz/jizdni-rady Jízdní řády] / Doupovská dráha<br />
|-<br />
| 186 <br />
| Svojšín – Bor<br />
| One pair SO 18 May to 21 September 2024. "Český les" tourist train operated by GW Train Regio a.s. on behalf of Plzeň region<br />
|-<br />
| 204<br />
| Březnice - Rožmitál pod Třemšínem<br />
| Three train pairs SSuO 27 April to 29 September plus fourth pair SSuO 27 April to 26 June 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 222 <br />
| Vlašim – Trhový Štěpánov<br />
| Railway Capital a.s. ran a service SSuO 3 June to 1 October 2023 but have yet to publish a timetable for 2024. See [https://railwaycapital.cz/jizdni-rady/ Jízdní řády] / Vlašimka<br />
|-<br />
| 233 <br />
| Čelákovice – Mochov<br />
| One train pairs SSuX on 1 September 2024 only. Operated by KŽC Doprava s.r.o. See [https://www.kzc.cz/?sekce=pravidelne_verejne_vlaky&stranka=mochovsky_motoracek "Mochovský motoráček"]<br />
|-<br />
| 243<br />
| Moravské Budějovice – Jemnice<br />
| Three pairs SO and four pairs SuO on most weekends from April to September 2024. See [http://www.railwaycapital.cz/jizdni-rady Capital Jízdní řády] / Jemnická dráha<br />
|-<br />
| 244<br />
| Bohutice – Hrušovany nad Jevišovkou-Šanov<br />
| Theee southbound and four northbound services SSuX plus two dated train pairs around holiday weekends<br />
|-<br />
| 253<br />
| Boří Les - Lednice<br />
| Four train pairs SSuO 1 May - 7 September 2024. Heritage train service<br />
|- <br />
| 261<br />
| Pustá Kamenice – Žd'árec u Skutče<br />
| Four SSuX train pairs and five weekend only train pairs, some dated<br />
|-<br />
| 276<br />
| (Suchdol nad Odrou -) Vítkov - Budišov nad Budišovkou<br />
| Two daily, two SSuX and four SSuO train pairs plus a dated FO service<br />
|-<br />
| 291<br />
| Petrov nad Desnou - Sobotin<br />
| One SSuX train pair 27-29 December 2023, five SSuO train pairs from 6 January 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 292 <br />
| Jeseník - Mikulovice - Głuchołazy (Poland) - Jindřichov ve Slezsku<br />
| Four train pairs daily, plus two SSuO pairs between Jeseník and Mikulovice (through to/from Zlaté Hory) of which one runs 5 July to 31 August 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 297 <br />
| Mikulovice - Zlaté Hory<br />
| Four SSuO train pairs plus one pair SSuO 5 July to 31 August 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 298<br />
| Třemešná ve Slezsku - Osoblaha<br />
| Three train pairs daily plus two dated pairs SSuO<br />
|- <br />
| 304<br />
| Kojetín - Tovačov<br />
| Five train pairs SO 29 June to 31 August 2024, also 1 May, 8 May and 18 August. Operated by Railway Capital a.s. See [https://www.railwaycapital.cz/jizdni-rady Jízdní řády] / Tovačovka]<br />
|- <br />
| 308<br />
| Litovel Předměstí – Mladeč<br />
| Three train pairs SSuO 15 June to 29 September 2024<br />
|- <br />
| 312 <br />
| Bruntál - Malá Morávka<br />
| Five train pairs SSuO 29 June to 22 September 2024. Operated by MBM rail s.r.o.<br />
|- <br />
| 314<br />
| Opava východ - Svobodné Heřmanic<br />
| Three train pairs SSuO 25 May to 29 September 2024, plus fourth pair SSuO 5 July to 1 September 2024. See [http://www.railwaycapital.cz/jizdni-rady Capital Jízdní řády] / Hvozdnický expres<br />
|-<br />
| 340<br />
| Kunovice zastávka - Kunovice<br />
| South to East side of triangle at Kunovice. One service daily South to East, three daily plus one dated SuO services East to South.<br />
|-<br />
| 341<br />
| Bylnice - Vlárský prusmyk - Horné Srnie (Slovakia)<br />
| Two trains pairs FSuO except 30 June to 30 August 2024, and other exceptions around holiday weekends. Change of train required at Vlárský prusmyk<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since the previous edition==<br />
<br />
{| class="dpetable3"<br />
| CZ23/3A<br />
| Nymburk město – Nymburk hl.n<br />
| Used by hourly services between Poříčany and Nymburk in table 60<br />
|-<br />
| 124<br />
| Lužná u Rakovníka - Žatec<br />
| Additional services means that this no longer qualifies as a sparse service<br />
|-<br />
| 125<br />
| (Lužná u Rakovníka –) Krupá – Kolešovice<br />
| Former heritage service, has not operated since the start of 2022 due to withdrawal of subsidy from Středočeský region. Added as Obscure Service CZ24/5A<br />
|-<br />
| 262<br />
| Velké Opatovice - Boskovice<br />
| Service withdrawn completely in June 2023<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Czech Republic}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Czech_Republic_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=54958Czech Republic - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2024-02-10T12:50:09Z<p>Jon Piesing: Moved 0636 Louny-Most back into "obscure services" as it's in the CD journey planner.</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
<br />
This list is based on the timetable dated from 10 December 2023 to 14 December 2024. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. <br />
<br />
{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-3}} In addition, the map reference in the Malkus ''Atlas Drah České Republiky'' (2006/7 edition) is shown in italics.<br />
<br />
'''IMPORTANT NOTE:''' in the Czech Railways timetable ''Jízdní Řád'', the "crossed hammers" working days symbol means "Mondays to Fridays" not, as for most other railways, "Mondays to Saturdays".<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Praha-Vršovice – Praha-Malešice – Praha-Běchovice===<br />
[011] (ERA-E 92A2-92C4; ERA-R 189C5; ''36B'') CZ24/1<br />
<br />
One pair of trains in the 2023-2024 timetable use this mainly freight-only route.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''Sp1521''<br />
| 06:40 Praha hl n - Kutná Hora hl. n.<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''Sp1528''<br />
| 16:51 Kutná Hora hl. n. - Praha hl n<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Velký Osek – Sány (výhybna Kanín)===<br />
[020] (ERA-E 92C5; ERA-R 191A2; ''23'') CZ24/2<br />
<br />
There are two single-track routes between Velký Osek and the line eastwards towards Chlumec nad Cidlinou: one (1.6 km long) direct to the north-east, and the other a 4.2 km loop line initially heading south-east and then curving round due north.<br />
The hourly Praha - Nymburk - Chlumec - Hradec Králové and v.v. expresses use the loop line to avoid reversal at Velký Osek station. The 2-hourly through trains between Kolín and Chlumec use the direct curve.<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Velky_Osek.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Nymburk město – Veleliby===<br />
[061/060] (ERA-E 92C5; ERA-R 191A2; ''22'') CZ24/3<br />
<br />
The direct line is used by trains between Křinec and Nymburk město which are not booked to call intermediately at Nymburk hl.n. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1 <br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Sp1532''<br />
| Turnov - 18:07 Křinec - Praha hl. n.<br />
|-<br />
| D1 <br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Sp1531''<br />
| Praha hl. n. - 09:37 Nymburk Město - Turnov<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: SSuO 23 March - 28 October 2024<br />
<br />
===Česká Lípa avoiding line: Vlčí Důl-Dobranov (výh. Žizníkov) – Srní u České Lípy===<br />
[080, 086] (ERA-E 92B4; ERA-R 190C4; ''09'') CZ24/4<br />
<br />
This curve links the Česká Lípa - Liberec and Česká Lípa - Bakov nad Jizerou lines. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| E1 <br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''TLX1298''<br />
| (Dresden Hbf) - Liberec – 10:45 Zákupy-Božíkov - Doksy<br />
|-<br />
| E1 <br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''TLX1299''<br />
| Doksy – 16:56 Staré Splavy - Liberec - (Dresden Hbf)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
E1: Runs SSuO 29 June to 1 September 2024. Operated by Die Landerbahn CZ with through portion from /to Dresden Hbf.<br />
<br />
===Praha Masarykovo avoiding curve: Praha-Bubny - Praha Masarykovo nádraží-Hrabovka - Praha Masarykovo nádraží-Sluncová - Praha-Libeň - Praha hlavní nádraží===<br />
[090/120] (ERA-E 92A2; ERA-R 189B5; ''36A'') CZ24/5<br />
<br />
Services using this route reverse in the Praha-Libeň station area. There has been a late night pair of trains using this route for many years but none are shown in the 2023/24 timetable, possibly a temporary consequence of work connected with the reconstruction of Praha Masarykovo nádraží.<br />
===(Lužná u Rakovníka –) Krupá – Kolešovice===<br />
<br />
[125] (ERA-E 92C3; ERA-R 190A2; ''19'') CZ24/5A<br />
<br />
This line used to see regular steam excursions on summer weekends operated by the ČD Museum at Lužná, although these ceased at the start of the 2022 season due to withdrawal of subsidy from the Středočeský region. The line does however remain open and occasional excursions still operate.<br />
<br />
The ČD Museum are advertising excursions on 16 April and 4 August 2024 – see their calendar of events at [https://www.cd.cz/vlakem-na-vylet/vylet/luzna-u-rakovnika/za-poklady-zeleznicniho-muzea-v-luzne-u-rakovnika/17776 ČD Nostalgie]. The Railway Touring Company are also advertising trips that include this line on [https://www.railwaytouring.net/continental-steam-safari 16 April] and [https://www.railwaytouring.net/czech-steam-safari-2024 7 October].<br />
<br />
===Most-Kopisty station avoiding line via Most nové nádraží odjezd - Most nové nádraží příjezd - Most nové n.st.7 [- Most-Minerva]===<br />
[135] (ERA-E 92B3; ERA-R 190A3; not shown on either; ''07A'') CZ24/6<br />
<br />
Most-Kopisty station lies on a single track route on the north east side of a locomotive depot and two Most - Moldava v Krušných horách train pairs operated by ČD, a.s. are shown with the symbol to take an alternative route avoiding this station. If they do they use a 1.6km alternative line to the west side of the locomotive depot and in the past has been scheduled to avoid trains going in the opposite direction calling at Most-Kopisty which could be ČD or Die Länderbahn CZ s.r.o services. <br />
<br />
In 2022 the relevant services were SSuX and two attempts on a Thursday and Friday in early June 2022 failed as the 16:42, then 06:42 (as they then were) trains although clearly indicated in the timetable to take the alternative route waited for the southbound train to clear the normal route which they then took. It should also be noted that of the 2023 examples, Os26805 and Os26806 although clearly indicated in the timetable as diverting do not clash with a service in the opposite direction and a journey on 28605 on 23 April 2023 ran via Most-Kopisty. '''Further reports would be appreciated by the Compilers'''. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1 <br />
| <br />
| ''Os26800''<br />
| 06:40 Most - Moldava v Krusných horách<br />
|-<br />
| D1 <br />
| <br />
| ''Os26806''<br />
| 16:40 Most - Moldava v Krusných horách<br />
|-<br />
| D1 <br />
| <br />
| ''Os26805''<br />
| Moldava v Krusných horách - 16:00 Litvínov město - Most <br />
|-<br />
| D1 <br />
| <br />
| ''Os26807''<br />
| Moldava v Krusných horách - 19:00 Litvínov město - Most <br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: Runs SSuO to 28 January 2024, daily 2 February to 17 March, SSuO 23 March to 26 May, daily 1 June to 29 September, SSuO 5 October to 27 December, also 28 March, 29 to 30 October<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
<br />
[[File:Most-Kopisty_modified.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Chodov avoiding line: Karlovy Vary-Dvory (Chodov zhlavi) – Nové Sedlo u Lokte===<br />
[140] (ERA-E 92B1-92B2; ERA-R 189B2; ''16'') CZ24/7 <br />
<br />
This line bypasses Chodov station on the south side and the following trains using it are recognisable in the timetable by the vertical wavy line marking against Chodov. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC503''<br />
| 05:48 Karlovy Vary - Ostrava hl.n.<br />
|-<br />
| E1 <br />
| <br />
| Sp1678<br />
| 10:10 Karlovy Vary – Cheb<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuO<br />
| Os20818 <br />
| Karlovy Vary dolni n. - 12:11 Karlovy Vary – Zwickau [DB]<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| Os20828 <br />
| Karlovy Vary dolni n. - 18:13 Karlovy Vary – Zwickau [DB]<br />
|-<br />
| E1<br />
| <br />
| Sp1679<br />
| Cheb – 09:36 Sokolov – Karlovy Vary<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| Os20811 <br />
| Zwickau [DB] - 11:27 Sokolov - Karlovy Vary dolni n.<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| Os20823 <br />
| Zwickau [DB] - 17:27 Sokolov - Karlovy Vary dolni n.<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC504''<br />
| Ostrava hl.n. - 21:54 Sokolov - Karlovy Vary<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
E1: SSuO 8 June to 22 September 2024<br />
<br />
===(Pardubice -) Břevnice (odbočka Kubešův Mlýn) – Havlíčkův Brod (HB St. Tunel)===<br />
[238] (ERA-E 91A1,not shown, ERA-R 196B5; ''56'') CZ24/8<br />
<br />
Havlíčkův Brod is a V-shaped station: platforms 1 - 4 serve the main (Praha -) Kolin - Brno line and platform 5, at an angle, is the shorter and usual route to/from odb. Kubešův Mlýn (- Pardubice). The rare route to/from the Pardubice line (table 238) is a 400m connection between HB St. Tunel on the Pardubice - Havlíčkův Brod line and odbočka Kubešův Mlýn. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Havlickuv Brod.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is not possible to tell from the timetable which route trains to/from the Pardubice line will use, but the usual is to/from platform 5 and drivers normally change ends after arrival at Havlíčkův Brod platform 5 so do not run via the Brno line as a "balloon loop". Only table 238 services booked to use platforms 1 - 4 are certain to run via HB St. Tunel so '''the compilers would greatly appreciate information of any such services using 1 - 4 as they are not shown on the Platform departure sheets.'''<br />
<br />
This route was used between March and December 2021 by all trains on this line when the normal route via the northern curve was unavailable due to engineering works. Informed sources suggest none were scheduled in 2022/23.<br />
<br />
===Brno Area===<br />
There are a number of obscure routes in the area around the city. There is also a large marshalling yard north of Brno, at Maloměřice, with non-passenger connections which see occasional use.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
<br />
[[File:Brno.png|Brno|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====(Brno hl.n. - ) Křenovice horní n. – Holubice====<br />
[260, 300] (ERA-E 95B2; ERA-R 197B3-B4; ''75'') CZ24/9<br />
<br />
Most trains on the Brno - Přerov line use the connection between Blažovice (on the Brno - Veselí nad Moravou line) and Holubice. Some services run via the more southerly, single track route via Sokolnice-Telnice, on which there is a regular service between Brno hl.n. and Křenovice horní nádraží. Trains can be identified in Table 300 by a vertical wavy line against Blažovice. Route changes are sometimes made for pathing reasons to accommodate late running.<br />
<br />
Note that both routes are shown in ERA-R as Line/Table 300 but stopping services on the Sokolnice route are in Table 260.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''R916''<br />
| Olomouc hl.n. - 07:12 Rousínov – Brno hl.n.<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''R902''<br />
| Šumperk - 20:00 Vyškov na Moravě – Brno hl.n. <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| FSuO<br />
| ''R900''<br />
| Šumperk - 22:00 Vyškov na Moravě – Brno hl.n.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: Also runs on 28 March, 30 April, 7 May, 4 July, 27 September, 16 November 2023. Does not run on 24, 25, 31 December 2023, 29 to 31 March 2024, 5 and 6 July, 28 September, 27 October<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Křenovice horní n. – Holubice.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Brno-Židenice – Brno-Slatina (odbočka Slatinská)====<br />
[300, 340] (ERA-E 95B2; ERA-R 197B4; ''79A'') CZ24/10<br />
<br />
Until 14 December 2019 all trains between Brno hl.n. and the Veselí nad Moravou line ran via this route, involving reversal at Brno-Židenice due to the temporary closure of the route via Brno-Černovice. In the current timetable, trains using this route are recognisable in Table 340 by timing against Brno-Židenice and a vertical wavy line against Brno-Černovice.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Brno_Zidenice.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Česká Třebová Area===<br />
There is a large marshalling yard south of Česká Třebová station, with a number of non-passenger connections.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
<br />
[[File:Ceska Trebova.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
==== Česká Třebová yard staff train====<br />
[260, 270] (ERA-E 94C2 not shown; ERA-R 192A1; ''83A'') CZ24/11<br />
<br />
An unadvertised service has been observed in recent years leaving at approximately 14:00 from a short concrete platform, one track further over from the last public platform at Česká Třebová station. It turns off the main line about 200 m south of the station and follows what are shown as lines 91 or 93 in the Malkus ''Atlas Drah'' - west of the locomotive depot, where there is a stop. It continues past the roundhouse and turntable and terminates at a platform opposite what is probably the hump control tower. <br />
This is clearly an “end of shift” service as it is lightly loaded leaving Česká Třebová but very busy on the return working. The service is not intended for public use, so access may be refused. '''The compilers would appreciate information on this or any other such services that may run at other shift change times.''' <br />
<br />
This route has also been used in recent years by special shuttle services that run to the yards when there is an open day at the depot. An Open Day was held on 16 September 2023 when these shuttle services were scheduled to [https://www.ceska-trebova.cz/regionalni-den-zeleznice-2023/a-8972 run].<br />
<br />
==== Česká Třebová goods lines====<br />
[260, 270] (ERA-E 94C2 not shown; ERA-R 192A1; ''83A'') CZ24/12<br />
<br />
Steam specials originating at Česká Třebová sometimes run via the goods lines, although this is not always obvious from the advance information. Prospective patrons should enquire further.<br />
Use of the following routes has been reported:<br />
<br />
*[A] (Ústí nad Orlicí -) odb. Parnik - line 100 - 180° curve - marshalling yard - Česká Třebová<br />
*[B] Česká Třebová - line 200 - odb. Les - odb. Zádulka (- Brno)<br />
*[C] Česká Třebová - line 200 - odb. Les - 180° curve - Třebovice v Čechách (- Olomouc)<br />
*[D] (Olomouc -) Třebovice v Čechách - ''Vjezdová kolej od Olomouce'' - marshalling yard - Česká Třebová<br />
<br />
The 2021 specials returned to Česká Třebová via the Metrans a.s. Container Terminal, off Line 200.<br />
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The route is also occasionally used for diversions when engineering work is taking place around the Česká Třebová station area. There were several such advertised diversions between February and May 2023.<br />
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===Přerov avoiding line: Rokytnice u Přerova (výhybna Dluhonice) – Prosenice===<br />
[270] (ERA-E 95A3; ERA-R 197C5; ''61'') CZ24/13<br />
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This west to north curve is used by all trains between Olomouc and Hranice na Moravě which are not scheduled to call at Přerov, indicated by a vertical wavy line marking against this station.<br />
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===Bohumín Area===<br />
(ERA-E 94C5; ERA-R 193B2; ''47B'')<br />
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[[File:Bohumin_area.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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====Bohumín avoiding line: [Ostrava– ] Bohumín-Vrbice – Chałupki (odb.Pudlov)====<br />
[001,271,272] (ERA-E 94C5; ERA-R 193B2; ''46'') CZ24/14<br />
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Use of this curve allows trains between Ostrava and Chałupki [- Rybnik] in Poland to avoid reversal at Bohumín. <br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''IC111''<br />
| Ostrava-Svinov - 06:04 Ostrava hl.n. - Warszawa Gdańska (Warszawa Wschodnia from 9 June)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''IC110''<br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia (Warszawa Gdańska 10 March to 8 June) - 21:43 Chałupki - Ostrava Svinov<br />
|}<br />
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====Bohumín Přednádraží Goods lines====<br />
[271] (ERA-E 95A5 not shown; ERA-R 193B2 not shown; ''46 as line 305A'') CZ24/15<br />
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This is a 1.4km alternative route between Ostrava Vrbice and Bohumín via Bohumín Přednádraží. This line can only be used by trains arriving or departing from Bohumín platforms/track 3/3, 4/5 and 4/9, but note it is also possible to access these platforms to/from the main line. A train number search on a [https://kdypojedevlak.cz/Train?search=Bohumin Czech "Real Times Trains"] will find some services allowed additional running time [at least 3m 30s] between Bohumín-Vrbice and Bohumín so possibly could use this line if scheduled to/from the above platforms, [arrivals thought to be more likely], but this is far from guaranteed, for example a 12:43 departure from platform 4/5 on 31 May 2023 crossed to the main line. <br />
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Additionally EC130 has been observed twice taking this route, with the sightings several months apart but as it is not booked to take over 3m 30s it is suspected, this and any other use is subject to train punctuality so '''the compilers would welcome further observations '''<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''EC130''<br />
| Budapest Nyugati- 14:05 Ostrava hlavní nádraží - Warszawa Wschodnia<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Bludov avoiding line: Postřelmov (odbočka Sudkov) – Bludov lázně (odbočka Chromeč)===<br />
[291, 292] (ERA-E 94C3; ERA-R 192B1; ''42'') CZ24/16<br />
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This curve is used by trains between Zábřeh na Moravě and Hanušovice which are not scheduled to call at Bludov. These trains are recognisable in the timetable by the vertical wavy line marking against Bludov.<br />
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===Strančice – Velke Popovice===<br />
(ERA-E 92C4; ERA-R 189C4; ''36'') CZ24/17<br />
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This 5.1km branch runs to the Kozel brewery at Velké Popovice. A train runs on odd Festival dates plus Saturdays from June to September between Praha hl.n. and the brewery. The branch is very steeply graded and serves some factories but there is no rail traffic to the brewery. The train stops at a platform just before the site gate from where a brisk 10 minute walk down an earth path and road leads to the Brewery main entrance.<br />
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See the [https://www.kozelbeer.com/#brewery-tours/kozel-express Kozel website] and the outbound normally leaves Hl.n. just after 10am. Advance booking is recommended but any remaining places can allegedly be purchased at Hl.n. on the train. As at December 2023 the regular timings for 2024 had not been announced. There were events with train connections advertised for 22 April and 13 May 2023 with a train departure time of 10:08 shown on the April e-ticket. The other times below are estimated from the 2019 times or reported by an April 2023 correspondent: <br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1 <br />
| SO<br />
| Os11101<br />
| 10:08 Praha hl n - 10:4x Strančice - 11:00 Velké Popovice<br />
|-<br />
| D1 & Note D2<br />
| SO<br />
| Os11102<br />
| 15:05 Velké Popovice - 15:25? Strančice - 15:52 Praha hl n<br />
|}<br />
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D1: Ran until 17 September 2022 <br/ > D2: 22 April 2023 Departure advertised as 16:30<br />
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As at April 2023 a no. 461 bus departed from the nearby bus stop at 12:56, arriving in Strančice at 13:18, enabling an early escape if required.<br />
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The Kozel Brewery have an annual event called Slavnosti Kozla in June each year. On 11 June 2022 in addition to a Praha – Velke Popovice return rail trip, there were also 8 rail shuttle services from Strančice to Velke Popovice and back, costing 50 Czech crowns each way. Shuttles from Strančice ran hourly from 10:50 to 17:50. It was likely that the 2023 event also featured rail shuttles. Information should be sought on the Közel website.<br />
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===Děčín-Prostřední Žleb - Děčín východ dolní nádraží – Děčín přístav Loubí===<br />
(ERA-E 92A4; ERA-R 190B4 (Quay Branch not shown on either); ''8A'') CZ24/18<br />
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This freight line and 3.3km freight branch has received a passenger service, operated by KŽC Doprava, s.r.o., annually in connection with the Czech Republic International Championship of Pump Trolley Racing. This [http://www.pakove-dreziny.cz/eng/index.html event] is held on the Czech-Saxon Harbour Company (Česko-saské přístavy, s.r.o.) River Labe quay sidings at Děčín-Loubí and in 2023 was on 26 August. The competition is usually limited to 10 teams competing over a 1.67km length siding traversed three times.<br />
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[[File:Decin pristav Loubí.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /> <br />
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===Čáslav – voj. letiště Chotusice===<br />
(ERA-E 92C5; ERA-R 191B1; ''38'') CZ24/19<br />
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A 4.7km long branch runs northwards from the Třemošnice branch platform at Čáslav to serve Chotusice air base, home of the ''21. základna taktického letectva'' (21st Tactical Air Force Base). There is a shuttle service when there is an air show at the base to a covered platform on the base perimeter adjacent to a 3km post, 3.3km from the Třemošnice branch platforms.<br />
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A shuttle service ran to the 2023 Open Day on 20 May, with departures every 40 minutes or so. This event normally takes place every two years so the next open day can be expected in May 2025.<br />
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===Postoloprty avoiding line: Březno u Postoloprt (odbočka Bažantnice) – Výškov v Čechách (odbočka Vrbka)===<br />
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[114/123] (ERA-E 92B3; ERA-R 190A3; ''19'') CZ24/20<br />
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In 2023, this east to north curve saw its first passenger use since 2007 with the addition on an 06:36 SSuX Louny to Most service via this route calling at Louny střed and Louny město. Although not originally in the 2024 timetable, this service is now shown in the CD journey planner.<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis==<br />
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===Hodonín ČD - Holíč nad Moravou ŽSR===<br />
[Ex ČD 332/Ex ŽSR 115] (ERA-E 95C3; ERA-R 197C2; ''88 ČD section only'') CZ24/31<br />
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This electrified single track cross border line closed to passengers at the December 2004 timetable change but is used by freight services and as a diversionary passenger route, fairly regularly in recent years due to major storm damage on the Czech main line. Suggested to be in use between 20-22/27-29 January 2024 following use between 13th to 25th October 2023 with details on the ČD [https://www.cd.cz/jizdni-rad/omezeni-provozu/ engineering work listings].<br />
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===Liberec (odb. UPD) – Aquapark Babylon===<br />
[086] (ERA-E 92A5 not shown; ERA-R 191A4, not shown; ''01'') CZ24/32<br />
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This branch runs from the SW apex of the triangle at Liberec-Rochlice in a northerly direction, paralleling the line to Liberec station, but on the opposite (east) side of the E442 motorway to the DPML tram depot, slightly beyond Aquapark Babylon. In previous years KŽC Doprava have operated a Česká Kamenice - Liberec - Aquapark Babylon train pair (marketed as Lužický Motoráček) on Summer Saturdays. This was not shown in the timetable except as a footnote to Trains Sp1280/1281 in table 086 saying that the train continues to or comes from the siding of the Aquapark Babylon and DPM Liberec". The service was cancelled in 2020, initially due to Covid restrictions then withdrawal of financial support, but may restart in the future - refer to the [https://www.kzc.cz/ KŽC Doprava] website.<br />
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[[File:Liberec.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Rumburk – Ebersbach [DB]===<br />
[088] (ERA-E 92-A4; ERA-R 190C5, ''02'') CZ24/33<br />
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This cross-border line closed to regular passenger services at the end of 2010. In recent years occasional services have been operated by [http://osef.de OSEF] and [https://www.lausitzerdampflokclub.de/ LDC]. Check websites for details.<br />
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===Ústí nad Labem avoiding line: Ústí nad Labem Jih. – Ústí nad Labem západ===<br />
[090,130] (ERA-E 92B3; ERA-R 190B4 (not shown on either); ''8A'') CZ24/34<br />
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This curve connects the Praha and Most lines. The only train (SP1656 15:22 SSuX Lovosice - Ústí nad Labem západ) was withdrawn at the December 2019 timetable change and there have been no regular timetabled services since.<br />
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From June 1 to July 28 2021, due to engineering work between Ústí nad Labem hlavní nádraží and Ústí nad Labem západ, the 2-hourly "Krušnohor" trains (numbers R60?, R61?) were diverted via this curve, running non-stop between Praha and Ústí nad Labem západ.<br />
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===Vojkovice nad Ohří – Kyselka===<br />
[140/142](ERA-E 92B2; ERA-R 189C2; ''17'') CZ24/35<br />
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This 9km branch had a summer Saturday train for several years until 2019, the "Mattoni Express", running between Karlovy Vary dolní nádraží and Kyselka with connection from Karlovy Vary. This is in connection with [http://www.mattonimuzeum.cz/en.html "the Mattoni mineral water bottling museum"]. In 2019 trains left Karlovy Vary at 09:30 and Kyselka at 13:00. The service has not run since 2020, possibly due to Covid restrictions.<br />
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The 2019 details were on the CD website at [http://www.ceskedrahy.cz/tiskove-centrum/tiskove-zpravy/-30661/ CD Mattoni expresem do Kyselky] and may appear at a similar location in future.<br />
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===Praha-Radotin - Praha Krč===<br />
[171] (ERA-E 92A1-92A2; ERA-R 189B4-189B5; ''36A'') CZ24/36<br />
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Freight line 521A, occasionally used as a diversionary route when the main line via Praha-Smíchov is affected by engineering works. <br />
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Because of single-line working between Praha-Smíchov and Praha-Radotín from 8 to 14 May 2023, ''S7'' services between Praha hl.n. and Beroun or Řevnice are diverted this way, outwards from Praha only until 10:00; inwards to Praha only for the rest of the day. This is in order to thin out the service. Diverted trains can be identified by their running non-stop between Praha-Radotín and Praha hl.n.<br />
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Note that even with a thinned-out service, the line is very congested and delays can be expected.<br />
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Previously, around a dozen trains per day were diverted this way between 13 December 2021 and 9 June 2022.<br />
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Note the substantial grade separated junction north of Praha-Velká Chuchle station.<br />
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[[File:Praha2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Praha-Malešice - Praha Krč===<br />
[210] (ERA-E 92A2; ERA-R 189C5-189B4; ''36B'') CZ24/37<br />
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A few Praha hlavní nádraži - Čerčany and Dobříš services were diverted via Praha-Libeň and freight lines 525G and 521A between Praha-Malešice and Praha Krč, not calling at Praha Vršovice in February and March 2020. There are no diversions in the 2022-2023 timetable.<br />
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[[File:Praha2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Brno freight avoiding line: Brno-Horní Heršpice – Brno dolní nádraží – odb. Táborská – Brno-Židenice===<br />
[250/251/260] (ERA-E 95B2; ERA-R 198C2, ''79A'') CZ24/38<br />
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Previously used by engineering diversions between 09 December 2018 and 14 December 2019 while Brno hl.n was closed as a through station and in use between Saturday July 4 and August 2 2020 due to work between Hl n and Brno-Židenice. The 2019-2020 timetable contained just two trains and these continued in the 2020-2021 timetable. No services in the 2022-2023 timetable.<br />
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===Bílovice nad Svitavou (odb. Hady) – Brno Maloměřice Yard – Brno-Židenice===<br />
[260] (ERA-E 95B2 not shown; ERA-R 198C2 not shown; ''79A'') CZ24/39<br />
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Access to/egress from the north end of Maloměřice Yard from/to the Praha - Česká Třebová - Skalice nad Svitavou - Brno line is provided by two connections from odb. Hady, one on the north side of the main line and one on the south side. Several routes are possible through Maloměřice Yard. This route was used in the 2017-2018 Timetable period by Os4051 Blansko - 15:57 Bílovice nad Svitavou - Brno-Židenice which was allowed 8 min from Bílovice nad Svitavou to Brno-Židenice, as opposed to the 5 or 6 min allowed for all other trains, and was the only train to terminate at Brno-Židenice, so it seems probable that this was the booked route. However, there are no similar trains in the 2022-2023 timetable.<br />
A connection from the Havlíčkův Brod - Tišnov - Brno line into Maloměřice Yard is available at odb. Brno-Obřany. Both routes have been used in the past (e.g. June - August 2015) when there has been an engineering blockade.<br />
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===Brno dolní nádraží – Brno-Horni Herspice obd. St. silnice===<br />
[240/244] (ERA-E 95B2 not shown; ERA-R 198C2; ''79A'') CZ24/40<br />
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Normally a freight-only route crossing the Brno - Břeclav main line on a flyover. This was in regular passenger use between 9 January and 9 December 2023 following damage to the viaduct over the Svratka River south of Brno hl.n. which led to one of the four tracks in that area being taken out of use.<br />
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===Nučice - Lomy Mořina / Velke Amerika===<br />
[ ] (ERA-E 92C4; ERA-R 190B1; ''35'') CZ24/41<br />
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Occasional excursions over this 13.8km freight line to quarries at Lomy Mořina and Velke Amerika, now tourist attractions, are operated by KDS Kladno. Eight were advertised in 2023 from various departure points [https://www.event-zazitkovyvlak.cz/2023/03/17/do-ameriky-i-jinak-nez-pres-velkou-louzi-a-letadlem-pojedte-vlakem/ here].<br />
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===Kladno Dubi - důl Mayrau===<br />
[ ] (ERA-E 92C3; ERA-R 189A5 (not shown on either); ''19B'') CZ24/42<br />
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Occasional excursions over this freight line to the railway/coal mining museum at důl Mayrau have been operated in recent years by KDS Kladno. None are currently advertised for 2024, check the Kladno [https://www.event-zazitkovyvlak.cz/akce-pro-verejnost/ website] for any changes to their programme.<br />
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===Beroun - Čertovy schody ===<br />
[ ] (ERA-E 92C3; ERA-R 190B1 (not shown on either); ''35'') CZ24/43<br />
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An excursion over this 7.3km freight line to Čertovy schody was scheduled for 25 September 2021. Operated by KDS Kladno. [https://www.event-zazitkovyvlak.cz/2020/10/23/akce-pro-verejnost-2021/ See their website] for details. It is not known how frequently this runs but the website shows pictures of one in December 2022.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Czech_Republic_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Czech Republic - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
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==Other sparse services==<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than five trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday. Only particularly sparse services are specifically listed below:<br />
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{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 017<br />
| Moravská Třebová - Chornice – Dzbel<br />
| Three train pairs SSuO<br />
|-<br />
| 021<br />
| Rychnov nad Kněžnou – Solnice<br />
| Three SuX train pairs and one SO train <br />
|-<br />
| 024<br />
| Moravský Karlov - Mlýnický Dvůr<br />
| Four SSuO train pais<br />
|-<br />
| 024<br />
| Dolni Lipka – Hanušovice<br />
| Four SSuO train pairs, of which three pairs run daily between 29 June and 1 September 2024<br />
|- <br />
| 026<br />
| Opočno pod Orlickými Horami – Dobruška<br />
| Two SSuX train pairs which do not run 27 December 2023 to 2 January 2024 and 1 July to 30 August 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 027 <br />
| Meziměstí – Walbrzych Główny (Poland)<br />
| Two SSuO train pairs between 27 April and 29 September 2024, operated by Koleje Dolnośląskie<br />
|- <br />
| 037 <br />
| Nové Město pod Smrkem – Jindřichovice pod Smrkem<br />
| Two daily train pairs, one SSuX train pair and four SSuO train pairs<br />
|-<br />
| 042<br />
| Jablonec Nad Jizerou – Rokytnice nad Jizerou<br />
| 1 return journey SSuO, plus historic train service of three return services on four weekends in July and August 2024 using a train from the [https://www.nadrazimartinice.cz/zeleznicni-muzeum-martinice.php Martinice v Krkonoších railway museum]<br />
|- <br />
| 043<br />
| Trutnov střed - Královec (– Lubawka (Poland))<br />
| 1 pair daily throughout and three train pairs daily 27 April to 29 September 2024. Service operated by GW Train Regio<br />
|- <br />
| 064<br />
| Mladějov v Čechách – Libuň – Lomnice nad Popelkou<br />
| A complex mix of SSuX and SSuO services running between 27 April and 29 September 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 076<br />
| Mělník - Mšeno - Mladá Boleslav<br />
| A complex service pattern with three or four pairs of trains SSuO throughout the year and some additional FSSuO services between 21 April and 28 October, with many (eastbound in particular) starting or finishing at Mšeno<br />
|-<br />
| 082<br />
| Česká Kamenice - Kamenický Šenov<br />
| Six train pairs SSuO 29 March to 3 November, four train pairs M-F 3 June to 30 September 2024. Operated by KZC doprava, see [https://www.kzc.cz/?sekce=pravidelne_verejne_vlaky&stranka=kamenicky_motoracek "Kamenicky motoracek"]<br />
|- <br />
| 084<br />
| Rumburk / Krásná Lípa – Panský - Mikulášovice<br />
| Four train pairs Rumburk – Panský - Mikulášovice and two train pairs Krásná Lípa – Panský - Mikulášovice SSuO 29 March to 3 November, plus KŽC Doprava pair [https://www.kzc.cz/?sekce=pravidelne_verejne_vlaky&stranka=luzickohorsky_rychlik "Lužickohorský rychlík"] Krásná Lípa – Panský - Mikulášovice SSuO 23 March to 28 October 2024<br />
|- <br />
| 085<br />
| Rybniště – Varnsdorf<br />
| Three train pairs M-F throughout the year plus six SSuO between 29 March and 3 November 2024 <br />
|- <br />
| 096<br />
| Libochovice – Bříza obec<br />
| Two train pairs SSuO 29 March to 3 November 2024. Operated by KŽC Doprava, s.r.o. See [https://www.kzc.cz/?sekce=osobni_doprava_pravidelne_vlaky&stranka=podripsky_motoracek "Podřipský motoráček"] <br />
|- <br />
| 097<br />
| Lovosice – Chotiměř<br />
| SSuO 29 March to 3 November 2024, operated by AŽD Praha. Line remains bus operated between Chotiměř and Radejčín<br />
|- <br />
| 121<br />
| (Hostivice -) Středokluky - Noutonice – Podlešín<br />
| Two train pairs SSuO 17 March to 2 November plus two more pairs SSuO 23 March to 28 October 2024 along entire length of line, plus additional services between (Hostivice) Středokluky and Noutonice (one daily, two M-F, one SSuO)<br />
|- <br />
| 132<br />
| Děčín hl.n. - Telnice - Jeníkov-Oldřichov<br />
| Four train pairs SSuO 29 March to 3 November 2024. A similar service was planned in 2023 but the section from Telnice to Jeníkov-Oldřichov was unavailable following years of disuse and it is not certain that repairs will be completed in time for the 2024 season. Operated by KŽC Doprava, see [https://www.kzc.cz/?sekce=pravidelne_verejne_vlaky&stranka=podkrusnohorsky_motoracek "Podkrušnohorský motoráček"]<br />
|-<br />
| 135<br />
| (Most –) Osek město – Moldava v Krušných horách<br />
| Two train pairs SSuO. Additionally, four dated train pairs SSuO to 28 January, daily 2 February to 17 March, SSuO 23 March to 26 May, daily 1 June to 29 September, SSuO from 5 October 2024<br />
|- <br />
| 137<br />
| Chomutov – Vejprty - Cranzahl (DE)<br />
| Three train pairs SSuO 29 March to 28 October 2024, operated by Die Länderbahn CZ. (Also listed in DB Table 517).<br />
|-<br />
| 141<br />
| Dalovice – Merklin<br />
| Four train pairs daily<br />
|- <br />
| 144<br />
| Chodov – Nová Role<br />
| Two train pairs SSuX<br />
|- <br />
| 144<br />
| Loket Předměstí – Loket<br />
| One train pair daily plus three train pairs SSuX<br />
|- <br />
| 148<br />
| Aš mesto – Hranice v Cechách<br />
| One train pair daily plus a second train pair SSuO 15 June to 1 September 2024<br />
|- <br />
| 149 <br />
| Krásný Jez – Horní Slavkov-Kounice<br />
| Five train pairs SSuO 11 May to 1 September 2024.<br />
|-<br />
| 162 <br />
| Rakovník – Kralovice u Rakovníka<br />
| Four train pairs SSuO operated by Die Länderbahn CZ, plus train pair originating in Praha on five dates operated by KŽC Doprava (see [https://m.kzc.cz/?sekce=aktuality "Kralovický rychlík"]).<br />
|-<br />
| 164<br />
| Kadaň - Vilémov u Kadaně - Podbořany, Vilémov u Kadaně – Kadaňský Rohozec. <br />
| SSuO 29 March to 28 October 2024. Four trains from Kadaň variously visiting the branch to Kadaňský Rohozec and the line to Podbořany. Trains operated by Railway Capital, see [https://www.railwaycapital.cz/jizdni-rady Jízdní řády] / Doupovská dráha<br />
|-<br />
| 186 <br />
| Svojšín – Bor<br />
| One pair SO 18 May to 21 September 2024. "Český les" tourist train operated by GW Train Regio a.s. on behalf of Plzeň region<br />
|-<br />
| 204<br />
| Březnice - Rožmitál pod Třemšínem<br />
| Three train pairs SSuO 27 April to 29 September plus fourth pair SSuO 27 April to 26 June 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 222 <br />
| Vlašim – Trhový Štěpánov<br />
| Railway Capital a.s. ran a service SSuO 3 June to 1 October 2023 but have yet to publish a timetable for 2024. See [https://railwaycapital.cz/jizdni-rady/ Jízdní řády] / Vlašimka<br />
|-<br />
| 233 <br />
| Čelákovice – Mochov<br />
| One train pairs SSuX on 1 September 2024 only. Operated by KŽC Doprava s.r.o. See [https://www.kzc.cz/?sekce=pravidelne_verejne_vlaky&stranka=mochovsky_motoracek "Mochovský motoráček"]<br />
|-<br />
| 243<br />
| Moravské Budějovice – Jemnice<br />
| Three pairs SO and four pairs SuO on most weekends from April to September 2024. See [http://www.railwaycapital.cz/jizdni-rady Capital Jízdní řády] / Jemnická dráha<br />
|-<br />
| 244<br />
| Bohutice – Hrušovany nad Jevišovkou-Šanov<br />
| Theee southbound and four northbound services SSuX plus two dated train pairs around holiday weekends<br />
|-<br />
| 253<br />
| Boří Les - Lednice<br />
| Four train pairs SSuO 1 May - 7 September 2024. Heritage train service<br />
|- <br />
| 261<br />
| Pustá Kamenice – Žd'árec u Skutče<br />
| Four SSuX train pairs and five weekend only train pairs, some dated<br />
|-<br />
| 276<br />
| (Suchdol nad Odrou -) Vítkov - Budišov nad Budišovkou<br />
| Two daily, two SSuX and four SSuO train pairs plus a dated FO service<br />
|-<br />
| 291<br />
| Petrov nad Desnou - Sobotin<br />
| One SSuX train pair 27-29 December 2023, five SSuO train pairs from 6 January 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 292 <br />
| Jeseník - Mikulovice - Głuchołazy (Poland) - Jindřichov ve Slezsku<br />
| Four train pairs daily, plus two SSuO pairs between Jeseník and Mikulovice (through to/from Zlaté Hory) of which one runs 5 July to 31 August 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 297 <br />
| Mikulovice - Zlaté Hory<br />
| Four SSuO train pairs plus one pair SSuO 5 July to 31 August 2024<br />
|-<br />
| 298<br />
| Třemešná ve Slezsku - Osoblaha<br />
| Three train pairs daily plus two dated pairs SSuO<br />
|- <br />
| 304<br />
| Kojetín - Tovačov<br />
| Five train pairs SO 29 June to 31 August 2024, also 1 May, 8 May and 18 August. Operated by Railway Capital a.s. See [https://www.railwaycapital.cz/jizdni-rady Jízdní řády] / Tovačovka]<br />
|- <br />
| 308<br />
| Litovel Předměstí – Mladeč<br />
| Three train pairs SSuO 15 June to 29 September 2024<br />
|- <br />
| 312 <br />
| Bruntál - Malá Morávka<br />
| Five train pairs SSuO 29 June to 22 September 2024. Operated by MBM rail s.r.o.<br />
|- <br />
| 314<br />
| Opava východ - Svobodné Heřmanic<br />
| Three train pairs SSuO 25 May to 29 September 2024, plus fourth pair SSuO 5 July to 1 September 2024. See [http://www.railwaycapital.cz/jizdni-rady Capital Jízdní řády] / Hvozdnický expres<br />
|-<br />
| 340<br />
| Kunovice zastávka - Kunovice<br />
| South to East side of triangle at Kunovice. One service daily South to East, three daily plus one dated SuO services East to South.<br />
|-<br />
| 341<br />
| Bylnice - Vlárský prusmyk - Horné Srnie (Slovakia)<br />
| Two trains pairs FSuO except 30 June to 30 August 2024, and other exceptions around holiday weekends. Change of train required at Vlárský prusmyk<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since the previous edition==<br />
<br />
{| class="dpetable3"<br />
| CZ23/3A<br />
| Nymburk město – Nymburk hl.n<br />
| Used by hourly services between Poříčany and Nymburk in table 60<br />
|-<br />
| 124<br />
| Lužná u Rakovníka - Žatec<br />
| Additional services means that this no longer qualifies as a sparse service<br />
|-<br />
| 125<br />
| (Lužná u Rakovníka –) Krupá – Kolešovice<br />
| Former heritage service, has not operated since the start of 2022 due to withdrawal of subsidy from Středočeský region. Added as Obscure Service CZ24/5A<br />
|-<br />
| 262<br />
| Velké Opatovice - Boskovice<br />
| Service withdrawn completely in June 2023<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Czech Republic}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=54710Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2024-01-22T12:11:20Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE24/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE24/55 and BE24/56.<br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE24/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
<br />
===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE24/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE24/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by three trains, two of which are provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
|''3333''<br />
| Antwerpen-Centraal - 13:00 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Brussel-Noord<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO<br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO<br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE24/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE24/4<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
'''Only''' ''Eurostar'' (both classic 'blue' Eurostar and 'red' former Thalys) services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE24/5<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25xx services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Nivelles / Nijvel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
<br />
To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, part of the previous SNCB/NMBS web can be used at http://www.belgianrail.be/jp/nmbs-realtime/trainsearch.exe/en . Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem station as an intermediate point between the same two locations. This map does not seem to be reachable from the current SNCB / NMBS web site any more and an equivalent map does not seem to be available on the current web site. Feedback to the contrary on either of these points would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE24/6<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25xx services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Nivelles / Nijvel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
<br />
===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE24/7<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25xx'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Landen and Bruxelles-Luxembourg/Brussel-Luxemburg and vice-versa (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE24/8<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE24/9<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Nivelles / Nijvel.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE24/10<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22xx'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE24/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Eurostar'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC15xx'' (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC5xx'' (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE24/13<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies amnd the ''IC57xx'' (Charleroi - Leuven) use line 139 and platforms D or 1 with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times due to engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''IC 5719''<br />
| Charleroi - 20:36 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC 5721''<br />
| Charleroi - 22:36 (SSuX) / 22:35 SO Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC 5722''<br />
| Charleroi - 23:36 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE24/3 are booked to use platform 6 so may use line 139/1 although ladder connections across to the Platform D exit line have been used so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains between Brussels and Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park , (T18022/18023/18024/18025) are shown as using low numbered platforms although this may change between when this text was compiled and when the trains start running.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE24/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. S20 services between Ottignies and Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line.<br />
<br />
The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/15<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek, with nothing scheduled north of the platforms to the main line connection. The curve is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - 10.12.23 → 22.12.23, 08.01.24 → 29.03.24, 15.04.24 → 28.06.24, 02.09.24 → 14.12.24<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
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The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
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The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
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===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/18<br />
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This route is part of BE24/17. See BE24/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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In addition to the service(s) listed under BE24/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/19<br />
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The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
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Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms.<br />
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===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/20<br />
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This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
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===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/21<br />
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This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
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===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/22<br />
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This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent.<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8001''<br />
| Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek - 16:52 Denderleeuw - Oostende<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:30 Gent St Pieters - Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8977''<br />
| 17:30 Gent St Pieters - Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE24/23<br />
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This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 07:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
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This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
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===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE24/24<br />
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This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 06:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
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===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE24/25<br />
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This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it.<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. [[File:Gent Sint Pieters to Y Assels.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
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===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE24/26<br />
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This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE24/27<br />
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This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) has, in previous years, been used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays.<br />
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Note that these trains are in the journey planner but not in the timetables. They were advertised and then removed in 2023.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Central - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Central - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Central<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Central<br />
|}<br />
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===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE24/28<br />
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This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station).<br />
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The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 or 4 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 from its then booked P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead so '''the compilers would appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3 or 4) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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Note that this train is replaced by a bus until on until 14/03.<br />
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This spur has also been used when engineering work results in single line working on the main lines through Saint-Ghislain platforms 1 and 2.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE24/29<br />
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This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by ''Eurostar'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE24/30<br />
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This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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In previous years, some IC37 services have regularly used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
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===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE24/31<br />
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This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
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This trains do not operate during school annual holidays - 26.XII to 5.I and 29.IV to 10.V.<br />
It is unclear whether the cancellation of the morning train, P7774, is temporary due to staff shortage or permanent.<br />
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The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
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===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE24/32<br />
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This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7781''<br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7782''<br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7783''<br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8782''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
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Dated trains trains do not operate during school holidays, 26.XII to 5.I and 29.IV to 10.V.<br />
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=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE24/33<br />
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This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18050''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18051''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 10:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18052''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 11:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18060''<br />
| 16:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18061''<br />
| 17:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18062''<br />
| 18:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek<br />
<br />
|}<br />
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These trains are not shown in the timetable, only in the journey planner. In previous years they have operated on weekends during the Easter and summer holidays only which, for 2024, would most likely be 30.03.24 to 14.04.24 and 29.06.24 → 01.09.24.<br />
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Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
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This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
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This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
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=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE24/34<br />
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At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath line 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
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In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
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===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE24/51<br />
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This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottignies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. For example, this route was used by Bruxelles – Namur services (in that direction at least) on 2 and 3 September 2023. Previous use was between 29 October and 6 November 2022, and in both directions. <br />
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Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Central and normal passenger lines in both directions so the old version of the journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If diverted via Charleroi-Central then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
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===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE24/52<br />
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This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
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===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE24/53<br />
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This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This line may also be used by P8219 and P8220 when the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven is closed for engineering work or by P8900 when there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot.<br />
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===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE24/54<br />
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This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
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Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Eurostar (former Thalys) however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station.<br />
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In 2023, this diversion was in use for the weekends of 22-23/04, 29/04-01/05, 06-07/05, 13-14/05, 20-21/05 and 27-28/05.<br />
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This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted, e.g. IC521 and/or IC522.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE24/55<br />
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This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE24/56<br />
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The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new city centre tunnel. This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE24/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work either blocks or reduces capacity in the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
On previous occasions when capacity has been reduced through the tunnel, it is the Puurs / Roosendaal S32 services that have been diverted via Antwerpen Oost with the Brussels / Amsterdam ICs and Eurostar (ex Thalys) services continuing to call at Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
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===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE24/58<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
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===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE24/59<br />
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This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
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===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE24/60<br />
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This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8219 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the old SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE24/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. During summer weekends, it has been known for only the tourist trains to and from Blankenberge to be diverted and the regular IC service to be replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE24/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route. Hence these trains cannot be diverted via Aachen West as long as they are worked by SNCB/NMBS class 18s. See BE24/63.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Aachen West ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE24/63<br />
<br />
It is reported that, from March 2024, the Brussels - Vienna / Berlin NightJet will be operated by OBB Vectron locomotives to and from Brussels. This removes a major obstacle to these trains being diverted via Aachen West and Montzen.<br />
<br />
This route has also been used by special passenger trains such as the annual Sziget Express to Hungary although there is only a train from Amersfoort and not one from Brussels in 2024.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE24/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE24/65<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only shortly before this. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE24/66<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
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=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE24/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8900 (Poperinge to Sint-Joris-Weert) on Sundays 19th and 26th March 2023 due to engineering work between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=54511Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2024-01-14T22:01:47Z<p>Jon Piesing: Update for 2024.</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE24/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE24/55 and BE24/56.<br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE24/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE24/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE24/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by three trains, two of which are provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
|''3333''<br />
| Antwerpen-Centraal - 13:00 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Brussel-Noord<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO<br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO<br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE24/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE24/4<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Eurostar'' (both classic 'blue' Eurostar and 'red' former Thalys) services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE24/5<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25xx services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Nivelles / Nijvel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
<br />
To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, part of the previous SNCB/NMBS web can be used at http://www.belgianrail.be/jp/nmbs-realtime/trainsearch.exe/en . Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem station as an intermediate point between the same two locations. This map does not seem to be reachable from the current SNCB / NMBS web site any more and an equivalent map does not seem to be available on the current web site. Feedback to the contrary on either of these points would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE24/6<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25xx services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Nivelles / Nijvel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
<br />
===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE24/7<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25xx'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Landen and Bruxelles-Luxembourg/Brussel-Luxemburg and vice-versa (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE24/8<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE24/9<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Nivelles / Nijvel.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE24/10<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22xx'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE24/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Eurostar'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC15xx'' (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC5xx'' (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE24/13<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies amnd the ''IC57xx'' (Charleroi - Leuven) use line 139 and platforms D or 1 with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times due to engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''IC 5719''<br />
| Charleroi - 20:36 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC 5721''<br />
| Charleroi - 22:36 (SSuX) / 22:35 SO Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC 5722''<br />
| Charleroi - 23:36 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE24/3 are booked to use platform 6 so may use line 139/1 although ladder connections across to the Platform D exit line have been used so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains between Brussels and Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park , (T18022/18023/18024/18025) are shown as using low numbered platforms although this may change between when this text was compiled and when the trains start running.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE24/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. S20 services between Ottignies and Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line.<br />
<br />
The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/15<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek, with nothing scheduled north of the platforms to the main line connection. The curve is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - 10.12.23 → 22.12.23, 08.01.24 → 29.03.24, 15.04.24 → 28.06.24, 02.09.24 → 14.12.24<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE24/18<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE24/17. See BE24/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to the service(s) listed under BE24/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/19<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE24/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent.<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8001''<br />
| Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek - 16:52 Denderleeuw - Oostende<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:30 Gent St Pieters - Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8977''<br />
| 17:30 Gent St Pieters - Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE24/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 07:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE24/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 06:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE24/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. [[File:Gent Sint Pieters to Y Assels.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE24/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE24/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) has, in previous years, been used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays.<br />
<br />
Note that these trains are in the journey planner but not in the timetables. They were advertised and then removed in 2023.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Central - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Central - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Central<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Central<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE24/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station).<br />
<br />
The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 or 4 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 from its then booked P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead so '''the compilers would appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3 or 4) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note that this train is replaced by a bus until on until 14/03.<br />
<br />
This spur has also been used when engineering work results in single line working on the main lines through Saint-Ghislain platforms 1 and 2.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE24/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE24/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regularly used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE24/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This trains do not operate during school annual holidays - 26.XII to 5.I and 29.IV to 10.V.<br />
It is unclear whether the cancellation of the morning train, P7774, is temporary due to staff shortage or permanent.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE24/32<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7781''<br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7782''<br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P7783''<br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8782''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Dated trains trains do not operate during school holidays, 26.XII to 5.I and 29.IV to 10.V.<br />
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=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE24/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18050''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18051''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 10:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18052''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 11:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18060''<br />
| 16:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18061''<br />
| 17:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''T18062''<br />
| 18:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains are not shown in the timetable, only in the journey planner. In previous years they have operated on weekends during the Easter and summer holidays only which, for 2024, would most likely be 30.03.24 to 14.04.24 and 29.06.24 → 01.09.24.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE24/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath line 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE23/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottignies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. This route is in use by Bruxelles – Namur services (in that direction at least) on 2 and 3 September 2023. Previous use was between 29 October and 6 November 2022, and in both directions. <br />
<br />
Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Central and normal passenger lines in both directions so the journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If diverted via Charleroi-Central then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE23/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This line may also be used by P8219 and P8220 when the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven is closed for engineering work or by P8900 when there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE23/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station.<br />
<br />
In 2023, this diversion was in use for the weekends of 22-23/04, 29/04-01/05, 06-07/05, 13-14/05, 20-21/05 and 27-28/05.<br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted, e.g. IC521 and/or IC522.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new city centre tunnel. This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE23/58<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE23/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE23/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. During summer weekends, it has been known for only the tourist trains to and from Blankenberge to be diverted and the regular IC service to be replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE23/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only shortly before this. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8900 (Poperinge to Sint-Joris-Weert) on Sundays 19th and 26th March 2023 due to engineering work between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Slovenia_-_General_Information&diff=53963Slovenia - General Information2023-12-28T20:32:28Z<p>Jon Piesing: Fix broken URL for /* Engineering Information */ as far as possible.</p>
<hr />
<div>==Country Name==<br />
Slovenia (Republika Slovenija)<br />
<br />
==National railway system==<br />
===National Railway Operator===<br />
Slovenske Železnice ([http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/ SŽ]). This is essentially the former JŽ Ljubljana Division, less lines in Istria that are now in Croatia.<br />
<br />
==Language==<br />
Slovene.<br />
<br />
==Currency==<br />
Euro.<br />
<br />
==UIC code==<br />
numeric 79; alpha SLO.<br />
<br />
==Timetable==<br />
===Journey Planner===<br />
There does not appear to be a dedicated journey planner page. The feature is visible at the top of the [https://potniski.sz.si/ "passenger traffic" page] when "Iskalnik voznih redov" is turned on. None of these pages appear to have English language versions.<br />
<br />
===Downloadable Timetable===<br />
Web page only in Slovene. [https://potniski.sz.si/vozni-redi-po-relacijah-od-11-decembra-2022-do-9-decembra-2023/ PDF Timetables by route]<br />
<br />
===Printed Timetable===<br />
Vozni Red. This includes introductory material in German and French. Some non-standard symbols are used to indicate days of the week on which trains run. <br />
===Engineering Information===<br />
Engineering information can be found (in Slovene only) on [https://potniski.sz.si/info/ Help for users and traffic conditions] by scrolling down past the section on "Zamude" (i.e. Delays) to "Nadomestni prevozi in ovire" (i.e. Alternative transportation and obstacles).<br />
<br />
===Bus Information===<br />
APT Gorizia (Azienda Provinciale Trasporti) operates a municipal service route 1 between Gorizia Centrale station and Piazza Transalpina (Nova Gorica station).<br />
<br />
==Maps==<br />
===Printed Maps===<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-E | European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-R-SI-RS-HR-BH-ME-XK-MK-AL-GR | European Railway Atlas (Regional Series - The Balkans)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
*[[Printed Maps#SW-IT-SI | Atlante ferroviaro d'Italia e Slovenia / Eisenbahnatlas Italien und Slowenien]] by Schweers + Wall.<br />
*SŽ publishes the "Turistièna Karta Slovenskih Železnic" which shows Slovenian railways on a 1:300000 general map. Electrified and double-track lines are distinguished and most freight lines are shown. Brief notes are given, in English, German, Italian and Slovene, on features of general interest at many towns.<br />
<br />
===Web-based Maps===<br />
*Thorsten Büker's [http://www.bueker.net/trainspotting/maps_croatia---slovenia---bosnia-hercegovina.php Map of Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Hercegovina] dated March 2018.<br />
*[[Maps and Plans#Slovenia|Maps and Plans - Slovenia]]<br />
<br />
==Ticketing==<br />
Higher fares are charged for travel on express trains (Intercity Slovenija, Eurocity, Intercity or Mednarodni), but by West European standards all fares are inexpensive. There is no known network ticket.<br />
<br />
==Infrastructure==<br />
===Infrastructure Authority===<br />
[https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/infrastruktura/osebna-izkaznica/organigram-druzbe/sz-infrastruktura-d-o-o SŽ-Infrastruktura] Only in Slovene.<br />
<br />
SŽ appears to act as its own infrastructure authority<br />
<br />
===Network Statement===<br />
The latest Network Statement _only in Slovene) appears to be stored here [https://infrastruktura.sz.si/za-partnerje/dostop-do-jzi-za-prevoznike/program-omrezja/ Network Statement]<br />
<br />
In Addition to the main document, PROGRAM OMREŽJA 2024, some of the the appendices contain useful information<br />
<br />
Priloga 2A contains technical data (names, km distances, &c) for each line segment<br />
<br />
Priloga 2B contains km distances for stations on line segments<br />
<br />
Priloga 2C contains track maps of stations &c<br />
<br />
Priloga 2E appears to contain ruling gradients for line segemnts<br />
<br />
===Gauge===<br />
Standard.<br />
<br />
===Electrification===<br />
3 kV dc. Electrification of Pragersko - Hodoš, on the Hungarian border, was completed and opened in June 2016.<br />
<br />
===Rule of the road===<br />
Left, except between Zidani Most and Dobova/Savski Marof.<br />
<br />
===Distances===<br />
Detailed distances can be found in the following: <br />
*Network Statement Annex 3A - Lines: (no longer on same website)<br />
*[[Printed Maps#SW-IT-SI | Atlante ferroviaro d'Italia e Slovenia / Eisenbahnatlas Italien und Slowenien]] by Schweers + Wall.<br />
<br />
==Other railways==<br />
None but of note is a SŽ operated diesel hauled car carrying "Autovlak" shuttle from Bohinjska Bistrica to Most na Soči through the 6,339m long Wocheiner Tunnel on the Jesenice - Nova Gorica line. This is shown as "AVT" in the passenger timetable as it is available to any traveller.<br />
<br />
==Tourist lines==<br />
None, but battery electric powered, 620 mm narrow-gauge, trains convey visitors through the spectacular caves near Postojna, over a 3.7 km railway loop. Postojna Cave Railway [https://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/wonderland-stories/a-short-history-of-a-truly-unique-train/ Short History].<br />
<br />
The [https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/sz-group/about-us/slovenian-railway-museum Slovenian Railway Museum] is located in Ljubljana.<br />
<br />
==Metro==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
== Trams/LRT-Systems ==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Recent and Future Changes==<br />
===Future Changes===<br />
Construction of the second line linking the port of Koper to the SŽ network at Divača was officially launched on 5 May 2021, following the signing of the €403.6m contract for the Divača – Črni Kal section. A €224.7m contract for the Črni Kal – Koper section was signed on 31 March 2021.</br><br />
The original plan was that the 27.1 km new line would be single track and used by trains to Koper; the existing 44.3 km single track line would be used by trains from Koper. However, at the end of January 2023, the Slovenian government decided that the new line will be double track, and the existing line abandoned and converted to a cycle track.<br />
<br />
===Recent Changes===<br />
====Changes in 2023-2024====<br />
HŽ Service to Lendava resumed in December 2023.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2022-2023====<br />
On 14 August 2023 the first passenger train used the new 3.7km deviation (via the Pekel tunnel) between Maribor and Pesnica, on the line to Graz.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2021-2022====<br />
The new Croatian (HZ) timetable no longer showed a passenger service between Mursko Središće (Croatia) and Lendava (Slovenia) - an isolated branch terminus with no connection to the rest of the SZ network.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2020-2021====<br />
<br />
Passenger trains restarted on the 48.6km long Grosuplje – Kočevje branch on 3 January 2021, having been withdrawn in July 1968. <br />
<br />
The 2020-2021 timetable shows increased use of the cross-border line between Sežana and Villa Opicina. SŽ services on this line were reinstated on 5 January 2015, replacing substitute bus services following approval for the 312 'Desiro' units by the Italian authorities. The daytime service between Venezia and Ljubljana had ceased to run west of Villa Opicina from 1 April 2008 because FS would no longer allow SŽ trains lacking the Italian train protection system to run on their lines and further cut back to Sežana on 12 April 2008. This left just the overnight Venezia - Budapest train as the only cross-border service but that was withdrawn on 11 December 2011 with no cross border service until the SŽ locals mentioned above in 2015. A through Ljubljana - Trieste service started on 9 September 2018.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2016-2017====<br />
According to the German Railfans Society IBSE, the one train only service via the curve from Maribor Tezno – Maribor Tabor ran for the last time on 9 June 2017.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2014-2015====<br />
The following lines reopened at the timetable change on 14 December 2014:<br />
* 32 Sveti Rok ob Sotli - Đurmanec (Croatia)<br />
* 40 Središče - Macinec (Croatia) <br />
* 40 Mursko Središče (Croatia) - Lendava<br />
<br />
The following line lost its passenger service at the timetable change on 14 December 2014:<br />
* 72 Prvačina - Ajdovščina<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2013-2014====<br />
The cross-border service between (Metlika -) Rosalnice and Kamanje (Croatia) (- Karlovac) was reinstated on 15 December 2013, having lost its passenger service on 9 December 2012.<br />
<br />
Services were withdrawn, probably at the start of the 2013 - 2014 timetable, from the 1km branch from Ljubljana Polje to BTC City Ljubljana, which opened in 2005 or 2006.<br />
<br />
==Special Notes==<br />
None<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Slovenia}}</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Slovenia_-_General_Information&diff=53962Slovenia - General Information2023-12-28T20:28:14Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Journey Planner */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Country Name==<br />
Slovenia (Republika Slovenija)<br />
<br />
==National railway system==<br />
===National Railway Operator===<br />
Slovenske Železnice ([http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/ SŽ]). This is essentially the former JŽ Ljubljana Division, less lines in Istria that are now in Croatia.<br />
<br />
==Language==<br />
Slovene.<br />
<br />
==Currency==<br />
Euro.<br />
<br />
==UIC code==<br />
numeric 79; alpha SLO.<br />
<br />
==Timetable==<br />
===Journey Planner===<br />
There does not appear to be a dedicated journey planner page. The feature is visible at the top of the [https://potniski.sz.si/ "passenger traffic" page] when "Iskalnik voznih redov" is turned on. None of these pages appear to have English language versions.<br />
<br />
===Downloadable Timetable===<br />
Web page only in Slovene. [https://potniski.sz.si/vozni-redi-po-relacijah-od-11-decembra-2022-do-9-decembra-2023/ PDF Timetables by route]<br />
<br />
===Printed Timetable===<br />
Vozni Red. This includes introductory material in German and French. Some non-standard symbols are used to indicate days of the week on which trains run. <br />
===Engineering Information===<br />
[http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passenger-transport/timetable/service-disruptions Service Disruptions]<br />
<br />
===Bus Information===<br />
APT Gorizia (Azienda Provinciale Trasporti) operates a municipal service route 1 between Gorizia Centrale station and Piazza Transalpina (Nova Gorica station).<br />
<br />
==Maps==<br />
===Printed Maps===<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-E | European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-R-SI-RS-HR-BH-ME-XK-MK-AL-GR | European Railway Atlas (Regional Series - The Balkans)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
*[[Printed Maps#SW-IT-SI | Atlante ferroviaro d'Italia e Slovenia / Eisenbahnatlas Italien und Slowenien]] by Schweers + Wall.<br />
*SŽ publishes the "Turistièna Karta Slovenskih Železnic" which shows Slovenian railways on a 1:300000 general map. Electrified and double-track lines are distinguished and most freight lines are shown. Brief notes are given, in English, German, Italian and Slovene, on features of general interest at many towns.<br />
<br />
===Web-based Maps===<br />
*Thorsten Büker's [http://www.bueker.net/trainspotting/maps_croatia---slovenia---bosnia-hercegovina.php Map of Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Hercegovina] dated March 2018.<br />
*[[Maps and Plans#Slovenia|Maps and Plans - Slovenia]]<br />
<br />
==Ticketing==<br />
Higher fares are charged for travel on express trains (Intercity Slovenija, Eurocity, Intercity or Mednarodni), but by West European standards all fares are inexpensive. There is no known network ticket.<br />
<br />
==Infrastructure==<br />
===Infrastructure Authority===<br />
[https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/infrastruktura/osebna-izkaznica/organigram-druzbe/sz-infrastruktura-d-o-o SŽ-Infrastruktura] Only in Slovene.<br />
<br />
SŽ appears to act as its own infrastructure authority<br />
<br />
===Network Statement===<br />
The latest Network Statement _only in Slovene) appears to be stored here [https://infrastruktura.sz.si/za-partnerje/dostop-do-jzi-za-prevoznike/program-omrezja/ Network Statement]<br />
<br />
In Addition to the main document, PROGRAM OMREŽJA 2024, some of the the appendices contain useful information<br />
<br />
Priloga 2A contains technical data (names, km distances, &c) for each line segment<br />
<br />
Priloga 2B contains km distances for stations on line segments<br />
<br />
Priloga 2C contains track maps of stations &c<br />
<br />
Priloga 2E appears to contain ruling gradients for line segemnts<br />
<br />
===Gauge===<br />
Standard.<br />
<br />
===Electrification===<br />
3 kV dc. Electrification of Pragersko - Hodoš, on the Hungarian border, was completed and opened in June 2016.<br />
<br />
===Rule of the road===<br />
Left, except between Zidani Most and Dobova/Savski Marof.<br />
<br />
===Distances===<br />
Detailed distances can be found in the following: <br />
*Network Statement Annex 3A - Lines: (no longer on same website)<br />
*[[Printed Maps#SW-IT-SI | Atlante ferroviaro d'Italia e Slovenia / Eisenbahnatlas Italien und Slowenien]] by Schweers + Wall.<br />
<br />
==Other railways==<br />
None but of note is a SŽ operated diesel hauled car carrying "Autovlak" shuttle from Bohinjska Bistrica to Most na Soči through the 6,339m long Wocheiner Tunnel on the Jesenice - Nova Gorica line. This is shown as "AVT" in the passenger timetable as it is available to any traveller.<br />
<br />
==Tourist lines==<br />
None, but battery electric powered, 620 mm narrow-gauge, trains convey visitors through the spectacular caves near Postojna, over a 3.7 km railway loop. Postojna Cave Railway [https://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/wonderland-stories/a-short-history-of-a-truly-unique-train/ Short History].<br />
<br />
The [https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/sz-group/about-us/slovenian-railway-museum Slovenian Railway Museum] is located in Ljubljana.<br />
<br />
==Metro==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
== Trams/LRT-Systems ==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Recent and Future Changes==<br />
===Future Changes===<br />
Construction of the second line linking the port of Koper to the SŽ network at Divača was officially launched on 5 May 2021, following the signing of the €403.6m contract for the Divača – Črni Kal section. A €224.7m contract for the Črni Kal – Koper section was signed on 31 March 2021.</br><br />
The original plan was that the 27.1 km new line would be single track and used by trains to Koper; the existing 44.3 km single track line would be used by trains from Koper. However, at the end of January 2023, the Slovenian government decided that the new line will be double track, and the existing line abandoned and converted to a cycle track.<br />
<br />
===Recent Changes===<br />
====Changes in 2023-2024====<br />
HŽ Service to Lendava resumed in December 2023.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2022-2023====<br />
On 14 August 2023 the first passenger train used the new 3.7km deviation (via the Pekel tunnel) between Maribor and Pesnica, on the line to Graz.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2021-2022====<br />
The new Croatian (HZ) timetable no longer showed a passenger service between Mursko Središće (Croatia) and Lendava (Slovenia) - an isolated branch terminus with no connection to the rest of the SZ network.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2020-2021====<br />
<br />
Passenger trains restarted on the 48.6km long Grosuplje – Kočevje branch on 3 January 2021, having been withdrawn in July 1968. <br />
<br />
The 2020-2021 timetable shows increased use of the cross-border line between Sežana and Villa Opicina. SŽ services on this line were reinstated on 5 January 2015, replacing substitute bus services following approval for the 312 'Desiro' units by the Italian authorities. The daytime service between Venezia and Ljubljana had ceased to run west of Villa Opicina from 1 April 2008 because FS would no longer allow SŽ trains lacking the Italian train protection system to run on their lines and further cut back to Sežana on 12 April 2008. This left just the overnight Venezia - Budapest train as the only cross-border service but that was withdrawn on 11 December 2011 with no cross border service until the SŽ locals mentioned above in 2015. A through Ljubljana - Trieste service started on 9 September 2018.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2016-2017====<br />
According to the German Railfans Society IBSE, the one train only service via the curve from Maribor Tezno – Maribor Tabor ran for the last time on 9 June 2017.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2014-2015====<br />
The following lines reopened at the timetable change on 14 December 2014:<br />
* 32 Sveti Rok ob Sotli - Đurmanec (Croatia)<br />
* 40 Središče - Macinec (Croatia) <br />
* 40 Mursko Središče (Croatia) - Lendava<br />
<br />
The following line lost its passenger service at the timetable change on 14 December 2014:<br />
* 72 Prvačina - Ajdovščina<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2013-2014====<br />
The cross-border service between (Metlika -) Rosalnice and Kamanje (Croatia) (- Karlovac) was reinstated on 15 December 2013, having lost its passenger service on 9 December 2012.<br />
<br />
Services were withdrawn, probably at the start of the 2013 - 2014 timetable, from the 1km branch from Ljubljana Polje to BTC City Ljubljana, which opened in 2005 or 2006.<br />
<br />
==Special Notes==<br />
None<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Slovenia}}</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Slovenia_-_General_Information&diff=53961Slovenia - General Information2023-12-28T20:27:27Z<p>Jon Piesing: Partly fix broken URL as far as possible /* Journey Planner */</p>
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<div>==Country Name==<br />
Slovenia (Republika Slovenija)<br />
<br />
==National railway system==<br />
===National Railway Operator===<br />
Slovenske Železnice ([http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/ SŽ]). This is essentially the former JŽ Ljubljana Division, less lines in Istria that are now in Croatia.<br />
<br />
==Language==<br />
Slovene.<br />
<br />
==Currency==<br />
Euro.<br />
<br />
==UIC code==<br />
numeric 79; alpha SLO.<br />
<br />
==Timetable==<br />
===Journey Planner===<br />
There does not appear to be a dedicated journey planner page. The feature appears at the top of the [https://potniski.sz.si/ "passenger traffic" page] when you turn on "Iskalnik voznih redov". None of these pages appear to have English language versions.<br />
<br />
===Downloadable Timetable===<br />
Web page only in Slovene. [https://potniski.sz.si/vozni-redi-po-relacijah-od-11-decembra-2022-do-9-decembra-2023/ PDF Timetables by route]<br />
<br />
===Printed Timetable===<br />
Vozni Red. This includes introductory material in German and French. Some non-standard symbols are used to indicate days of the week on which trains run. <br />
===Engineering Information===<br />
[http://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/passenger-transport/timetable/service-disruptions Service Disruptions]<br />
<br />
===Bus Information===<br />
APT Gorizia (Azienda Provinciale Trasporti) operates a municipal service route 1 between Gorizia Centrale station and Piazza Transalpina (Nova Gorica station).<br />
<br />
==Maps==<br />
===Printed Maps===<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-E | European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-R-SI-RS-HR-BH-ME-XK-MK-AL-GR | European Railway Atlas (Regional Series - The Balkans)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
*[[Printed Maps#SW-IT-SI | Atlante ferroviaro d'Italia e Slovenia / Eisenbahnatlas Italien und Slowenien]] by Schweers + Wall.<br />
*SŽ publishes the "Turistièna Karta Slovenskih Železnic" which shows Slovenian railways on a 1:300000 general map. Electrified and double-track lines are distinguished and most freight lines are shown. Brief notes are given, in English, German, Italian and Slovene, on features of general interest at many towns.<br />
<br />
===Web-based Maps===<br />
*Thorsten Büker's [http://www.bueker.net/trainspotting/maps_croatia---slovenia---bosnia-hercegovina.php Map of Croatia, Slovenia and Bosnia-Hercegovina] dated March 2018.<br />
*[[Maps and Plans#Slovenia|Maps and Plans - Slovenia]]<br />
<br />
==Ticketing==<br />
Higher fares are charged for travel on express trains (Intercity Slovenija, Eurocity, Intercity or Mednarodni), but by West European standards all fares are inexpensive. There is no known network ticket.<br />
<br />
==Infrastructure==<br />
===Infrastructure Authority===<br />
[https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/infrastruktura/osebna-izkaznica/organigram-druzbe/sz-infrastruktura-d-o-o SŽ-Infrastruktura] Only in Slovene.<br />
<br />
SŽ appears to act as its own infrastructure authority<br />
<br />
===Network Statement===<br />
The latest Network Statement _only in Slovene) appears to be stored here [https://infrastruktura.sz.si/za-partnerje/dostop-do-jzi-za-prevoznike/program-omrezja/ Network Statement]<br />
<br />
In Addition to the main document, PROGRAM OMREŽJA 2024, some of the the appendices contain useful information<br />
<br />
Priloga 2A contains technical data (names, km distances, &c) for each line segment<br />
<br />
Priloga 2B contains km distances for stations on line segments<br />
<br />
Priloga 2C contains track maps of stations &c<br />
<br />
Priloga 2E appears to contain ruling gradients for line segemnts<br />
<br />
===Gauge===<br />
Standard.<br />
<br />
===Electrification===<br />
3 kV dc. Electrification of Pragersko - Hodoš, on the Hungarian border, was completed and opened in June 2016.<br />
<br />
===Rule of the road===<br />
Left, except between Zidani Most and Dobova/Savski Marof.<br />
<br />
===Distances===<br />
Detailed distances can be found in the following: <br />
*Network Statement Annex 3A - Lines: (no longer on same website)<br />
*[[Printed Maps#SW-IT-SI | Atlante ferroviaro d'Italia e Slovenia / Eisenbahnatlas Italien und Slowenien]] by Schweers + Wall.<br />
<br />
==Other railways==<br />
None but of note is a SŽ operated diesel hauled car carrying "Autovlak" shuttle from Bohinjska Bistrica to Most na Soči through the 6,339m long Wocheiner Tunnel on the Jesenice - Nova Gorica line. This is shown as "AVT" in the passenger timetable as it is available to any traveller.<br />
<br />
==Tourist lines==<br />
None, but battery electric powered, 620 mm narrow-gauge, trains convey visitors through the spectacular caves near Postojna, over a 3.7 km railway loop. Postojna Cave Railway [https://www.postojnska-jama.eu/en/wonderland-stories/a-short-history-of-a-truly-unique-train/ Short History].<br />
<br />
The [https://www.slo-zeleznice.si/en/sz-group/about-us/slovenian-railway-museum Slovenian Railway Museum] is located in Ljubljana.<br />
<br />
==Metro==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
== Trams/LRT-Systems ==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Recent and Future Changes==<br />
===Future Changes===<br />
Construction of the second line linking the port of Koper to the SŽ network at Divača was officially launched on 5 May 2021, following the signing of the €403.6m contract for the Divača – Črni Kal section. A €224.7m contract for the Črni Kal – Koper section was signed on 31 March 2021.</br><br />
The original plan was that the 27.1 km new line would be single track and used by trains to Koper; the existing 44.3 km single track line would be used by trains from Koper. However, at the end of January 2023, the Slovenian government decided that the new line will be double track, and the existing line abandoned and converted to a cycle track.<br />
<br />
===Recent Changes===<br />
====Changes in 2023-2024====<br />
HŽ Service to Lendava resumed in December 2023.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2022-2023====<br />
On 14 August 2023 the first passenger train used the new 3.7km deviation (via the Pekel tunnel) between Maribor and Pesnica, on the line to Graz.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2021-2022====<br />
The new Croatian (HZ) timetable no longer showed a passenger service between Mursko Središće (Croatia) and Lendava (Slovenia) - an isolated branch terminus with no connection to the rest of the SZ network.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2020-2021====<br />
<br />
Passenger trains restarted on the 48.6km long Grosuplje – Kočevje branch on 3 January 2021, having been withdrawn in July 1968. <br />
<br />
The 2020-2021 timetable shows increased use of the cross-border line between Sežana and Villa Opicina. SŽ services on this line were reinstated on 5 January 2015, replacing substitute bus services following approval for the 312 'Desiro' units by the Italian authorities. The daytime service between Venezia and Ljubljana had ceased to run west of Villa Opicina from 1 April 2008 because FS would no longer allow SŽ trains lacking the Italian train protection system to run on their lines and further cut back to Sežana on 12 April 2008. This left just the overnight Venezia - Budapest train as the only cross-border service but that was withdrawn on 11 December 2011 with no cross border service until the SŽ locals mentioned above in 2015. A through Ljubljana - Trieste service started on 9 September 2018.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2016-2017====<br />
According to the German Railfans Society IBSE, the one train only service via the curve from Maribor Tezno – Maribor Tabor ran for the last time on 9 June 2017.<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2014-2015====<br />
The following lines reopened at the timetable change on 14 December 2014:<br />
* 32 Sveti Rok ob Sotli - Đurmanec (Croatia)<br />
* 40 Središče - Macinec (Croatia) <br />
* 40 Mursko Središče (Croatia) - Lendava<br />
<br />
The following line lost its passenger service at the timetable change on 14 December 2014:<br />
* 72 Prvačina - Ajdovščina<br />
<br />
====Changes in 2013-2014====<br />
The cross-border service between (Metlika -) Rosalnice and Kamanje (Croatia) (- Karlovac) was reinstated on 15 December 2013, having lost its passenger service on 9 December 2012.<br />
<br />
Services were withdrawn, probably at the start of the 2013 - 2014 timetable, from the 1km branch from Ljubljana Polje to BTC City Ljubljana, which opened in 2005 or 2006.<br />
<br />
==Special Notes==<br />
None<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Slovenia}}</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=50591Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-06-30T18:31:51Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) */ Added more trains and adjusted timings.</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
<br />
Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
<br />
{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE23/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
<br />
===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map<br />
[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE23/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE23/4<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/5<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Halle (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
<br />
To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
<br />
===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/6<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map<br />
<br />
[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
<br />
===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/7<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/8<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/9<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/10<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/13<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE23/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains to Brussels from Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park (in that direction only, T18023/18025) are booked to use platform 6 and so are candidates to use line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. <br />
<br />
The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/15<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek, with nothing scheduled north of the platforms to the main line connection. The curve is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays, i.e. excluding from 25.12.22 → 09.01.23, 02.04.23 → 16.04.23, 03.07.23 → 25.08.23 nor 1 November 2023<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid/Bruxelles-Midi 04:04 [as at March 2023] to Brussels Airport - Zaventem via this route as shown in Map view. Note this train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/18<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE23/17. See BE23/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to the service(s) listed under BE23/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/19<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms. <br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:17 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE23/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. [[File:Gent Sint Pieters to Y Assels.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE23/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE23/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) has, in previous years, been used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays.<br />
The following trains were shown in the journey planner earlier in 2023 as operating from 01.07.23 → 27.08.23 but have been removed.<br />
Explanations that have been suggested include staff shortages (a serious problem at SNCB currently) and engineering work.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Central - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Central - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Central<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Central<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE23/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train [at March 2023] is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 or 4 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 from its then booked P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead so '''the compilers would appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3 or 4) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This spur has also been used when engineering work results in single line working on the main lines through Saint-Ghislain platforms 1 and 2.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regularly used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate during school annual holidays.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/32<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE23/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18050''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:45 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18051''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 10:45 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18060''<br />
| 18:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18061''<br />
| 19:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18062''<br />
| 20:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2023 these are scheduled to run at least on Sat/Sun 1st/2nd, Sat/Sun/Mon April 8-10th, Sat-Mon 29 April - 1 May, Sat/Sun 6/7/13/14th May as well as from July 1st to August 27th except 29th July and 26th August. Note when running on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April they are diverted to Ath for buses forwards so always check they are running via Soignes.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE23/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath line 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE23/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Last scheduled between 29 October - 6 November 2022, and in both directions. <br />
<br />
Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Central and normal passenger lines in both directions so the journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If diverted via Charleroi-Central then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE23/52<br />
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This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
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===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/53<br />
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This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This line may also be used by P8219 and P8220 when the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven is closed for engineering work or by P8900 when there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot.<br />
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===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE23/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station.<br />
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In 2023, this diversion was in use for the weekends of 22-23/04, 29/04-01/05, 06-07/05, 13-14/05, 20-21/05 and 27-28/05.<br />
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This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted, e.g. IC521 and/or IC522.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/55<br />
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This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new city centre tunnel. This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/57<br />
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This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
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===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE23/58<br />
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[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
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===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/59<br />
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This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
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===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE23/60<br />
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This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE23/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. During summer weekends, it has been known for only the tourist trains to and from Blankenberge to be diverted and the regular IC service to be replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE23/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
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The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
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=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/63<br />
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The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
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=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only shortly before this. <br /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
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=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8900 (Poperinge to Sint-Joris-Weert) on Sundays 19th and 26th March 2023 due to engineering work between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
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==Other sparse services==<br />
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The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
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==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=50491Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-06-25T07:48:28Z<p>Jon Piesing: Change remaining instances of Charleroi-Sud to Charleroi-Central.</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE23/1<br />
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This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
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Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/2<br />
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This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/3<br />
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This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
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D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
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This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE23/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE23/4<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/5<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Halle (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/6<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/7<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/8<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
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===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/9<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
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===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/10<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/13<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE23/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains to Brussels from Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park (in that direction only, T18023/18025) are booked to use platform 6 and so are candidates to use line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. <br />
<br />
The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/15<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek, with nothing scheduled north of the platforms to the main line connection. The curve is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays, i.e. excluding from 25.12.22 → 09.01.23, 02.04.23 → 16.04.23, 03.07.23 → 25.08.23 nor 1 November 2023<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid/Bruxelles-Midi 04:04 [as at March 2023] to Brussels Airport - Zaventem via this route as shown in Map view. Note this train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/18<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE23/17. See BE23/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to the service(s) listed under BE23/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/19<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms. <br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:17 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE23/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. [[File:Gent Sint Pieters to Y Assels.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE23/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE23/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) has, in previous years, been used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays.<br />
The following trains were shown in the journey planner earlier in 2023 as operating from 01.07.23 → 27.08.23 but have been removed.<br />
Explanations that have been suggested include staff shortages (a serious problem at SNCB currently) and engineering work.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Central - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Central - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Central<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Central<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE23/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train [at March 2023] is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 or 4 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 from its then booked P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead so '''the compilers would appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3 or 4) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This spur has also been used when engineering work results in single line working on the main lines through Saint-Ghislain platforms 1 and 2.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate during school annual holidays.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/32<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE23/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18050''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18062''<br />
| 18:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2023 these are scheduled to run at least on Sat/Sun 1st/2nd, Sat/Sun/Mon April 8-10th, Sat-Mon 29 April - 1 May, Sat/Sun 6/7/13/14th May as well as from July 1st to August 27th except 29th July and 26th August. Note when running on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April they are diverted to Ath for buses forwards so always check they are running via Soignes.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE23/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath line 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE23/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Last scheduled between 29 October - 6 November 2022, and in both directions. <br />
<br />
Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Central and normal passenger lines in both directions so the journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If diverted via Charleroi-Central then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
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===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE23/52<br />
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This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
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===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/53<br />
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This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This line may also be used by P8219 and P8220 when the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven is closed for engineering work or by P8900 when there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot.<br />
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===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE23/54<br />
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This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
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Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station.<br />
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In 2023, this diversion was in use for the weekends of 22-23/04, 29/04-01/05, 06-07/05, 13-14/05, 20-21/05 and 27-28/05.<br />
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This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted, e.g. IC521 and/or IC522.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/55<br />
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This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/56<br />
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The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new city centre tunnel. This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/57<br />
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This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
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===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE23/58<br />
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[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
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===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/59<br />
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This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
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===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE23/60<br />
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This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
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===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE23/61<br />
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This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. During summer weekends, it has been known for only the tourist trains to and from Blankenberge to be diverted and the regular IC service to be replaced by buses.<br />
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This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
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=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE23/62<br />
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When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
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The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
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=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/63<br />
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The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
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Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
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=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/64<br />
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The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only shortly before this. <br /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/65<br />
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This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
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=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/66<br />
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This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
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It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8900 (Poperinge to Sint-Joris-Weert) on Sundays 19th and 26th March 2023 due to engineering work between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
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==Other sparse services==<br />
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The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
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{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
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==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
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==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=50490Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-06-25T07:46:15Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug) */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE23/1<br />
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This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
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Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/2<br />
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This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/3<br />
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This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
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D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
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This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE23/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE23/4<br />
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This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/5<br />
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This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Halle (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/6<br />
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This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
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*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/7<br />
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This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
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===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/8<br />
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This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
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===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/9<br />
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This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
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===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/10<br />
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This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/13<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE23/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains to Brussels from Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park (in that direction only, T18023/18025) are booked to use platform 6 and so are candidates to use line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. <br />
<br />
The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/15<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek, with nothing scheduled north of the platforms to the main line connection. The curve is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays, i.e. excluding from 25.12.22 → 09.01.23, 02.04.23 → 16.04.23, 03.07.23 → 25.08.23 nor 1 November 2023<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid/Bruxelles-Midi 04:04 [as at March 2023] to Brussels Airport - Zaventem via this route as shown in Map view. Note this train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/18<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE23/17. See BE23/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to the service(s) listed under BE23/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/19<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms. <br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:17 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE23/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. [[File:Gent Sint Pieters to Y Assels.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE23/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE23/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) has, in previous years, been used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays.<br />
The following trains were shown in the journey planner earlier in 2023 as operating from 01.07.23 → 27.08.23 but have been removed.<br />
Explanations that have been suggested include staff shortages (a serious problem at SNCB currently) and engineering work.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE23/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train [at March 2023] is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 or 4 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 from its then booked P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead so '''the compilers would appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3 or 4) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This spur has also been used when engineering work results in single line working on the main lines through Saint-Ghislain platforms 1 and 2.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate during school annual holidays.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/32<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE23/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18050''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18062''<br />
| 18:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2023 these are scheduled to run at least on Sat/Sun 1st/2nd, Sat/Sun/Mon April 8-10th, Sat-Mon 29 April - 1 May, Sat/Sun 6/7/13/14th May as well as from July 1st to August 27th except 29th July and 26th August. Note when running on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April they are diverted to Ath for buses forwards so always check they are running via Soignes.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE23/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath line 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE23/51<br />
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This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Last scheduled between 29 October - 6 November 2022, and in both directions. <br />
<br />
Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Central and normal passenger lines in both directions so the journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If diverted via Charleroi-Central then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
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===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE23/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
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===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This line may also be used by P8219 and P8220 when the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven is closed for engineering work or by P8900 when there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot.<br />
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===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE23/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
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Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station.<br />
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In 2023, this diversion was in use for the weekends of 22-23/04, 29/04-01/05, 06-07/05, 13-14/05, 20-21/05 and 27-28/05.<br />
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This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted, e.g. IC521 and/or IC522.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new city centre tunnel. This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE23/58<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE23/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE23/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. During summer weekends, it has been known for only the tourist trains to and from Blankenberge to be diverted and the regular IC service to be replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE23/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
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The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
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=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
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=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only shortly before this. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
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=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8900 (Poperinge to Sint-Joris-Weert) on Sundays 19th and 26th March 2023 due to engineering work between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
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==Other sparse services==<br />
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The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
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{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
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==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Poland_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=49792Poland - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-04-13T08:40:10Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* [Kraków Mydlniki -] Kraków Bronowice - Line 95 - Kraków Batowice */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
These entries are for the timetable period from 11 December 2022 to 9 December 2023. <br />
<br />
It should be noted it is completely reissued, previously four times per year but as at December 2022 "adjustments" are due on 12 March, 11 June & 3 September 2023. But travellers are strongly advised to check the Journey Planner and PDFs for ALL Unusual lines timings as revised PDFs are issued on a very frequent basis in-between those dates. The PDF issue date is in small font at the bottom left of each page.<br />
<br />
A number of one off specials were included in the full year PDFs in 2016, mainly excursions run by [http://www.turkol.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=3 Turkol] but this has not occurred since. Turkol run frequent Tours including freight only track which will not be EGTRE Unusual Line entries so anyone interested is strongly advised to become familiar with the Turkol website as recent examples have included trips around the Katowice area, Gdansk and Gdynia Docks and Krapkowice, a regular one being the freight lines north from Gniezno. <br />
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There are no longer special services via unusual routes to Kostrzyn for the Woodstock Festival Poland (''Przystanek Woodstock''), which was the largest Free annual music festival in Europe as it has morphed into Pol'and'Rock held in early August 2022 at an airfield just north of Szczecinek with only limited additional and strengthened local services. <br />
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Standard abbreviations used are explained in [[General Information]]. {{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-PL}} {{Map Refs ES-MALKP}}<br />
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For details of recent and near future route openings and closures, please refer to [[Poland - General Information]].<br />
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==Obscure Services==<br />
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[[File:Poland Map of obscure route entries.jpg|thumb|left|500px]]<br />
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'''Now all of Poland is on one Wiki page, please use CTRL F to find geographic locations or key words. This does not require accents'''.<br />
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===Białystok area===<br />
====Białystok south - north avoiding line: podg Białystok Płd – Białystok Starosielce====<br />
[543/535] (ERA-E 76B2 'not shown'; ERA-R 179B; ''C12/R4'') PL23/1<br />
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No Scheduled use in 2022/23. A long closed and lifted curve avoiding Białystok connecting the Czeremcha and Ełk lines has been reinstated and was used by diversions between 4 May and 11 June 2022. The timetable PDFs showed '>' markers at Białystok against some TLK's, and increased running times for T543 local services which reversed at Białystok Starosielce and appeared between there and Białystok in table 535.<br />
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====Białystok - Białystok Starosielce====<br />
[535] (ERA-E 76B2; ERA-R 179B; ''C12/R4'') PL23/1A<br />
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There are two single track routes to Białystok Starosielce, the short curve normally used by passenger services in both directions, and a long curve initially following the line towards Bielsk Podlaski before curving away north over the main line towards Warszawa. When the above avoiding line entry was in use in 2022 it could be seen that this longer curve was being upgraded, and allegedly from 29 January until 10 June 2023 all passenger services are running via this curve, and shown to do so in map view. '''Any reports confirming this route is in use would be appreciated by the Compliers'''.<br />
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==='''Bydgoszcz area'''===<br />
====Maksymilianowo - line 201 - Bydgoszcz Wschód====<br />
[430/430a] (ERA-E 75A2-A3; ERA-R 176C5; ''C6/R3'') PL23/2<br />
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Bydgoszcz Główna avoiding line last used on one night by one train in 2017. May be used in conjunction with PL23/3<br />
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====Bydgoszcz Wschód - line 201 - Nowa Wies Wielka - [Inowrocław]====<br />
[430] (ERA-E 75A2; ERA-R 176C5; ''R3/C6'') PL23/3<br />
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One train limited period use confirmed in map view. Last scheduled on one night by one train in 2017. Historical use was either to avoid reversal at Bydgoszcz Głowny, or in conjunction with PL23/2. <br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
|<br />
| IC45151<br />
| Bielsko-Biała Główna - 23.09/23:11/23:17/23:22 Inowrocław - Bydgoszcz Główna<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 11 December 2022 - 10 June & 24 June - 31 August 2023<br />
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====Bydgoszcz Główna====<br />
[425] (ERA-E 75A2, not shown; ERA-R 176C5; ''R3'') PL23/4<br />
<br />
The station building splits the lines to Inowrocław and Piła and at the west end it is possible to arrive or depart from the "wrong" side using connections:- <br /><br />
<br />
[A] is a 200m link only possible between platform IV and the Piła line, or <br /><br />
[B] from platforms I - III to/from the Inowrocław line via a 350m connection into, and across a freight yard throat plus 750m parallel to the main line. <br />
<br />
[A] was scheduled by 16:35 to Wyrzysk Osiek from 14 December 2021 - 11 March 2022 SSuX. Previously used by one Gdynia - Piła train between 6 - 10 May 2019. Note the Mały Atlas shows an 800m long line 745 from the west end of the goods yard curving underneath the Inowrocław main line to line 425, but this would require running through the complete length of the goods yard so is unlikely to be used by passenger services. <br />
<br />
[B] scheduled for use by odd departures/arrivals, the equivalent of PR 15208 07:02 to Inowrocław being confirmed by a traveller in 2022 and this is still shown departing from Peron II from 12 March 2023. <br />
<br />
Check the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets for up to date details].<br />
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==='''Chabowka and Sucha Beskidzka (on the Kraków to Zakopane line)'''===<br />
====Sucha Beskidzka====<br />
[135] (ERA-E 78B2; ERA-R 185B5; ''G8'') PL23/5<br />
<br />
All services between Kraków and Zakopane had to reverse at Sucha Beskidzka until an avoiding curve opened on 11 June 2017. Since then most Zakopane trains run via the avoiding line, calling at a new station called Sucha Beskidzka Zamek. Use of the relevant North to West and South to West curves can be identified by appropriate services calling at Sucha Beskidzka.<br />
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====Chabówka – Rabka Zdrój – Nowy Sącz====<br />
[136] (ERA-E 78C2; ERA-R 185C5-186A5; ''H8/9'') PL23/6<br />
<br />
Most of this line is due to be modernised as the new high speed line from Podłęze near Kraków to Zakopane and Nowy Sącz will join its formation at a triangular junction.<br />
<br />
* The Region through Małopolskie Szlaki Turystyki Kolejowej have organised limited specials covering the complete ex passenger line worked by diesel SM42-1031 [http://kolejegalicyjskie.pl website here]. In 2022 these departed from Nowy Sącz on 17 July, 31 July, 14 August, 28 August 2022 at 10:52 returning 16:15. The 17 July & 14 August specials definitely ran. <br />
* the summer 136 PDF included a SSuO pair of "Cargo Retro" steam services from 2 July to 28 August 2022 but despite a note on [http://skansenchabowka.pl/wakacyjne-pociagi-retro-do-kasiny-wielkiej-2022/ the Chabówka Museum] website saying "passengers getting on or off the train at the Skansen in Chabówka are obliged to buy an entrance ticket in accordance with the price list. If you are not interested in accessing the Skansen, please go to the Chabówka railway station where all retro trains also stop.", a traveller on the MSTK special above advised no travel into the Skansen was allowed, the train just went there for stabling purposes so it is unclear if travel to/from the Skansen is allowed on the steam specials.<br />
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==='''Chełm area'''===<br />
====Chełm – Dorohusk – Jagodin (Ukraine)====<br />
<br />
[550/M401] (ERA-E 79C54; ERA-R 184C5; ''F13'') PL23/7<br />
<br />
Two parallel unelectrified lines cross the Poland/Ukraine border here, standard gauge (1435mm) and broad gauge (1520mm). Both have scheduled passenger services as at December 2022. <br />
<br />
=====Standard gauge line to Ukraine=====<br />
Used by the Warszawa – Kiev (and v.v.) overnight train pair on the 1435mm gauge tracks to/from Jagodin where gauge changing takes place by means of bogie exchange. PKP diesel traction is needed for the short cross-border journey from Dorohusk. <br />
<br />
Note this is the only standard gauge passenger service east of Chełm meaning Dorohusk had no service during its Covid suspension until 15 September 2021. Due to westbound punctuality issues, from a date in Spring 2022 the Kiev - Warszawa has run separate from a Dorohusk - Warszawa service run to the quoted timings.<br />
<br />
=====Broad gauge line to Ukraine=====<br />
* In use by Ukrainian refugee services from February 2022 and a pair of scheduled services from 4/5 May 2022. To find these search the Chelm [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Platform sheets]. Historically after no service for many years, a daytime pair using Ukrainian DMUs commenced running through to Chełm on 12 June 2017, initially successful and increased to two pairs, subsequently reduced to one in December 2018. Then allegedly due to a Customs dispute with the Polish Authorities concerning fuel duty this pair only ran cross border to Dorohusk [with a bus to/from Chełm] from 9 June 2019, but even this service was withdrawn after running on the 18 June 2019.<br />
<br />
====Chełm - Włodawa====<br />
[558] (ERA-E 79C4-C5; ERA-R 185B5-C5; ''E13/F13'') PL23/8<br />
<br />
This otherwise freight only branch has had a sponsored summer weekend only service in recent years and in 2022 there were two train pairs SSuO from 25 June until 25 September. No PDF or entries in journey planner as at December 2022.<br />
<br />
==='''CMK connections (Centralna Magistrala Kolejowa connections off the Warszawa to Katowice/Kraków high speed line)'''===<br />
====Radzice – Idzikowice (Line 573)====<br />
[100/113] (ERA-E 78C5; ERA-R 183A5; ''E9'') PL23/9<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. Any services reverse at Idzikowice and use this curve between the CMK and line 113 and to note they do not appear in table 100. Last scheduled by several Kraków Główny <=> Olsztyn Główny services up to 13 March 2022.<br />
<br />
====<div id="KONKOZ"></div>Koniecpol – Kozłów (p.odg. Starzyny)====<br />
[107, 109] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182C3; ''F8'') PL23/10<br />
<br />
Used by services included in Table 109 with a timing at Częstochowa/Częstochowa Stradom and Kraków not running via Kielce. This 11 km line reopened in the 2012 timetable and since 2017 has seen increased use when regular services via Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice to Jaworzno Szczakowa ended.<br />
<br />
====<div id="ZEL-WLO"></div>[Częstochowa –] Żelisławice – Włoszczowa Północ [– Warszawa]====<br />
[100/109/P200/175] (ERA-E 78C4; ERA-R 183C3; ''F8'') PL23/11<br />
<br />
This 7.7 km west to north link between the Częstochowa - Radom line and the CMK is used by EIC Pendolinos and IC's between Warszawa Zachodnia and Częstochowa most easily identified in 109 by a | at Żelisławice. Those markers continuing to/from Częstochowa/Częstochowa Stradom.<br />
<br />
====Psary – p.odg. Starzyny – Kozłów====<br />
[100] (ERA-E 78B4-C4; ERA-R 182C3; ''F8'') PL23/12<br />
<br />
This north - southeast link with the Koniecpol - Kozłów line is used by all trains using the CMK between Warszawa and Kraków with a vertical bar '|' against Kozłów.<br />
<br />
====Czarnca – Psary (p.odg. Knapówka)====<br />
[100, 109] (ERA-E 78C4; ERA-R 182C3; ''F8'') PL23/13<br />
<br />
This 3.8 km east - south link with the Kielce - Częstochowa line is used by services marked in table 109 with a '<' at all stations between Żelisławice and Częstochowa ''plus'' a timing at Katowice or Wrocław.<br />
<br />
PolRegio withdrew their semi-fast R Kielce - Katowice services so in 2022/23 there are two pairs daily via this curve which despite using the CMK do not appear in table 100.<br />
<br />
====(Tomaszów Mazowiecki – Dęba Opoczyńska –) p.odg. Zapowiedź – Idzikowice====<br />
[100,113,114] (ERA-E 78C5; ERA-R 183A5; ''E9'') PL23/14<br />
<br />
Shared as far as p.odg. Zapowiedź with table 113, the TLK services shown in Tables 113 or 114 with stops at Opoczno Południe are the only services covering the 4.5 km west to south curve to/from the CMK.<br />
<br />
==='''Coal Trunk Line (Magistrala węglowa) From Herby Nowe to Zduńska Wola Karsznice and Inowrocław, with connecting routes and curves'''===<br />
<br />
The Magistrala węglowa (Coal Trunk Line) is a major south - north freight artery which, for EGTRE purposes, can be considered as running from Herby Nowe through Zduńska Wola Karznice to Inowrocław. The 258 km route was table 315 in the PKP timetable, but its local passenger service ended many years ago and since then a table has appeared intermittently. In recent times, of the entries in it very few actually use "315", the Warszawa - Inowrocław Rąbinek - Poznan pair excepted with seasonal and part line diversionary use not included.<br />
<br />
There are numerous curves and connections with the Coal Trunk Line, some used frequently, others much less so or not for many years. For this reason a route-based approach has been taken with every connection or section given a number in the schematic diagram below. These are then quoted in the headings of each entry to allow easy identification of sections in use. <br />
<br />
[[File:Coal trunk Line Master.png|500px|thumb|left]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
To assist travellers, the individual sections currently in scheduled use will be listed here, along with their PL23/xx number, so during the current TT from 11 December 2022 they are:-<br />
* 2 PL23/17 Częstochowa Aniołow (p.odg. Wyczerpy) – Chorzew Siemkowice<br />
* 3 PL23/17 Chorzew Siemkowice - Zdunska Wola Karznice<br />
* 6 PL23/17 Zdunska Wola Karznice - p.odg Dionizów<br />
* 7 PL23/19-20-22 Zdunska Wola East – Zdunska Wola North<br />
* 9 PL23/17-19-20-22 Zdunska Wola North – Ponętów <br />
* 11 PL23/19 Ponętów – Barlogi<br />
* 12 PL23/17-22 Ponętów - p.odg. Borysławice <br />
* 13 PL23/23-24-25 Klodawa - Ponętów north<br />
* 15 PL23/17-20-22-23-24-25 p.odg. Borysławice - Inowrocław Rąbinek<br />
* 16 PL23/23 Inowrocław Rąbinek - Mogilno<br />
* 17 PL23/17-20-24 Inowrocław Rąbinek - line 742 - Inowrocław<br />
* 19 PL23/22-25 Inowrocław Rąbinek – Podg. Mimowola – line 741 - Jaksice<br />
<br />
Timings are given from the last point before travel on '''any''' part of the Coal Trunk Line.<br />
<br />
====Herby Nowe – Chorzew Siemkowice – Zduńska Wola Karznice – Ponętów – p.odg. Borysławice – Inowrocław Rabinek (– Inowrocław) 1,3,6,9,12,15,17 or 18==== <br />
[180, 430, via 315] (ERA-E 75A2-B3/78B4-B5; ERA-R 182A3-177A4; ''F7,E7,D7'') PL23/15<br />
<br />
This is the entry for a complete traversal of the Coal Trunk Line. Note that the north and south-bound routes run up to 1km apart just north of Herby Nowe, with the southbound track crossing over Line 181 (Table 322) on a flyover.<br />
<br /><br />
No scheduled use located in 2022/23. Last used in 2020 by an overnight Przemyśl Główny <=> Kołobrzeg train pair.<br />
<br />
==== [Częstochowa -] Częstochowa Aniołow (p.odg. Wyczerpy) – Chorzew Siemkowice - Zdunska Wola Karznice - Ponętów - p.odg. Borysławice - Inowrocław Rąbinek - Podg. Mimowola - Inowrocław. 2,3,6,9,12,15,18====<br />
[102, 173, 315] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 182B4; ''F7'') PL23/16<br />
<br />
On the 48.3km connecting line from Częstochowa Aniołow, the northbound and southbound tracks remain apart north of the grade separated junction at podg Wyczerpy, north of Częstochowa, and run on significantly different vertical alignments for 3 km as far as Rząsawa. <br />
<br />
Map view originally in 2021/22 showed one summer only overnight booked via the much rarer curve from Inowrocław [part of line 131, No 18] via Podg. Mimowola but this was changed by 12 July to the usual curve as below. But see PL23/21 for 2021 reports as equivalents have been known to be diverted via that curve 742 [No 17, see below]. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Coal Trunk Line 2-3-6-9-12-15-18.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
==== [Częstochowa -] Częstochowa Aniołow (p.odg. Wyczerpy) – Chorzew Siemkowice - Zdunska Wola Karznice - p.odg Dionizów - Ponętów - p.odg. Borysławice - Inowrocław Rąbinek - line 742 - Inowrocław 2,3,6,9,12,15,17====<br />
[102, 173, 315] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 182B4; ''F7'') PL23/17<br />
<br />
On the 48.3km connecting line from Częstochowa Aniołow, the northbound and southbound tracks remain apart north of the grade separated junction at podg Wyczerpy, north of Częstochowa, and run on significantly different vertical alignments for 3 km as far as Rząsawa. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Coal Trunk Line 2-3-6-9-12-15-17.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
These are shown in map view as booked via the shorter and more usual Inowrocław curve 742 [No 17].<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
|<br />
| ''IC403/45070'' <br />
| Bohumin [ČD] - 22:34 Częstochowa - Hel/Łeba <br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
|<br />
| ''IC402/54070'' <br />
| Hel/Łeba - 00:34 Inowrocław - Bohumin [ČD] <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 23 June - 2 September 2023 <br/ > Note B: 25 June - 4 September 2023<br />
<br />
====(Łódź –) p.odg Gajewniki – p.odg Dionizów – Ponętów – p.odg. Zamków – Klodawa (– Kutno ) 7,9,10====<br />
[315/300] (ERA-E 75B1; ERA-R 177A2; ''D7'') PL23/18<br />
<br />
No service in 2022/23. This combination is from/to Lodz via the Zdunska Wola East to North curve, a mid section of the Coal Trunk Line and the very rare south to east curve from Ponętów to p.odg. Zamków to join line 300 towards Kutno saw use by two pairs of IC's from 29 August to 11 December 2021. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Coal Trunk Line 7-9-10.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====(Łódź –) p.odg Gajewniki – p.odg Dionizów – Ponętów – Barlogi (– Poznań) 7,9,11====<br />
[315/300] (ERA-E 75B1; ERA-R 177A2; ''D7'') PL23/19<br />
<br />
Short term use in 2022/23 due to engineering work at Kutno. This combination is the east to north curve at Zdunska Wola, the Coal trunk Line and the south to west curve at Ponętów to the Warszawa - Poznań line.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Coal trunk Line 7-9-11.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was previously used intermittently by IC's in 2020/21 <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''IC 18171'' <br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 23:24 Pabianice - Poznań/Świnoujście <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====(Łódź –) p.odg Gajewniki – p.odg Dionizów – Ponętów – p.odg. Borysławice - Inowrocław Rabinek – line 742 (– Inowrocław) 7,9,12,15,17 ====<br />
[315, 405] (ERA176C4; ''D6'') PL23/20<br />
<br />
This route covers the east to north curve at Zdunska Wola, then the Coal Trunk Line to Inowrocław Rąbinek and the short curve (line 742) to Inowrocław. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Coal Trunk Line 7-9-12-15-17.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A <br />
|<br />
| ''IC35191''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 23:22 Pabianice - Hel<br />
|-<br />
| Note A <br />
|<br />
| ''IC53190''<br />
| Hel - 02:09 Inowrocław - Kraków Główny<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 24 June - 3 September 2023 <br/ > Note A: 25 June - 4 September 2023<br />
<br />
==== (Łódź –) p.odg Gajewniki – p.odg Dionizów – Ponętów – p.odg. Borysławice - Inowrocław Rąbinek – Podg. Mimowola – line 131 - Inowrocław. 7,9,12,15,18 ====<br />
[102, 173, 315] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 182B4; ''F7'') PL23/21<br />
<br />
No booked use of this combination in 2022/23 which from/to Łódź used the Zdunska Wola East to North curve, the northern section of the Coal Trunk Line and the long curve via Podg. Mimowola of line 131 [No 18] from Inowrocław, the rarer of the two. Map view showed one service from 26 June to 1 September and another from 29 August to 6 November 2021 booked this route.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Coal Trunk Line 7-9-12-15-18.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
From reports received of the two booked trains in summer 2021, use of curve 131 [code 18] was subject to being on time, it did not when late for the first, and the second did curve 131 [code 18] for two travellers but not for another, all when on time. Additionally a traveller comments a previous years successful travel over curve 131 avoided a conflict with a train on the Poznan line so use may also be subject to punctuality of a different service. If they do not take the route from Inowrocław to Podg. Mimowola they use line 742 [code 17] instead.<br />
<br />
==== (Łódź –) p.odg Gajewniki – p.odg Dionizów – Ponętów – Inowrocław Rąbinek – Podg. Mimowola – line 741 - Jaksice 7,9,12,15,19 ====<br />
[102, 173, 200a, 315] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 182B4; ''F7'') PL23/22<br />
<br />
This route runs from/to Łódź via the Zdunska Wola East to North curve, the northern section of the Coal Trunk Line and the south - north Inowrocław freight avoiding line to/from Bydgoszcz.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Coal Trunk Line 7-9-12-15-19.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
The timetable map view shows this pair of trains not calling at Inowrocław but using the south - north freight avoiding line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A <br />
|<br />
| ''IC38190''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 01:51 Pabianice - Kołobrzeg<br />
|-<br />
| Note B <br />
|<br />
| ''IC83190''<br />
| Kołobrzeg - 00:57 Bydgoszcz Główna - Kraków Główny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 24 June - 3 September 2023 <br/> Note B: 25 June - 4 September 2023<br />
<br />
====(Kutno –) Kłodawa – p.odg. Zamków – p.odg. Borysławice – Inowrocław Rąbinek – p.odg. Dziarnowo (– Poznań) 13,15,16====<br />
[B170, 300, 315] (ERA-E 75B1; ERA-R 177A2; ''D7'') PL23/23<br />
<br />
This route is via the east to north curve from the Warszawa - Poznań line on to the Coal Trunk Line and the curve off it at Podg Dziarnowo on to the Inowrocław - Gniezno - Poznań main line. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Coal Trunk Line 13-15-16.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Use continues in 2022/23. This route had frequent diversions whilst parts of the Warszawa - Poznań main line (T300) were upgraded but when the main line reopened, one all year daily train pair continued calling at reopened stations on the Coal Trunk Line at Babiak and Piotrków Kujawski. A PDF table 315 reappeared in March 2022 clearly showing this pair, but as before it does not include any summer overnights booked via 315.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK17102/3'' <br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia/Gdanska - 17:04/16:47 Kutno - Zielona Góra Glówna<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK71102/3'' <br />
| Zielona Góra Glówna - 09:38/09:43 Mogilno - Warszawa Wschodnia/Gdanska<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====(Kutno –) Kłodawa – p.odg. Zamków – p.odg. Borysławice – Inowrocław Rąbinek – line 742 - Inowrocław 13,15,17====<br />
[B170, 300, 315] (ERA-E 75B1; ERA-R 177A2; ''D7'') PL23/24<br />
<br />
This route is via the east to north curve from the Warszawa - Poznań line on to the Coal Trunk Line and the inside curve off it at Inowrocław Rąbinek to/from Inowrocław station. <br />
<br />
A new combination, but no new curve use on just one day in 2023. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK17102'' <br />
| Gdynia Główna - 19:59 Toruń Główny - Łódź Fabryczna<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 21 January 2023 ONLY<br />
<br />
====(Kutno –) Kłodawa – p.odg. Zamków – p.odg. Borysławice – Inowrocław Rąbinek – Inowrocław Rąbinek – Podg. Mimowola – line 741 - Jaksice 13,15,19====<br />
[B170, 300, 315] (ERA-E 75B1; ERA-R 177A2; ''D7'') PL23/25<br />
<br />
This route is via the east to north curve from the Warszawa - Poznań line on to the Coal Trunk Line to Inowrocław Rąbinek and the north/south Inowrocław station by-pass. <br />
<br />
A new combination, but no new track use, albeit with the first daytime service booked via the by-pass line for some years but on just one day in January 2023. <br />
<br />
<br />
====Zduńska Wola Karznice – Line 739 (South to West curve) – Zduńska Wola====<br />
[315] (ERA-E 78B5; ERA-R 177B1; ''E7'') PL21/305A<br />
<br />
Despite a pair of summer daytime trains appearing in early 2019/20 PDFs there was no scheduled use in 2020 and none in later years.<br />
<br />
====(Zduńska Wola –) Line 810 (West to North curve) – p.odg. Dionizów (– Szadek)====<br />
[200a, 315] (ERA-E 78B5; ERA-R 177B1; ''E7'') PL21/306<br />
<br />
Despite a pair of summer daytime trains appearing in early 2019/20 PDFs there was no scheduled use in 2020 and none in later years. <br />
<br />
---><br />
<br />
==='''Czechowice Dziedzice area, including Chybie'''===<br />
====Czechowice Dziedzice avoiding line: Goczałkowice Zdrój (p.odg. Most Wisła) – Zabrzeg (p.odg. Ochodza)====<br />
[146, 147] (ERA-E 77B1; ERA-R 188C3; ''H7'') PL23/26<br />
<br />
The north-to-west curve avoiding Czechowice Dziedzice is used by all trains between Goczałkowice and Zabrzeg in table 146 and those to and from Katowice in table 147 with a '<' symbol against Czechowice Dziedzice. <br />
<br />
This curve has been vertically and horizontally re-aligned in 2021 with the north end junction relocated further north. The changes are clearly illustrated on [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ OpenRailwayMap]. <br />
<br />
====Czechowice-Dziedzice (p.odg Ochodza)- via Zabrzeg Czarnolesie Goods line 693 to (p.odg Bronów) - Chybie====<br />
[147] (ERA-E 77B1, not shown; ERA-R 182A1; ''H7'') PL23/27<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. Last passenger use was engineering work diversions from March 2020 until 13 March 2021 when all trains between Czechowice Dziedzice and Chybie used lines on the south side of Zabrzeg Czarnolesie goods yard as confirmed by < markers at Zabrzeg and Zabrzeg Czarnolesie.<br />
<br />
====Chybie – Chybie Mnich (p.odg Bieniowiec) (– Skoczów)====<br />
[146/147/148] (ERA-E 78B2; ERA-R 182A1; ''H7'') PL23/28<br />
<br />
One train pair uses this curve in the current timetable <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Os44123''<br />
| Gliwice - 08:07 Chybie – Wisła Głębce<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Os44112''<br />
| Wisła Głębce - 17:52/19:45/19:50 Skoczów - Gliwice <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Żory – Chybie====<br />
[146a/154] (ERA-E 77A1; ERA-R 188C2; ''G6-H7'') PL23/29<br />
<br />
Local services were withdrawn on 8 May 2020, resumed later appearing in new table 146a but were withdrawn again by 12 June 2021. The table remains with a change in 2022/23 as in addition to the weekends only PL23/28 and Rybnik - Żywiec pairs, two pairs of IC services running on dates between 12 December 2022 and 11 March 2023. <br />
<br />
In recent years other summer holiday TLKs also use this line but were not shown in table 146a. They may be identified in table 148 by | markers at Zabrzeg and Zabrzeg Czarnolesie and no timing at Chybie Mnich, or in 154 by < markers between Żory and Czechowice-Dziedzice.<br />
<br />
==='''Czerwieńsk'''===<br />
====(Sulechów-) podg Czerwieńsk Wsch. – Czerwieńsk – podg Czerwieńsk Płd. (-Przylep)====<br />
[334, 355] (ERA-E 74B1; ERA-R 175B2 ''E2'' partially shown) PL23/30<br />
<br />
The 2022/23 all year PDF shows trains resuming on 12 March 2023 after a long term engineering work closure. Previously almost all trains between Zielona Góra and Sulechów (- Zbąszynek) avoid Czerwieńsk by the south <=> east avoiding curve (podg Czerwieńsk Południe - podg Czerwieńsk Wschodnia) opened on 9 June 2013. The listed services still use the old line from the avoiding curve east junction to Czerwieńsk station which crosses underneath the Zielona Góra line to the south side of the two-sided Czerwieńsk station, and after a reversal use a significant connection to/from the Zielona Góra line at the east end of Czerwieńsk station. Services were suspended from 16 March 2020, but have resumed in 2023<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a diagram:<br />
[[File:Czerwiensk area.png|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''78570/1''<br />
| Zielona Góra Główna - 16:08 Czerwieńsk - Gorzów Wielkopolski<br />
|- <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''78572''<br />
| Zielona Góra Główna - 18:32/18:35 Czerwieńsk - Gorzów Wielkopolski<br />
|- <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''70520/21''<br />
| Zbąszynek - 05:40 Sulechów - Zielona Góra Główna<br />
|- <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''87568/9''<br />
| Gorzów Wielkopolski – 17:28/ 17:31 Sulechów - Zielona Góra Główna<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
With recent re-instatement of the Zielona Góra - Czerwieńsk - Guben [DB] service there may be increased use of the connection to/from the Zielona Góra line at the east end of Czerwieńsk station. This could only be possible using Peron 3 Track 4 as used by the above services but the Peron sheets for March 2023 show all Guben [DB] services scheduled to use Peron 1 or 2, so '''any reports of additional use would be appreciated by the Compilers'''.<br />
<br />
==='''Częstochowa Area'''===<br />
====Częstochowa (Częstochowa Towarowa) – line 703 – podg Kucelinka – line 155 - Poraj====<br />
[102] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182B3; ''F7'' ''R15'') PL23/31<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. This entry is part duplicated by an alternative route between Częstochowa Stradom and Poraj, see PL23/33. <br />
<br />
What appears to be a grade separated junction for the Częstochowa - Koniecpol line is actually separate routes as line 701 on the east side is used by Koniecpol passenger services in both directions. The west side line relevant to this entry is freight Line 703 that diverges at the north end of Częstochowa Towarowa (marshalling yard) to run on the far west side of this yard through Częstochowa Raków Platform 1 Track 5 [no calls in Dec-22 Peron sheets] before climbing to go over the Katowice main line to podg Kucelinka. Here it joins the passenger route from Częstochowa Stradom to Koniecpol and also where Line 155 to Poraj [separate use as per PL23/33 Option [A]] diverges. Note there is '''no''' connection between line 701 on the east side and line 155 to Poraj at podg Kucelinka.<br />
<br />
====[Częstochowa -] Częstochowa Towarowa – line 703 via Częstochowa Raków - podg Kucelinka [- Koniecpol]====<br />
[109] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182B3; ''F7'' ''R15'') PL23/32<br />
<br />
A new partial version of the above entry was necessary for a service from 23 - 27 June 2022 shown with a < at Częstochowa Raków in table 109 via Koniecpol, with map view confirming it diverted from Częstochowa Towarowa onto freight only line 703 on the west side of the main line over the Katowice main line to podg Kucelinka. <br />
<br />
Showing a < for such a diversion is now incorrect as from some date later in 2022 a permanent platform 1 Track 5 opened on goods line 703 at Częstochowa Raków. Therefore any non-stop train via this entry should now show a | and not < as only services calling at platform 1 Track 5 would be guaranteed to use this entry. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''53171''<br />
| Gdynia Główna - 02:10 Częstochowa - Zakopane<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''35170/1''<br />
| Zakopane - 01:17 Koniecpol - Gdynia Główna<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 16-17 April 2023<br />
<br />
====<div id="CZSPOR"></div>Częstochowa Stradom via Częstochowa Raków and/or podg Kucelinka & line 155 - Poraj====<br />
[102/175] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182B3; ''F7'' ''R15'') PL23/33<br />
<br />
There are three possible routes between Częstochowa Stradom and Poraj. In order by known use:-<br />
<br />
* [A] From Częstochowa Stradom on the line to Koniecpol to/from podg Kucelinka and then via freight line 155, historically, but not since 2021 indicated by a '<' symbol in table 102 against Częstochowa Raków and Korwinów. When Częstochowa Stradom to Kraków services stopped running via Koniecpol this became the preferred route, but not from September 2022.<br />
* [B] From Częstochowa Stradom via curve 702 to the north end of Częstochowa Raków yard, then part of line 703 on the far west side and complete length of the yard to/from a connection with main line 102 to the south of Częstochowa Raków platform 1 Track 5. Use was scheduled for one train for one night in October 2020, then as a late alteration to the Autumn 2022 PDFs issued on 5 September 2022, all 4 pairs of Częstochowa Stradom to Kraków services were diverted from option [A] to via [B]. Of these only the two pairs calling at stations on table 102 appeared with the correct | marker at Korwinów but travellers confirmed all four services took option [B]. From 6 November 2022 two of these four pairs changed to run via 109 and Koniecpol but use of [B] continues into 2022/23 but these 2 pairs are not shown in the 102 PDF. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''73102''<br />
| Poznań Główny - 09:34 Częstochowa Stradom - option [B] - Kraków Główny<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''73100''<br />
| Poznań Główny - 19:13 Częstochowa Stradom - option [B] - Kraków Główny<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''37100''<br />
| Kraków Główny – 09:05 Myszków - option [B] - Poznań Główny<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''37102''<br />
| Kraków Główny – 18:44 Myszków - option [B] - Poznań Główny<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
Note A: to 11 June 2023 and in the March 2023 PDF they are shown as resuming running via option [A] from 12 June 2023 <br />
<br />
* [C] Line 702 and then via entry PL23/31 above. As far as is known this combination has never been used by passenger diversions.<br />
<br />
====Częstochowa avoiding line: Częstochowa Stradom – Kusięta Nowe (p.odg. Kucelinka) (– Koniecpol)====<br />
[109/175/P200] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182B3; ''R15'') PL23/34<br />
<br />
This line enables trains between Wrocław/Herby and Kielce, Częstochowa Stradom & Kraków via Koniecpol [[#KONKOZ|PL23/10]] or Częstochowa Stradom & Warszawa (via the CMK) [[#ZEL-WLO|PL23/11]] or via Poraj [[#Czę-Por|PL23/33]] Option [A] avoid reversing at Częstochowa Osobowa (the main station) by calling instead at Częstochowa Stradom. Use can be identified by any of the above services having a < at Częstochowa Osobowa in table 175.<br />
<br />
==='''Dęblin'''===<br />
====Dęblin: Zajezierze k. Dęblina (p.odg. Wisła R2) – Zarzeka (p.odg. Wisła R1)====<br />
[111/550] (ERA-E 79A5; ERA-R 183C5; ''E10'') PL23/35<br />
<br />
This west-to-south curve avoiding Dęblin is used by direct services between Radom and Lublin which appear in table 111 with a '<' symbol against Dęblin.<br />
<br />
====Dęblin – Stawy====<br />
[553] (ERA-E 79A5; ERA-R 178C1; ''E11'') PL23/36<br />
<br />
There are two passenger routes approaching Dęblin from the Łuków line which connect to either the north or south ends of Dęblin station forming a balloon loop. The normal mode of operation for some years as confirmed by the Journey Planner map view is for trains from Łuków to Dęblin to arrive at Dęblin using the southern route, [even if they are continuing south and need to reverse in order to do so]. Trains from Dęblin to Łuków use the northern route.<br />
<br />
==='''Gdańsk area'''===<br />
====Gdańsk Wrzeszcz====<br />
[442,443] (ERA-E 75B4, not shown; ERA-R 172B4; ''R2'' not shown) PL23/37<br />
<br />
There is a flyover as part of the reinstated junction for the newish services via Gdańsk Port Lotniczy which should be used by the through services from Gdańsk Główny. Note crossovers also allow use of the non-flyover route but any departure or arrival using Peron II is more likely to use the flyover.<br />
<br />
====Gdańsk Osowa – Rębiechowo====<br />
[440] (ERA-E 75A4; ERA-R 172B4; ''A6'' not shown) PL23/38<br />
<br />
The direct Gdynia Główna - Kościerzyna/Kartuzy service via this third side of the triangle is significantly reduced now that most services run via the new line through Gdańsk Port Lotniczy.<br />
<br />
====Gdańsk Stadion Expo====<br />
[Ex 453] (ERA-E 75B4, not shown; ERA-R 172B4 not shown; ''R2 not shown'') PL23/39<br />
<br />
A 2km section of the long closed, now freight only line towards Gdańsk Nowy Port to a platform near the Stadium is used occasionally in connection with Football or special events. Two pairs ran on 13 November 2022 [and allegedly on 1 April 2023] with details published on [https://ztm.gda.pl/komunikaty/ the ZTM local transport Authority website.] Note those services did not appear in the PKP Journey Planner.<br />
<br />
==='''Gdynia area'''===<br />
====Gdynia Główny – Rumia via line 202====<br />
[452] (ERA-E 75A5, not shown; ERA-R 172B4 not shown; R2) PL23/40<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Gdynia Główna and Rumia. Line 250 from Gdynia Główna Platforms 1-2 is used mainly by SKM local services via Gdynia Stocznia-Universytet Morski, Gdynia Chylonia Platform 1 then Gdynia Cisowa where it divides either side of Gdynia Cisowa Elektrowozownia EMU depot. The two single lines come back together at Rumia Janowo. Note the south side line at the Depot is bi-directional. <br />
<br />
The alternative is line 202 from Gdynia Główna between platforms 3 and 4 (crossovers allow access from other platforms) which passes under and then alongside line 250 on non-platform tracks at Gdynia Chylonia after which it becomes single track and runs to the north side of Cisowa Elektrowozownia EMU depot parallel with 250 to bypass Rumia Janowo platforms, this single track is also believed to be bi-directional. Note although largely parallel with line 250 there are significant divergences at the diveunder west of Gdynia Stocznia-Universytet Morski and after Gdynia Cisowa.<br />
<br />
The following operating pattern appears to have applied since the December 2021-22 PKP timetable update, with the numbers of exceptions reducing markedly in the 2022-23 timetable:<br />
<br />
* Line 250 is used by local services stopping all stations to Rumia. From Gdynia Główna to Gdynia Chylonia platform 1 is used only by local stopping services.<br />
* Line 202 is used by IC services and also local services that only call at Gdynia Chylonia and have no other intermediate stops between Gdynia Główna and Rumia. <br />
<br />
<br />
There is a 1km alternative route line 963 from the higher numbered platforms at Gdynia Główna with pointwork for both arrivals and departures to/from the west but note this avoids Gdynia Stocznia-Universytet Morski. The PKP Journey Planner Map view does not show this and there are no services in table 452 showing only a < at Gdynia Stocznia Universytet Morski. Line 963 joins line 250 before Gdynia Grabowek avoiding the flyover over line 202 so '''any reports of usage of line 963 would be welcomed by the compilers'''. <br />
<br />
Diagrams of the relevant parts of the route are available here:<br />
[[File:Gdynia_1.png|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
[[File:Rumia_1.png|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Gdynia Stocznia-Universytet Morski====<br />
[450/451 & 452] (ERA172B4 not shown, ''R2'') PL23/41<br />
<br />
The SKM local and main lines take separate routes with Gdynia Stocznia-Universytet Morski station on an elevated section flying over freight lines leading into the docks. Gdynia Stocznia-Universytet Morski services in either direction must use Gdynia Główna Peron 1.<br />
<br />
===Gorzów Wielkopolski===<br />
[334/345] (ERA-E 74B2, not shown; ERA-R 175B4, not shown; ''D2'') PL23/42<br />
<br />
No use shown in the March 2022/23 Peron sheets. The station is split by route with any trains to/from the Międzyrzecz line platform IV onto/off the Kostrzyn line (345) using a lengthy connection of over 1 km to the west. Regular use when all services to/from Kostrzyn were using this connection due to an engineering work closure between Gorzów Wielkopolski and Gorzów Wielkopolski Wschodni ended during 2019.<br />
<br />
==='''Hajnówka area'''===<br />
Hajnówka station is a double "v".<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Hajnowka.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Hajnówka====<br />
[541/543] (ERA179B4, ''D13'') PL23/43<br />
<br />
Most trains are through to/from the Lewki [- Białystok] line and use relocated platform IV on the west side south of the previous demolished station building and if to/from Czeremcha use a 370 metre south end connection. Others terminating or starting from Hajnówka to/from Czeremcha use platforms I & II on the east side and a separate 250 metre section. <br />
<br />
There is also a new west side platform III at a distinct angle to platform IV used by a few arrivals/departures from/to Lewki so check the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets] for ongoing platform use.<br />
<br />
====Hajnówka – Siemianówka====<br />
[541] (ERA-E 76C2; ERA-R 179B4; ''D13'') PL23/44<br />
<br />
Service withdrawn after 10 December 2022. An all year daily two pair service had only been introduced from 1 January 2022, previously a summer only service ran in 2019 & 2021.<br />
<br />
Just the 06:15 SX departure from Hajnówka Peron 3 was booked to use the 600 metre long and recently re-instated northern connection line 858 from the west side platforms, the other three trains ran to/from Peron 1 on the east side as through services to/from Czeremcha.<br />
<br />
==='''Herby Stare area'''===<br />
====Herby Stare – Boronów (p.odg Kalina)====<br />
[175/180] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182A3; ''F7'') PL23/45<br />
<br />
This 2.2km east <=> south curve, [line 687] regained a local service in 2016. Use by an IC train pair ended 12 March 2022. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''PR44214''<br />
| Lubliniec - 07:55 [Reverse] depart 08:06 Herby Stare - Tarnowskie Góry<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO<br />
| ''PR44211''<br />
| Częstochowa - 13:14/13:24 Herby Stare - Tarnowskie Góry<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO<br />
| ''PR44211''<br />
| Tarnowskie Góry - 11:58/12:02 Boronów - Częstochowa <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''44232''<br />
| Tarnowskie Góry - 13:53 Boronów - Częstochowa<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: Operating days vary through year, check journey planner<br />
<br />
====Herby Stare – Herby Nowe====<br />
[175/180/315/322] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182A3; ''F7'') PL23/46<br />
<br />
Continues in 2022/23 which can be identified from the 322 PDF with a | at Herby Nowe and Herby Stare as they are not included in 175. Use resumed in 2019/20.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK38107'' <br />
| Kraków Glówny – 11:55/11:59 Częstochowa Stradom - Piła Główna<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK83106''<br />
| Piła Główna – 15:29/15:56 Krzepice - Kraków Glówny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Lisów – podg Liswarta - Herby Nowe====<br />
[175/180] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182A3; ''F7'') PL23/47<br />
<br />
No use of this curve in 2022/23. Last use was by one morning train from Lubliniec to Tarnowskie Góry not shown in either PDF but confirmed in the Journey Planner and map view from 14 June to 29 July 2020.<br />
<br />
====Lisów – Herby Stare====<br />
[175] (ERA-E 78B4, not shown; ERA-R 182A3; ''F7'') PL23/48<br />
<br />
The east and westbound tracks take significantly different routes through a forest between these points.<br />
<br />
===Iława===<br />
====Iława alternative routes====<br />
[400/405/500] (ERA-E 75B3, not shown; ERA-R 172B1; ''B8'') PL23/49<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Iława station and Działdowo, the Malbork – Warszawa main line diving under the Toruń – Olsztyn line from the north side, plus Line 968, an inside curve to/from south side Peron III which also accesses a freight yard. <br />
<br />
It is believed the track layout does not allow trains to/from Działdowo Peron III to reach the diveunder line so as trains from Iława Peron I & II can reach Line 968, only those using Peron III are guaranteed to use line 968. Additionally all Olsztyn - Iława - Malbork services use connections at the Olsztyn end of the station to cross to the north side platforms.<br />
<br />
The usual route for through Malbork - Iława - Działdowo services is the diveunder to avoid conflicts so query the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty platform arrival/departure sheets] for details of Peron III arrivals and departures from Działdowo. '''Feedback on specific services using line 968 would be appreciated by the Compilers'''.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Iława.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Jarocin===<br />
====Jarocin north and south alternative routes====<br />
[321] (ERA-E 74C1, not shown; ERA-R 176B2, not shown; ''E5'') PL23/50<br />
<br />
Jarocin is a split station with a sizeable yard south of the platforms.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a plan of the Jarocin area:-<br />
<br />
[[File:Jarocin.jpg|100px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
All through Poznań - Krotoszyn services use connecting line 826 south of Jarocin station to/from west side platforms 1 & 2 so this is no longer an obscure route. <br />
<br />
All services to/from Gniezno normally terminate or start from platform 3 [Track 256!] on the east side of Jarocin station, but a 400 metre connection (line 983) allows trains to run into west side platforms 1-2. 2022/23 is the second year of use by one train, the first since part of 2019.<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KW 77788'' <br />
| 06:35 Jarocin - Gniezno <br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''KW 77594'' <br />
| 09:28 Jarocin - Gniezno <br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KW 77804'' <br />
| 12:13 Jarocin - Gniezno <br />
|-<br />
| Note D<br />
| ThSSuO<br />
| ''KW 77240'' <br />
| 14:24 Jarocin - Gniezno <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KW 77438'' <br />
| 16:08 Jarocin - Gniezno <br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KW 77644'' <br />
| 19:46 Jarocin - Gniezno <br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''KW 77812'' <br />
| 22:50 Jarocin - Gniezno <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 15 May - 9 June 2023 <br/ > Note B: 15 May - 10 June 2023 <br/ > Note C: 15 May - 9 June 2023 except 8 June <br/ > Note D: ThSSuO 20 May - 10 June 2023<br />
<br />
South from the east side platform 3 [again Track 256] to the junction with line 826 (about 1.6km) is on the east side of a sizeable yard from the main lines. No use scheduled in 2022/23. In 2021/22 the PDF showed use by one train on just 5 September 2022, the first since 2020 as the all year PDF issued in December 2020 suggested a pair from August 2021 but this did not happen. The Region is tendering some routes and bids for T321 are allegedly to include through Gniezno - Krotoszyn services.<br />
<br />
==='''Katowice area - East of a north-south line through the station'''===<br />
<br />
As the service pattern of diversions between Katowice/Kraków and Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice/Dąbrowa Gornicza Wschodnia changed in 2021/22, last years entries are now in a more logical geographical order with split/combined/amended descriptions. <br />
<br />
====<div id="DORDGW"></div> [Sosnowiec Dańdówka –] Sosnowiec Porąbka – line 171 – Podg Dorota - Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice====<br />
[105] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188A4-B4; R18) PL23/51<br />
<br />
No use from 11 December 2022, but five trains from the 12 March 2023 timetable revision. Note west from Podg Dorota is a sizeable grade separated junction.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC42102'' <br />
| 07:34 Katowice - Kielce/Lublin<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
|<br />
| ''45100'' <br />
| 13:09 Katowice - Gdynia Główna<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''42100''<br />
| 15:26 Katowice - Gdynia Główna<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
|<br />
| ''54101''<br />
| Gdynia Główna - 14:36 Zawiercie - Katowice<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
|<br />
| ''54103''<br />
| Gdynia Główna - 18:34 Zawiecie - Katowice<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 11 April to 6 May 2023<br />
<br />
====<div id="DORDGW"></div> Podg Dorota – line 171 – Dąbrowa Gornicza Wschodnia (– Sławków)====<br />
[105] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188A4-B4; R18) PL23/52<br />
<br />
No use from 11 December 2022. Last scheduled from 10 April to 9 May 2022 when all Katowice <=> Kozłów services were diverted via this and PL23/51, running from Sosnowiec Dańdówka to Sławków without calling at Dąbrowa Gornicza Wschodnia. Note both tracks north from podg Dorota are grade separated by width and height from line 133 in-between as is the curve to Dąbrowa Gornicza Wschodnia so travel in both directions is recommended.<br />
<br />
====<div id="JAWDAB"></div>Jaworzno Szczakowa - Sosnowiec Maczki - line 133 - podg Dorota - line 133 - Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice ====<br />
[Ex 140, in 100] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188A4-B4; R18) PL23/53<br />
<br />
This 15.8km route allows trains from Kraków via T140 to proceed towards Częstochowa or the CMK or vice versa avoiding Katowice. Use should be identifiable by IC/TLKs only appearing in T140 from Kraków to Jaworzno Szczakowa but the southbound information in December 2022 PDF is incorrect against the Journey Planner. Other possibilities are all entries in [[#CZSPOR|PL23/33]] or in T100 by Warszawa - Kraków services with a < at Miechów. Check journey planner map view.<br />
<br />
Note podg Dorota – line 133 - Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice is also used by entries in PL23/54.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC83190/1''<br />
| Kolobrzeg - 06:10 Zawiercie - Kraków Główny<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC53191''<br />
| Hel - 06:39 Częstochowa - Kraków Główny<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''IC73102''<br />
| Poznań Główny – 09:58/10:13 Zawiercie - Kraków Główny<br />
|- <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''IC73100''<br />
| Poznań Główny – 19:49 Zawiercie - Kraków Główny<br />
|- <br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''IC37100''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 08:20 Jaworzno Szczakowa - Poznań Główny<br />
|- <br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''IC37102''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 17:59 Jaworzno Szczakowa - Poznań Główny<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC35190''<br />
| 19:57 Kraków Główny - Hel<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''IC38190/1''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 22:51 Jaworzno Szczakowa - Kolobrzeg<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 26 June to 4 September 2023 <br /> Note B: 23 June to 2 September<br />
<br />
====<div id="SOSDGZ"></div> (Katowice – Mysłówice –) Sosnowiec Jęzor – podg Dorota [– part line 133 – Dąbrowa Gornicza Ząbkowice]====<br />
[101/140] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 182B1-C1; ''R18'') PL23/54<br />
<br />
This entry has alternative routes and with no intermediate stop it is impossible to confirm from PDFs which route is scheduled so those listed here are identified from the Journey Planner map view. The route options are:- <br />
<br />
* [A] from Mysłówice via Sosnowiec Jęzor and Line 180 to podg Dorota. Note the flyover south of podg Dorota to line 180 shown in the 2011 Mały Atlas no longer exists so southbound services may be more likely.<br />
<br />
* [B] from Mysłówice via Sosnowiec Jęzor to podg Długoszyn (west of Jaworzno Szczakowa), curve 667 and Sosnowiec Maczki to podg Dorota <br/ > <br/ ><br />
<br />
Note podg Dorota - part line 133 - Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice is also used by entries in PL23/53.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
|<br />
| ''16171''<br />
| Warszawa Gdańska - 00:37/00:44 Zawiercie [B - Jelenia Góra<br />
|- <br />
| Note B:<br />
| <br />
| ''26101''<br />
| Lublin - 15:24 Zawiercie - [B] Jelenia Góra<br />
|- <br />
| Note C<br />
|<br />
| ''61170''<br />
| Jelenia Góra - 02:55 Katowice - [B] - Warszawa Wschodnia/Warszwa Gdanska<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
Note A: 12 April To 11 June 2023 <br /> Note B: 11 April to 6 May 2023 <br /> Note C: Complex dates to 10 June<br />
<br />
====Dąbrowa Gornicza Ząbkowice - Line 160 southbound or 186 both directions - Łazy (–Zawiercie)====<br />
[101/102] (ERA-E 77B2-C2; ERA-R 188A5-B5; too detailed to be shown, ''G7'' ''R18'') PL23/55<br />
<br />
Alternative routes identified by < markers only between Łazy and Dąbrowa Górnicza Sikorka. <br />
<br />
* [A] Southbound via flyover route 160 to the southern end of 186 identified by < markers from Wiesiółka to Dąbrowa Górnicza Sikorka with none in the PDFs from 11 December 2022 <br /><br />
* [B] Line 186 in both directions<br />
<br />
In Autumn 2020 travellers noticed new platforms on line 186 at Chruszczobród [Peron II] and Wiesiółka [Peron III] so use of Option [B] can now be identified from the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets] by calls at both. Also note if a southbound service calls at ''any'' Wiesiółka platform it is then impossible to travel Option [A] via line 160. <br />
<br />
Option [A] was previously scheduled between 13 June to 28 August and 7 November - 11 December 2021.<br />
<br />
Additionally when [B] was in use northbound during 2016 and on 11 August 2017, mainline services continued on the goods lines north of Łazy on the east side of the first, then in-between parts of two freight yards for the 6km to Zawiercie. However when scheduled again between August and December 2020 it is believed all northbound services re-joined the normal route by at least Łazy, as would any currently timetabled option [B] local services.<br />
<br />
There is one overnight train booked to take northbound line 186 between Łazy and Zawiercie for a period in April 2023<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
|<br />
| ''61170''<br />
| Jelenia Góra - 0255 Katowice [B] - Warszawa Gdańska<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
Note A: 5-20 April 2023<br />
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====Sosnowiec Głowny - curve 62 – Sosnowiec Południowy====<br />
[105] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188A4-B4; R17) PL23/56<br />
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Use resumed in 2023 but ONLY between 15 - 19 December 2022, see table 105 for eastbound, or 102 for westbound services with calls at Sosnowiec Głowny plus a footnote for ex 105 stations. <br/ ><br />
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First used in recent years by diverted T105 services for 1½ days in 2021, then a maximum of four SSuX services in 2021/22 but only confirmed in map view and by additional time between Sosnowiec Południowy and Katowice Szopienice Południowe. From June 2022 use was reduced to two SSuX then to one service from September 2022 and none from 6 November. <br />
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====(Katowice – Sosnowiec Porąbka) – Sosnowiec Kazimierz avoider curve 663 – line 163 – Sosnowiec Maczki (– Jaworzno Szczakowa)====<br />
[140] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188B4; ''R18'') PL23/57<br />
<br />
None scheduled in 2023 via this alternative route between Katowice and Jaworzno Szczakowa indicated by < markers at Mysłowice and a partial entry in 105. The regular passenger service on line 163 using the north to east curve to/from Sosnowiec Kazimierz as part of then table 105 ended on 2 April 2001. <br />
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After nothing since 2012, several trains used this diversion between March and June 2021, then only an overnight train pair until 29 August 2021.<br />
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====Mysłowice avoiding line - Sosnowiec Jęzor - Mysłowice Brzezinka====<br />
[140,150] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188B4; ''R18'') PL23/58<br />
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No scheduled use in 2022/23 over this curve for trains from Jaworzno Szczakowa to proceed directly to Oświęcim without reversal at Mysłowice. Last used between 14 March to 28 August 2021. <br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Lazy.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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====(Katowice –) podg. Gottwald – podg. Hajduki – podg. Radoszowy – podg. Panewnik – Katowice Ligota====<br />
[151/151a/155] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 182A1; ''H7'') PL23/59<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. This line provides an alternative route, further west, between Katowice and Katowice Ligota. Last used between 1 and 10 August 2017 (SSuX). They can be identified by a < marker at just Katowice-Brynów and an extended journey time of more than 30 minutes.<br />
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====Katowice Ligota - goods line 142 via Katowice Murcki - podg Mąkołowiec - Tychy====<br />
[146/151] (ERA-E 77B1-B2; ERA-R 182A1; ''R17'') PL23/60<br />
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No use in 2022/23. Indicated by < markers at Katowice Piotrowice and/or Katowice Podlesie, this 14km freight only line was used by numerous trains on odd days in September and November 2021.<br />
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==='''Katowice area - West of a north-south line through the station. Includes Rybnik and Nędza area'''===<br />
====Katowice – flyover departure line – p.odg. Brynów (- Katowice Brynów)====<br />
[146, 151] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188B3; ''R17'') PL23/61<br />
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Southbound departures from Katowice platforms 1-4 towards Katowice Ligota can run either via the main line (line 139) or via the 2km line 656 via a flyover over the main line to Gliwice and on the north side of an EMU Depot. From observation, all trains departing from Peron 1 at Katowice appear to use this route, with map view showing all departures from Peron 1 or 2 taking the flyover.<br />
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====Katowice - podg Gottwald - Ruda Kochłowice - Line 141 - Gliwice Sośnica - Gliwice====<br />
[220] (ERA-E 77A2-B2; ERA-R 188A2-B2-B3; ''R16/17'') PL22/58<br />
<br />
No use in 2021/22. This is an alternative route between Katowice and Gliwice. Last scheduled use was from 24 December 2020 to 11 January & 14 March to 29 August 2021.<br />
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====Katowice - podg Gottwald - Line 713 - part line 164 - by-pass Chorzów Batory platforms - Zabrze====<br />
[101, 220] (ERA-E 77A2-B2; ERA-R 188A2; ''R17'') PL23/63<br />
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NEW ENTRY BUT NOT USED FOR 2022/23. The following trains were shown in the December 2022 PDFs with a < at only Chorzów Batory, and in map view diverting as per the description, a grade separated parallel goods line avoiding all platforms at Chorzów Batory, connecting to/from the main line flyover routing to/from Zabrze west of the platforms. However the March 2023 PDFs show all four, and all other services running non-stop through the platforms on the normal main line so it would appear this diversion is not taking place as suggested. <br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''IC 36111''<br />
| Zagórz - 10:49 Katowice - Kłodzko Miasto<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''IC 34004''<br />
| Kraków Glówny - 15:49 Katowice - Praha Vrsovice [ČD] <br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''IC 35173''<br />
| Kraków Glówny - 21:33 Katowice - Hel <br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''IC 5312''<br />
| Gdynia Glówna - 15:21 Zabrze - Kraków Glówny <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: Originally shown for 2 September - 9 December 2023 <br/ > Note B: Originally shown for 12 March - 9 December 2023<br />
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====Bytom avoiding line====<br />
[165/180] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188A3; ''R19'') PL23/64<br />
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This curve was booked to be used by the Russian Railways Nice Ville <=> Moskva Belorusskaia train pair on certain dates in 2020 when diverted from its usual route. They were identified by a | in table 102 at Gliwice.<br />
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====Bytom temporary station====<br />
[166] (ERA-E 77B2 not shown); ERA-R 188A3; ''R19'') PL23/65 <br/ ><br />
<br />
Major works re-furbishing the station and approach tracks mean that from 13 September 2022 and for all of 2022/23, [as per the December 2022 Peron sheets], the only passenger service using the station is the table 166 service to/from Gliwice. This uses a temporary platform 5 Track 22 on the south side of the west end freight yard near the Narrow Gauge Railway platform and use approximately 1km of unusual track to/from the normal passenger lines. The platform location is shown on [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ OpenRailwayMap] if you drill down to only being able to see track yard detail.<br />
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====Gliwice – Line 711 - Podg Maciejów Płn - Bytom====<br />
[166] (ERA-E 77A2-B2; ERA-R 188A2-A3; ''G7'' ''R16/17'') PL23/66<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. A regular local service was re-introduced [again!] from the December 2021 timetable with all eastbound services towards Bytom initially diverted via a 5km long alternative via freight lines 200 & 711 immediately on departing Gliwice. Map view and travellers confirmed this, but from June 2022 all services resumed taking the normal passenger route. <br />
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When diverted they ran initially on the north side of the substantial yards via 200, with travellers advising JP map view was then incorrect as the route taken was as per OpenRailwayMap to cross closer towards the main line [albeit at a lower level] until rising to come alongside the inbound from Zabrze main line onto line 711 just before the A1 road overbridge. The tracks remained alongside each other except for separate bridges over lines to/from the freight yards and Katowice Ligota, then map view was correct showing over the usual inbound route and then a unique alignment of line 711 to re-join the usual route at Podg Maciejów Płn. <br />
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Also note the junction at Bytom with the Katowice main line is east of the platforms and the 166 PDF shows all services are a self contained shuttle, with no services from Gliwice via Bytom to/from Katowice.<br />
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====Tychy – line 169 – Orzesze Jaśkowice====<br />
[151/155] (ERA-E 77A1-B1; ERA-R 188B2-B3; ''G7'') PL23/67<br />
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This line reopened to passenger services in 2017. Use can be identified in 155 by < markers from Mikolow Jamna to Orzesze Jaśkowice.<br />
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====(Rybnik –) Lesczczyny – Line 149 – Gierałtowice – podg Mizerów – Zabrze Makoszowy Kopalnia (– Gliwice)====<br />
[156] (ERA-E 77A1-A2; ERA-R 188A2-B2; ''G6, R16'') PL23/68<br />
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2022/23 SSuO one pair use continues all year, as increased in 2021/22. Note the 2022 summer overnight pair shown in the PDF is routed via Katowice so does not use the south to west curve at Zabrze Makoszowy Kopalnia, see PL23/69. <br />
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Note approaching/leaving Gliwice these Os services use a reinstated south side connection to/from the ex Katowice main line shown closed and lifted in the 2011 Mały Atlas. <br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Os44122''<br />
| 06:34/06:30 Gliwice - Wisła Głębce <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Os44112''<br />
| Wisła Głębce - 18:50/20:53 Leszczyny - Gliwice <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: Significant time change from 12 March 2023<br />
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==== (Rybnik –) Lesczczyny – Line 149 – Gierałtowice – podg Mizerów – Zabrze Makoszowy – line 141 - Ruda Kochłowice – line 164 - podg Gottwald (– Katowice)====<br />
[155,156] (ERA-E 77A1-A2; ERA-R 188B2-B3; ''G6, R16/17'') PL23/69<br />
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Use resumes in 2023 after no service in 2022, and 2021 by a Bohumin [ČD] - Świnoujście pair between 25 June to 1 September 2021. Note these trains take the south to east curve at Zabrze Makoszowy Kopalnia.<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC 84070''<br />
| Kołobrzeg - 04:46 Katowice - Bohumin [ČD]<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''IC 48070''<br />
| Bohumin [ČD] - 22:10 Rybnik - Kołobrzeg <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 25 June - 4 September 2023 <br/ > Note B: 23 June - 2 September 2023<br />
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====Rybnik – Sumina====<br />
[153/154/160] (ERA-E 77A1; ERA-R 188B1; ''G6, H6'') PL23/70<br />
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There are two routes between Rybnik and Sumina: a direct line with no intermediate stations and a longer single track route via Rybnik Towarowy and Rydułtowy used by local services. Any local booked via the direct line is shown with a < in 153 as are any TLKs to/from Raciborz and Rybnik, but it is variable if other non-stop TLK's appear in table 153. If none are shown, those using the shorter direct route are those in table 160 with timings to/from Wrocław Głowny, calls at Kędzierzyn-Koźle and to/from Bielsko Biala. <br />
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Services not booked to call at Sumina to/from the direct line may, but do not always use tracks that avoid the station platforms. There is one IC train pair shown in table 153 that take the direct line.<br />
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====Nędza Wieś – Kuźnia Raciborska (p.odg. Turze)====<br />
[153/160] (ERA-E 77A1; ERA-R 188B1; ''G6'') PL23/71<br />
<br />
This east-to-north chord avoiding Nędza station is used by trains running direct between Kędzierzyn Koźle and Rybnik. Use is indicated by < markers at stations from Nędza to Chałupki in Table 160. Note these services do not appear in table 153.<br />
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==='''Kędzierzyn-Koźle'''===<br />
====Kędzierzyn-Koźle – p.odg. Stare Koźle – Kędzierzyn-Koźle Azoty====<br />
[160] (ERA-E 78A3, not shown; ERA-R 181C2 too detailed to be shown; ''R14'') PL23/72<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Kedzierzyn_Kozle_line_151.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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There are three routes between Kędzierzyn-Koźle and podg. Stare Koźle. From east to west they are:<br />
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1. Line 709. This is the normally used passenger route in both directions, a 4 km single track over the avoiding curve line 681 via a staff halt at the PKP depot to/from Peron (platform) I. See 2. & 3. for exceptions. <br />
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2. Line 151 (northbound). From a traveller's July 2017 observation, its 2022/23 equivalent as below is the only northbound service from T160 booked via a line not shown in the 2011 Mały Atlas but in [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ OpenRailwayMap]. This initially heads east at podg. Stare Koźle, then underneath Lines 709 and 681 to run parallel to, but up to 30m apart of the southbound track of Line 151 as per entry 3. Both tracks of 151 remain on the west side of the substantial yard and lead to/from only Kędzierzyn-Koźle Peron IV or the station avoiding lines. <br />
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{| class="ostable" <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''IC4522''<br />
| Racibórz - 04:42 Kuźnia Raciborska - Kędzierzyn-Koźle [reverse] - Gliwice - Białystok<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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3. Line 151 (southbound). This runs on the west side of the yard (Kędzierzyn-Koźle KKD) up to 0.5 km away from Line 709. The southern junction at podg. Stare Koźle is grade separated and note any service from Kędzierzyn-Koźle Peron IV towards Rybnik or Racibórz must use this route. <br />
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Check the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Kędzierzyn-Koźle Platform sheets] for the latest information on all three variants.<br />
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====Kędzierzyn-Koźle avoiding curve====<br />
[160/220] (ERA-E 78A3; ERA-R 181C2; ''R14'') PL23/73<br />
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Use continues in 2023 by international services that can be identified in T 160 by a timing at Ostrava-Svinov and/or Bohumin and < at Kędzierzyn-Koźle. <br />
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Note this curve is significantly grade separated at the south end.<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Kedzierzyn Kozle avoiding line.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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====Kędzierzyn-Koźle goods lines and northern approach line 680====<br />
[160/220] (ERA-E 78A3, not shown; ERA-R 181C2; ''R14'') PL23/74<br />
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No scheduled use in 2022/23. In 2021 until 30 July up to seven express services did not call but used the goods lines parallel to the platforms at Kędzierzyn-Koźle, stopping instead at Kędzierzyn-Koźle Azoty. As a consequence [and the journey planner map view confirmed], they also used goods line 680 north of the station. Map view showed all trains taking the southbound non-flyover option of that grade separated section but this is a fault of the system as a report confirmed a northbound service did use the flyover route.<br />
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==='''Kępno'''===<br />
====Kępno station avoiding curve: Domanin (p.odg. Hanulin) – Wieruszow (podg Kępno Kp1)====<br />
[320/322] (ERA-E 78A5; ERA-R 181C5; ''F6'') PL23/75<br />
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No scheduled use in 2022/23. This north to east inside curve avoids all platforms and was last used between 5 - 19 November 2018. Click on the thumbnail for a map.<br />
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[[File:Kepno_Eastern_Curve.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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====(Domanin -) p.odg. Hanulin – line 812 - Kępno (low level) (– Wieluń)====<br />
[320/322] (ERA-E 78A5; ERA-R 181C5; ''F6'') PL23/76<br />
<br />
Kępno is a two-level station as the Poznań - Ostrów - Kluczbork line has high level platforms at right angles to those of the low-level Herby Nowe line. There are inside and outside north-to-east curves some km's apart connecting the two lines with all services starting or terminating at Kępno to/from Ostrów Wielkopolski using the 1.8km outside curve (Line 812) to/from the low-level platforms. These can be identified either in the station [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty platform arrival/departure sheets] using Peron II, or from the table 320 PDF showing Kępno separately in italics at the top or bottom of the table depending on direction. <br />
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One pair of IC's also use the outside curve (line 812) and to note these are the only services between Wieluń Dąbrowa and Kępno as shown in timetable 322, and the curve from Herby Nowe to Herby Stare. <br />
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An inside curve to/from 322 bypasses all platforms and is a separate entry.<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map <br />
[[File:Kepno_Western_Curve.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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==='''Kielce area'''===<br />
====Kielce avoiding line: Kielce Piaski (podg Piaski k. Kielc) – Kielce Herbskie (line 567)====<br />
[100/113/110] (ERA-E 78C4; ERA-R 183A4; ''F9'') PL23/77<br />
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No scheduled use in 2022/23. Last diversionary use was between 10 July - 10 August 2017.<br />
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==='''Kołobrzeg'''===<br />
====Kołobrzeg Port====<br />
[off 375] (ERA-E 74B4, not shown; ERA-R 170C3; ''B2'') PL23/78<br />
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A 1km freight-only branch partly through city streets to terminate on the quayside adjacent to the lighthouse. The annual Poznań Główny - Kołobrzeg "Pirat" excursion, initially with steam resumed running to the Port some years ago, joined from 2012 by a separate Diesel hauled excursion "Katamaran" which has not run for the last few years. The 28 May 2022 "Pirat" reached the lighthouse with a diesel and the [http://www.turkol.pl Turkol website] has details of the electric & diesel hauled "Pirat" on 3 June 2023 as opposed to the initially advertised 27 May...<br />
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==='''Kościerzyna area'''===<br />
====Czersk - Bąk - Kościerzyna====<br />
[429] (ERA-E 75A4; ERA-R 171C2; ''B6'') PL23/79<br />
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No service since [https://arriva.pl/upload/file/rozklad%20jazdy%202018/czerwiec/AR%20431A%20Bydgoszcz%20Gl.%20-%20Chojnice.pdf Arriva Poland] ran two SSuO Bydgoszcz - Gdynia pairs from 23 June to 1 September 2018. They were timetabled in Summer 2022 but via Tczew and cancelled before running.<br />
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====Lipowa Tucholska - Bąk - Kościerzyna====<br />
[429] (ERA-E 75A3-A4; ERA-R 171C2; ''B6'') PL23/80<br />
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This route overlaps with PL23/79 between Bąk and Kościerzyna. No scheduled services except occasional use by excursions organised by [http://smkchojnice.pl/?page_id=143&lang=pl SMK Chojnice] or [http://www.turkol.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=3 Turkol], who are advertising one on 3 May 2023.<br />
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==='''Kraków area'''===<br />
====Kraków northern loop line: (Kraków Główny –) Kraków Batowice – podg Dłubnia – Kraków Nowa Huta – Podłęże====<br />
[120] (ERA-E 78B2-B3; ERA-R 171B5; ''R15'') PL23/81<br />
<br />
Even though Lubocza & Kraków Nowa Huta [new station on site of old PKP one, not the further east staff halts] reopened on 15 March 2020, an entry is still required as there are alternative routes east of Nowa Huta. <br/ > <br />
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Long-distance services continue running via Nowa Huta throughout the 2022/23 TT period which can be identified with a | or timing at Kraków Nowa Huta plus "<" markers between Kraków Główny and Podłęże. To/from the east of Kraków Nowa Huta the usual route in both directions is the longer single-track north side track outside the elevated freight only balloon loop, but it has been known for some to take a shorter inside curve to/from podg Koscielniki, especially eastbound if schedules show paths crossing in this area. <br />
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Additionally, there is a lengthy grade separated junction approaching Podłęże and both alternatives are line 95 variants as shown more clearly on [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ Open Railway Map] than the Mały Atlas Kraków insert. '''Any reports of services not taking the normal outside route would be appreciated by the Compilers''', the last received is on Sunday 23 October 2022 when IC73104 departing Kraków Głowny at 13.22 took the inside short curve at Nowa Huta.<br />
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====(Miechów –) podg Raciborowice - podg Dłubnia (- Kraków Nowa Huta)====<br />
[107/120] (ERA-E 78C3; ERA-R 171B5; ''R15'') PL23/82<br />
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No scheduled use in 2022/23. This curve giving access to Nowa Huta and the Kraków northern loop line from the north was shown scheduled by one southbound overnight from 12 December 2020 until an unknown date in 2021 when it resumed running direct to Kraków Glówny. Previously used for diversions for a period in 2018.<br />
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====(Kraków Nowa Huta –) podg Podgrabie - podg Rudzice (- Kraków Płaszów)====<br />
[107/120] (ERA-E 78C2; ERA-R 171B5; ''R15'') PL23/83<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. One southbound overnight was shown running via the Kraków northern loop line and this curve from 12 December 2020 until it resumed running direct to Kraków Glówny from an unknown date in 2021. That was believed to be the first passenger use of this north to west curve since clockwise steam specials to/from Kraków Glówny ran in the Summer of 2008 & 2009. Note this curve is grade separated from end to end.<br />
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====Kraków Główny avoider via Kraków Olsza - line 100 - Kraków Bronowice====<br />
[120/120a/140] (ERA-E 78C3; ERA-R 182; ''R15'') PL23/84<br />
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No scheduled use in 2022/23. A new PDF 120a appeared for the first two periods of 2021/22 showing three trains running via or calling at Kraków Olsza to/from Kraków Płaszów. All called at or started from Kraków Główny so a reversal was needed en route. The table was not in the TT's for the period from 12 June 2022, but re-appeared in the 4 September 2022 timetable showing no services! It has not appeared in the two re-issues since.<br />
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A westbound journey on KMŁ33478 in March 2022 crossed to the passenger route west of Kraków Łobzów omitting the separate alignment of freight line 100 by-passing Kraków Bronowice platforms and reversed in Kraków Mydlniki platforms releasing the doors.<br />
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====Kraków Płaszów North side avoider via Kraków Prokocim Towarowa to Kokotów====<br />
[120] (ERA-E 78C3; ERA-R 182; ''R15'') PL23/85<br />
<br />
Despite press comment that engineering work would continue into 2023 there are no diversions shown in the PDF. These were indicated by < markers from Kraków Płaszów to Kraków Złocień [and not to Węgrzce Wielkie as that means running via Nowa Huta...].<br />
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This is an alternative route between Kraków Zablocie and Kokotów avoiding Kraków Płaszów and all stations to and including Kraków Złocień and was used when the main line was reduced to a single line due to extensive engineering works. Only eastbound trains used this route - westbound services used the limited capacity on the main line. <br />
<br />
Map view showed them avoiding the platforms at Kraków Płaszów and running via the far northern side of the substantial yards to the east of the station but this was incorrect as it is impossible to reach the north side lines from Kraków Główny. Travellers reported all services used the same route on the southern (eastbound) split of line 100, clearly seen and labelled in [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ OpenRailwayMap]. <br />
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After an initial two local services early in 2022, usage dramatically increased [including by IC services] which continued until the December 2022 timetable change.<br />
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====Kraków Bronowice====<br />
[140/142] (ERA-E 78C3 not shown; ERA-R 182C1 not shown; ''G8'') PL23/86<br />
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A new station has been built at Kraków Bronowice as part of the western approach improvement works for Kraków Główny. It has platforms [Peron I and II] on the existing main line (table 140) and on the previous high level goods line [Peron III and IV].<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Krakow Bronowice.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Platforms III and IV are used by Kraków Airport services (table 142). New connections were built to/from Kraków Łobzów: (i) a new westbound track rising to link with the eastbound track of the western freight avoider (line 95) before it crosses over the main line; (ii) eastbound drops down to run parallel with the main line all the way to Kraków Główny. This is known as line 118 in both directions and it should be noted that services have been known to use Peron III or IV in the '''opposite''' direction to that expected, so all journeys should be checked. <br />
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Note line 118 west from Kraków Bronowice is at a higher level than the main line as far as a connecting junction east of Kraków Mydlniki.<br />
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====[Kraków Mydlniki -] Kraków Bronowice - Line 95 - Kraków Batowice====<br />
[107/140] (ERA-E 78C3; ERA-R 182; ''G8 & R15'') PL23/87<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. Identified either by increased running time between Kraków Główny and Kraków Lubocza in table 120 or a > at Kraków Główny in 140. <br />
<br />
At the time of writing, line 95 is blocked due to a bridge over a road being replaced near the north end of the line.<br />
<br />
From 12 December 2021 until 12 March 2022 one morning Katowice - Rzeszów service with increased running time was shown in the journey planner and map view calling twice at Kraków Mydlniki, reversing on the second call to run via the flying junction at Kraków Bronowice onto line 95 to by-pass Kraków Batowice platforms towards Nowa Huta. Previously used between 29 August - 6 November 2021 by one PR Katowice - Rzeszów Główny service avoiding Kraków Główny.<br />
<br />
====(Kraków Batowice –) podg Kraków Przedmieśie – Line 602 – Kraków Olsza – Line 100 – Kraków Plaszów====<br />
[107, Lines 100/602] (ERA-E 78C3; ERA-R 171A5, not shown; ''R15'') PL23/88<br />
<br />
This entry allows trains from the Kozłów line (table 107) to avoid Kraków Główny and proceed directly to Kraków Płaszów. Enter 107 in the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Tablice/TabliceWgNumeru Search by Table section] and look for trains with a < at Kraków Główny and a time at Kraków Plaszów. Previous use was by two trains on night of 19/20 November 2022.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC5328''<br />
| Olsztyn - 01:01 Miechów - Kraków Płaszów <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: Departure from Olsztyn on 21 February 2023 only.<br />
<br />
====Kraków Plaszów – Kraków Bonarka (– Skawina)====<br />
[135a] (ERA-E 78C2; ERA-R 182; ''R15'') PL23/89<br />
<br />
One train pair use scheduled but only until 28 February 2023, the first use since at least November 2021. These can be found by a call at a new entry in the PDF of ''Kraków Podgórze P2''. Services via this route were much reduced once the Kraków Plaszów avoiding curve opened in December 2017, since then varying from none, a service but all buses, to limited trains or nothing at all.<br />
<br />
==='''Krotoszyn'''===<br />
====Krotoszyn avoiding line (podg Osusz - Durzyn)====<br />
[350] (ERA-E 77C5; ERA-R 176B1; ''E5'') PL23/90<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. Last passenger use of this 5.4km by-pass line was between 5-9 September 2022 as confirmed in the JP Map View, previously between 7 - 11 September 2020.<br />
<br />
==='''Kwidzyn'''===<br />
====Kwidzyn - Prabuty====<br />
[415] (ERA-E 75B3; ERA-R 172B1; ''B7'') PL23/91<br />
<br />
This 33km freight only line 218 has been used occasionally for diversions. No scheduled service in 2022/23.<br />
<br />
==='''Łagów'''===<br />
====Toporów - Łagów====<br />
[375] (ERA-E 74B13; ERA-R 175B3; ''D2'') PL23/92<br />
<br />
PolRegio ran limited SSuO summer services from Zbąszynek/Zielona Góra to Łagów on the freight only branch from Toporów to Sienawa Lubuska in 2020 and 2021 but 2022's were shown as a bus. The 2022/23 table 300 PDF and journey planner show a pair named "Lagow" in a footnote in table 334, but only running to/from the junction station of Toporów so the 2023 position is unclear. <br />
<br />
Those trains to Toporów run on 29 April, 1/3 May, 8/10/11 June and SSuO from 24 June - 3 September 2023 departing Zbaszynek at 09:05, returning from Toporów at 18:54 so it is hoped exact details appear on the local PolRegio site nearer the time. The 2021 flyer was [https://polregio.pl/media/17707/rozklad-jazdy-pociagow-lag%C3%B3w.pdf this timetable].<br />
<br />
==='''Legnica'''===<br />
====Legnica - Legnica Piekary [- Jawor]====<br />
[235] (ERA-E 77B; ERA-R 180C5 Not shown); ''R12'') PL23/93<br />
<br />
From 12 June 2022 all passenger trains to/from Jawor were using the normally freight only curve 749 on the south side of the EMU Depot to/from Peron I, services normally use line 137 on the north side to/from Peron IV or V. From a March 2023 report Map view may not be accurate as even though both routes are scheduled, line 137 was much less shiny than 749 so check the Journey Planner and station screens for arrival/departure platform details.<br />
<br />
==='''Łódź and the area to the east including Koluszki'''===<br />
====Łódź Kaliska avoiding line 539 ====<br />
[200a/601 B110] (ERA-E 78B5; ERA-R 177B2-B3, ''R11'') PL23/94<br />
<br />
After a period of no use from 14 June until 24 August 2020, most IC trains between Warszawa and Ostrow Wielkopolski plus some local ŁKA services now use this curve.<br />
<br />
====Łódź Chojny - Łódź Olechow Wschód - curve 541 [- Łódź Widzew]====<br />
[602a] (ERA-E 78B5; ERA-R 177B2; ''R11'') PL23/95<br />
<br />
The December 2019 timetable change introduced a "circle" service from Łódź Widzew to Łódź Kaliska via three new stations on the southern ring line between Łódź Olechow Wschód and Łódź Chojny. Its frequency was increased from 2020/21 with details in a new timetable 602a. Curve 541 was previously used only by staff trains, latterly unadvertised, and note this reopening meant reinstatement of the flyover to/from Łódź Olechów Wschód.<br />
<br />
Any use of the remaining section of the southern ring section from Łódź Olechow Wschód to Bedoń will be shown separately in PL23/96.<br />
<br />
====(Łódź Chojny –) Łódź Olechów Wschód - Bedoń (- Koluszki)====<br />
[601/602a/200] (ERA-E 78B5; ERA-R 177B1; ''R11'') PL23/96<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Łódź Chojny and Bedoń: the usual passenger route via Łódź Widzew or the southern ring line via Łódź Olechów Wschód and this entry identifies services running direct between Łódź Olechów Wschód and Bedoń. <br />
<br />
No identified use in 2022/23. In Summer/Autumn 2022 and then again from 6 November 2022 some Łódź Widzew - Koluszki services were shown in map view reversing at Łódź Olechów Wschód without calling with extended running time. These can be identified in table 602a by calls to/from Łódź Fabryczna and Łódź Andrzejow Szosa and < to Koluszki but there are none as at December 2022. Previous use by diverted PR services between 29 April and 15 May 2019 and by one ŁKA service from December 2021 to June 2022. Note any services using this entry will also use parallel unusual tracks to the normal Koluszki - Łódź main line to/from Bedon which is a "V" station.<br />
<br />
====(Bedon -) Żakowice (p.odg. Pękowice) - (p.odg Bęzelin) - Chrusty Nowe (- Piotrków Trybunalski)====<br />
[102, 102a, 601] (ERA-E 78B5-C5; ERA-R 177C1; ''F9'') PL23/97<br />
<br />
Trains between Łódź and Piotrków Trybunalski/Częstochowa that do not call at Koluszki use this west to south curve.<br />
Newish Table 102a shows these the clearest.<br />
<br />
====(Łódź –) Gałkówek – Żakowice Połudnowie - Wykno (– Tomaszów Mazowiecki)====<br />
[114a,114,/601] (ERA-E 78B5-C5; ERA-R 177C1; ''E8'', ''R11'') PL23/98<br />
<br />
There are two possible routes between Łódź and Tomaszów Mazowiecki avoiding Koluszki and both remain in use during 2022/23: <br /> <br /><br />
[A] Line 25, a double track line direct from Żakowice Połudnowie via the closed station and junction at Mikołajów to Wykno used by daily express services in Table 114 PDF to/from Łódź and Tomaszów Mazowiecki with a '<' from Koluszki to Słotwiny. <br /><br />
[B] Line 537, a single track line from Żakowice Połudnowie via podg Zielen to Słotwiny indicated in Table 114a PDF by a timing at Słotwiny. <br /> <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. <br />
[[File:(Łódź –) Gałkówek – Żakowice Połudnowie - Wykno (– Tomaszów Mazowiecki).png|thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Note that Gałkówek via Żakowice Połudnowie to podg Zielen is common with part of PL23/99 and both routes are scheduled during 2022/23 and Interrail and PR Regional tickets are not valid on services run by local operator ŁKA. <br /><br />
<br />
====(Gałkówek –) Żakowice Południowe – p.odg. Zieleń – line 535 - Koluszki====<br />
[102a,601,114] (ERA-E 78B5-C5; ERA-R 177C1; ''R11'') PL23/99<br />
<br />
Train use falls into three distinct groups :-<br />
<br />
[A] some Łódź area to Skierniewice and Warszawa or v.v. services in 601 calling at both Żakowice Południowe and Koluszki. In the December 2022 PDF these are shown with a footnote mentioning a call at Żakowice Południowe. <br > <br />
[B] from the Łódź area to/from Tomaszów Mazowiecki that pass through or call at Żakowice Południowe and reverse in platform 3 at Koluszki. <br > <br />
[C] some non-stopping Łódź <=> Koluszki <=> Piotrków Trybunalski services which can now be identified thanks to a new from September 2022 table 102a with a < symbol at Żakowice plus a footnote indicating they stop at Żakowice Południowe. <br />
<br />
Use was previously indicated in T601 by either a timetable footnote, sometimes with a *, or a < marker against Żakowice. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a diagram:<br />
[[File:Koluszki.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
==='''Łowicz area'''===<br />
====(Warszawa -) Bednary - podg Arkadia - Łowicz Przedmieście (- Zgierz - Łódź Kaliska)====<br />
[602, 606] (ERA-E 75C1; ERA-R 177C2; ''D8'') PL23/100<br />
<br />
None scheduled in 2022/23. Last used in 2015/16.<br />
<br />
====(Warszawa -) Bednary - podg Arkadia - line 533 (- Belchów - Skierniewice)====<br />
[606, 603] (ERA-E 75C1; ERA-R 177C2; ''E8'') PL23/101<br />
<br />
Last used by a train pair from 4 May to 16 June 2017. One overnight train in 2023 for a short period.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''53171'' <br />
| Gdynia Główna - 23:21 Warszawa Gdańska - Zakopane <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 22-26 May 2023<br />
<br />
====(Skierniewice –) curve 531 - Łowicz Przedmieście====<br />
[601, 602, 603, B110] (ERA-E 75C1; ERA-R 177C2; ''D8'') PL23/102<br />
<br />
None scheduled in 2022/23 timetable, this curve last saw passenger use in March 2016.<br />
<br />
==='''Lublin'''===<br />
====Lublin Tatary Goods Yard: Świdnik – Lublin Tatary - Lublin====<br />
[550A] (ERA-E 79B4; ERA-R 184A5; ''F12, R4'') PL23/103<br />
<br />
None scheduled in 2022/23. This is the route through Lublin Tatary Goods Yard known as line 67 which starts at Świdnik and re-joins the normal route just before Lublin station. <br ><br />
It was used from an unknown date in 2021 until 28 August 2021 by the Piła Główny to Hrubieszów Miasto train pair. Trains using this route may be identified by a < symbol at '''only''' Lublin Północny.<br />
<br />
====Western approach to Lublin: Line 935 via Goods Yard====<br />
[550/555] (ERA-E 79B4; ERA-R 184A5; ''F12, R4'') PL23/104<br />
<br />
None scheduled in 2022/23. An additional platform had been built by November 2019 on the furthest south and previously goods only track, and any service booked to arrive/depart at this Peron IV track 111 from the west must use 1.5km long line 935 via the goods yards and the south side of the locomotive Depot. <br />
<br />
As access to this platform is from the street and not via the station subway it may have been intended only for use whilst the main station platforms were being refurbished as limited use was shown until 12 March 2021 with nothing since. '''Any reports to confirm actual use would be appreciated by the Compilers'''.<br />
<br />
==='''Lubliniec area'''===<br />
====Lubliniec avoiding line: podg. Jawonica – podg. Droniowiczki====<br />
[165/175] (ERA-E 78A3-B4; ERA-R 182A3; ''G6'') PL23/105<br />
<br />
No use scheduled in 2022/23. This north <=> south connection links the Częstochowa line (line 61) with the Paczyna line (line 152). Last used by PKP services diverted away from their normal route via Fosowskie between 10 - 23 July 2017.<br />
<br />
Since some time in 2020 this section was booked for use by the Nice - Moskva RZD operated services, but these were suspended during the height of the covid pandemic and in light of the Russia - Ukraine war are unlikely to run for the foreseeable future.<br />
<br />
====(Lubliniec –) Toszek Północ – Rudziniec Gliwicki (– Kędzierzyn-Koźle)====<br />
[175] (ERA-E 77A2; ERA-R 182A3; ''G6'') PL23/106<br />
<br />
None scheduled in 2022/23. This is the freight line from the Junction of passenger table 165 south towards Kędzierzyn-Koźle, last used by PKP diversions in May 2011 and from some time in 2020 by the Nice - Moskva RZD operated services. The latter were suspended during the covid pandemic and in light of the Russia - Ukraine war are unlikely to run for the foreseeable future.<br />
<br />
Note since the 2011 diversions that the southbound flyover part of the grade separated junction at Toszek Północ has been re-instated.<br />
<br />
====<div id="PL12_21"></div>Lubliniec – Paczyna====<br />
[165] (ERA-E 78A3-A4; ERA-R 182A3; ''G6'') PL23/107<br />
<br />
This 36.5 km section of an otherwise freight only line is used by the limited services listed in table 165 which from at least August 2021 include a pair of daily daytime services. In 2022/23 these depart Lubliniec at 11:25/11:55 or Gliwice at 15:46/15:54 but additionally due to engineering work the Katowice - Kluczbork IC's shown in T180 also run this way but do not appear in either 165 or 180 PDFs. <br />
<br />
There is a substantial grade separated junction at Lubliniec.<br />
<br />
==='''Nowy Dwor Gdanski (Żuławskiej Kolei Dojazdowej narrow gauge railway)'''===<br />
<br />
[457] (ERA-E 75B4, not shown; ERA-R 172B3; ''A7 not shown correctly'') PL23/107<br />
<br />
This system worked by the Pomorskie Towarzystwo Miłośników Kolei Żelaznych (PTMKŻ) with three unusual sections of track is a Spring to Autumn only preserved ex PKP narrow gauge line from Nowy Dwor Gdanski to Sztutowo and Prawy Brzeg Wisły. Details are on their [https://kolejzulawska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Rozk%c5%82ad-jazdy-%c5%bbKD-2022-lato.pdf 2022 timetable] and planned to recommence from Saturday, April 29, 2023. Note after the 2022 May Bank Holiday weekend that the Nowy Dwór Gdański - Stegna Gdanska service is suspended until further notice due to renovation of the Rybina swing bridge. <br />
<br />
====Stegna Gdanska====<br />
This is a triangular station with platforms on all three sides with the south to east curve to/from Sztutowo only timetabled sporadically. Their website advised use by one pair on 30 April, 1-3 May 2022 departing Nowy Dwór Gdański 07:30 and Sztutowo 17:15. Previous scheduled use was in 2021 but only on 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 September, before then only in 2017 and 2013.<br />
<br />
====Sztutowo====<br />
If travelling to/from Sztutowo on either a loco hauled train or a railcar towing trailers it will reverse around a triangle on arrival or departure at Sztutowo as there is no run round loop.<br />
<br />
====Nowy Dwor Gdanski - Cementarz-Komunalny====<br />
Hourly shuttles run for "All Saints" on the last weekend in October which are the only services running south from Nowy Dwor Gdanski [1.4km]. They ran on 30, 31 October and 1 November 2022, [ten pairs], as well as in 2021, but 2020 services were cancelled the day before they were due to run due to additional Covid restrictions. See their [https://kolejzulawska.pl/rozklad-jazdy/ website].<br />
<br />
==='''Oleśnica'''===<br />
====Dąbrowa Oleśnicka – Oleśnica Rataje – Oleśnica====<br />
[200, 321] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 181B5; ''F5'') PL23/108<br />
<br />
Most trains between Ostrów Wielkopolski and Wrocław Główny take the direct route via the north to west curve (Dąbrowa Oleśnicka – Oleśnica Rataje – Borowa Oleśnica (p.odg. Łukanów)) avoiding Oleśnica. However some take this north-to-east curve into Oleśnica station and reverse. Either a timing or < against Oleśnica indicates which route is taken. Note this curve and the north to west curve consist of separate single lines between Dąbrowa Oleśnicka and Oleśnica Rataje.<br />
<br />
==='''Opole'''===<br />
====Opole by-pass: Opole Wschodnie - line 277 - Opole Groszowice====<br />
[215, 220] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 181C3; ''R14'') PL23/109<br />
<br />
Use continues into the second timetable period of 2022/23. Note one pair does not appear in the 215 PDF as it has no calls, but can be identified by "<" markers at stations between Opole Główne and Święta Katarzyna in table 220 and from its route in the journey planner map view. Was scheduled for all of 2021/22, the first passenger use since limited engineering work diversions of 215 local services many years ago. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''61170'' <br />
| Jelenia Góra - 01:03 Opole Wschodnie - Warszawa Wschodnia<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''83172''<br />
| Swinoujscie - 00:58/01:05/01:20 Wrocław Główny - Przemyśl Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''16171'' <br />
| Warszawa Gdanska - 02:39 Strzelce Opolskie - Jelenia Góra <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''38172/3''<br />
| Przemyśl Główny - 23:41/23:46/23:48 Gliwice - Swinoujscie<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 13 March to 10 June 2023<br />
<br />
====Opole Głowne====<br />
[175/201/215] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 181C3 too detailed to be shown; ''R14'') PL23/110<br />
<br />
None scheduled in 2022/23. This is a "v" station with the junction at the west end, and an east end bay platform on the south side has a 300m connection across to the north side tracks. This was previously only a reversing siding adjacent to Bay Peron 1 Track 3 used by local services towards Kędzierzyn-Koźle or Strzelce Opolskie but has had a platform built on it known as Peron 1A. It has yet to appear in any Peron sheet but was used by the Branch Line Society June 2022 Tour.<br />
<br />
====Ostrów Wielkopolski avoiding curve: Czekanów (podg Stary Staw) – Biniew (podg Franklinów)====<br />
[200, 320] (ERA-E 78A5; ERA-R 176C1; ''E5'') PL23/111<br />
<br />
Use continues in 2022/23. Some Łódź - Poznań services were temporarily diverted via Kalisz and this curve when their usual route via Kutno was closed for long term engineering work, with local services introduced later and all are still operating. Note the KW operated local services do not appear in table 200 PDFs. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| ''IC7320'' <br />
| Poznań Główny - 08:12/08:48 Pleszew - Kraków Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC72102'' <br />
| Poznań Główny - 15:11 Pleszew - Lublin Główny<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''KW77138/77100'' <br />
| Konin - 18:38/18:51 Pleszew - Kalisz <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''IC81108'' <br />
| Poznań Główny - 19:38/21:10 Pleszew - Łódź Fabryczna<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''KW773095''<br />
| Kalisz - 05:02 Nowe Skalmierzyce - Gniezno<br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
|<br />
| ''IC18109''<br />
| Łódź Fabryczna - 07:31 Kalisz - Poznań Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
|<br />
| ''IC27102''<br />
| Lublin Główny - 12:59 Kalisz - Poznań Główny <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''KW78145''<br />
| Kalisz - 19:27 Nowe Skalmierzyce - Piła Główna<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''IC3721'' <br />
| Kraków Główny - 19:31/19:52 Kalisz - Poznań Główny <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 1 September - 9 December 2023 <br/ > Note B: 2 September - 9 December 2023 <br/ > Note C: To 10 June 2023<br />
<br />
==='''Oświęcim area'''===<br />
====Oświęcim OwC [east junction] – Przeciszów [- Skawina]====<br />
[135a, 141] (ERA-E 78B2-C2; ERA-R 182B1-C1; ''G7-G8'') PL23/112<br />
<br />
An hourly local service was shown as resuming over the whole line from 13 March 2022 but only 4km from Skawina to Podbory Skawińskie actually commenced. Then Podbory Skawińskie to Przeciszów opened on 1 October 2022 with Oświęcim appearing in the 135a November 2022 PDF, but there is still no regular service on this section. <br />
<br />
So the only scheduled use of Oświęcim to Przeciszów in 2022/23 are the pair of May Holiday weekend and summer FSSuO pair to the tourist destination at Zator from Katowice (via a reversal at Oświęcim) which commenced in summer 2020.<br />
<br />
====Oświęcim avoiding curve: Oświęcim OwC1 – OwC - Skawina====<br />
[120/140/141] (ERA-E 77B1; ERA-R 188C4; ''G7'') PL23/113<br />
<br />
A Journey Planner search discovered in map view that IC63192 and IC38192 from Szczecin Główny to Zakopane and vv were diverted via this curve when running non-stop from Katowice to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska Lanckorona via Skawina [reverse] on at least the night of 22/23 February 2023, but according to the issued PDFs there is no scheduled use in 2022/23. This north <=> east curve links the Mysłowice and Skawina/Trzebinia lines. Last scheduled use by one westbound service on nights of 17 & 18, 22-28 November & 6 & 7 December 2022.<br />
<br />
==='''Piła'''===<br />
====Piła - Piła Towarowa - podg Piła Północ====<br />
[340/365] (ERA-E 74C3, not shown; ERA-R 176A5; ''C4'') PL23/114<br />
<br />
None scheduled in 2022/23. If any services to/from the Walcz or Szczecinek lines are booked to arrive or depart from Piła Glowna Peron V or VI they must use this alternative 2.3km route via the Goods Yard and connecting line 999. Previously used in June and September 2020 for the few days the Kostryzn - Gdynia TLK was diverted via Szczecinek.<br />
<br />
Click on thumbnail for a map showing the line:-<br />
[[File:Piła_-_Piła_Towarowa_-_podg_Piła_Północ.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Note pointwork also allows any train to/from Peron I to IV to run via line 999 to avoid a conflict on the single- track section to podg Piła Północ so anyone wishing to search for this possibility should use the [https://portalpasazera.pl/ map view facility] after a search in the Journey Planner by clicking on the three vertical lines on the right-hand side above Connection Details and select “Show this connection on a map”. <br />
<br />
'''Please notify the Compilers of any non-Peron V or VI services routed via line 999'''.<br />
<br />
==='''Poznań area'''===<br />
<br />
Poznań Franowo is a large marshalling yard and depot on the south freight ring around Poznań and the lines through the yard area provide an alternative to passing through Poznań Główny station. Use is normally:-<br />
<br />
* Trains to/from the north to avoid a reversal at Poznań Główny traverse through Poznań Franowo to/from the Warszawa and Inowrocław lines. <br />
* the lines from Poznań Główny to Swarzędz or Kobylnica are closed due to engineering work.<br />
* By Turkol steam excursions from Poznań Główny. Different options exist, but the most usual are ‘short’ circulars via Franowo and Poznań Wschód or ‘long’ circulars via Franowo and the northern freight ring to Kiekrz where they reverse. See [http://www.turkol.pl Turkol]<br />
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[[File:Poznan.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Within the Franowo area any Turkol anticlockwise ‘long’ circuit services can take different routes, either Line 352 on the north side of the yard, or lines 823/824, a south side route from p.odg Pokrzywno and a flyover to p.odg Stary Młyn. Line 352 on the north side runs via platforms used by staff trains prior to their withdrawal in approx December 2006 and all westbound or clockwise Turkol charters must take this route.<br />
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====Poznań Starolęka - podg Pokrzywno - Poznań Franowo - Swarzędz====<br />
[300a] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10&D4'') PL23/115<br />
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There are a number of services via this diversion all year in 2022/23 as indicated by < markers from Poznań Antoninek to Poznań Garbary and confirmed in the journey planner map view. Five train pairs using the diversion were noted at the March 2023 timetable update.<br />
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Local sources suggested diversions all use line 352 on the west side of Franowo Yards in both directions but a summer 2021 traveller reported an eastbound overnight ran to the east of all yards from podg Pokrzywno via line 806 as in previous years.<br />
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====Poznań Starolęka - Poznań Franowo – podj Zieliniec - Kobylnica====<br />
[430] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10&D4'') PL23/116<br />
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None scheduled in 2022/23. Normally indicated by < markers from Poznań Garbary to Ligowiec but the pair diverted via this route on just two nights in June 2022 did not call at Poznań Główny. They were traced booked to use this route by a < in table 330 [therefore also using PL23/117] as shown in journey planner map view. <br />
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Local sources suggested all diversions through Poznań Franowo from 2020 must use lines on the north side, previously any eastbound services using this entry ran via line 823 on the far south of the Yard and the flyover route to podg Stary Mlyn. No reports were received of the 2022 Franowo routing.<br />
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====Poznań Starolęka - line 802 - Luboń k. Poznańia====<br />
[430] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10 & D4'') PL23/117<br />
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No use scheduled in 2022/23. This is the curve from the Poznań - Wrocław main line to/from Poznań Franowo and was last scheduled on two nights in June 2022 by a pair of services that also used entry PL23/116.<br />
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====Poznań Starolęka - Poznań Franowo – podj Zieliniec - line 395 - Poznań Piątkowo - podg Suchy Las (- Zlotniki)==== <br />
[340] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10 & D4'') PL23/118<br />
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No scheduled use in 2022/23. This route around Poznań is indicated by < markers at Poznań Podolany & Poznań Strzeszyn and allows trains to/from the north (Piła direction) to run via the Poznań freight ring and Poznań Franowo to/from the south end of Poznań Główny. Last use was for two months in 2020 by an overnight Bohumin [ČD] to Kołobrzeg train pair.<br />
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Local sources suggest all diversions from 2020 and onwards must use the lines on the north side at Poznań Franowo yard as in previous years eastbound diversions ran via line 823 on the far south of the Yard and the flyover route to podg Stary Mlyn.<br />
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This route was previously used by [https://www.turkol.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=3 Turkol] Poznań steam circles, but with less available steam locomotives these are not as frequent as before.<br />
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====Poznań Gorczyn – Line 801 - Poznań Dębina (- Poznań Starołęka)====<br />
[300a/320] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10 & D4'') PL23/119<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. This route is a freight curve from Frankfurt (Oder) DB/Zbąszynek to avoid Poznań Główny towards either Jarocin or Franowo goods yard and was last used by one overnight train pair for one night on 4/5 April 2020 as indicated by the inclusion of their reversal at Poznań Starolęka in table 320.<br />
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====Poznań Krzesiny - Poznań Franowo - podg Zieliniec - Poznań northern ring to Poznań Piatkowo - line 803 - podg Suchy Las - Zlotniki====<br />
[320/340] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10'') PL23/120<br />
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No passenger use in 2022/23. This routing is from the Jarocin line via the freight ring towards Piła and vv, and this combination was last scheduled by one train pair in 2020.<br />
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==='''Przemyśl area'''===<br />
====<div id="PL12_11"></div>(Przemyśl Główny –) Hurko – Medyka (– Mostys'ka 2)====<br />
[122] (ERA-E 79B2; ERA-R 184B1; ''H12, R35'') PL23/121<br />
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There are three routes between these points; from south to north they are:<br/ ><br />
*Line 91, a cross border 1435 mm gauge line which ends east of Mostys'ka 1 in Ukraine.<br />
This is used between Przemyśl Główny and Medyka by the PKP local service shown in Table 122 <br />
*Line 989, a 1435 mm gauge line through the marshalling yards, re-joining Line 91 at Medyka. <br />
No passenger services use this line. Note that page H12 of the ''"2011 Atlas Linii Kolejowych Polski"'' is incorrect in showing passenger stations on this line; they are on Line 91 and the enlarged page R35 shows the situation correctly.<br />
*Line 92, the 1520 mm gauge line into Ukraine.<br />
This route is used by any cross border Ukrainian Railways operated services between L'viv and Przemyśl Główny. These are no longer shown in PKP 122 and service levels can fluctuate with the refugee situation. As at December 2022 five pairs were shown in the PKP journey Planner. <br />
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Up until the 2016/17 TT change it was believed Lines 91 and 92 were used on alternate days by the overnight L'viv/Lvov services, with either a manual gauge change at Przemyśl (with a longer stop) or an SUW2000 gauge change at Mostys'ka 2 (with a relatively short stop at Przemyśl). The gauge changer at Mostys'ka 2 was noted out of use as at October 2017 but an April 2018 traveller confirms his overnight L'viv/Lvov services used Line 91 and the Mostys'ka 2 gauge changer. <br />
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The Przemyśl Główny Peron sheets normally showed the Wrocław - Kyiv services using a Standard gauge platform in both directions with the PKP Journey planner route map showing booked via Line 91 but note timings did not preclude use of the gauge changer at Przemyśl. This service was suspended for Covid, resuming on 14 March 2022 but was withdrawn at the December 2022 timetable change date.<br />
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====<div id="PL12_11"></div>(Przemyśl Główny –) Przemyśl Bakończyce [reverse] - Hurko – (Medyka)====<br />
[122] (ERA-E 79B2; ERA-R 184B1; ''H12, R35'') PL23/122<br />
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No scheduled use indicated in 2022/23. Last used by diversions between 19 - 26 May 2019.<br />
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====Żurawica - line 614 - Hurko [Przemyśl avoiding line]====<br />
[121] (ERA-E 79B2; ERA-R 184B1; ''H12'') PL23/123<br />
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None scheduled in 2022/23. Last used between 5 - 9 November 2018 by limited services diverted to/from Przemyśl Glowny via Hurko [reverse].<br />
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==='''Przeworsk'''===<br />
====Przeworsk avoiding line: Przeworsk Gorliczyna – podg Przeworsk Zachodnia====<br />
<br />
[116, 121] (ERA-E 79B3; ERA-R 184A1; ''G11''), PL23/124<br />
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This curve enables trains between Stalowa Wola and Rzeszow to avoid reversing at Przeworsk as indicated by no timing at Przeworsk in timetables 116 and 121. All year use is shown for 2022/23.<br />
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==='''Radom'''===<br />
====(Radzice –) Wolanow – line 576 [Radom avoider] – Rozki (– Skarzysko-Kamienna)====<br />
[100/113/110] (ERA-E 79A5; ERA-R 183B5; ''F9'') PL23/125<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. Last diversions were between 10 July - 10 August 2017.<br />
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==='''Rejowiec'''===<br />
====Rejowiec avoiding line: podg Rejowiec Zach. – podg Rejowiec Płd.====<br />
[550a/554] (ERA-E 79C4; ERA-R 184B4; ''F12'') PL23/126<br />
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This reinstated west - south curve (line 563) resumed passenger use on 9 June 2019.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK82105''<br />
| Piła Główny - 18:33/18:39 Trawniki - Hrubieszów Miasto<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK28104''<br />
| Hrubieszów Miasto - 08:51/09:06 Krasnystaw Miasto - Piła Główny/Kołobrzeg<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==='''Rzepin'''===<br />
====Rzepin avoiding line: Jerzmanice Lubuskie – Drzeńsko (podg. Drzeńsko)====<br />
[355] (ERA-E 74A1; ERA-R 175A3; ''D1'') PL23/127<br />
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Summer use shown in 2022/23 PDF but as at March 2023 no balancing northbound working appears in any table or the journey planner. Last use was up to 2 September 2018.<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| SuO<br />
| ''KD 8600''<br />
| Świnoujście - 17:50 Szczecin Dąbie - Wrocław Główny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: SuO 25 June - 27 August 2023<br />
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====Rzepin: Connection from Frankfurt (Oder) to Zielona Góra line====<br />
[355, 300, M103] (ERA-E 74A1, not shown; ERA-R 175A3 not shown; ''D1'' not shown) PL23/128<br />
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Rzepin is a two sided station with Frankfurt (Oder) to Poznań services using north side platforms and Szczecin to Zielona Góra services the south with connections at each end. At the west end is a 0.5km line through freight yards used by DB operated services between Frankfurt (Oder) and Zielona Góra, and [since December 2018] the Berlin - Wien Hbf Nightjet. Details are clearly shown in tables 300 and 355. <br />
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The 170m east end connection has been used since 2018 by a number of TLK's between Poznań and Szczecin but in 2022/23 this has significantly reduced to a pair of overnights. They are TLK 18171 departing Świebodzin at 03:40 [except 6-9 March 2023], and TLK 81170 departing Rzepin at 00:25/01:14 [except 7 - 10 March 2023] as listed in Table 300. <br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a diagram.<br />
[[File:Rzepin_station_area.png|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
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==='''Rzeszów'''===<br />
====Rzeszów Zachodni - Rzeszów Staroniwa (Rzeszów Głowny avoider) - line 611====<br />
[121/132] (ERA-E 79A2-B2; ERA-R 183C1; ''G11'') PL23/129<br />
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Identified in 121 by no timings after/before Rzeszów Zachodni or in 132 by no timing at Rzeszów Głowny. Previously used from 1 October to 30 November 2022.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''30161''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 07:54 Rzeszów Zachodni - Łupków<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''30163''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 07:54 Rzeszów Zachodni - Zagórz/Łupków<br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''63111''<br />
| Klodzko Miasto - 21:23 Rzeszów Zachodni - Zagórz<br />
|-<br />
| Note D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''30111''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 21:23 Rzeszów Zachodni - Zagórz<br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''36110''<br />
| Zagórz - 06:49 Strzyżów nad Wisłokiem - Klodzko Miasto <br />
|-<br />
| Note D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''36110''<br />
| Zagórz - 07:21 Strzyżów nad Wisłokiem - Kraków Główny<br />
|-<br />
| Note D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''33112''<br />
| Zagórz - 16:01/16:36 Strzyżów nad Wisłokiem - Kraków Główny<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
|<br />
| ''33162''<br />
| Łupków - 16:36 Strzyżów nad Wisłokiem - Kraków Główny<br />
|-<br />
| Note E<br />
|<br />
| ''33160''<br />
| Zagórz - 20:23 Strzyżów nad Wisłokiem - Kraków Główny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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Note A: 3 May <br /> Note B: 29 April, 1 May, 8 June, 12 March to 10 June, not 29 April and 3 May <br /> note C: SSuO 12 March to 10 June + 10 April, 1 May, 3 May and 8 June <br /> Note D: SSuX 13 March to 9 June, Not 10 April, 1 May, 3 May and 8 June <br /> Note E: 29 April, 1 May and 8 June<br />
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==='''Sandomierz area'''===<br />
====Sandomierz – Sobów – Tarnobrzeg====<br />
[116/126] (ERA-E 79A3; ERA-R 183C3; ''G10'') PL23/130<br />
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A limited service was re-introduced in summer 2017. They can be identified in 126 by timings at Wielowieś both before '''and''' after a call Sandomierz between Sobów and Grębów. Note this entry and PL23/131 run parallel for 4km south from Sandomierz.<br />
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====Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski – Sandomierz – Grębów====<br />
[115] (ERA-E 79A3-A4; ERA-R 183B5-C3; ''F10-G10'') PL23/131<br />
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Used by the Skarzysko Kamienna avoider services in [[#SKASKK|PL23/133]] plus Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski to Sandomierz [except Summer 2021 and 2022] is additionally used by a dated weekend-only (plus limited holiday periods) pair of locals. Sandomierz – Grębów is also traversed by those using PL23/130.<br />
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==='''Siedlce'''===<br />
====Siedlce avoiding line: Białki Siedleckie (podg Doły) – Stok Lacki (podg Ujrzanów)====<br />
[541] (ERA-E 76B1; ERA-R 179A2; ''D11'') PL23/132<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. If additional time is allowed between Siedlce and Stok Lacki, it may be due to the train being required to reverse around the Siedlce avoiding line (line 520). Last scheduled use in the 2017 timetable period.<br />
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==='''Skarżysko Kamienna'''===<br />
====<div id="SKASKK"></div> Skarżysko Kamienna avoiding line: Lipowe Pole (p.odg. SKA) – SKB – Skarżysko Kościelne (p.odg. SKE)====<br />
[115] (ERA-E 78C4; ERA-R 183A4; ''F9'') PL23/133<br />
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This route (line 566), ca 4 km long, provides a direct connection between the Radom and Sandomierz lines. Despite it being announced these services would be suspended due to an engineering work closure with no bus substitution for a large part of 2023, the March 2023 PDFs shown them running via this curve all TT year, albeit not beyond Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski on many dates with ''z'' [for bus substitution] beyond. <br />
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{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''13105''<br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 07:53/08:09 Radom - Przemyśl Główny<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''13106''<br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 18:46/18:51/18:57 Radom - Przemyśl Główny<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''31106''<br />
| Przemyśl Główny - 08:439/08:47 Skarżysko Kościelne - Warszawa Wschodnia <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''31104''<br />
| Przemyśl Główny - 18:28/18:38 Skarżysko Kościelne - Warszawa Wschodnia <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: Check before travel as on many dates these are NOT through services to/from Przemyśl Główny but terminate/start from Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski<br />
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==='''Skierniewice'''===<br />
====Skierniewice avoiding line: podg Skierniewika – podg Skierniewice Park====<br />
[601,603,606] (ERA-E 75C1; ERA-R 177C2; ''E8'') PL23/134<br />
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This N - S curve (line 530) to the west of Skierniewice links the Łowicz and Koluszki lines. Previously used from 30 August 2020 by a Katowice - Płock pair whilst the route via Zgierz was closed for long term engineering work. In use by one overnight train in 2023 for a short period<br />
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{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''53171'' <br />
| Gdynia Główna - 23:21 Warszawa Gdańska - Zakopane <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 22-26 May 2023<br />
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====Skierniewice – line 529 – Skierniewice Rawka (podg. Miedniewice)====<br />
[601/B170] (ERA-E 75C1; ERA-R 177C2, not shown; ''E8'') PL23/135<br />
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By October 2019 a new Platform had been built on the far north side track [Peron 3 Track 104] which means any train to/from Warszawa using this platform must run via 2km of previously goods only track on the north side of a substantial yard, plus 1.9km long line 529, a separate alignment outside, and on the north side of the flyover to/from line 604. <br />
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Use of this routing by local services to/from Warszawa and calling long distance services can be identified from the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets] but there are none shown in March 2023 as the only use of Peron 3 Track 104 is to/from the Łowicz or Łodz direction. <br />
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In the past there have also been booked use by non-stopping IC services and a journey planner search may find these diverted in map view but travellers advise this is subject to good timekeeping. <br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a diagram:<br />
[[File:Skierniewice.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
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==='''Stalowa Wola'''===<br />
====Stalowa Wola Rozwadów Towarowy – Stalowa Wola Charzewice (curve 565) - Pilchów====<br />
[126, 555] (ERA-E 79A3-B3; ERA-R 183C3; ''G11'') PL23/136<br />
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Use continues in 2023 but only until 31 August. It had resumed in 2021/22 after completion of electrification work between Rzeszów and Ocice. Use is indicated by calls or a '|' at Stalowa Wola Charzewice as the platform is on the curve. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note C <br />
|<br />
| ''5333''<br />
| Bydgoszcz Główna - 10:29/10:41 Zaklików - Rzeszów Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
|<br />
| ''83101''<br />
| Szczecin Główny - 21:47/21:51 Zaklików - Rzeszów Główny<br />
|-<br />
| Note B <br />
|<br />
| ''38100''<br />
| Rzeszów Główny - 05:04/05:07 Tarnobrzeg - Szczecin Główny<br />
|-<br />
| Note C <br />
|<br />
| ''3532''<br />
| Rzeszów Główny - 16:16/16:36 Tarnobrzeg - Bydgoszcz Główna<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 12 December 2022 - 7 January 2023, 10 February - 31 August 2023 <br/ > Note B: 11 December 2022 - 8 January 2023, 11 February - 31 August 2023 <br/ > Note C: NOT 9 January - 9 February nor after 31 August 2023<br />
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==='''Stróże and Gorlice area'''===<br />
====Stróże avoiding line: SR4 – SR3====<br />
[130, 131] (ERA-E 79A2; ERA-R 186B5; ''H9'') PL23/137<br />
<br />
Services continue in 2023 but with lengthy gaps due to engineering work closures on the line to/from Tarnów. Use can be identified in tables 130 and 131 by < markers at Stróże. <br />
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They had resumed 1 October 2017 and reached up to eight trains a day from March 2022 when the Kraków - Zagórz TLK's ran this way and not via Rzeszów but use is is normally two pairs.<br />
<br />
====Stróże Station – SR3 [East Junction]====<br />
[131] (ERA-E 79A2; ERA-R 186B5; ''H9'') PL23/138<br />
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The limited weekend only use can be identified in T131 by timings at both Stróże and Gorlice.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| FO<br />
| ''33581'' <br />
| Nowy Sącz - 22:16/22:27 Stróże - Jasło<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| SuO<br />
| ''33583''<br />
| Jasło - 22:16/22:27 Polna - Nowy Sącz<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: FO 16-30 June and 6 October to 8 December 2023 <br > Note B: SuO 11-25 June and 1 October to 3 December<br />
<br />
====Stróże SR3 [East Junction] – Gorlice Zagorzany (– Jasło)====<br />
[131] (ERA-E 79A2; ERA-R 186B5; ''H9 - H10'') PL23/139<br />
<br />
Used by services listed in PL23/137 and PL23/138.<br />
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====(Jasło –) Gorlice-Zagórzany – Gorlice====<br />
[131/a] (ERA-E 79A2; ERA-R 186B5; ''H10'') PL23/140<br />
<br />
The limited Jasło - Gorlice-Zagórzany - Gorlice branch - Gorlice-Zagórzany - Stróże services in 2022/23 are again listed in table 131 rather than separate table 131a.<br />
<br />
==='''Suwałki'''===<br />
====Suwałki - Papiernia - curve 517 - Las Suwalski====<br />
[530] (ERA-E 76B4; ERA-R 174A2; ''B12'') PL23/141<br />
<br />
No evidence of scheduled use in 2023. The March 2019 PDF for table 530 showed increased running time between Plociczno kolo Suwałk and Suwałki between 3-8 June 2019, the same scenario that happened in mid March 2018 when this diversion previously occurred. Since then any with extra time in this section are shown in the Journey Planner [and Map view] as purely crossing related delays.<br />
<br />
==='''Swinoujscie area'''===<br />
====Świnoujście Przytór====<br />
[370] (ERA-E 74A4 not shown; ERA-R 170A2 not shown; ''B1/R1'') PL23/142<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. An informed source advised of diversions through the eastern part of goods yards approaching Świnoujście from 1 October 2021 but initially not all services were affected. Travellers later in the month confirmed all services were by then diverted from just east of Lubiewo until km 96.2 east of Świnoujście Warszów via 8km of unusual track, albeit a large part parallel to the main line. Note it was not confirmed by < markers in the timetable as the by-passed intermediate station at Świnoujście Przytór was simply omitted from the re-issued 370 PDF... <br />
<br />
The diversion ended on 23 November 2021 and had been shown in the Journey Planner map view, albeit incorrectly as due to recent track work line 996 at the west end of the yards now continues straight and to the south of signal box ŚiA4.<br />
<br />
==='''Szczecin area'''===<br />
====Szczecin Główny eastern approaches====<br />
[361] (ERA-E 74A3; ERA-R 170B4; ''R1'') PL23/143<br />
<br />
There are two alternative routes from Szczecin Zdroje (p.odg. Regalica) to Szczecin Główny. The shorter northern route runs via Szczecin Port Centralny station into the northern end of Szczecin Główny, and the longer southern route via p.odg. Dziewoklicz and p.odg. Szczecin Wstowo into the southern end of Szczecin Główny. Services taking the southern route may be identified by a '<' symbol against Szczecin Port Centralny.<br />
<br />
====Szczecin Główny western approaches====<br />
[368, 369] (ERA-E 74A3; ERA-R 170B4; ''R1'') PL23/144<br />
<br />
There are three possible routes between Szczecin Gumieńce and Szczecin Główny. From north to south these are:<br />
* a single track line via Szczecin Wzgórze Hetmańskie and Szczecin Pomorzany<br />
* the single track direct line, which is the one normally used<br />
* the southern loop via p.odg. Szczecin Wstowo - p.odg. Dziewoklicz - Szczecin Port Centralny.<br />
<br />
There were diversions in 2017 via Szczecin Wzgórze Hetmańskie and some via an unspecified route (with allowances up to 14 minutes) on 20/21 & 24 June - 7 July 2019. No diversions have been scheduled since. <br />
<br />
Click on thumbnail for a map showing the lines likely to be used:-<br />
[[File:Szczecin western approaches.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Szczecin Podjuchy - Szczecin Zdroje====<br />
[366, plus 361/370] (REA-E 74A3; ERA-R 170B4: ''R1'') PL23/145<br />
<br />
Long periods with use resumes in 2022/23 with 5 train pairs which can be identified by either > at Szczecin Główny for long distance services, or increased running time for locals between Szczecin Podjuchy and Szczecin Port Centralny coupled with a footnote advising ''przez Szczecin Zdroje'' meaning via. The previous scheduled use was between 6 - 24 September 2021. <br />
<br />
Historically limited local services were diverted via this curve on odd days shown in the timetable for maintenance on a drawbridge on the usual passenger line, but this is to be replaced by a higher fixed bridge on a parallel alignment. This is believed to be planned to open in December 2023 and the reason for the numerous 2023 diversions. [https://www.rynek-kolejowy.pl/wiadomosci/nowy-most-nad-regalica-coraz-blizej-porozumienie-wod-polskich-i-pkp-plk-100178.html Press article including artistic impression] [https://www.rynekinfrastruktury.pl/wiadomosci/kolej/widac-postep-na-budowie-mostu-kolejowego-na-regalicy-81370.html May 2022 update].<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
<br />
[[File:Szczecin Podjucy - Szczecin Zdroje.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Szczecin Dąbie avoider====<br />
[360, 361, 370] (ERA-E 74A4; ERA-R 170C4; ''R1'') PL23/146<br />
<br />
Summer scheduled use continues in 2023 plus with extra spring dates after re-commencing in 2022. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''PR78121'' <br />
| Poznań Główny - 09:00/09:37 Szczecin Zdunowo – Świnoujście<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''PR87120''<br />
| Świnoujście - 20:15/2018 Szczecin Zalom - Poznań Główny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 29 April - 3 May, 8-11 June then SSuO 24 June - 3 September 2023 + 15 August<br />
<br />
====Szczecin airport curves (Goleniów - Mosty direct)====<br />
[375] (ERA-E 74A3; ERA-R 170B1; ''B2'') PL23/147<br />
<br />
Services between Szczecin and Kołobrzeg via the direct east - west side of the podg Mosty triangle, not serving Szczecin Airport, are indicated in the timetable by a "<" marker against Port Lotniczy Szczecin Goleniów and are much reduced since the Airport branch opened.<br />
<br />
==='''Tczew'''===<br />
====Tczew - Rokitki Tczewskie (podg Malinowo) via line 727====<br />
[426] (ERA-E 75B4, not shown; ERA-R 172A2; ''R2'') PL23/148<br />
<br />
There are alternative routes to/from the Chojnice line: a double track main line on a lengthy embankment to fly over the Gdansk and yard access lines to/from the east side platforms of Tczew station, and a single track curve at ground level (line 727) on the west side. Any departures from platforms 1 & 2 must use line 727 but pointwork allows all platforms to be reached by arrivals from line 727. To confirm the scheduled route query the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty platform arrival/departure sheets] and the journey planner map view as surprisingly it highlights the different routes. As at March 2023 map view shows two inbound workings towards Tczew using the west side curve, there are others into P1/2 that do not.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK 58111'' <br />
| Gdynia Główna - 09:20 Tczew – Kostrzyn<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''PR55207'' <br />
| 17:06 Tczew – Chojnice<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''PR50712'' <br />
| Chojnice - 17:40 Rokitki Tczewskie - Tczew <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''PR50714'' <br />
| Chojnice - 18:43/18:53 Rokitki Tczewskie - Tczew <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 5-7 & 12-14 May 2023 ONLY <br/ ><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Tczew.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Tczew avoiding lines 730/731: podg Tczew Suchostrzygi - Zajączkowo Tczewskie - Pszczólki====<br />
[426/452] (ERA-E 75B4, not shown; ERA-R 172A2; R2, B6) PL23/149<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. From 25 June - 31 August 2022 one pair with < markers at Tczew in 426 ran via the Tczew avoiding lines and Zajączkowo Tczewskie yard. To note and confirmed by travellers that each direction was a totally different route, northbound line 731 to the east side of Tczew locomotive Depot, 729 on the east side of Zajączkowo Tczewskie yard, 260 and the flyover south of Pszczólki; southbound via line 265 outside and to the west of the flyover south of Pszczólki, and line 730 on the west side of the yard and locomotive Depot. The equivalent trains run in 2023 but are again booked via Tczew station to reverse.<br />
<br />
==='''Torun'''===<br />
====Toruń Główny – podg Nieszawka (Suchatówka)====<br />
[405] (ERA-E 75A2; ERA-R 177A4; ''R3'') PL23/150<br />
<br />
There are two routes: the more northerly via Toruń Towarowy yard climbs over the Bydgoszcz line whereas the alternative passes through Toruń Kluczyki station. Trains calling at Toruń Kluczyki must use the southerly route. Fast services, which have a "<" marker against Toruń Kluczyki, are booked to take the northerly route but in practice may use either.<br />
<br />
==='''Warszawa area - East of a north-south line through Warszawa Centralna'''===<br />
====Routes between Warszawa and Pilawa====<br />
<br />
There are three routes between Warszawa and Pilawa. All local trains run via Warszawa Olszynka Grochowska and Otwock but as the routes taken by main line services have varied over recent years they are itemised below.<br />
<br />
====Warszawa Wschodnia – Warszawa Wschodnia Towarowa – p.odg. Warszawa Antoninów – Warszawa Gocławek – Warszawa Wawer====<br />
[614] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B5; ''R6, R8'') PL23/151<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23 due to major engineering work. This is an alternative route (line 506) between Warszawa Wschodnia and Warszawa Gocławek used by any services booked via Otwock with a < against Warszawa Olszynka Grochowska. Note it is grade separated at Warszawa Antoninów, with the inbound remaining a separate track until the Warszawa Wschodnia approaches.<br />
<br />
It was noted in October 2022 that line 506 was lifted and a press article advises it will not re-open until December 2023, so any IC/TLK's booked via Otwock will use the local lines via Warszawa Olszynka Grochowska as confirmed by | markers. <br />
<br />
This route has gone in and out of scheduled use over the years, most recently when renovation and doubling of line 614 south of Otwock was underway, but it resumed use from 13 December 2020 until an unknown date, then again from 12 June 2022 until the above engineering work closure commenced. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnails for the diagrams:<br />
[[File:Warszawa 506 Otwock 1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
[[File:Warszawa 506 Otwock 2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====[Warszawa] - podg Stojadja - Minsk Mazowiecki avoider – Line 13 - Pilawa====<br />
[550, 613] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 178B2; ''D10/E10'') PL23/152<br />
<br />
Running via this route is indicated either in table 550 by a < at Otwock or in 613 by a < from and beyond Minsk Mazowiecki. This was previously the main route for fast trains between Warszawa Wschodnia and Pilawa but use has declined markedly since the route south of Otwock was doubled reducing line occupancy limitations.<br />
<br />
==== Chotomów – curve 511 - Legionowo Piaski – (Tłuszcz)====<br />
[609, 608] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 174B5; D9) PL23/153<br />
<br />
Used by a limited DMU service to/from Sierpc and Tłuszcz (where the KM Depot is located) to avoid a reversal at Legionowo. A service commenced in 2017 and to note the curve separates from the main line north of Chotomów station so eastbound timings are given for the stop before. These entries are also the only passenger services between Radzymin and Tłuszcz on 609.<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''KM 51140'' <br />
| Sierpc - 12:47/12:52 Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki - Wieliszew SSuX/Tłuszcz SSuO <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''KM 51142'' <br />
| Sierpc - 20:04/20:28 Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki - Wieliszew/Tłuszcz <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''KM 15140'' <br />
| Tłuszcz/Wieliszew - 14:35 Legionowo Piaski – Sierpc <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''KM 15142'' <br />
| Tłuszcz - 20:35/20:36 Legionowo Piaski – Sierpc <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Warszawa Praga - Warszawa Toruńska====<br />
[608] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B5; ''R5'') PL23/154<br />
<br />
Between 23 - 28 August 2020 many services to/from Warszawa Gdanska and Legionowo had < markers at Warszawa Praga and Warszawa Toruńska but these used parallel non-platform lines rather than through the freight yard. For a passenger service to run the complete length of the yard and the grade separated junction at the north end, the PDF should also show a < marker at Warszawa Zeran. No scheduled use in 2022/23.<br />
<br />
====Czachówek Południowy – Czachówek Wschodni====<br />
[604, 605] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 174B3; ''E10'') PL23/155<br />
<br />
This south <=> east curve connects the Radom to Warszawa line with the southern freight ring. Up to 12 July 2019 limited Warszawa to Góra Kalwaria (and v.v.) services continued to Czachówek Południowy to reverse and used this curve. Previously they could be identified by a timing at Czachówek Południowy in table 604 but that station has disappeared from the December 2022 PDF, so a query for direct services from Czachówek Południowy to Góra Kalwaria finds no scheduled use in 2022/23. Last used from 6 November - 10 December 2022.<br />
<br />
====Ustanówek (p.odg. Czachówek Płd Czp 11) – Czachówek Wschodni====<br />
[604, 605] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 174B3; ''E10'') PL23/156<br />
<br />
This north <=> east curve connects the Warszawa to Radom line with the southern freight ring and is used by all direct services to/from Warszawa and Góra Kalwaria in table 604.<br />
<br />
====[Czachówek Wschodni -] Góra Kalwaria - p.odg Jaźwiny - Pilawa====<br />
[605,604] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 178B2; ''E10'') PL23/157<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. This is a 32 km section of the eastern end of the Warszawa southern freight ring.<br />
<br />
A Kraków Główny to Kołobrzeg overnight train was shown in the December 2020 timetable pdfs as running via this route from 14 March 2021, but it was re-routed before running. <br />
<br />
====[Czachówek Wschodni -] p.odg Jaźwiny - Pilawa avoider - p.odg Żolnierka====<br />
[605,604] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 178B2; ''E10'') PL23/158<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. This is an entry for a 29 km section of the eastern end of the Warszawa southern freight ring but then via the west to north curve avoiding Pilawa. Last use was 1 September 2018. <br />
<br />
====<div id="PL11_70.1"></div>(Warszawa Gdańska –) Warszawa Zoo (p.odg. Jagiellonka) – p.odg. W-wa Targówek – (Warszawa Wschodnia/Warszawa Rembertow)====<br />
[608, 613, KM2] (ERA-E 76C5,not correctly shown; ERA-R 174B5, not correctly shown; ''R6, R8'') PL23/159<br />
<br />
This west <=> east curve east of Warszawa Zoo consists of a very large grade separated junction which allows trains to/from Warszawa Wschodnia or Warszawa Rembertow reach Warszawa Gdańska. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for the diagram:<br />
[[File:W-Gdanska_-_501_-_W-Targowek.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Considerable use since the 2020-2021 timetable period in both directions by trains avoiding Warszawa Centralna and Warszawa Zachodnia due to engineering work capacity restrictions. This continues in 2022/23 but note westbound services have been known to NOT take the longer flyover route. <br />
<br />
The numerous Warszawa Wschodnia <=> Warszawa Gdańska services in the current timetable can be found by a direct journey search.<br />
<br />
Services also running via Warszawa Rembertow in the current timetable are identified in PL23/160<br />
<br />
====<div id="PL11_70.1"></div>(Warszawa Gdańska/Legionowo –) p.odg. W-wa Michałów – Warszawa Rembertow====<br />
[608, 610, 613, KM2] (ERA-E 76C5, not correctly shown; ERA-R 174B5, not correctly shown; ''R6, R8'') PL23/160<br />
<br />
This connecting route between p.odg. W-wa Michałów and Warszawa Rembertow takes totally different alignments east and westbound and allows trains to/from the Warszawa Rembertow direction to run via Warszawa Gdańska (using PL23/159) or north towards Legionowo. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnails for the diagrams:<br />
[[File:Rembertow 502 Gdanska 1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
[[File:Rembertow 502 Gdanska 2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Use by one westbound service continues in early 2022/23. It was scheduled throughout the 2020/21 and 2021/22 timetable periods in both directions by trains avoiding engineering work between Warszawa Centralna and Warszawa Zachodnia. Find them by a direct train journey planner search to/from Warszawa Gdańska and Bialystok or Siedlce. <br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC14004'' <br />
| Terespol - 07:51 Mińsk Mazowiecki - Budapest-Nyugati [MAV]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 11 December 2022 - 11 March 2023<br />
<br />
==='''Warszawa area - west of a north-south line through Warszawa Centralna'''===<br />
====Warszawa Zachodnia Peron 9 [Ex Peron 8/Ex Warszawa Wola] connection to main line====<br />
[608] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B5; ''R6'') PL23/161<br />
<br />
Use resumed from 12 March 2023 by both local services to/from Legionowo Piaski/Warszawa Gdanska and Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina and by some eastbound IC's from the Grodzisk Mazowiecki and Warka routes. Historically all services from Warszawa Gdanska terminated at Warszawa Zachodnia Peron (platform) 9 on a sharp curve in relation to the main station platforms, but from December 2019 there was an hourly experimental service continuing to Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina using this connection. This was scheduled until 26 September 2020 and became so popular that after complaints they were re-instated from 11 November 2020. A Press Notice then stated they could only until run until 14 March 2021 due to the substantial Warszawa Zachodnia station improvement works but would resume when possible. Previously used from 11 - 14 October 2022 by just two westbound services, from the March 2023 timetable revision many local and IC services from Warszawa Wschodnia and Warszawa Gdanska run via this route to Warka and then to Krakow and v.v. Easily identified in timetable 110 with varying dates of operation.<br />
<br />
====Warszawa Włochy - Warszawa Zachodnia [5th track]====<br />
[606/601] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B5; ''R7'') PL23/162<br />
<br />
The alignments west from Zachodnia are believed to be changing with new flyovers under construction. Previously, two main and two local line tracks took different routes between these stations, the main splitting around the flyover junction with line 615 outside Zachodnia, the local lines separating to run either side of an EMU Depot and sidings but this entry highlights a separate fifth track. This commences in-between the two local lines to the east of Warszawa Włochy, climbs over the outbound local track and has a separate alignment approaching Warszawa Zachodnia. It appears to be reversible, but its prime function was to allow inbound main line services from Sochaszew on line 606 a non-conflicting approach to the north side platforms at Warszawa Zachodnia and for the same reason any local services from lines 601/606 to the recently re-opened Warszawa Głowna use this fifth track. This route is clearly shown in journey planner map view.<br />
<br />
Substantial engineering work from at least early April 2022 resulted in increased use of this “5th track” route.<br />
<br />
====Warszawa Zachodnia "avoider": Warszawa Aleje Jerozolimskie - Line 510 - part line 20 - Warszawa-Gołąbki [- Line 19 - Piastów]====<br />
[601, 612] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R174B4; ''R7, R5'') PL23/163<br />
<br />
Part scheduled use in early 2022/23, see PL23/164. Previously a new IC service started in 2019/20 between Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina and Łódź Fabryczna running via these freight only routes. Trains ran approximately two hourly with gaps but were suspended due to Covid from 18 March 2020, shown resuming on 8 November 2020 but didn't and has not been scheduled since. <br />
<br />
Part of this description is covered by other obscure route entries, and the rarer line 510 has seen use combined with an alternative routing since the 2021/22 timetable which repeats from December 2022. Therefore a separate entry for that has been set up below.<br />
<br />
====Warszawa Zachodnia "avoider": Warszawa Aleje Jerozolimskie - Line 510 - part line 20 - Warszawa-Gołąbki [reverse] [- line 509 - Warszawa Gdanska]====<br />
[110, 601, 605] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R174B4; ''R7, R5'') PL23/164<br />
<br />
There are diversions either side of the December 2022 timetable change date as a result of works at Warszawa Zachodnia. These services run to/from Warszawa Aleje Jerozolimskie via line 510 and line 20 to the end of Warszawa Główna Towarowa freight yard, reverse and use line 509 to/from Warszawa Gdańska. Previous use by one late night train for a short period in 2021 and again in 2022.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''IC3520'' <br />
| Kraków Główny - 11:15 Warszawa Służewiec - Olsztyn Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''IC3522'' <br />
| Kraków Główny - 13:20 Warszawa Służewiec - Olsztyn Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''IC3524'' <br />
| Kraków Główny - 15:14 Warszawa Służewiec - Olsztyn Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''IC3526'' <br />
| Kraków Główny - 19:23 Warszawa Służewiec - Olsztyn Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note B <br />
| <br />
| ''IC31112'' <br />
| Kraków Główny - 23:17 Warszawa Służewiec - Warszawa Wschodnia <br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
| <br />
| ''IC13113'' <br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 05:01 Warszawa Gdańska - Zakopane<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC5326'' <br />
| Olsztyn Główny - 07:21 Warszawa Gdańska - Kraków Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''IC5324'' <br />
| Olsztyn Główny - 12:18 Warszawa Gdańska - Kraków Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC5322'' <br />
| Olsztyn Główny - 14:21 Warszawa Gdańska - Kraków Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''IC5320'' <br />
| Olsztyn Główny - 16:14 Warszawa Gdańska - Kraków Główny <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 19 December 2022 - 8 January 2023 <br/ > Note B: 12 December 2022 - 11 March 2023 <br/ > Note C: 12 December 2022 - 8 January 2023<br />
<br />
====<div id="WGDPIA"></div> Warszawa Gdańska – line 509 - Warszawa Jelonki – Warszawa Gołąbki – Piastów (podg Jozefinów)====<br />
[601, 608] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R174B4; ''R7, R5'') PL23/165<br />
<br />
Frequent use continues in 2022/23. This route allows trains to/from Warszawa Gdańska avoid Warszawa Zachodnia to/from the CMK, Koluszki or destinations such as Łódź, Częstochowa and Wrocław. '''Please use the Journey Planner map view facility for diversions due to engineering works at Warszawa Zachodnia.''' Warszawa Wschodnia <=> Łódź Fabryczna trains are especially likely to use this route.<br />
<br />
The trains using the route can most easily be identified from the '''All Year''' arrival and departure sheets for Warszawa Gdańska [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets]. Alternatively look at timetables 100, 601 and departures/arrivals at Warszawa Gdańska, some from/to Warszawa Wschodnia or those that do not call at Warszawa Centralna and Warszawa Zachodnia and have twelve < and two | at Pruszków. See also [[#WGDWGO|PL23/167]] for extra detail on Warszawa Gołąbki.<br />
<br />
Also see entry PL23/166 for additional use of Warszawa Gołąbki – Piastów.<br />
<br />
====Warszawa Zachodnia - Line 46 - Warszawa-Czyste - Line 20 - Warszawa Główna Towarowa - Warszawa Gołąbki====<br />
[606, (601)] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B5; ''R7'') PL23/166<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Warszawa Zachodnia - Line 46 - Line 20 - Warszawa Golabki.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Use of this route has changed since November 2022 so during the next stage of extensive engineering work at Warszawa Zachodnia, most but not all westbound services heading for table 100 and 601 go this way and continue from Warszawa Gołąbki via line 19 to Piastów, [part of PL23/165]. These can be identified by a < from Warsawa Zachodnia to | at Prusków and in map view.<br />
<br />
Previously this route was only used to/from table 606, regularly westbound only from September 2022. However such use is now impossible to determine from the PKP 606 PDF as until December 2020 it could be determined by a < against Warszawa Ursus Północny but that station disappeared from the PDF. Then in later editions the next station west at Warszawa Gołąbki was omitted as well so use of this entry by services to/from Sochaczew can only be determined for diverted local KM services from their [https://www.mazowieckie.com.pl/pl/kategoria/rozklady-jazdy local train timetable] or by a map view search. Four different time period timetables are available on this KM link for the period from 11 December 2022 through to 11 March 2023 so any prospective travellers must make their own research...<br />
<br />
If any IC services take this alternative route, westbounds would drop down from high numbered platforms at Warszawa Zachodnia on the north side of the main line via a split of line 46 to Warszawa-Czyste. Note any services towards line 20 from the local lines through Warszawa-Srodmiescie must use a split of line 46 passing underneath the main line, but from some point in 2022 construction works blocked this underpass option and future options when the work is completed are yet to be confirmed. The route alternatives are best seen in [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ OpenRailwayMap].<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''numerous''<br />
| Ex Warszawa Zachodnia - Warszawa-Czyste - Line 20 - Warszawa Główna Towarowa - Warszawa Gołąbki then line 19 to Piastów <br />
|-<br />
| Note B <br />
| Limited KM services <br />
| Mainly SSuX<br />
| To note may run from Warszawa Zachodnia to either Sochaczew or Piastów<br />
|-<br />
| Note A <br />
| ŁKA services<br />
| <br />
| Warszawa Główna - Warszawa Zachodnia - Line 20 - Warszawa Główna Towarowa - Warszawa Gołąbki then line 19 to Piastów - Łódź Fabryczna<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 13 December 2021 ongoing <br/ > Note B: check KM timetables <br />
<br />
See PL23/167 for extra detail on Warszawa Gołąbki.<br />
<br />
====<div id="WGDWGO"></div> Warszawa Gdańska - Line 507 - Warszawa Gołąbki (- Sochaczew)====<br />
[606,300] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B4; ''R5'') PL23/167<br />
<br />
Use continues in 2022/23 and can be identified in PDF 606 with a footnote mention of Warszawa Gdańska and has been in use by passenger services since work to upgrade Warszawa Zachodnia commenced in 2020/21. <br />
<br />
This entry indicates use of the connections at Warszawa Gołąbki to/from the Sochaczew main line and Warszawa Gdańska as shown clearly on [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ Open Railway Map]. The Westbound split of 507 is a 1.5km separate line running outside the 606 main line flyover from ''east'' of Warszawa Gołąbki to west of the station platform and to travel this you must be on a service from Warszawa Gdanska towards Sochaczew. Any from Warszawa Zachodnia via PL23/166 can only cross to that route to the ''west'' of Warszawa Gołąbki station. <br />
<br />
The eastbound towards Warszawa routing is a crossover west of Warszawa Gołąbki platform onto the eastbound track of 507 parallel with line 19, until both join 509 as part of PL23/165. <br />
<br />
For additional use by diverted KM local services to/from Warszawa Gdanska, with Warszawa Gołąbki no longer appearing in PKP PDF 606, these can be identified by a < [or incorrectly a |] at Warszawa Gołąbki in the [https://www.mazowieckie.com.pl/pl/kategoria/rozklady-jazdy KM local train timetable] or by a map view search. Four different time period timetables are available on this link for the period from 11 December 2022 through to 11 March 2023 so any prospective travellers must make their own research...<br />
<br />
==='''Węgliniec'''===<br />
====Węgliniec – Bielawa Dolna – Horka Gbf [DB]====<br />
[260] (ERA-E 77A5; ERA-R 180B5; ''F2'') PL23/168<br />
<br />
Use in 2022/23 by ''Pociąg do Kultury'' trains up to 1 January 2023, then the service is suspended with it being "re-appraised". <br />
<br />
Last in passenger use by some eastbound ''Pociąg do Kultury'' services between 9 July and 29 August 2022, before then on 22 May 2021 and 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 October 2019. Note no regular/Interrail tickets etc are valid on these services, but they are available on DB ticket machines, on board with a surcharge, or online via [https://kolejedolnoslaskie.pl/oferty-taryfowe/pociag-do-kultury-wroclaw-berlin/ the Koleje Dolnośląskie website].<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A <br />
| KD 5837<br />
| SO<br />
| Berlin Lichtenberg - 09:32 Cottbus [DB] - Wrocław Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note B <br />
| KD 5839<br />
| FO<br />
| Berlin Lichtenberg - 16:32 Cottbus [DB] - Wrocław Główny <br />
|- <br />
| Note C <br />
| KD 5836<br />
| See Note C<br />
| Wrocław Główny - 19:02 Węgliniec - Berlin Lichtenberg [DB] <br />
|- <br />
| Note B <br />
| KD 5838<br />
| FO<br />
| Wrocław Główny - 21:50 Węgliniec - Berlin Lichtenberg [DB] <br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
Note A: SO 17/24/31 December 2022 <br/ > Note B: FO 16/23/30 December 2022 <br/ > Note C: 11/18/'''26''' December 2022 and 1 January 2023<br />
<br />
==='''Wierzchucin'''===<br />
====Wierzchucin====<br />
[424/431/431a] (ERA-E 75A3, not shown; ERA-R 171C1; ''B6'') PL23/169<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Wierzchucin.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This is a split station with the junction some way north of the platforms and any service to/from Laskowice Pomorskie via Drzycim [currently suspended] terminating at the east side Peron I on a curve. Therefore the 1km to/from Peron I and the junction sees no regular use as opposed to/from the west side Bydgoszcz platforms. The March 2023 PDFs show Peron 1 to/from the north in limited use and note the physical junction is a diamond slip so trains to/from Peron I and Lipowa Tucholska/Szlachta use slightly different pointwork from any to/from Tuchola. <br />
<br />
See the Wierzchucin [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets].<br />
<br />
==='''Wrocław area'''===<br />
====(Wrocław Główny) – podg Wrocław Grabiszyn - Line 753 - Wrocław Gądów - Wrocław Nowy Dwór====<br />
[260] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; R13) PL23/170 <br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. This is an alternative route for trains between Wrocław Główny and Legnica, passing through Wrocław Gądów freight yard. Use is indicated by a < marker at Wrocław Muchobór. It is shared to Wrocław Gądów by PL23/171 & 172. It was last used by several TLK services between January and June 2020.<br />
<br />
====(Wrocław Główny) – podg Wrocław Grabiszyn - Line 753 – Wrocław Gądów – Line 349 - Wrocław Kuźniki====<br />
[265] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; ''R13'') PL23/171<br />
<br />
No service in 2022/23. Common with PL22/170 & 172 until Wrocław Gądów this diversion to/from the Głogów line is indicated by a < marker at Wrocław Muchobór. Last scheduled between 12 June and an unknown end date before September 2022, or the first three months of the 2019-2020 timetable both by just one service. <br />
<br />
Note it is not a normal grade separated junction between Wrocław Kuźniki and Wrocław Gądów as the non-underpass route is reversibly signalled and pointwork means any inbound service calling at, or running via the platform tracks cannot access the underpass route. For previously diverted inbound trains, of six reports five crossed at Wrocław Kuźniki to run "wrong line" to Wrocław Gądów and just one on a Sunday went via the diveunder.<br />
<br />
====(Wrocław Główny) – podg Wrocław Grabiszyn - Line 753 - Wrocław Gądów - Line 751 - Wrocław Zachodni====<br />
[240] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; ''R13'') PL23/172<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. This route through Gądów yard to/from the Jelenia Gora line is indicated by a > at just Wrocław Grabiszyn and is common with PL23/170 & 171 until Wrocław Gądów. Last used between 30 September and 14 October 2017.<br />
<br />
====(Wrocław Główny) – Wrocław Muchobór - Line 275 - Wrocław Nowy Dwór====<br />
[260] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; R13) PL23/173 <br />
<br />
What appears to be a grade separated junction between Wrocław Muchobór and Wrocław Nowy Dwór to/from Legnica is not in practice as the majority of services use the south side/inside curve to/from Peron 2; only services running through or calling at Peron 1 use the diveunder. Main line services have been known to use either route and despite the on-line [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheet for Wrocław Nowy Dwór] normally showing use of both platforms, a traveller in 2020 advised the one displayed at the station showed all services using Peron 2. <br />
<br />
Note the Journey Planner map view does not distinguish between the two sides of this junction but reports received in June 2022 advised their westbound non-stopping semi-fast, or expresses used the outside curve.<br />
<br />
====Wrocław Muchobór - Line 757 - Signalbox WS - podg Wrocław Grabiszyn [- Wrocław Głowny]====<br />
[260] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; ''R13'') PL23/174<br />
<br />
This is an alternative route between Wrocław Muchobór and podg Wrocław Grabiszyn. Any train booked to call at platform II track 4 at Wrocław Muchobór must run via this route but as there is no intermediate station for a > marker can only be identified from the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets].<br />
<br />
None scheduled in the March 2023 Peron sheets. Use has varied from zero, through limited to extensive in recent years and note the physical junction is north of Wrocław Muchobór station platform.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A <br />
| PR76414<br />
| SX<br />
| Zielona Góra Główna - 19:01 Wrocław Muchobór - Wrocław Główny <br />
|-<br />
| Note B <br />
| PR76416<br />
| <br />
| Zielona Góra Główna - 20:35 Wrocław Muchobór - Wrocław Główny <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 12 March - 8 December 2023 <br/ > Note B: 11 December 2022 - 11 March 2023 <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a map:<br />
[[File:Wroclaw2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Wrocław Nadodrze (Wp3 Ląki) – Line 752 – Wrocław Gądów – Wrocław Kuźniki====<br />
[200/265] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; ''R13'') PL23/175<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. Last scheduled in 2018 by Woodstock festival services to/from Kosztryn to avoid Wrocław Główny.<br />
<br />
====Wrocław Brochów freight yards: [Wrocław Główny - ] line 763 - line 349 - Święta Katarzyna====<br />
[220] (ERA-E 77C4, not shown; ERA-E 180A1; ''R13,F4'') PL23/176<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. <br />
<br />
When in use, eastbound diversions took a split of line 763 parallel to the main line until diverging towards the west end of Wrocław Brochów yard. This becomes a split of line 349 and runs alongside but at a higher level to the main line [including alongside Wrocław Brochów station] before turning towards the east end yard throat to come alongside the route taken by westbound diversions. From the eastern end of Wrocław Brochów yards, 349 east and westbound diversions came together to pass underneath passenger line 215 on a 1.5km connection to re-join the main line either before or significantly after Święta Katarzyna station platforms. <br />
<br />
The westbound diversions from the east end of Wrocław Brochów yard, again classified line 349 ran through the centre of a feeder yard, then via a separate track outside substantial yards and finally a split of line 763 outside the flyover to the Wrocław western freight ring. Both routes are clearly shown on [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ OpenRailwayMap].<br />
<br />
Diversions commenced with the December 2020 timetable and continued until 10 December 2022 and could be identified by a < at Wrocław Brochów. Note although the Journey Planner map view identifies all diverted services, it highlights the eastbound route in both directions which is incorrect.<br />
<br />
====Wrocław Brochów freight yards: [Wrocław Główny - ] line 763 - Line 349 - Line 764 - Siechnice====<br />
[200, 215] (ERA-E 77C4, not shown); ERA-R 180A1; ''R13'') PL23/177<br />
<br />
No service in 2022/23. <br />
<br />
There had been booked diversions from November 2020 until 10 December 2022 identified by a < marker at Wrocław Brochów. They took the same east and westbound splits to/from the east end of Wrocław Brochów yards as PL23/176, then outbound towards Jelcz used a short connection rising up to become a split of line 764 parallel to the usual bi-directional single track passenger line. Inbound to Wrocław from Siechnice used a separate curve but also known as line 764 to join line freight line 349 some way east of the east end of Wrocław Brochów yard.<br />
<br />
==='''Września'''===<br />
==== Września avoiding line Gutowo Wlkp. (p.odg. Sokołowo Wrzesińskie) – Podstolice (Pd box)====<br />
[300/300a] (ERA-E 75A1; ERA-R 176B3-C3; ''D5'') PL23/178<br />
<br />
This east <=> west main line avoiding Września station is used by trains on table 300 with a < at Września.<br />
<br />
==='''Żagań area'''===<br />
====Żagań - line 389 - Jankowa Żagańska (- Węgliniec)====<br />
[356] (ERA-E 77A5; ERA-R 175B1; ''E2'') PL23/179<br />
<br />
In regular limited use since December 2020, 2½ pairs in 2022/23 as identified by < markers at Żary Kunice and a timing at Jankowa Żagańska. Note the junction at Jankowa Żagańska is some way south of the "V" station. There are two trains southbound and three northbound. Note that the train numbers in the timetable (with one exception) are not the same as on map view.<br />
<br />
==='''Zagórz area'''===<br />
====Zagórz R101 - Zagórz (Zagórz east to south curve)====<br />
[128, 131, 134] (ERA-E 79B2; ERA-R 187A5; ''H11'') PL23/180<br />
<br />
A SKPL DMU operated TLK to Uherce commenced from 26 June 2021 outbound on Saturday from Kraków Główny via Sanok and the Zagórz west to east curve to Uherce to reverse, returning via the Zagórz east to south curve to Łupków. The return service on the Sunday takes this route in reverse. This is again shown running in 2023. From 1 March 2023 a new service from Sanok to Ustrzyki Dolne service commenced with 3 train pairs SSuX, and 1 pair SSuO. This means that only the Zagórz east to south curve can now be considered an obscure route. Timings are as follows:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| SO<br />
| ''TLK30162''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 13:41/13:53 Uherce (reverse) - Łupków<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| SuO<br />
| ''TLK33162/3''<br />
| Łupków - 13:32/14:48 Zagórz to Uherce (reverse) - Kraków Główny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 29 April, 1 May, 8 June, SO 24 June to 2 September 2023 Plus 29 <br /> Note B: 1 January, 3 May, 11 June, SuO 25 June to 3 September 2023 + 15 August<br />
<br />
====Zakopane temporary station====<br />
[135] (ERA-E 78C1; ERA-R ??; ''H8'') PL23/181<br />
<br />
From 22 December 2022 - 28 February 2023 when the main station is closed, a temporary station 1km north in Zakopane Spyrkówka goods yard is in use with two platforms, on a roughly 600 metre branch off the main line up to 100m width away from the main line. Note its two platforms are separate, the one used by long-distance passenger services going further into the yard. Previously in use from an unknown date in 2022 until 3 September 2022.<br />
<br />
==='''Zbąszynek'''===<br />
====Zbąszynek avoiding line [podg Dąbrówka Zbąsca - Zbąszynek Towarowa - podg Chiastawa]====<br />
[300/300a] (ERA-E 74B1; ERA-R 175C2; ''D3'') PL23/182<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. This is a route through the goods yards south of Zbąszynek station and is indicated by a < at Zbąszynek. It was used by one overnight train for one night in 2020.<br />
<br />
==='''Zgorzelec'''===<br />
====Zgorzelec avoiding line: Jerzmanki (p.odg. Krysin) – Zgorzelec Miasto (p.odg. Zgorzelec Miasto)====<br />
[255/260] (ERA-E 77A4; ERA-R 180B5; ''F2'') PL23/183<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022/23. Last used between 26 August and 28 September 2020 by up to three pairs per day allowed 20 minutes as opposed to the usual 3-4 minutes between Zgorzelec and Zgorzelec Miasto in PDF 260 as they reversed at Jerzmanki. Regular use by one train in one direction ran for the last time on 14 December 2019. <br />
<br />
Note footnotes in 255 that all services to/from Lubań Śląski to Zgorzelec continue to/from Görlitz [DB] and Zgorzelec is a "v" station with the junction with table 260 considerably west of the platforms. This lengthy overlap had until 2018 only been used by an unusual Węgliniec to Lubań Śląski service calling at Zgorzelec twice after a reversal on the main line.<br />
<br />
==Corridor Trains==<br />
The following sections of line within Poland can be ridden only in the through (corridor) trains of neighbouring administrations:<br />
* (Hagenwerder [Germany] -) ''' Hagenwerder Grenze (frontier)''' - Krzewina Zgorzelecka - '''Trzciniec frontier''' and '''Trzciniec frontier - Hirschfelde Grenze (frontier)''' (- Hirschfelde [Germany]) (36A2). There is a 200m stretch of line in Germany between the two frontiers at Trzciniec. The line is operated only by [https://www.odeg.de/linien-fahrplaene/liniennetz-fahrplaene ODEG] trains on the Zittau - Görlitz - Cottbus route (former DB table 220).<br />
* (Zittau [Germany] -) '''frontier - frontier''' (- Hrádek nad Nisou [Czech Republic]) (36A2): ČD table 089. There are no stations in Poland on this line.<br />
* '''Głuchołazy - frontier''' (- Jindřichov ve Slezsku [Czech Republic]) (37A1): Through Krnov – Jesenik trains on ČD table 292 use PKP tracks in and out of Głuchołazy as there is no triangle here and the approximately 13km of PKP tracks east of Głuchołazy are only traversed by ČD services. From 10 December 2006 ČD services call to set down and pick up at Głuchołazy.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Poland_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Poland - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than three trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday.<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 114<br />
| Tomaszów Mazowiecki - Spała<br />
| SSuO<br />
|-<br />
| 115<br />
| Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski - Sandomierz<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| 123<br />
| Jarosław - Horyniec-Zdrój <br />
|<br />
|- <br />
| 123<br />
| Horyniec-Zdrój - Hrebenne (- Zamosc) <br />
| May Day Bank Holidays & Summer SSuO only <br />
|- <br />
| 130<br />
| Muszyna - Plaveč [ZSR]<br />
| Summer & winter skiing weekends<br />
|-<br />
| 131 <br />
| Żagorz - Jasło<br />
| <br />
|- <br />
| 131<br />
| Gorlice Zagórzany - Gorlice<br />
| FSSuO<br />
|-<br />
| 134<br />
| Żagorz - Łupków - Medzilaborce [ZSR]<br />
| Summer weekends <br />
|-<br />
| 135a <br />
| Oświęcim - Przeciszów<br />
| FSSuO summer service<br />
|-<br />
| 137 <br />
| Sucha Beskidzka - Żywiec<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 141<br />
| [Skawina -] Podbory Skawińskie - Zator <br />
| Summer only<br />
|-<br />
| 147<br />
| Zebrzydowice - Petrovice u Karvine [CD]<br />
| One pair<br />
|-<br />
| 150<br />
| Oświęcim - Czechowice-Dziedzice<br />
| 1 pair FSuO <br />
|-<br />
| 156<br />
| Leszczyny - Gliwice<br />
| SSuO<br />
|-<br />
| 203<br />
| Nowy Świętów - Głuchołazy Miasto <br />
| SSuO<br />
|-<br />
| 215<br />
| Opole Glówne – Biskupice Olawskie – Jelcz Laskowice<br />
| SSuX<br />
|- <br />
| 235<br />
| Nysa - Kamieniec Ząbkowicki <br />
| <br />
|- <br />
| 240<br />
| (Wałbrzych Główny -) Boguszów-Gorce Wschód - Mezimesti [ČD}<br />
| Summer SSuO <br />
|- <br />
| 322<br />
| Kępno – Wielun Dąbrowa <br />
|- <br />
| 382<br />
| Mścice – Mielno Koszaliński <br />
| Summer only<br />
|- <br />
| 418<br />
| Sierpc - Brodnica<br />
| One pair of TLK's only<br />
|-<br />
| 440<br />
| Chojnice – Kościerzyna<br />
|-<br />
| 451<br />
| Łeba - Lębork <br />
| Summer only<br />
|- <br />
| 503<br />
| Gutkowo - Braniewo <br />
| Originally bustituted for engineering works but since March 2020, no trains, no buses, no PDF and no re-opening date<br />
|-<br />
| 520<br />
| Szymany Lotnisko - Szczytno <br />
| Limited days of week connecting with some flights, timetable issued period by period<br />
|- <br />
| 530<br />
| Kuźnica Białostocka - Grodno [Belarus] <br />
| Suspended<br />
|- <br />
| 534<br />
| Białystok - Waliły<br />
| Summer only SSuO <br />
|- <br />
| 537<br />
| Suwałki – Mockava (LG) <br />
| 1 pair daily. No longer through train via Šeštokai to Kaunas<br />
|-<br />
| 550<br />
| Chelm – Jagodin (UŽ)<br />
|-<br />
| 551a<br />
| Łuków - Parczew Kolejowa <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| 552<br />
| Świdnik Miasto - Lublin Airport <br />
| Limited days of week connecting with flights, timetable issued period by period<br />
|- <br />
| 554<br />
| Zamość Wschód – Hrubieszów Miasto<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| 556<br />
| Zwierzyniec – Stalowa Wola Rozwadów<br />
|-<br />
| 557<br />
| Zwierzyniec - Hrebenne (- Horyniec-Zdrój)<br />
| Summer only <br />
|-<br />
| 609<br />
| Radzymin - Tłuszcz<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since last edition==<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
Obscure Services<br />
| PL22/4 <br />
| Lipusz - Bytów<br />
| No service operated by SKPL since 2019. <br />
|-<br />
| PL22/71 <br />
| Kętrzyn - Węgorzewo<br />
| No service operated by SKPL since 2019<br />
|-<br />
| PL22/126 <br />
| Sierpc - Brodnica<br />
| Daily service ongoing so moved to a mention in Sparse<br />
|-<br />
| PL22/128 <br />
| Skarżysko Kamienna - Opoczno<br />
| Now a reinstated daily service as per PDF 114<br />
|-<br />
| PL22/144 <br />
| Tomaszów Mazowiecki – Spała<br />
| Now all year round weekend service so moved to a mention in Sparse<br />
|-<br />
| Sparse services<br />
|-<br />
| 328<br />
| Wolsztyn - Zbąszynek<br />
| Increased frequency<br />
|-<br />
| 424<br />
| Wierzchuchin – Lipowa Tucholska – Slachta<br />
| Increased frequency<br />
|-<br />
| 429<br />
| Laskowice Pomorskie – Szlachta - Czersk<br />
| Increased frequency<br />
|-<br />
| 431a<br />
| Laskowice Pomorskie – Wierzchuchin<br />
| Service suspended from 18 March 2020 ongoing<br />
|-<br />
| 541<br />
| Hajnówka - Siemianówka<br />
| Service withdrawn 10 December 2022 <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Poland}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_General_Information&diff=49738Belgium - General Information2023-04-03T20:47:31Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Distances */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Country Name==<br />
Belgium (Belgie/Belgique)<br />
<br />
==National Railway System==<br />
Since 1 Jan. 2005, the infrastructure (Infrabel) and train operation (SNCB/NMBS) <br />
companies have been subsidiaries of the SNCB/NMBS Holding company.<br />
===National Railway Operator===<br />
*Société Nationale des Chemins der fer Belges (SNCB) and Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen (NMBS) are the formal titles of the [http://www.b-rail.be national railway system] in French and Dutch respectively. However, these are usually shortened to &quot;Chemins de fer Belges&quot; and &quot;Belgische spoorwegen&quot;. On rolling stock, station signs and publicity material the letter B in an oval is used instead of SNCB or NMBS. <br />
<br />
*[https://www.thalys.com/img/1427897808/pdf/presse/release/en/1427897799_15.04.01._Thalys_is_now_a_train_operati.pdf ''Thalys''] is operated by two stand-alone companies, one owned by SNCF (60%) and SNCB/NMBS (40%), the other (for services to Germany and the Netherlands) owned by SNCF (62%), SNCB/NMBS (28%) and DB (10%) (NS is not a partner although services extend over that system). ''Izy'', which operates low-cost services between Brussels and Paris is a brand of ''Thalys''.<br />
<br />
*''Eurostar'' is operated by [http://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/about-eurostar/company-information/behind-the-scenes Eurostar International Ltd], owned by SNCF (controlling interest of 55%), private investors (who in 2015 acquired the 40% share previously owned by the UK government) and SNCB/NMBS (5%).<br />
<br />
==Languages==<br />
Belgium consists of three Regions: Flanders, to the north <br />
of the provincial boundary line running roughly between Menin and Visé, in which <br />
Dutch is the official language; Wallonia, to the south of that line, where <br />
French is the official language, and the Capital, Brussels, which is officially <br />
bi-lingual but mostly French-speaking. German is officially recognised in the <br />
area around Eupen and Malmedy. By law, public bodies must use only the official <br />
language(s) of each Region for texts in that Region, so travellers should be <br />
aware that, for example, the name of a train's destination may change <br />
significally during the journey (eg: Bergen = Mons, Luik = Liège). All railway <br />
personnel whose duties involve contact with the public are required on <br />
recruitment to show they can speak both languages, and some (especially in <br />
Flanders) are also fluent in English etc., but of course others may become <br />
rather out-of-practice in their second language. Railway tickets are normally <br />
issued from computer terminals and at bilingual stations may be issued in either <br />
language, depending on how the passenger requests it; some types of ticket <br />
purchases and reservations can now be made via the internet.<br />
<br />
==Currency==<br />
Euro<br />
<br />
==UIC code==<br />
numeric 88; alpha B<br />
<br />
==Timetable==<br />
===Journey Planner===<br />
====SNCB/NMBS====<br />
*Website: [https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/travel-info/current/current-departure-times Timetable & buy tickets]<br />
*By Smartphone: [http://mobile.b-rail.be/en Journey planner etc]<br />
* For a map view of the planned route for any train enter either a station or the train number for the desired date from [https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/travel-info/current/current-departure-times this link] in "Monitor traffic in real time" further down the page from the JP.<br />
<br />
====Regional public transport companies====<br />
*De Lijn: [http://www.delijn.be/en/ De Lijn Route planner]<br />
*TEC ("Transport En Commun"): [http://www.infotec.be TEC]<br />
<br />
===Actual Train Times===<br />
[https://trainmap.belgiantrain.be/ Train Map] <br />
<br />
'''Note:''' The train map comes with a warning that '''The train positions are calculated based on timetables, real time info and prognoses.''' It is suspected there may not be much real time info other than the departures from stations.<br />
<br />
===Downloadable Timetable===<br />
On the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/lines-leaflets Brochures de ligne] web page, select either:<br />
* <I>Indicateur des Chemins de Fer Belges: Lundi au vendredi, sauf jours fériés</I> for weekday services, or<br />
* <I>Indicateur des Chemins de Fer Belges: Samedis, dimanches et jours fériés</I> for weekend services<br />
<br />
These show all passenger trains over a line, regardless of category. They are also available here unbundled as individual tables for each line.<br />
<br />
Timetables for individual '''IC routes''' are available from the ''Brochures IC'' page, either the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/ic-leaflets/ French language site] or the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/nl/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/ic-leaflets/ Dutch language site]. These tables show '''only''' the IC trains of the IC route number in question – not all trains over the same route.<br />
<br />
===Printed Timetable===<br />
The <i>Spoorboekje/Indicateur officiel</i>, with some text in German and English as well as French and Flemish, is available as a series of leaflets, suitable for holding in a ring binder, although it is possible this is no longer available. The compilers would welcome news of the current situation.<br />
<br />
===Engineering Information===<br />
SNCB / NMBS provide weekly information on engineering work at [http://www.belgianrail.be/jp/sncb-nmbs-routeplanner/help.exe/en?tpl=him_map&tplParamHimMsgInfoGroup=works Customer Service – Works Info]. Typically there are pages for only the next 4 weeks and pages may often be incomplete when first added.<br />
<br />
News of current or future traffic disruptions and alerts that impact '''international''' services can be obtained at [https://www.b-europe.com/EN/Disruptions Traffic Disruptions]<br />
<br />
==Maps==<br />
===Printed Maps===<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-E | European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU | European Railway Atlas (Regional Series - France and Benelux)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
<br />
===Web-based Maps===<br />
*The infrastructure provider has some useful plans:<br />
**[http://infrabel.be/sites/default/files/generated/files/paragraph/DRR_AnnexesC_Cartes_15.zip zip file containing several maps.] The Technical Map of the network (a simplified track diagram) is DRR_C-03.<br />
** A route plan identifying Timetable line numbers [https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets can be accessed from this page] <br />
*[http://f.cl.ly/items/1x143A2D3w071S3h0B2I/Belgium.pdf Passenger network route map 2014/2015] or [http://www.belgianrail.be/~/media/e811c526377b4359ac2f7dbf81f877be.pdf schematic passenger routes including High Speed by line number 2017]<br />
*An unofficial map shows the [http://www.garesbelges.be/cartes/reseau_belge.pdf maximum extent] of the Belgian system, identifying passenger, freight and <i>closed</i> lines. <br />
*[http://www.sporenplan.nl/ Sporenplan] has a series of on-line schematic track diagrams. Click on "Sporenplannen" on the left hand side for a map showing the countries covered.<br />
*Thorsten Büker's [http://www.bueker.net/trainspotting/maps_benelux.php Benelux Map]. Although this remains on-line, the Büker maps are no longer being maintained. Last update November 2011.<br />
*[[Maps and Plans#Belgium|Maps and Plans - Belgium]]<br />
<br />
==Ticketing==<br />
A summary of the various options for travelling with reduced fares is given in the timetable, but for full information consult the booklet &quot;''Guide du Voyageur - Billets, Pass et Cartes''&quot; (or the equivalent in Flemish). The Benelux-Tourrail card allows five days unlimited travel in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg within one month.<br />
<br />
A penalty charge is levied if a ticket is purchased on the train whilst the ticket office at the station is open. When boarding without a ticket at an unstaffed station, contact the conductor immediately to avoid a penalty fare. On some "high speed" services - particularly ''Thalys'', ''ICE'', ''Izy'' and ''Eurostar'' - fares are specific and not interavailable with tickets for other trains. Seat reservations are not available on purely domestic services.<br />
<br />
Belgian ticket machines are provided at Roosendaal, Maastricht and Aachen as these stations are served by SNCB trains. Tickets at special fares for <strong>short cross-border journeys</strong> can be bought <strong>only</strong> at the stations concerned. <br />
<br />
Through rail tickets which include travel by bus/tram/métro within the flat-fare zone of major cities are available. In Brussels, standard flat-fare single, multi-ride and 1-day tickets valid on the urban bus/tram/métro network are also valid for travel by rail between any of the city's stations. '<strong>MOBIB</strong>' is the national chipcard for e-ticketing on public transport; more information is available at [http://www.belgianrail.be/en/travel-tickets/mobib.aspx MOBIB].<br />
<br />
==Infrastructure==<br />
===Infrastructure Authority===<br />
[http://www.infrabel.be/en Infrabel]<br />
<br />
===Network Statement===<br />
[https://infrabel.be/en/networkstatement Network Statement page].<br />
<br />
===Gauge===<br />
Standard.<br />
<br />
The Antwerpen, Gent, Kusttram Tramways and the Charleroi Metro system are metre gauge.<br />
<br />
===Electrification===<br />
3kV dc. However, 25kV 50Hz is used on high speed lines and in the Ardennes. The boundaries between the systems in the Ardennes are as follows:<br />
* Dinant - Virton: between Anseremme and Gendron-Celles<br />
* Libramont - Bertrix: just west of Libramont<br />
* (Liège -) Rivage - Gouvy (- Luxembourg): between Rivage and Aywaille<br />
* Arlon - Athus: between Y Autelbas and Messancy<br />
<br />
Dual-system motive power is used on these lines.<br />
<br />
The Rochefort-Jemelle - Kleinbettingen section of the Namur - Luxembourg line will be converted to 25kV on 28 August 2022.<br />
<br />
===Rule of the road===<br />
Left (but most lines are signalled for operation in either direction).<br />
<br />
===Distances===<br />
Network Statement [https://www.infrabel.be/sites/default/files/generated/files/paragraph/NS_AppendicesE_TechnicalDocuments_17.zip Annex E1] gives distances in metres for each significant location by Line Number.<br />
<br />
==Other railways==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Tourist lines== <br />
Standard gauge and steam worked, unless otherwise noted. English language webpage given where available.<br />
*[http://site.cfv3v.eu/site/?lang=en_gb Le Chemin de fer à vapeur des Trois Vallées (CF3V)] : Mariembourg - Treignes<br />
*[http://www.stoomcentrum.be Stoomcentrum Maldegem (SCM)] : Eeklo - Maldegem<br />
*[http://www.stoomcentrum.be Stoomcentrum Maldegem (SCM)] : Maldegem - Donk. 600mm gauge (diesel operated)<br />
*[http://www.stoomtrein.be/en Stoomtrein Dendermonde - Puurs] : Dendermonde - Puurs<br />
*[http://www.rail-rebecq-rognon.eu Le Rail Rebecq - Rognon] : Rebecq - Rognon. 600mm gauge, on former standard gauge alignment<br />
*[http://www.grotte-de-han.be/en Tramway des Grottes de Han] : Han - Grottes de Han. Metre gauge former Vicinal tramway (diesel operated), in conjunction with visits to caves (<i>grottes</i>)<br />
*[http://www.tta.be Le Tramway Touristique de l'Aisne (TTA)] : Pont d'Erezée - Lamormenil. Metre-gauge former Vicinal tramway (diesel operated) <br />
*[http://www.cfs-sprimont.be Le chemin de fer de Sprimont (CFS)] : Sprimont - Damré. 600mm gauge. <i>See [http://www.cfs-sprimont.be/Agenda.htm Agenda] for dates of operation</i><br />
*[http://www.asvi.be/en/index/index.htm Association pour la Sauvegarde du Vicinal (ASVi)]: Lobbes - Thuin - Biesme-sous-Thuin. Metre gauge former Vicinal tramway (electrically worked), based at museum on site of Thuin West station and incorporating a re-gauged section of former standard gauge line 109<br />
*[http://www.cfbocq.be/index.php/en/ Chemin de Fer du Bocq (CFB)] : Ciney - Purnode - Evrehailles-Bauche <br />
<br />
Rail cycling (''railvoertuig'' in Flemish; ''draisines'' in French) is available on the following sections of line:<br />
*[https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://railbiketessenderlo.com/&usg=ALkJrhi6UCPsf6k3DdKBfUNKRMs7_29HxQ Railbike Tessenderlo]: Tessenderlo – Ham, Albert Canal (4 km each way) <br />
*[https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railbikelimburg.be%2F&edit-text Railbike Limburg]: Munsterbilzen – Gellik (6 km each way)<br />
*[https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railbike.be%2Ffr%2Frailbike.aspx&edit-text Railbike des Hautes Fagnes]: Kalterherberg – Sourbrodt (7 km each way – part of former Vennbahn)<br />
*[http://www.molignee.be/draisines/draisines_gb.htm Les Draisines de la Molignée]: Denée-Maredsous - Warnant (7 km each way)<br />
*[https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://www.spoorfietsen.be/&usg=ALkJrhhSaPyU9SqFf8Iu6oNRSuGn5qpZqw In the track of the soldiers]: Kapellen – Brasschaat (5km each way)<br />
<br />
==Metro==<br />
Bruxelles, Antwerpen and Charleroi. The latter two are the central sections of metre-gauge tram routes.<br />
<br />
Track plans are available for [https://carto.metro.free.fr/metro-tram-bruxelles/ Bruxelles/Brussel] and [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Charleroi.pdf Charleroi] at the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu Gleisplanweb] The [https://treinfanaat.jouwweb.nl/informatie/sporenplannen Treinfanaat] Site has a plan for Antwerpen from Sporenplannen.<br />
<br />
==Trams/LRT-Systems==<br />
City networks in Antwerpen, Bruxelles, Charleroi and Gent. The [https://www.delijn.be/en/kusttram/index.html?vertaling=true ''Kusttram''] operates along the coast from Oostende, west to De Panne and east to Knokke. In Bruxelles/Brussel, the [https://trammuseum.brussels/en/ Brussels Tram Museum (Musée du Transport Urbain Bruxellois)] - located in the former Woluwe tram depôt - operates an historic tram [https://trammuseum.brussels/en/brussels-tourist-tramway/presentation/ tour around the city] on Sundays in the summer and once a month at other times of the year. In Antwerpen the [https://www.delijn.be/nl/overdelijn/organisatie/educatief/museum/ Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum] (site available only in Flemish) is housed in a former depôt near Berchem station. See also the references to tramways under Tourist Lines.<br />
<br />
A track plan for the Bruxelles system is available [http://carto.metro.free.fr/metro-tram-bruxelles/ here].<br />
Track plans for the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Charleroi.pdf Charleroi], [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Map-e.php?Map=Gent Gent] and <br />
[https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Kusttram.pdf Kusttram] systems are available on the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/ Gleisplanweb site]. For engineering TEC Charleroi works see the [https://www.letec.be/#/ TEC website].<br />
<br />
See also [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Recent and future changes==<br />
The overhead electrification between Hatrival (north of Libramont) and the Belgium/Luxembourg border (south of Arlon) is being switched from 1,500 V dc to 25 kV 50 Hz in August 2022. This entails temporary closure of the line until 28 August 2022.<br />
<br />
The 2020-2023 transport plan under consultation in June 2019 includes several mentions of possible new passenger services over non-passenger lines including<br />
* "Nieuwe S-verbinding Antwerpen - Waaslandhaven" - a passenger service into Antwerp docks and<br />
* "Bediening van de haven van Gent (lijn 204) – Zelzate" - the same at Gent<br />
<br />
In July 2019, CFL stopped operating across the border from Rodange to Virton due to the GSM-R systems on their 2200 series units not being acceptable in Belgium. Media reports suggest there are no plans to introduce any replacement. This means the loss of passenger services in Belgium from Y Aubange to the border with Luxembourg.<br />
<br />
In July 2018, the federal Minister of Transport announced the introduction from the December 2018 timetable change of 2 return trips from Namur and Charleroi-Sud to Maubeuge and from Mons to Aulnoye-Aymeries in both cases with connections to and from Paris.<br />
<br />
Line 125A, Flémalle-Haute - Liège via Seraing, reopened to passengers on June 10th 2018.<br />
<br />
In January 2017 the federal Minister of Transport announced that SNCB had no plans to close any further lines, stations or halts. However, this has been thrown into doubt by reports in December 2019 that SNCB wishes to close a number of lines where track and electrification equipment are in need of renewal. These include:<br />
<br />
*42 Rivage - Gouvy<br />
<br />
*43 Angleur - Marloie<br />
<br />
*44 Spa - Pepinster<br />
<br />
*82 Aalst - Burst<br />
<br />
*94 Froyennes - Baisieux (France)<br />
<br />
*96 Mons - Quévy<br />
<br />
*97 St Ghislain - Quiévrain<br />
<br />
*130A Charleroi - Erquelinnes<br />
<br />
*132 Charleroi - Couvin<br />
<br />
*140 Charleroi - Fleurus<br />
<br />
These closures are apparently not mentioned in the 2020-2023 transport plan and indeed that plan includes improvements to service frequency on some of these routes. Assuming this remains the case when the plan is approved then closure in the short term would appear unlikely.<br />
<br />
Services via the new "Watermael-Schuman-Josaphat" tunnel between Brussel/Bruxelles-Schuman and Line 26 south of Meiser started on 4 April 2016. <br />
<br />
From 17 February 2016 Virton - Rodange CFL was reduced to a skeleton service because the introduction of different signalling systems meant there was no suitable CFL rolling stock available; the service was withdrawn completely from 20 June 2016 but resumed from 11 December 2016. <!--- IF/WHEN THIS GETS DELETED REMEMBER TO DELETE EQUIVALENT LUXEMBOURG ENTRY ---> <br />
<br />
The ''Thalys'' trains between Liège and Paris via Mons were withdrawn from 1 April 2015. From the 2015 season, Le Tramway Touristique de l'Aisne (TTA) completed their long-planned reopening to Lamormenil, making a 12 km long line from Pont d’Érezée. The Chemin de Fer du Bocq was extended from Purnode to Evrehailles-Bauche on 12 June 2015.<br />
<br />
A new transport plan was introduced with the timetable commencing on 14 December 2014, with the object of providing a more regular timetable. This resulted in the disappearance of a number of obscure or peak hour only routes. From 7 April 2014 Antwerpen - Neerpelt trains were extended to a reopened station at Hamont, on the Netherlands border. ‘’Kolenspoor’’, a standard-gauge preserved line between Waterschei, As and Eisden, last operated in 2014 and the organisation has since ceased to exist.<br />
<br />
Owing to technical problems encountered on the Fyra trains, SNCB and NS Hispeed suspended ''Fyra'' train services in February 2013 and later cancelled the contract entirely. A substitute direct InterCity service between Brussel/Bruxelles and Den Haag was introduced from 18 February 2013 with two trains each way per day, which increased to eight trains from 11 March 2013. This was subsequently increased to hourly and extended to Amsterdam. It will be further diverted onto the High Speed line via Noorderkempen to serve Breda [reverse] from 9 April 2018.<br />
<br />
"Project Diabolo", a northward extension of the Brussels Airport branch to join Line 25N (the new direct Brussels - Mechelen line running along the middle of the E19 motorway) by means of a triangular junction, opened on 10 June 2012 together with Line 25N itself. Local trains between Erquelinnes [BE] and Jeumont [FR] were withdrawn from 10 September 2012, severing this international crossing point for passengers.<br />
<br />
A new short cutoff through a tunnel, avoiding the sharply curved section through Dolhain-Gileppe on the 'classic' route between Li&egrave;ge and Verviers, opened on 11 December 2011.<br />
<br />
==Special notes==<br />
In principle, all passenger services within Belgium run at intervals of one <br />
hour or less (two hours, in the case of the routes with the least traffic) <br />
between approximately 06:00 and 22:00, grouped into three categories:<br />
*Intercity (IC, stopping only at main stations)<br />
*Local (L, stopping at all stations en route).<br />
*Suburban (S, local services around Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Liège and Charleroi)<br />
Where possible, the schedules are designed to ensure convenient connections <br />
between L trains and limited-stop services. Additional trains are scheduled <br />
outside the fixed-interval framework in the early morning and late evening, at <br />
peak hours (P), and for tourist traffic in the holiday season (ICT).<br />
<br />
Many trains consist of electric multiple-units and some such services split <br />
en route to go to different destinations. Older units don't always carry a label <br />
to show where they are going, with reliance on ticket checks and public address <br />
announcements (making reference to the unit number, also displayed over the <br />
internal doorways) to ensure passengers are in the correct part of the train.<br />
<br />
Each rail line in Belgium is identified by a line number, which is usually <br />
the same as the corresponding table number in the public timetable. Line numbers <br />
are displayed in white on blue hexagonal boards beside the track at junctions. <br />
Information intended for railway staff only (eg depots and stabling points, <br />
types of equipment) is conveyed by means of telegraphic codes; FSD = Ostend , <br />
HLE = electric loco etc.). Other trackside boards indicate line speed-limits (in <br />
tens of km/h), gradients over 12/1000, prohibition of 3-phase motive power <br />
(&quot;DMT&quot;) etc.<br />
<br />
===Signal post numbering===<br />
*in controlled area: <b>F37</b> = signal <b>F</b> of <i>blok</i> (= block post or signal box) <b>37</b>.<br />
*automatic signals on open line: <b>A806</b> = signal on track <b>A</b> at km<b> 80,6</b>; <b>BX753</b> = signal on track <b>B</b> for trains running in &quot;wrong&quot; (right-hand) direction at km<b> 75,3</b>, where the <b>X</b> denotes &quot;wrong&quot; direction; signals for use in the wrong direction show occulting aspects - the V of small white lights above certain signals is lit when the signal is cleared for a movement starting or ending such 'wrong direction' running.<br />
===Passenger train numbering===<br />
*the concept of &quot;up&quot; and &quot;down&quot; (or <i>pair</i> and <i>impair</i> in French practice) to describe the direction of movement does not apply in Belgium; on a double track line one will be &quot;A&quot; and the other &quot;B&quot;, with direction &quot;A&quot; being that in which the trackside km increases.<br />
*internal trains carry three or four digit numbers of which the first two digits denote route (and indicate direction) while the final digit(s) provide unique train number within that route - whether the final digit is odd or even carries no significance. In many cases, for services in one direction, the two final digits will indicate the hour of departure from the origin. For example, IC5xx services are Oostende-Eupen and IC504 to IC523 are the hourly departures from Oostende starting with the 0442.<br />
*trains between SNCB/NMBS and NS or CFL adopt Belgian practice throughout.<br />
*trains between SNCB/NMBS and SNCF carry different numbers within France (following the French <i>pair</i>/<i>impair</i> numbering practice) from those carried in Belgium.<br />
*International trains (classified as such) may have two (adjacent - one odd, one even) numbers, to accommodate the numbering systems of those adjacent administrations where odd and even numbers do denote direction; for motorail (AutoTrain) services originating in Benelux, the odd number will be one less than the even number.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=49692Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-03-27T11:05:50Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses) */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
<br />
Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
<br />
{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE23/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
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This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE23/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE23/4<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/5<br />
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This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Halle (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/6<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/7<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/8<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
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===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/9<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
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===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/10<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
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===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/13<br />
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There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE23/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains to Brussels from Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park (in that direction only, T18023/18025) are booked to use platform 6 and so are candidates to use line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. <br />
<br />
The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/15<br />
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Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
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===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid/Bruxelles-Midi 04:04 [as at March 2023] to Brussels Airport - Zaventem via this route as shown in Map view. Note this train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
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===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/18<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE23/17. See BE23/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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In addition to the service(s) listed under BE23/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/19<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms. <br />
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===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
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===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
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===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:17 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE23/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE23/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE23/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 01.07.23 → 27.08.23<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE23/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train [at March 2023] is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 or 4 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 from its then booked P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead. So '''the compilers would appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3 or 4) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This spur has also been used when engineering work results in single line working on the main lines through Saint-Ghislain platforms 1 and 2.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate during annual holidays.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/32<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE23/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18050''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18062''<br />
| 18:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2023 these are scheduled to run from Saturday April 1st to Sunday April 9th and Monday April 10th, also July 1st to August 28th. The trains also run on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April but are diverted to Ath, presumably for buses forwards.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE23/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath line 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE23/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Last scheduled between 29 October - 6 November 2022, and in both directions. <br />
<br />
Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Central and normal passenger lines in both directions so the journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If diverted via Charleroi-Central then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE23/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This line may also be used by P8219 and P8220 when the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven is closed for engineering work or by P8900 when there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE23/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station.<br />
<br />
In 2023, this diversion is reportedly planned for the weekends of 22-23/04, 29/04-01/05, 06-07/05, 13-14/05, 20-21/05 and 27-28/05.<br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted, e.g. IC521 and/or IC522.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE23/58<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE23/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE23/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. During summer weekends, it has been known for only the tourist trains to and from Blankenberge to be diverted and the regular IC service to be replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE23/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only shortly before this. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8900 (Poperinge to Sint-Joris-Weert) on Sundays 19th and 26th March 2023 due to engineering work between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=49585Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-03-19T12:32:23Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
<br />
Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE23/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE23/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE23/4<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/5<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Halle (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/6<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
<br />
===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/7<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/8<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/9<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/10<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/13<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE23/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains to Brussels from Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park (in that direction only, T18023/18025) are booked to use platform 6 and so are candidates to use line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. <br />
<br />
The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/15<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F via this route. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/18<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE23/17. See BE23/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to the service(s) listed under BE23/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/19<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms. <br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:17 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE23/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE23/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE23/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 01.07.23 → 27.08.23<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE23/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead. So '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This spur has also been used when engineering work results in single line working on the main lines through Saint-Ghislain platforms 1 and 2.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/32<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE23/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18050''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18062''<br />
| 18:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2023 these are scheduled to run from Saturday April 1st to Sunday April 9th and Monday April 10th, also July 1st to August 28th. The trains also run on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April but are diverted to Ath, presumably for buses forwards.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE23/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath line 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE23/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Central and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
<br />
The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If diverted via Charleroi-Central then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE23/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This line may also be used by P8219 and P8220 when the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven is closed for engineering work or by P8900 when there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE23/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted, e.g. IC521 and/or IC522.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE23/58<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE23/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE23/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. During summer weekends, it has been known for only the tourist trains to and from Blankenberge to be diverted and the regular IC service to be replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE23/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only shortly before this. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8900 (Poperinge to Sint-Joris-Weert) on Sundays 19th and 26th March 2023 due to engineering work between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=49471Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-03-09T19:47:01Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
<br />
Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE23/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE23/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE23/4<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/5<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Halle (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/6<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
<br />
===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/7<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/8<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/9<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/10<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/13<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE23/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains to Brussels from Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park (in that direction only, T18023/18025) are booked to use platform 6 and so are candidates to use line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. <br />
<br />
The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/15<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F via this route. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/18<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE23/17. See BE23/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to the service(s) listed under BE23/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/19<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms. <br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:17 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE23/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE23/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE23/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 01.07.23 → 27.08.23<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE23/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead. So '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This spur has also been used when engineering work results in single line working on the main lines through Saint-Ghislain platforms 1 and 2.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/32<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE23/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18050''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18062''<br />
| 18:50 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2023 these are scheduled to run from Saturday April 1st to Sunday April 9th and Monday April 10th, also July 1st to August 28th. The trains also run on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April but are diverted to Ath, presumably for buses forwards.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE23/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath line 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE23/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Central and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
<br />
The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If diverted via Charleroi-Central then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE23/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This line may also be used by P8219 and P8220 when the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven is closed for engineering work or by P8900 when there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE23/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted, e.g. IC521 and/or IC522.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE23/58<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE23/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE23/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. During summer weekends, it has been known for only the tourist trains to and from Blankenberge to be diverted and the regular IC service to be replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE23/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only shortly before this. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=49470Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-03-09T19:46:35Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
<br />
Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE23/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
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This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE23/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE23/4<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/5<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Halle (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/6<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/7<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/8<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/9<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/10<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
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===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/13<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE23/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains to Brussels from Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park (in that direction only, T18023/18025) are booked to use platform 6 and so are candidates to use line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. <br />
<br />
The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/15<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
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===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F via this route. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/18<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE23/17. See BE23/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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In addition to the service(s) listed under BE23/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/19<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms. <br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
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===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:17 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE23/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE23/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE23/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 01.07.23 → 27.08.23<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE23/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead. So '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This spur has also been used when engineering work results in single line working on the main lines through Saint-Ghislain platforms 1 and 2.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/32<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE23/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18050''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18062''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2023 these are scheduled to run from Saturday April 1st to Sunday April 9th and Monday April 10th, also July 1st to August 28th. The trains also run on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April but are diverted to Ath, presumably for buses forwards.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE23/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath line 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE23/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Central and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
<br />
The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If diverted via Charleroi-Central then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE23/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This line may also be used by P8219 and P8220 when the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven is closed for engineering work or by P8900 when there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE23/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted, e.g. IC521 and/or IC522.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE23/58<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE23/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE23/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. During summer weekends, it has been known for only the tourist trains to and from Blankenberge to be diverted and the regular IC service to be replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE23/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only shortly before this. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=France_(Normandie)_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=49445France (Normandie) - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-03-05T13:15:22Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Raccordement de Serqueux: Sommery (Bif. des Bruyères) – Forges-les-Eaux (Bif. des Potiers) */ Fine tuning of previous edit.</p>
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<div>==Obscure Services==<br />
<br />
===Raccordement de Folligny: Bifurcation km 74,0 – Bifurcation km 74,9===<br />
[ERT 272, fiche Caen-St Lo-Coutances-Granville-Rennes] (ERA-E 27A1; ERA-R 69A4; S+W ''26C2'') FR23/150<br />
<br />
This curve provides a direct connection between Coutances and Granville. Since 9 December 2018 all trains south of Coutances take this curve and call at Granville, rather than using the former route to Folligny which now has no service.<br />
<br />
===Raccordement de Serqueux: Sommery (Bif. des Bruyères) – Forges-les-Eaux (Bif. des Potiers)===<br />
[ERT 270, fiche Paris-Rouen-Le Havre] (ERA-R 70B5; S+W ''14A1'') FR23/151<br />
<br />
This recently-completed curve allows trains to run directly between the Gisors and Rouen lines without having to reverse at Serqueux. Trains between Paris and Rouen may be diverted this way when there is engineering work on the main line. This is indicated by an extended journey time of about 2 hrs 30 mins. <br />
<br />
Schedules indicate trains between Le Havre and Paris St. Lazare are diverted this way on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings on 1, 2, 15, 16, 22 & 23 April, 6, 7, 13 & 14 May, 3, 4, 24 & 25 June, 8 & 9 July and 12 & 13 August. Some trains on these days have an extended journey time of around 2 hrs 15 minutes but may still use this route. There are other weekends when trains are scheduled an extended journey time of between 1 hour 30 mins and 1 hour 45 mins. Those journey times have been observed for trains diverted between Mantes-la-Jolie, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine and Argenteuil and hence do not indicate use of this route.<br />
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=See also=<br />
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[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=49334Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-02-25T20:49:46Z<p>Jon Piesing: More updates for 2023.</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE23/1<br />
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This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
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Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/2<br />
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This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/3<br />
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This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
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D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
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This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE23/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE23/4<br />
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This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/5<br />
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This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Halle (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/6<br />
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This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
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*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/7<br />
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This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
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===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/8<br />
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This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
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===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/9<br />
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This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
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===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/10<br />
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This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/11<br />
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Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/12<br />
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This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
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===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/13<br />
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There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE23/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
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Summer Saturday through trains to Brussels from Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park (in that direction only, T18023/18025) are booked to use platform 6 and so are candidates to use line 139/1.<br />
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===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/14<br />
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There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. <br />
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The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/15<br />
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Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
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===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
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IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F via this route. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
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The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
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===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/18<br />
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This route is part of BE23/17. See BE23/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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In addition to the service(s) listed under BE23/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/19<br />
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The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
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Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms. <br />
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===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/20<br />
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This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
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===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
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===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:17 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE23/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE23/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE23/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 01.07.23 → 27.08.23<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE23/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead. So '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This spur has also been used when engineering work results in single line working on the main lines through Saint-Ghislain platforms 1 and 2.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE23/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE23/32<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE23/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''T18050''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:53 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2023 these are scheduled to run from Saturday April 1st to Sunday April 9th and Monday April 10th, also July 1st to August 28th. The trains also run on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th April but are diverted to Ath, presumably for buses forwards.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE23/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath line 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE23/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Central and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
<br />
The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If diverted via Charleroi-Central then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE23/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This line may also be used by P8219 and P8220 when the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven is closed for engineering work or by P8900 when there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE23/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted, e.g. IC521 and/or IC522.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE23/58<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE23/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE23/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. During summer weekends, it has been known for only the tourist trains to and from Blankenberge to be diverted and the regular IC service to be replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE23/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE23/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only shortly before this. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It was booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
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==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=49323Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-02-23T19:22:12Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug) */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE23/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
<br />
===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE23/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE23/4<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/5<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Halle (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
<br />
To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/6<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
<br />
===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/7<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/8<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/9<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/10<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/13<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE23/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains to Brussels from Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park (in that direction only, T18023/18025) are booked to use platform 6 and so are candidates to use line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. <br />
<br />
The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/15<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F via this route. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/18<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE23/17. See BE23/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to the service(s) listed under BE23/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/19<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms. <br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:17 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
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===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/24<br />
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This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
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===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE23/25<br />
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This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
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===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE23/26<br />
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This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE23/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 01.07.23 → 27.08.23<br />
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<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18133''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:07 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
<br />
|}<br />
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===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE22/29<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead. So '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Additional Note: Due to an engineering work blockage between Saint-Ghislain and Mons, the journey planner is showing xx:43 from Tournai to Saint-Ghislain and a xx:56 departure from Saint-Ghislain to Tournai booked to use P5 at Saint-Ghislain so via this connecting line between at least 25 - 31 October 2022. The blockage to Mons is still in place on Bank Holiday 1 November but all Tournai trains at Saint-Ghislain are shown as using P2 that day.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/30<br />
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This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/31<br />
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This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
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Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE22/62.<br />
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===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/32<br />
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This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays - 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22 and 02.07.22 → 28.08.22.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route as is the case on 31 October - 1 November 2022.<br />
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===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/33<br />
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This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
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=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE22/34<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''ICT6905''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
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In 2022 these are scheduled to run from April 2nd to 17th and Monday April 18th, also July 2nd to August 28th.<br />
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Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
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=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE22/35<br />
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At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
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===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE22/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
<br />
The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais as if via Charleroi-Sud then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
There are diversions via line 147 between October 29th and November 6th 2022 inclusive.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE22/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
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===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
<br />
On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
<br />
On Sunday 20th February 2022, there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot. P8900 is shown on the journey planner as using this route. P8219 and P8220 which could use this route are shown on the journey planner as running non-stop via Brussels Airport.<br />
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===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE22/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
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Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
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===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE22/58<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
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===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
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===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE22/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
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===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE22/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
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=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE22/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted running non-stop between Liège and Aachen. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
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=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
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=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
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=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It is booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
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==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE22/4<br />
<br />
A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
This is now used by the hourly Antwerpen-Centraal / Hasselt and vice-versa IC49s.<br />
It will be removed in the next update.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=49322Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2023-02-23T19:19:42Z<p>Jon Piesing: More updates for 2023.</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
<br />
Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE23/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
<br />
===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE23/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE23/4<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/5<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Halle (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
<br />
To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
<br />
===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/6<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
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<br />
[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
<br />
===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/7<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/8<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/9<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/10<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/13<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE23/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains to Brussels from Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park (in that direction only, T18023/18025) are booked to use platform 6 and so are candidates to use line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. <br />
<br />
The alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi is used by the S61 service between Wavre and Jambes (via Ottignies, Charleroi and Namur). This service is hourly SX and 2-hourly SO and SUN.<br />
<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/15<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/16<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/17<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation of line 28 north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F via this route. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
The route is used perhaps once or twice a year when engineering work closes or reduces capacity at locations between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/18<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE23/17. See BE23/17 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to the service(s) listed under BE23/17, the former route was used due to engineering work, typically by services diverted to run non-stop between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50. One more common such diversion is P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/19<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms. <br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
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===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE23/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:17 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE23/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:50 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE23/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, almost all hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE23/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE23/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 01.07.23 → 27.08.23<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:27 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''EXP18123''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 10:42 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''ICT6754''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE22/29<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead. So '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Additional Note: Due to an engineering work blockage between Saint-Ghislain and Mons, the journey planner is showing xx:43 from Tournai to Saint-Ghislain and a xx:56 departure from Saint-Ghislain to Tournai booked to use P5 at Saint-Ghislain so via this connecting line between at least 25 - 31 October 2022. The blockage to Mons is still in place on Bank Holiday 1 November but all Tournai trains at Saint-Ghislain are shown as using P2 that day.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/30<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/31<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE22/62.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/32<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays - 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22 and 02.07.22 → 28.08.22.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route as is the case on 31 October - 1 November 2022.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/33<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
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=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE22/34<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''ICT6905''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2022 these are scheduled to run from April 2nd to 17th and Monday April 18th, also July 2nd to August 28th.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE22/35<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE22/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
<br />
The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais as if via Charleroi-Sud then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
There are diversions via line 147 between October 29th and November 6th 2022 inclusive.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE22/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
<br />
On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
<br />
On Sunday 20th February 2022, there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot. P8900 is shown on the journey planner as using this route. P8219 and P8220 which could use this route are shown on the journey planner as running non-stop via Brussels Airport.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE22/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE22/58<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE22/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE22/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE22/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted running non-stop between Liège and Aachen. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It is booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
<br />
===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE22/4<br />
<br />
A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
This is now used by the hourly Antwerpen-Centraal / Hasselt and vice-versa IC49s.<br />
It will be removed in the next update.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=48008Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-12-26T13:06:28Z<p>Jon Piesing: 2023 timetable update up to and including BE23/13.</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
<br />
Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE23/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
<br />
===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE23/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE23/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate on public holidays and Sundays (except before a public holiday). They do not operate during the Christmas, Easter and summer holidays (i.e. when university students are at home). In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work. They may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot, they may reverse at Mol and run non-stop to Leuven avoiding Hasselt or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE23/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE23/4<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/5<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Halle (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
<br />
To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
<br />
===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/6<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*S19 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Central (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S19 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
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<br />
[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
<br />
===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE23/7<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*''S19'' services from Charleroi-Central to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''S9'' between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/8<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE23/9<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S19'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi-Central via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''S19'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE23/10<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/11<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE23/12<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE23/13<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE23/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Summer Saturday through trains to Brussels from Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park (in that direction only, T18023/18025) are booked to use platform 6 and so are candidates to use line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/15<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. The following use the alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi. <br />
<br />
Use is by arrivals at 06.05 from Wavre, 08.38, 15.05, 22.05 and 23.05 SSuX from Leuven or departures to Leuven at 05:22, 05:55, 06:22, 08:55, 15.22 SSuX some of which are limited through services to or from Charleroi.<br />
<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/16<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/17<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/18<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
When the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019, the former route was used by an hourly S1 between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid diverted between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. The former route was also used by ICs between Gent and Leuven when the tunnel between Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Noord / Bruxelles-Nord was completely closed for engineering work.<br />
<br />
This route is planned to be used on Sunday December 18th 2022 by the Amsterdam/Brussels ICs which are shown as calling additionally at Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek and omitting stops at Brussels Central and Nord.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/19<br />
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This route is part of BE22/18. See BE22/18 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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In addition to services listed under BE22/18, the former route was used due to engineering work by services between Schaarbeek and Jette as follows;<br />
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IC services between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50 when the lines between Brussel-Nord, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and south thereof have been blocked.<br />
P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/20<br />
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The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
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Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms<br />
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===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/21<br />
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This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
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===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/22<br />
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This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
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===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/23<br />
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This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:16 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/24<br />
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This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
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P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
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This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
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===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/25<br />
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This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:51 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
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P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
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===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE22/26<br />
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This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge: all eastbound trains are routed this way, but only about a third of westbound trains are (westbound trains alternate between platform 4 and platform 9 at Gent-Sint-Pieters);<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
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===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE22/27<br />
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This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE22/28<br />
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This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 02.07.22 → 28.08.21<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:25 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:20 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''ICT6754''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE22/29<br />
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This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
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The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead. So '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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Additional Note: Due to an engineering work blockage between Saint-Ghislain and Mons, the journey planner is showing xx:43 from Tournai to Saint-Ghislain and a xx:56 departure from Saint-Ghislain to Tournai booked to use P5 at Saint-Ghislain so via this connecting line between at least 25 - 31 October 2022. The blockage to Mons is still in place on Bank Holiday 1 November but all Tournai trains at Saint-Ghislain are shown as using P2 that day.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/30<br />
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This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
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[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/31<br />
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This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
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Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE22/62.<br />
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===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/32<br />
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This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
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These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays - 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22 and 02.07.22 → 28.08.22.<br />
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The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route as is the case on 31 October - 1 November 2022.<br />
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===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/33<br />
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This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
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=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE22/34<br />
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This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''ICT6905''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
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In 2022 these are scheduled to run from April 2nd to 17th and Monday April 18th, also July 2nd to August 28th.<br />
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Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
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This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
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This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
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=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE22/35<br />
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At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
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In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
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===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE22/51<br />
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This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
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The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais as if via Charleroi-Sud then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
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There are diversions via line 147 between October 29th and November 6th 2022 inclusive.<br />
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===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE22/52<br />
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This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
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===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/53<br />
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This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
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On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
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On Sunday 20th February 2022, there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot. P8900 is shown on the journey planner as using this route. P8219 and P8220 which could use this route are shown on the journey planner as running non-stop via Brussels Airport.<br />
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===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE22/54<br />
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This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
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Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
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This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/55<br />
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This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/56<br />
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The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/57<br />
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This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
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===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE22/58<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
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===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/59<br />
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This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
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===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE22/60<br />
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This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
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===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE22/61<br />
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This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
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This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
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=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE22/62<br />
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When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
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The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted running non-stop between Liège and Aachen. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
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=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
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=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/64<br />
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The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/65<br />
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This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
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=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/66<br />
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This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
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It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It is booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
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==Other sparse services==<br />
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The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
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{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
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==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
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===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE22/4<br />
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A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
This is now used by the hourly Antwerpen-Centraal / Hasselt and vice-versa IC49s.<br />
It will be removed in the next update.<br />
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==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=48007Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-12-26T11:48:07Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Introduction */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 11 December 2022. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE22/1<br />
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This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
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Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/2<br />
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This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/3<br />
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This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
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D1: In theory, these trains operate Sundays except before a public holiday, additionally on 18.IV, 6.VI and not on 26.XII, 2.I, 6.II, 3., 10.IV. They also do not operate during the Easter and summer holidays although this is omitted from the PDF timetables. In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work and may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
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This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE22/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE22/4<br />
<br />
A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
This is now used by the hourly Antwerpen-Centraal / Hasselt and vice-versa IC49s.<br />
It will be removed in the next update.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE22/5<br />
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This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/6<br />
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This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud / Eigenbrakel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/7<br />
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This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/8<br />
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This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''IC40'' services from Charleroi-Sud to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S9 between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
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===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/9<br />
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This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
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===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/10<br />
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This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''IC40'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi Sud via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''IC40'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
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===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/11<br />
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This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/12<br />
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Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/13<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
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===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/14<br />
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There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3072 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 22:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE22/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Most through trains to Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park approach via Ottignies (reversing if needed). The exceptions are ICT 6937/8/9/40/41 which are booked to terminate in platform 4 at Leuven. Use of line 139 would seem more likely than line 139/1.<br />
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===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/15<br />
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There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. The following use the alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi. <br />
<br />
Use is by arrivals at 06.05 from Wavre, 08.38, 15.05, 22.05 and 23.05 SSuX from Leuven or departures to Leuven at 05:22, 05:55, 06:22, 08:55, 15.22 SSuX some of which are limited through services to or from Charleroi.<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/16<br />
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Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/17<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/18<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
When the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019, the former route was used by an hourly S1 between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid diverted between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. The former route was also used by ICs between Gent and Leuven when the tunnel between Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Noord / Bruxelles-Nord was completely closed for engineering work.<br />
<br />
This route is planned to be used on Sunday December 18th 2022 by the Amsterdam/Brussels ICs which are shown as calling additionally at Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek and omitting stops at Brussels Central and Nord.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/19<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE22/18. See BE22/18 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to services listed under BE22/18, the former route was used due to engineering work by services between Schaarbeek and Jette as follows;<br />
<br />
IC services between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50 when the lines between Brussel-Nord, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and south thereof have been blocked.<br />
P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/20<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/21<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/22<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:16 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/24<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/25<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:51 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE22/26<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge: all eastbound trains are routed this way, but only about a third of westbound trains are (westbound trains alternate between platform 4 and platform 9 at Gent-Sint-Pieters);<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE22/27<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE22/28<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 02.07.22 → 28.08.21<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:25 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:20 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''ICT6754''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE22/29<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead. So '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Additional Note: Due to an engineering work blockage between Saint-Ghislain and Mons, the journey planner is showing xx:43 from Tournai to Saint-Ghislain and a xx:56 departure from Saint-Ghislain to Tournai booked to use P5 at Saint-Ghislain so via this connecting line between at least 25 - 31 October 2022. The blockage to Mons is still in place on Bank Holiday 1 November but all Tournai trains at Saint-Ghislain are shown as using P2 that day.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/30<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/31<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE22/62.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/32<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays - 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22 and 02.07.22 → 28.08.22.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route as is the case on 31 October - 1 November 2022.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/33<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE22/34<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''ICT6905''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2022 these are scheduled to run from April 2nd to 17th and Monday April 18th, also July 2nd to August 28th.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE22/35<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE22/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
<br />
The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais as if via Charleroi-Sud then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
There are diversions via line 147 between October 29th and November 6th 2022 inclusive.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE22/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
<br />
On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
<br />
On Sunday 20th February 2022, there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot. P8900 is shown on the journey planner as using this route. P8219 and P8220 which could use this route are shown on the journey planner as running non-stop via Brussels Airport.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE22/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE22/58<br />
<br />
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[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE22/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE22/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE22/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted running non-stop between Liège and Aachen. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It is booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=47096Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-11-22T18:30:32Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 12 December 2021. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
<br />
Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE22/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
<br />
===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate Sundays except before a public holiday, additionally on 18.IV, 6.VI and not on 26.XII, 2.I, 6.II, 3., 10.IV. They also do not operate during the Easter and summer holidays although this is omitted from the PDF timetables. In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work and may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE22/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
<br />
===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE22/4<br />
<br />
A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
This is now used by the hourly Antwerpen-Centraal / Hasselt and vice-versa IC49s.<br />
It will be removed in the next update.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE22/5<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/6<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud / Eigenbrakel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
<br />
To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/7<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
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<br />
[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
<br />
===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/8<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*''IC40'' services from Charleroi-Sud to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S9 between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/9<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/10<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''IC40'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi Sud via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''IC40'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/11<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/12<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/13<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3072 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 22:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE22/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Most through trains to Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park approach via Ottignies (reversing if needed). The exceptions are ICT 6937/8/9/40/41 which are booked to terminate in platform 4 at Leuven. Use of line 139 would seem more likely than line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/15<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. The following use the alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi. <br />
<br />
Use is by arrivals at 06.05 from Wavre, 08.38, 15.05, 22.05 and 23.05 SSuX from Leuven or departures to Leuven at 05:22, 05:55, 06:22, 08:55, 15.22 SSuX some of which are limited through services to or from Charleroi.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/16<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/17<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/18<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
When the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019, the former route was used by an hourly S1 between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid diverted between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. The former route was also used by ICs between Gent and Leuven when the tunnel between Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Noord / Bruxelles-Nord was completely closed for engineering work.<br />
<br />
This route is planned to be used on Sunday December 18th 2022 by the Amsterdam/Brussels ICs which are shown as calling additionally at Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek and omitting stops at Brussels Central and Nord.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/19<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE22/18. See BE22/18 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to services listed under BE22/18, the former route was used due to engineering work by services between Schaarbeek and Jette as follows;<br />
<br />
IC services between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50 when the lines between Brussel-Nord, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and south thereof have been blocked.<br />
P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/20<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/21<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/22<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:16 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/24<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/25<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:51 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE22/26<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge: all eastbound trains are routed this way, but only about a third of westbound trains are (westbound trains alternate between platform 4 and platform 9 at Gent-Sint-Pieters);<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE22/27<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE22/28<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 02.07.22 → 28.08.21<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:25 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:20 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''ICT6754''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE22/29<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route de-wired and lifted so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked in the Journey Planner to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3, with this connecting line to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead. So '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Additional Note: Due to an engineering work blockage between Saint-Ghislain and Mons, the journey planner is showing xx:43 from Tournai to Saint-Ghislain and a xx:56 departure from Saint-Ghislain to Tournai booked to use P5 at Saint-Ghislain so via this connecting line between at least 25 - 31 October 2022. The blockage to Mons is still in place on Bank Holiday 1 November but all Tournai trains at Saint-Ghislain are shown as using P2 that day.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/30<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/31<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE22/62.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/32<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays - 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22 and 02.07.22 → 28.08.22.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route as is the case on 31 October - 1 November 2022.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/33<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE22/34<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''ICT6905''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2022 these are scheduled to run from April 2nd to 17th and Monday April 18th, also July 2nd to August 28th.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE22/35<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE22/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
<br />
The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais as if via Charleroi-Sud then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
There are diversions via line 147 between October 29th and November 6th 2022 inclusive.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE22/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
<br />
On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
<br />
On Sunday 20th February 2022, there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot. P8900 is shown on the journey planner as using this route. P8219 and P8220 which could use this route are shown on the journey planner as running non-stop via Brussels Airport.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE22/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE22/58<br />
<br />
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[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE22/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE22/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE22/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted running non-stop between Liège and Aachen. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It is booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Germany_(Baden-W%C3%BCrttemberg)_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=46413Germany (Baden-Württemberg) - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-09-28T06:53:14Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Ettlingen West – Ettlingen Erbprinz */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
{{Germany Introduction}}<br />
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==Obscure services==<br />
===Mannheim-Waldhof – Mannheim Hbf (via Mannheim-Käfertal)===<br />
[655, 655.1] (ERA-E 53C2-53C1; ERA-R 111A2-111B2; S+W ''159A1-159A2'') DE22/601<br />
<br />
Most trains between Mannheim-Waldhof and Mannheim Hbf run via Mannheim-Luzenberg. Only two trains are scheduled to call at Mannheim-Käfertal and, therefore, obliged to use the alternative route. ''TGV/ICE'' trains between Frankfurt am Main and Paris via Saarbrücken normally run via Mannheim-Käfertal, in order to avoid reversal at Mannheim Hbf.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SX<br />
| ''ICE775<br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 23:24 Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof - Karlsruhe Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO<br />
| ''ICE877'' <br />
| Berlin Ostbahnhof - 23:24 Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof - Karlsruhe Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''RB13689'' <br />
| Biblis - 17:29 Mannheim-Waldhof - Mannheim Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''RB13688''<br />
| 16:11 Mannheim Hbf – Biblis<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
<br />
The ''ICE'' trains reverse at Mannheim Hbf.<br />
<br />
===Appenweier – Legelshurst (Appenweier Kurve)===<br />
[719] (ERA-E 58B4; ERA-R 117C5; S+W ''102C1'') DE22/602<br />
<br />
This north to west curve forms part of the triangular junction between the Karlsruhe – Basel main line and the line to Kehl and Strasbourg. Local trains between Kehl and Offenburg stopping at Appenweier, use platform 9 on the south curve. The north curve is used by through trains between Karlsruhe and Strasbourg, which are <br />
<br />
*''TGV/ICE'' between Paris and Stuttgart<br />
*''TGV/ICE'' between Paris or Marseille and Frankfurt am Main via Karlsruhe<br />
<br />
===Ubstadt-Weiher (Abzw Ubstadt) – Vaihingen (Enz) (Abzw Rollenberg)===<br />
[771] (ERA-E 53C1; ERA-R 82A2; S+W ''161B1'') DE22/603<br />
<br />
This north to east curve connects the Heidelberg to Karlsruhe main line with the Mannheim to Stuttgart ''Schnellfahrstrecke''. It is normally used by frequent ''EC/IC/ICE'' trains non-stop between Heidelberg Hbf and Vaihingen (Enz) or Stuttgart Hbf.<br />
<br />
===Bruchsal (Abzw Bruchsal Nord) – Vaihingen (Enz) (Abzw Rollenberg)===<br />
[770] (ERA-E 53C1; ERA-R 82A2; S+W ''161B1'') DE22/604<br />
<br />
This south to east curve connects the Heidelberg to Karlsruhe main line with the Mannheim to Stuttgart'' Schnellfahrstrecke''. It is normally used by ''EC/IC/ICE/TGV'' trains non-stop between Karlsruhe Hbf or Bruchsal and Vaihingen (Enz) or Stuttgart Hbf.<br />
<br />
===Bruchsal – Bruchsal Tunnelstraße (Abzw Bruchsal Ost)===<br />
[710.9] (ERA-E 53C1; ERA-R 82A2; S+W ''161A2-161B2'') DE22/605<br />
<br />
There are two routes into Bruchsal from Abzw Bruchsal Ost. The 'long curve' (''Strecke'' 4131) can only be accessed from Platforms 4 and 5 at Bruchsal. All platforms can be accessed from the 'short curve' (''Strecke'' 4130).<br />
<br />
Most trains to and from the Bretten line starting and terminating at Bruchsal use the 'short curve' and bay platform 6, which is adjacent to platform 1. Through trains from Bretten to Heidelberg mostly use the 'short curve'.<br />
<br />
Through trains from Heidelberg to Bretten mostly use the 'long curve'.<br />
<br />
===Enzberg (Abzw Mühlacker Süd) – Ötisheim (Abzw Mühlacker Nord)===<br />
[772] (ERA-E 58C5; ERA-R 82B3; S+W ''94A2'') DE22/606<br />
<br />
This west to north curve links the Pforzheim and Bretten lines, avoiding Mühlacker, and is used on Sundays and public holidays from May to mid-October by trains between Pforzheim Hbf and Maulbronn Stadt/Kloster shown in KBS 772.<br />
<br />
*From Pforzheim Hbf: 10:32, 13:32, 16:32<br />
*From Maulbronn West: 11:07, 16:07, 17:07<br />
<br />
===Leopoldshafen Frankfurter Straße – KIT-Campus Nord===<br />
[710.1 not shown] (ERA-E 58C5 not shown; ERA-R 82A1; S+W ''160C2'') DE22/607<br />
<br />
This branch off the Hochstetten line of the Albtalbahn is used by services for workers at ''KIT Campus'', part of ''Karlsruher Institut für Technologie''. Although trains to and from KIT-Campus Nord are shown in the [https://www.kvv.de/fahrt-planen/fahrplaene/kursbuch.html KVV timetable, downloadable as a PDF], note '''C''' states that entry to the establishment is permitted only with an official identification card. <br />
<br />
'''This entry is included only as a matter of record.''' Reports indicate that passengers without authority to enter the complex will be removed from the train at a makeshift concrete platform in the woods outside the perimeter fence, and collected on the train's return.<br />
<br />
=== Laupheim Stadt avoiding line: Laupheim West - Schemmerberg===<br />
[751] (ERA-E 59B3; ERA-R 119A4; S+W ''105A3'') DE22/608<br />
<br />
The Laupheim Stadt branch is connected to the Ulm - Friedrichshafen main line by a triangular junction at Laupheim West. Through services calling at Laupheim Stadt use the north and south curves whereas those not calling at Laupheim Stadt use the main line avoiding the branch. For most of the day there is an hourly service in each direction via Laupheim Stadt and two trains each hour between Ulm and Biberach direct.<br />
<br />
=== Ettlingen West – Ettlingen Erbprinz===<br />
(ERA-E 58C5; ERA-R 82B1; S+W ''161B4'') DE22/609<br />
<br />
This line links the Albtalbahn with the DB main line at Ettlingen. [http://www.uef-dampf.de/-ettlingen/ Ulmer Eisenbahnfreunde] usually operate a number of steam excursions between Karlsruhe Hbf and Bad Herrenalb which use this connection. These normally run approximately monthly, May to October.<br />
<br />
On Sundays until 16th October, there is an S31, 0950 (sometimes 0943) from Karlsrhuhe Hbf to Bad Herrenalb calling at Ettlingen West (0956) then Ettlingen Stadt and stations to Bad Herrenalb.<br />
<br />
=== Schlatt (Hohenz.) (Walkenmühle) – Hechingen Landesbahn===<br />
[768] (ERA-E 59A4; ERA-R 118B4; S+W ''104A2'') DE22/610<br />
<br />
Trains to and from Gammertingen use the DB station at Hechingen except for: <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| HzL86309<br />
| 06:59 Hechingen Landesbahn - Gammertingen<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| HzL86344<br />
| Sigmaringen - 20:46 Schlatt - Hechingen Landesbahn<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Schliengen - Haltingen===<br />
[703] (ERA-E 58A2-58B2; ERA-R 117B2; S+W ''110A2-110A3'') DE22/611<br />
<br />
Trains with no stops between Müllheim (Baden) and Weil (Rhein) run via the new Katzenberg Tunnel. These are mainly ''EC/IC/ICE'' trains non-stop between Freiburg (Breisgau) and Basel Badischer Bf. Stopping trains follow the old main line via Rheinweiler.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
Diversions in the Stuttgart area are particularly likely while Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof is being rebuilt.<br />
<br />
===Vaihingen (Enz) (Langes Feld) - Stuttgart-Zazenhausen===<br />
[750, 770] (ERA-E 61C3 not shown; ERA-R 111A4; S+W ''168B1-168B2'') DE22/631<br />
<br />
This route enables enables trains to run between the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' from Mannheim and the line to Ulm without reversal at Stuttgart Hbf. Diversions this way are indicated by calls at Stuttgart Hbf being omitted.<br />
<br />
===Ludwigsburg - Stuttgart-Zazenhausen via Kornwestheim Rbf===<br />
[790.11] (ERA-E 61C3 not shown); ERA-R 111A4; S+W ''168B1-168B2'') DE22/632<br />
<br />
The weekday peak-time ''RB11'' services between Stuttgart-Unterturkheim and Kornwestheim Pbf were diverted via Kornwestheim Rbf (Rangierbahnhof/marshalling yard) between 15 March and 1 April 2021, omitting the call at Kornwestheim and running to and from Ludwigsburg.<br />
<br />
===Stuttgart Nürnberger Straße - Stuttgart-Untertürkheim===<br />
[750, 785, 786] (ERA-E 61C3; ERA-R 111A4-111B4; S+W ''168C2-168C3'') DE22/633<br />
<br />
This route enables trains to run between the Ulm and Aalen lines without reversal at Stuttgart Hbf, very rarely used by passenger trains. It was used to a limited extent between 23 May to 23 July 2018 by overnight trains reversing at Stuttgart Hbf and Waiblingen.<br />
<br />
===Stuttgart-Feuerbach (Abzw Stuttgart Nord Rbf) - Stuttgart-Vaihingen (Stuttgart Hbf Em Nord)===<br />
(ERA-E 61C3; ERA-R 111A4; S+W ''168B2'') DE22/634<br />
<br />
This curve via Stuttgart Nord Gbf connects the ''S-Bahn'' line running north from Stuttgart Hbf with the ''Gäubahn'' towards Horb, avoiding Stuttgart Hbf. It was planned to be used half-hourly on weekdays from 30 July until 9 September 2022 by an additional ''S15'' service between Bietigheim-Bissingen and Böblingen; however owing to a shortage of rolling stock the service was completely cancelled.<br />
<br />
===Beimerstetten (Ulm Hbf Em Nord) - Ulm Rbf===<br />
[750] (ERA-E 59B4; ERA-R 119B4; S+W ''163C2-163D2'') DE22/635<br />
<br />
This route enables trains to run between the Stuttgart line and Ulm Rbf (adjacent to the line to Sigmaringen) without reversal at Ulm Hbf and is very rarely used by passenger services. Engineering work in autumn 2018 and 2019 resulted in ''IRE'' and ''RB'' trains between Ulm and Stuttgart being diverted via Ulm Rbf, where they reversed.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Germany}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=46385Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-09-26T07:34:06Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Fleurus — Auvelais */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 12 December 2021. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
<br />
Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE22/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/2<br />
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This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate Sundays except before a public holiday, additionally on 18.IV, 6.VI and not on 26.XII, 2.I, 6.II, 3., 10.IV. They also do not operate during the Easter and summer holidays although this is omitted from the PDF timetables. In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work and may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
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This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE22/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE22/4<br />
<br />
A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
This is now used by the hourly Antwerpen-Centraal / Hasselt and vice-versa IC49s.<br />
It will be removed in the next update.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE22/5<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/6<br />
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This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud / Eigenbrakel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/7<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/8<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''IC40'' services from Charleroi-Sud to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S9 between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/9<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
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===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/10<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''IC40'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi Sud via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''IC40'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
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===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/11<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/12<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/13<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3072 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 22:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE22/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Most through trains to Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park approach via Ottignies (reversing if needed). The exceptions are ICT 6937/8/9/40/41 which are booked to terminate in platform 4 at Leuven. Use of line 139 would seem more likely than line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/15<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. The following use the alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi. <br />
<br />
Use is by arrivals at 06.05 from Wavre, 08.38, 15.05, 22.05 and 23.05 SSuX from Leuven or departures to Leuven at 05:22, 05:55, 06:22, 08:55, 15.22 SSuX some of which are limited through services to or from Charleroi.<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/16<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/17<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/18<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
When the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019, the former route was used by an hourly S1 between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid diverted between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. The former route was also used by ICs between Gent and Leuven when the tunnel between Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Noord / Bruxelles-Nord was completely closed for engineering work.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/19<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE22/18. See BE22/18 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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In addition to services listed under BE22/18, the former route was used due to engineering work by services between Schaarbeek and Jette as follows;<br />
<br />
IC services between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50 when the lines between Brussel-Nord, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and south thereof have been blocked.<br />
P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/20<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/21<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/22<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
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===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:16 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/24<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/25<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:51 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE22/26<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge: all eastbound trains are routed this way, but only about a third of westbound trains are (westbound trains alternate between platform 4 and platform 9 at Gent-Sint-Pieters);<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE22/27<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE22/28<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 02.07.22 → 28.08.21<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:25 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:20 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''ICT6754''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE22/29<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route lifted and dewired so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but as a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3 and this connecting line was to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead, '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/30<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/31<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE22/62.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/32<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays - 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22 and 02.07.22 → 28.08.22.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/33<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE22/34<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''ICT6905''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2022 these are scheduled to run from April 2nd to 17th and Monday April 18th, also July 2nd to August 28th.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE22/35<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE22/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
<br />
The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains as running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If trains run via Charleroi-Sud then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
Trains are diverted between October 29th and November 6th 2022 inclusive.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE22/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
<br />
On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
<br />
On Sunday 20th February 2022, there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot. P8900 is shown on the journey planner as using this route. P8219 and P8220 which could use this route are shown on the journey planner as running non-stop via Brussels Airport.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE22/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE22/58<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE22/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE22/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE22/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted running non-stop between Liège and Aachen. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/66<br />
<br />
This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
<br />
It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It is booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_General_Information&diff=45978Belgium - General Information2022-08-19T13:15:44Z<p>Jon Piesing: Undo revision 45977 by Doughnut City (talk) Improved precision about the new northern voltage changeover point. See https://infrabel.be/fr/project/modernisation-de-laxe-3-bruxelles-luxembourg</p>
<hr />
<div>==Country Name==<br />
Belgium (Belgie/Belgique)<br />
<br />
==National Railway System==<br />
Since 1 Jan. 2005, the infrastructure (Infrabel) and train operation (SNCB/NMBS) <br />
companies have been subsidiaries of the SNCB/NMBS Holding company.<br />
===National Railway Operator===<br />
*Société Nationale des Chemins der fer Belges (SNCB) and Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen (NMBS) are the formal titles of the [http://www.b-rail.be national railway system] in French and Dutch respectively. However, these are usually shortened to &quot;Chemins de fer Belges&quot; and &quot;Belgische spoorwegen&quot;. On rolling stock, station signs and publicity material the letter B in an oval is used instead of SNCB or NMBS. <br />
<br />
*[https://www.thalys.com/img/1427897808/pdf/presse/release/en/1427897799_15.04.01._Thalys_is_now_a_train_operati.pdf ''Thalys''] is operated by two stand-alone companies, one owned by SNCF (60%) and SNCB/NMBS (40%), the other (for services to Germany and the Netherlands) owned by SNCF (62%), SNCB/NMBS (28%) and DB (10%) (NS is not a partner although services extend over that system). ''Izy'', which operates low-cost services between Brussels and Paris is a brand of ''Thalys''.<br />
<br />
*''Eurostar'' is operated by [http://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/about-eurostar/company-information/behind-the-scenes Eurostar International Ltd], owned by SNCF (controlling interest of 55%), private investors (who in 2015 acquired the 40% share previously owned by the UK government) and SNCB/NMBS (5%).<br />
<br />
==Languages==<br />
Belgium consists of three Regions: Flanders, to the north <br />
of the provincial boundary line running roughly between Menin and Visé, in which <br />
Dutch is the official language; Wallonia, to the south of that line, where <br />
French is the official language, and the Capital, Brussels, which is officially <br />
bi-lingual but mostly French-speaking. German is officially recognised in the <br />
area around Eupen and Malmedy. By law, public bodies must use only the official <br />
language(s) of each Region for texts in that Region, so travellers should be <br />
aware that, for example, the name of a train's destination may change <br />
significally during the journey (eg: Bergen = Mons, Luik = Liège). All railway <br />
personnel whose duties involve contact with the public are required on <br />
recruitment to show they can speak both languages, and some (especially in <br />
Flanders) are also fluent in English etc., but of course others may become <br />
rather out-of-practice in their second language. Railway tickets are normally <br />
issued from computer terminals and at bilingual stations may be issued in either <br />
language, depending on how the passenger requests it; some types of ticket <br />
purchases and reservations can now be made via the internet.<br />
<br />
==Currency==<br />
Euro<br />
<br />
==UIC code==<br />
numeric 88; alpha B<br />
<br />
==Timetable==<br />
===Journey Planner===<br />
====SNCB/NMBS====<br />
*Website: [https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/travel-info/current/current-departure-times Timetable & buy tickets]<br />
*By Smartphone: [http://mobile.b-rail.be/en Journey planner etc]<br />
* For a map view of the planned route for any train enter either a station or the train number for the desired date from [https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/travel-info/current/current-departure-times this link]<br />
<br />
====Regional public transport companies====<br />
*De Lijn: [http://www.delijn.be/en/ De Lijn Route planner]<br />
*TEC ("Transport En Commun"): [http://www.infotec.be TEC]<br />
<br />
===Actual Train Times===<br />
[https://trainmap.belgiantrain.be/ Train Map] <br />
<br />
'''Note:''' The train map comes with a warning that '''The train positions are calculated based on timetables, real time info and prognoses.''' It is suspected there may not be much real time info other than the departures from stations.<br />
<br />
===Downloadable Timetable===<br />
On the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/lines-leaflets Brochures de ligne] web page, select either:<br />
* <I>Indicateur des Chemins de Fer Belges: Lundi au vendredi, sauf jours fériés</I> for weekday services, or<br />
* <I>Indicateur des Chemins de Fer Belges: Samedis, dimanches et jours fériés</I> for weekend services<br />
<br />
These show all passenger trains over a line, regardless of category. They are also available here unbundled as individual tables for each line.<br />
<br />
Timetables for individual '''IC routes''' are available from the ''Brochures IC'' page, either the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/ic-leaflets/ French language site] or the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/nl/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/ic-leaflets/ Dutch language site]. These tables show '''only''' the IC trains of the IC route number in question – not all trains over the same route.<br />
<br />
===Printed Timetable===<br />
The <i>Spoorboekje/Indicateur officiel</i>, with some text in German and English as well as French and Flemish, is available as a series of leaflets, suitable for holding in a ring binder, although it is possible this is no longer available. The compilers would welcome news of the current situation.<br />
<br />
===Engineering Information===<br />
SNCB / NMBS provide weekly information on engineering work at [http://www.belgianrail.be/jp/sncb-nmbs-routeplanner/help.exe/en?tpl=him_map&tplParamHimMsgInfoGroup=works Customer Service – Works Info]. Typically there are pages for only the next 4 weeks and pages may often be incomplete when first added.<br />
<br />
News of current or future traffic disruptions and alerts that impact '''international''' services can be obtained at [https://www.b-europe.com/EN/Disruptions Traffic Disruptions]<br />
<br />
==Maps==<br />
===Printed Maps===<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-E | European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU | European Railway Atlas (Regional Series - France and Benelux)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
<br />
===Web-based Maps===<br />
*The infrastructure provider has some useful plans:<br />
**[http://infrabel.be/sites/default/files/generated/files/paragraph/DRR_AnnexesC_Cartes_15.zip zip file containing several maps.] The Technical Map of the network (a simplified track diagram) is DRR_C-03.<br />
** A route plan identifying Timetable line numbers [https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets can be accessed from this page] <br />
*[http://f.cl.ly/items/1x143A2D3w071S3h0B2I/Belgium.pdf Passenger network route map 2014/2015] or [http://www.belgianrail.be/~/media/e811c526377b4359ac2f7dbf81f877be.pdf schematic passenger routes including High Speed by line number 2017]<br />
*An unofficial map shows the [http://www.garesbelges.be/cartes/reseau_belge.pdf maximum extent] of the Belgian system, identifying passenger, freight and <i>closed</i> lines. <br />
*[http://www.sporenplan.nl/ Sporenplan] has a series of on-line schematic track diagrams. Click on "Sporenplannen" on the left hand side for a map showing the countries covered.<br />
*Thorsten Büker's [http://www.bueker.net/trainspotting/maps_benelux.php Benelux Map]. Although this remains on-line, the Büker maps are no longer being maintained. Last update November 2011.<br />
*[[Maps and Plans#Belgium|Maps and Plans - Belgium]]<br />
<br />
==Ticketing==<br />
A summary of the various options for travelling with reduced fares is given in the timetable, but for full information consult the booklet &quot;''Guide du Voyageur - Billets, Pass et Cartes''&quot; (or the equivalent in Flemish). The Benelux-Tourrail card allows five days unlimited travel in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg within one month.<br />
<br />
A penalty charge is levied if a ticket is purchased on the train whilst the ticket office at the station is open. When boarding without a ticket at an unstaffed station, contact the conductor immediately to avoid a penalty fare. On some "high speed" services - particularly ''Thalys'', ''ICE'', ''Izy'' and ''Eurostar'' - fares are specific and not interavailable with tickets for other trains. Seat reservations are not available on purely domestic services.<br />
<br />
Belgian ticket machines are provided at Roosendaal, Maastricht and Aachen as these stations are served by SNCB trains. Tickets at special fares for <strong>short cross-border journeys</strong> can be bought <strong>only</strong> at the stations concerned. <br />
<br />
Through rail tickets which include travel by bus/tram/métro within the flat-fare zone of major cities are available. In Brussels, standard flat-fare single, multi-ride and 1-day tickets valid on the urban bus/tram/métro network are also valid for travel by rail between any of the city's stations. '<strong>MOBIB</strong>' is the national chipcard for e-ticketing on public transport; more information is available at [http://www.belgianrail.be/en/travel-tickets/mobib.aspx MOBIB].<br />
<br />
==Infrastructure==<br />
===Infrastructure Authority===<br />
[http://www.infrabel.be/en Infrabel]<br />
<br />
===Network Statement===<br />
[https://infrabel.be/en/networkstatement Network Statement page].<br />
<br />
===Gauge===<br />
Standard.<br />
<br />
The Antwerpen, Gent, Kusttram Tramways and the Charleroi Metro system are metre gauge.<br />
<br />
===Electrification===<br />
3kV dc. However, 25kV 50Hz is used on high speed lines and in the Ardennes. The boundaries between the systems in the Ardennes are as follows:<br />
* Dinant - Virton: between Anseremme and Gendron-Celles<br />
* Libramont - Bertrix: just west of Libramont<br />
* (Liège -) Rivage - Gouvy (- Luxembourg): between Rivage and Aywaille<br />
* Arlon - Athus: between Y Autelbas and Messancy<br />
<br />
Dual-system motive power is used on these lines.<br />
<br />
The Rochefort-Jemelle - Kleinbettingen section of the Namur - Luxembourg line will be converted to 25kV on 28 August 2022.<br />
<br />
===Rule of the road===<br />
Left (but most lines are signalled for operation in either direction).<br />
<br />
===Distances===<br />
Network Statement [https://www.infrabel.be/sites/default/files/legacy/documents/ns_e_01_distance_stations-nodes.pdf Annex E1] gives distances in metres for each significant location by Line Number.<br />
<br />
==Other railways==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Tourist lines== <br />
Standard gauge and steam worked, unless otherwise noted. English language webpage given where available.<br />
*[http://site.cfv3v.eu/site/?lang=en_gb Le Chemin de fer à vapeur des Trois Vallées (CF3V)] : Mariembourg - Treignes<br />
*[http://www.stoomcentrum.be Stoomcentrum Maldegem (SCM)] : Eeklo - Maldegem<br />
*[http://www.stoomcentrum.be Stoomcentrum Maldegem (SCM)] : Maldegem - Donk. 600mm gauge (diesel operated)<br />
*[http://www.stoomtrein.be/en Stoomtrein Dendermonde - Puurs] : Dendermonde - Puurs<br />
*[http://www.rail-rebecq-rognon.eu Le Rail Rebecq - Rognon] : Rebecq - Rognon. 600mm gauge, on former standard gauge alignment<br />
*[http://www.grotte-de-han.be/en Tramway des Grottes de Han] : Han - Grottes de Han. Metre gauge former Vicinal tramway (diesel operated), in conjunction with visits to caves (<i>grottes</i>)<br />
*[http://www.tta.be Le Tramway Touristique de l'Aisne (TTA)] : Pont d'Erezée - Lamormenil. Metre-gauge former Vicinal tramway (diesel operated) <br />
*[http://www.cfs-sprimont.be Le chemin de fer de Sprimont (CFS)] : Sprimont - Damré. 600mm gauge. <i>See [http://www.cfs-sprimont.be/Agenda.htm Agenda] for dates of operation</i><br />
*[http://www.asvi.be/en/index/index.htm Association pour la Sauvegarde du Vicinal (ASVi)]: Lobbes - Thuin - Biesme-sous-Thuin. Metre gauge former Vicinal tramway (electrically worked), based at museum on site of Thuin West station and incorporating a re-gauged section of former standard gauge line 109<br />
*[http://www.cfbocq.be/index.php/en/ Chemin de Fer du Bocq (CFB)] : Ciney - Purnode - Evrehailles-Bauche <br />
<br />
Rail cycling (''railvoertuig'' in Flemish; ''draisines'' in French) is available on the following sections of line:<br />
*[https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://railbiketessenderlo.com/&usg=ALkJrhi6UCPsf6k3DdKBfUNKRMs7_29HxQ Railbike Tessenderlo]: Tessenderlo – Ham, Albert Canal (4 km each way) <br />
*[https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railbikelimburg.be%2F&edit-text Railbike Limburg]: Munsterbilzen – Gellik (6 km each way)<br />
*[https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railbike.be%2Ffr%2Frailbike.aspx&edit-text Railbike des Hautes Fagnes]: Kalterherberg – Sourbrodt (7 km each way – part of former Vennbahn)<br />
*[http://www.molignee.be/draisines/draisines_gb.htm Les Draisines de la Molignée]: Denée-Maredsous - Warnant (7 km each way)<br />
*[https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://www.spoorfietsen.be/&usg=ALkJrhhSaPyU9SqFf8Iu6oNRSuGn5qpZqw In the track of the soldiers]: Kapellen – Brasschaat (5km each way)<br />
<br />
==Metro==<br />
Bruxelles, Antwerpen and Charleroi. The latter two are the central sections of metre-gauge tram routes.<br />
<br />
Track plans are available for [https://carto.metro.free.fr/metro-tram-bruxelles/ Bruxelles/Brussel] and [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Charleroi.pdf Charleroi] at the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu Gleisplanweb] The [https://treinfanaat.jouwweb.nl/informatie/sporenplannen Treinfanaat] Site has a plan for Antwerpen from Sporenplannen.<br />
<br />
==Trams/LRT-Systems==<br />
City networks in Antwerpen, Bruxelles, Charleroi and Gent. The [https://www.delijn.be/en/kusttram/index.html?vertaling=true ''Kusttram''] operates along the coast from Oostende, west to De Panne and east to Knokke. In Bruxelles/Brussel, the [https://trammuseum.brussels/en/ Brussels Tram Museum (Musée du Transport Urbain Bruxellois)] - located in the former Woluwe tram depôt - operates an historic tram [https://trammuseum.brussels/en/brussels-tourist-tramway/presentation/ tour around the city] on Sundays in the summer and once a month at other times of the year. In Antwerpen the [https://www.delijn.be/nl/overdelijn/organisatie/educatief/museum/ Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum] (site available only in Flemish) is housed in a former depôt near Berchem station. See also the references to tramways under Tourist Lines.<br />
<br />
A track plan for the Bruxelles system is available [http://carto.metro.free.fr/metro-tram-bruxelles/ here].<br />
Track plans for the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Charleroi.pdf Charleroi], [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Map-e.php?Map=Gent Gent] and <br />
[https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Kusttram.pdf Kusttram] systems are available on the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/ Gleisplanweb site]. For engineering TEC Charleroi works see the [https://www.letec.be/#/ TEC website].<br />
<br />
See also [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Recent and future changes==<br />
The overhead electrification between Hatrival (north of Libramont) and the Belgium/Luxembourg border (south of Arlon) is being switched from 1,500 V dc to 25 kV 50 Hz in August 2022. This entails temporary closure of the line until 28 August 2022.<br />
<br />
The 2020-2023 transport plan under consultation in June 2019 includes several mentions of possible new passenger services over non-passenger lines including<br />
* "Nieuwe S-verbinding Antwerpen - Waaslandhaven" - a passenger service into Antwerp docks and<br />
* "Bediening van de haven van Gent (lijn 204) – Zelzate" - the same at Gent<br />
<br />
In July 2019, CFL stopped operating across the border from Rodange to Virton due to the GSM-R systems on their 2200 series units not being acceptable in Belgium. Media reports suggest there are no plans to introduce any replacement. This means the loss of passenger services in Belgium from Y Aubange to the border with Luxembourg.<br />
<br />
In July 2018, the federal Minister of Transport announced the introduction from the December 2018 timetable change of 2 return trips from Namur and Charleroi-Sud to Maubeuge and from Mons to Aulnoye-Aymeries in both cases with connections to and from Paris.<br />
<br />
Line 125A, Flémalle-Haute - Liège via Seraing, reopened to passengers on June 10th 2018.<br />
<br />
In January 2017 the federal Minister of Transport announced that SNCB had no plans to close any further lines, stations or halts. However, this has been thrown into doubt by reports in December 2019 that SNCB wishes to close a number of lines where track and electrification equipment are in need of renewal. These include:<br />
<br />
*42 Rivage - Gouvy<br />
<br />
*43 Angleur - Marloie<br />
<br />
*44 Spa - Pepinster<br />
<br />
*82 Aalst - Burst<br />
<br />
*94 Froyennes - Baisieux (France)<br />
<br />
*96 Mons - Quévy<br />
<br />
*97 St Ghislain - Quiévrain<br />
<br />
*130A Charleroi - Erquelinnes<br />
<br />
*132 Charleroi - Couvin<br />
<br />
*140 Charleroi - Fleurus<br />
<br />
These closures are apparently not mentioned in the 2020-2023 transport plan and indeed that plan includes improvements to service frequency on some of these routes. Assuming this remains the case when the plan is approved then closure in the short term would appear unlikely.<br />
<br />
Services via the new "Watermael-Schuman-Josaphat" tunnel between Brussel/Bruxelles-Schuman and Line 26 south of Meiser started on 4 April 2016. <br />
<br />
From 17 February 2016 Virton - Rodange CFL was reduced to a skeleton service because the introduction of different signalling systems meant there was no suitable CFL rolling stock available; the service was withdrawn completely from 20 June 2016 but resumed from 11 December 2016. <!--- IF/WHEN THIS GETS DELETED REMEMBER TO DELETE EQUIVALENT LUXEMBOURG ENTRY ---> <br />
<br />
The ''Thalys'' trains between Liège and Paris via Mons were withdrawn from 1 April 2015. From the 2015 season, Le Tramway Touristique de l'Aisne (TTA) completed their long-planned reopening to Lamormenil, making a 12 km long line from Pont d’Érezée. The Chemin de Fer du Bocq was extended from Purnode to Evrehailles-Bauche on 12 June 2015.<br />
<br />
A new transport plan was introduced with the timetable commencing on 14 December 2014, with the object of providing a more regular timetable. This resulted in the disappearance of a number of obscure or peak hour only routes. From 7 April 2014 Antwerpen - Neerpelt trains were extended to a reopened station at Hamont, on the Netherlands border. ‘’Kolenspoor’’, a standard-gauge preserved line between Waterschei, As and Eisden, last operated in 2014 and the organisation has since ceased to exist.<br />
<br />
Owing to technical problems encountered on the Fyra trains, SNCB and NS Hispeed suspended ''Fyra'' train services in February 2013 and later cancelled the contract entirely. A substitute direct InterCity service between Brussel/Bruxelles and Den Haag was introduced from 18 February 2013 with two trains each way per day, which increased to eight trains from 11 March 2013. This was subsequently increased to hourly and extended to Amsterdam. It will be further diverted onto the High Speed line via Noorderkempen to serve Breda [reverse] from 9 April 2018.<br />
<br />
"Project Diabolo", a northward extension of the Brussels Airport branch to join Line 25N (the new direct Brussels - Mechelen line running along the middle of the E19 motorway) by means of a triangular junction, opened on 10 June 2012 together with Line 25N itself. Local trains between Erquelinnes [BE] and Jeumont [FR] were withdrawn from 10 September 2012, severing this international crossing point for passengers.<br />
<br />
A new short cutoff through a tunnel, avoiding the sharply curved section through Dolhain-Gileppe on the 'classic' route between Li&egrave;ge and Verviers, opened on 11 December 2011.<br />
<br />
==Special notes==<br />
In principle, all passenger services within Belgium run at intervals of one <br />
hour or less (two hours, in the case of the routes with the least traffic) <br />
between approximately 06:00 and 22:00, grouped into three categories:<br />
*Intercity (IC, stopping only at main stations)<br />
*Local (L, stopping at all stations en route).<br />
*Suburban (S, local services around Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Liège and Charleroi)<br />
Where possible, the schedules are designed to ensure convenient connections <br />
between L trains and limited-stop services. Additional trains are scheduled <br />
outside the fixed-interval framework in the early morning and late evening, at <br />
peak hours (P), and for tourist traffic in the holiday season (ICT).<br />
<br />
Many trains consist of electric multiple-units and some such services split <br />
en route to go to different destinations. Older units don't always carry a label <br />
to show where they are going, with reliance on ticket checks and public address <br />
announcements (making reference to the unit number, also displayed over the <br />
internal doorways) to ensure passengers are in the correct part of the train.<br />
<br />
Each rail line in Belgium is identified by a line number, which is usually <br />
the same as the corresponding table number in the public timetable. Line numbers <br />
are displayed in white on blue hexagonal boards beside the track at junctions. <br />
Information intended for railway staff only (eg depots and stabling points, <br />
types of equipment) is conveyed by means of telegraphic codes; FSD = Ostend , <br />
HLE = electric loco etc.). Other trackside boards indicate line speed-limits (in <br />
tens of km/h), gradients over 12/1000, prohibition of 3-phase motive power <br />
(&quot;DMT&quot;) etc.<br />
<br />
===Signal post numbering===<br />
*in controlled area: <b>F37</b> = signal <b>F</b> of <i>blok</i> (= block post or signal box) <b>37</b>.<br />
*automatic signals on open line: <b>A806</b> = signal on track <b>A</b> at km<b> 80,6</b>; <b>BX753</b> = signal on track <b>B</b> for trains running in &quot;wrong&quot; (right-hand) direction at km<b> 75,3</b>, where the <b>X</b> denotes &quot;wrong&quot; direction; signals for use in the wrong direction show occulting aspects - the V of small white lights above certain signals is lit when the signal is cleared for a movement starting or ending such 'wrong direction' running.<br />
===Passenger train numbering===<br />
*the concept of &quot;up&quot; and &quot;down&quot; (or <i>pair</i> and <i>impair</i> in French practice) to describe the direction of movement does not apply in Belgium; on a double track line one will be &quot;A&quot; and the other &quot;B&quot;, with direction &quot;A&quot; being that in which the trackside km increases.<br />
*internal trains carry three or four digit numbers of which the first two digits denote route (and indicate direction) while the final digit(s) provide unique train number within that route - whether the final digit is odd or even carries no significance. In many cases, for services in one direction, the two final digits will indicate the hour of departure from the origin. For example, IC5xx services are Oostende-Eupen and IC504 to IC523 are the hourly departures from Oostende starting with the 0442.<br />
*trains between SNCB/NMBS and NS or CFL adopt Belgian practice throughout.<br />
*trains between SNCB/NMBS and SNCF carry different numbers within France (following the French <i>pair</i>/<i>impair</i> numbering practice) from those carried in Belgium.<br />
*International trains (classified as such) may have two (adjacent - one odd, one even) numbers, to accommodate the numbering systems of those adjacent administrations where odd and even numbers do denote direction; for motorail (AutoTrain) services originating in Benelux, the odd number will be one less than the even number.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Border_Crossings:_Belgium_-_France&diff=45831Border Crossings: Belgium - France2022-08-03T19:02:03Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* (Mons -) Quévy SNCB - Feignies SNCF (- Aulnoye) */</p>
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<div>==(Arlon -) Athus SNCB - Mont St. Martin yard (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
see next item.<br />
<br />
==(Dinant - Halanzy -) Y Aubange SNCB - Mont St. Martin (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
[E] The Athus - Mont St. Martin route closed and was lifted, but in 2002 it was restored, with a lead from Y Aubange instead of Athus: in other words, the initial route which gave through running from the Arlon direction to Mont St. Martin was (after an interval of some years with no direct access from SNCB to Mont St.Martin) replaced by one giving through running from the Dinant direction instead.<br />
<br />
==Dinant SNCB - Givet SNCF==<br />
[D] No traffic. Track impassable due to lack of maintenance. Since the tourist service was withdrawn in 2000 there have been various proposals for reopening. However, no funding is available and Wallonie region (BE) is suggesting it be converted to a cycle path.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Treignes SNCB - Vireux-Molhain SNCF (- Charleville-Mézières)==<br />
The track is lifted beyond Treignes with the tunnel of Najauge having been used to grow mushrooms after closure.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Momignies SNCB - Anor SNCF==<br />
The line within Belgium between Mariembourg and Momignies - which saw local freight use until 1999 - is out of use and some sections have been converted to a cycleway. The cross-border section between Momignies and Anor closed to passengers in 1953 and freight in 1978. In 1993 that section was acquired by Comptoir Calcaires & Matériaux, owners of a quarry at Wallers-en-Fagne in France (trading as Carrières de Wallers). Traffic was then taken by road to Momignies and thence by rail to Anor, worked by Colas Rail as a private siding. A new alignment, wholly within France and running direct to the quarry, came into operation on 19 July 2011, leading to the closure of the cross-border section and cessation of loading at Momignies. A descriptive article appears in Voie Etroite no. 254 (Feb-Mar 2013).<br />
<br />
==(Charleroi -) Erquelinnes SNCB - Jeumont SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 3kV dc extends to Jeumont, where there are switchable tracks in the station and freight sidings, although a gradually increasing number of freight trains are being hauled by dual- or multi-system locos (SNCB type 13 or appropriately equipped and certified TRAXX).<br />
<br />
From the December 2018 timetable changes two trains a day use this crossing in each direction.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid (Delta). After briefly being reinstated, they were withdrawn again from Jan 26th due to Covid (Omicron).<br />
<br />
It is being reported in local forums that the current two ICs will be withdrawn in the December 2022 timetable change and instead 9 of the current Charleroi/Erquellines local trains will be extended to Maubeuge.<br />
<br />
==(Mons -) Quévy SNCB - Feignies SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 25kV 50Hz extends to Quévy where there are switchable tracks in the passenger station and freight sidings. From 14 December 2008 the regional passenger train service over this route between Quévy and Maubeuge/Aulnoye was withdrawn and the night train Paris - Berlin/Hamburg was diverted to run via Forbach, so there are no passenger trains over this border crossing for some years. From the December 2018 timetable, two trains use this route in both directions.<br />
SNCB have confirmed to local media that this service will be withdrawn at the December 2022 timetable change.<br />
<br />
==(St.Ghislain -) Quiévrain SNCB - Blanc-Misseron SNCF (- Valenciennes)==<br />
[D] Line closed. The cross-border passenger service, operated by SNCB and running only to Blanc-Misseron was withdrawn on 3 June 1984; freight traffic ceased on 15 April 1992. St-Ghislain – Quiévrain was electrified from 28 May 1995, whereupon the line was severed and lifted south of Quiévrain.<br />
<br />
In 2013, both governments approved reopening in principle, but the money for this was reallocated to extension of the Valenciennes tram system to Vieux-Condé. However, some money has been allocated in the new regional plan.<br />
<br />
==(Bruxelles -) Antoing SNCB - Frétin SNCF (- Lille/Paris) {high-speed line}==<br />
[E] Electrification at 25 kV 50Hz is to SNCF standards as far as the end of the high speed line at Lembeek (15 km from Bruxelles), with neutral sections there and at the intermediate access points near Antoing and near Ath. Only trains equipped with TVM430 cab signalling can use this line.<br />
<br />
==(Tournai -) Froyennes SNCB - Baisieux SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] A neutral section just west of Froyennes separates SNCB and SNCF electrification and only dual-system electric motive power can use the line. Initially, most local passenger trains continued to be worked by SNCF diesel units, but now SNCB dual-system EMUs run hourly between Lille and Liège.<br />
<br />
==(Kortrijk -) Mouscron/Moeskroen NMBS - Tourcoing SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] The neutral section between the SNCB 3kV and the SNCF 25kV 50Hz is a few kilometers south of Mouscron. Passenger services between Lille and Brugge and between Lille and Antwerpen via Gent are worked by SNCB dual-system EMUs. SNCB dual-system electric locomotives work freight trains through to Lille.<br />
<br />
==De Panne NMBS - Bray Dunes SNCF (- Dunkerque)==<br />
[D] No traffic. The section of line between Bray Dunes and Dunkerque is partly dismantled.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Border Crossings - General Information]]<br />
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{{Navbox France}}<br />
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
{{Germany Introduction}}<br />
<br />
==Obscure services==<br />
Routes are listed generally in the following order: (i) Berlin central area; (ii) the <br />
Berlin Outer Ring (''Außenring'') and connections to or from it, in <br />
anti-clockwise order starting from Biesdorfer Kreuz; (iii) all others outside <br />
the ''Außenring''.<br />
<br />
===Berlin central area===<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Charlottenburg – Berlin-Halensee (''Halensee Kurve'')==== <br />
[200.41, 200.42] (ERA-E 51B3 not shown; ERA-R 93C3; S+W ''128B3'') DE22/251<br />
<br />
This south to east curve links the ''S-Bahn Ringbahn'' and ''Stadtbahn'' lines. It is used by a pair of ''Ringbahn'' trains entering or leaving service at Berlin-Charlottenburg. <br />
*From Berlin-Halensee: 01:27 SSuX<br />
*From Berlin-Charlottenburg: 03:55 SSuX<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Lichtenberg – Berlin Ostkreuz====<br />
[209.12, 209.24, 209.25, 209.26] (ERA-E 51B4-51B3 not shown; ERA-R 94B3-94A3; S+W ''129B3-129C3'') DE22/252<br />
<br />
There are two routes for main line trains between Berlin-Lichtenberg and Berlin Ostkreuz. One runs via the ''Ringbahn'' to the high-level platforms at Berlin Ostkreuz. The other runs parallel with the ''S-Bahn'' to low level platforms 7 and 8 at Berlin Ostkreuz. The low-level route is used by ''RB'' trains to and from Küstrin-Kietz, Templin Stadt and Werneuchen. The connection to/from the high-level platforms is used by ''RB24'' services between Eberswalde and Senftenberg, which call at both Berlin-Lichtenberg and Berlin Ostkreuz.<br />
<br />
====<span id="BLBG"></span>Berlin-Lichtenberg/Berlin Ostkreuz – Berlin Gesundbrunnen/Bernau (b. Berlin) (Abzw Bornholmer Straße) (''Ringbahn Ferngleise'')====<br />
[209.9, 209.24, NEB ''RB54''/209.54] (ERA-E 51B4-51B3; ERA-R 94B3-94A4; S+W ''129A1-129C3'') DE22/253<br />
<br />
This is the north-eastern quadrant of the ''Ringbahn Ferngleise'' between Berlin Ostkreuz (high level) and Berlin Gesundbrunnen. There is an east-to-north connection from Berlin-Lichtenberg to Abzw Frankfurter Allee, north of Berlin Ostkreuz, and an east-to-north connection from Abzw Schönhauser Allee, east of Berlin Gesundbrunnen, to the Eberswalde line at Abzw Bornholmer Straße.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin Ostkreuz - Berlin Gesundbrunnen''' is used by the twice-hourly ''FEX'' (Flughafen Express) services between Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and Berlin Hbf (low level).<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Lichtenberg - Abzw Frankfurter Allee - Berlin Gesundbrunnen''' is used by the following ''RB54'' services, which now run all year round.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB61187<br />
| 07:45 Berlin-Lichtenberg – Rheinsberg (Mark)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| RB61200<br />
| Rheinsberg (Mark) – 22:01 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| RB61198<br />
| Rheinsberg (Mark) – 23:15 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This route is also occasionally used by diverted services between Poland and Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Details of any such services may be seen at entry DE22/261 under <b>Biesdorfer Kreuz West - Süd</b>. <br />
<br />
'''Berlin Ostkreuz - Abzw Schönhauser Allee - Abzw Bornholmer Straße''' has had no passenger use since 10 July 2021, when the hourly ''RB24'' services between Senftenberg and Eberswalde reverted to running via the ''Außenring''.<br />
<br />
====Berlin Gesundbrunnen (Abzw Berlin-Wedding) – Berlin Jungfernheide (Abzw Moabit Ost)====<br />
[206] (ERA-E 51B3; ERA-R 94A4; S+W ''128D1-128C2'') DE22/254<br />
<br />
This section of the ''Ringbahn Ferngleise'' is used by hourly ''RE6'' services running direct between Berlin Gesundbrunnen and Berlin-Spandau, not via Berlin Hbf. <br />
<br />
The route is also used by the following: <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SuO<br />
| ICE750<br />
| Stralsund Hbf – 17:56 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Köln Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| ''Note''<br />
| SuO <br />
| IC1932/ICE1132<br />
| Greifswald – 19:40 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Oldenburg (Oldb) Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
''Note'': Runs as ''IC1932'' until 6 June and as ''ICE1132'' from 13 June 2022<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Spandau – Berlin-Staaken (Nennhauser Damm)==== <br />
[209.13, ODEG ''RE4''] (ERA-E 51B2; ERA-R 93C4; S+W ''124D4-124C4'') D21/255<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Berlin-Spandau and Staaken. The more northerly route makes a junction with the line from Falkensee about 1 km to the west of Berlin-Spandau. The southern route, mostly following the alignment of the Lehrter Bahn, converges with the main line at the west end of Berlin-Spandau station. Trains using the southern route can call only at platform 6, or use a non-platform track outside the station roof. ''IC'', ''ICE'' and ''EC'' trains use the northern route in both directions. ''RE'' and ''RB'' trains generally use the northern route westbound and the southern route eastbound. If an eastbound train is to use the northern route, signal 8942 at Staaken (just east of the station) displays speed restriction ‘6’ (= 60 km/hr) above the main aspect.<br />
<br />
===Berlin ''Außenring '' (Outer Ring) and connections===<br />
<br />
Details are given of trains using connections on and off the ''Außenring '' at each of the junctions. Services referred to, generally operating hourly, are thus: <br />
<br />
{| width="80%"<br />
| ''RE2''<br />
| Wismar – Wittenberge – Spandau – Alexanderplatz – Königs Wusterhausen – Cottbus <br />
| 202, 209.14<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE5''<br />
| Rostock/Stralsund – Oranienburg – Gesundbrunnen – Südkreuz – Elsterwerda<br />
| 205<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE6''<br />
| Wittenberge – Neuruppin – Hennigsdorf (reverse) – Spandau – Gesundbrunnen<br />
| 206<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE7''<br />
| Dessau/Jüterbog – Alexanderplatz – Flughafen BER-Terminal 1-2 – Wünsdorf-Waldstadt<br />
| 207<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB10''<br />
| Nauen – Spandau – Südkreuz – Flughafen BER-Terminal 1-2 (Monday to Friday only)<br />
| 209.14<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB12''<br />
| Ostkreuz – Lichtenberg – Oranienburg – Templin Stadt<br />
| 209.12<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB14''<br />
| Nauen – Spandau – Alexanderplatz – Flughafen BER-Terminal 1-2<br />
| 209.14<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB20''<br />
| Oranienburg – Hennigsdorf (reverse) – Potsdam Hbf (Monday to Friday only)<br />
| 209.20<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB21''<br />
| Friedrichstraße/Potsdam Hbf - Golm - Wustermark<br />
| 209.21<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB22''<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – Golm (reverse) – Flughafen BER-Terminal 1-2 – Königs Wusterhausen<br />
| 209.21<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB24''<br />
| Eberswalde – Hohenschönhausen – Ostkreuz – Königs Wusterhausen – Senftenberg<br />
| 209.24<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB25''<br />
| Ostkreuz – Lichtenberg – Werneuchen<br />
| 209.25<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Biesdorfer Kreuz====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B3; S+W ''129D2'') DE22/261<br />
<br />
'''Biesdorfer Kreuz West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord''' is used by services ''RB12'', ''RB24'' and ''RB25''. <br />
<br />
'''Biesdorfer Kreuz West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd''': There are two single lines between Biesdorfer Kreuz West and Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd. The short curve (line 6071) is reversible, but the long curve (line 6076) can only be used by trains towards Berlin-Lichtenberg. Generally, the long curve is only used if other movements prevent use of the short one. Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West is an intermediate junction on the short curve, where it is joined by the line from Rummelsburg. <br />
<br />
Services from Lichtenberg will use the short curve; in the other direction they are likely to use the short curve but may use the long curve if there is a conflicting southbound service on the ''Außenring''.<br />
<br />
The following service is booked to operate via this route.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| ''Note''<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
''Note'' Between 19 March – 7 April 2022 this train runs via the ''Stadtbahn'', not via Südkreuz. Its last call before Berlin-Lichtenberg is at Berlin Hbf (high level) at 19:55 to set down only, from where it is booked to take 1h10 to reach Lichtenberg, presumably via Rummelsburg (DE22/273) and this route.<br />
<br />
''EC'' services between Berlin and Poland via Frankfurt (Oder) and Rzepin are booked to run to and from Berlin-Gesundbrunnen instead of Berlin Hbf, thus using this route, on the following dates:<br />
* 29 August - 16 September 2022<br />
* 23 - 30 September 2022<br />
* 8 - 11 October 2022.<br />
<br />
'''Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord''' is a single track parallel with the ''Außenring'' which is used by trains between Rummelsburg and the north side of the ring. No passenger use of this line has been identified in this timetable period.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the curves to the ''Außenring '' from Biesdorfer Kreuz Ost, nor of the ''Außenring '' between Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd and Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord.<br />
<br />
====Karower Kreuz==== <br />
(ERA-E 51A3; ERA-R 94A4; S+W ''125C2'') DE22/262<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Karow Ost – Berlin-Karow''' (east to north) is used by ''RB24''.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Blankenburg – Berlin-Karow West''' (south to west) is used by ''RE5'' and ''IC'' trains between Berlin and Rostock.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Karow Ost – Berlin-Karow West''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB12''.<br />
<br />
There is no scheduled passenger use of the south to east or north to west curves.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Hohen Neuendorf==== <br />
(ERA-E 51A3; ERA-R 93C5; S+W ''125A1'') DE22/263<br />
<br />
'''Schönfließ West – Birkenwerder''' (east to north) is used by ''RE5'', ''RB12'' and ''IC'' trains between Berlin and Rostock. There are two routes. The ''Lange Kurve'' runs parallel with the ''S-Bahn'' via Hohen Neuendorf, passing below the ''Außenring''. The ''Kleine Kurve'' is a direct east to north connection from the ''Außenring'' to Birkenwerder. Both routes are reversible single tracks. The ''Kleine Kurve'' is used by all northbound trains. Southbound ''RB12'' trains normally run via the ''Lange Kurve'', but others use the ''Kleine Kurve'' unless it is necessary to avoid conflict with a westbound freight on the ''Außenring''. <br />
<br />
'''Hohen Neuendorf West – Birkenwerder''' (west to north) is used by ''RB20''. There are two routes. The ''Kleine Kurve'' is used in both directions by ''RB20'' in order to call at Hohen Neuendorf West, whose single platform lies on this line, although it is also possible to regain the main line and thence the ''Lange Kurve''. This branches south from and then passes below the ''Außenring'' having described three-quarters of a circle. It no longer sees regular use. <br />
<br />
Note that until 18 March 2022, ''RB20'' from Potsdam Hbf terminates at Hennigsdorf (b. Berlin) with a bus forward to Hohen Neuendorf ''S-Bahn''. There is therefore no use of this curve during this period. <br />
<br />
There is normally no passenger use of the ''Außenring'' between Schönfließ West and Hohen Neuendorf West.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Hennigsdorf====<br />
(ERA-E 51A2; ERA-R 93C5; S+W ''124D2'') DE22/264<br />
<br />
'''Hennigsdorf Nord (Hdo) – Hennigsdorf''' (east to south) is used by ''RB20'' (but see ''Note'' below)<br />
<br />
'''Hennigsdorf Nord (Hdw) – Hennigsdorf''' (west to south) is used by ''RE6'' and ''RB20''<br />
<br />
''Note'' Until 18 March 2022, ''RB20'' from Potsdam Hbf terminates at Hennigsdorf (b. Berlin) with a bus forward to Hohen Neuendorf ''S-Bahn'' station. There is therefore no use of the east to south curve during this period.<br />
<br />
There is no scheduled passenger use of the ''Außenring'' between Hdo and Hdw, avoiding Hennigsdorf, although it is occasionally used for diverted services from the Eberswalde or Oranienburg lines to Berlin via Spandau.<br />
<br />
====Falkenhagener Kreuz====<br />
(51A1-51A2; ERA-R 93B4; S+W ''124B3'') DE22/265<br />
<br />
'''Falkenhagen – Finkenkrug''' (north to east) is used by ''RE6''<br />
<br />
'''Falkenhagen – Brieselang Hasselberg''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB20''<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the curves to the ''Außenring'' from Brieselang.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Wustermark====<br />
(ERA-E 51B1; ERA-R 93B4; S+W ''124A4'') DE22/266<br />
<br />
'''Wustermark – Priort''' (west to south) is used by ''RB21'' and the following ''Nightjet'' services:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ470<br />
| Zürich HB – 03:16 Göttingen – Berlin Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ471<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:03 Berlin Südkreuz – Zürich HB<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: 14 October - 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
'''Wustermark Awf – Priort''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB20''<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the east to north and east to south curves to the ''Außenring'' from Dallgow-Döberitz (Wustermark Rbf Abzw Wot).<br />
<br />
====Potsdam====<br />
(ERA-E 51C1; ERA-R 93B2-93B1; S+W ''126A2'') DE22/267<br />
<br />
'''Potsdam Park Sanssouci – Golm''' (east to north) is used by ''RB20'', ''RB21'' and ''RB22''.<br />
<br />
'''Postdam Wildpark West – Werder (Havel)''' (south to west) has been used by passenger trains on Saturdays and Sundays during the [http://baumbluetenfest.com/ “Baumblütenfest”] (Blossom Festival) in Werder in late April and early May. If the 2022 event goes ahead, ''RB22'' may be diverted to Werder (Havel), instead of Golm, or other arrangements may be made. <br />
<br />
'''Golm – Potsdam Wildpark West''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB22''.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the north to west curve from Golm to Werder (Havel), nor of the connections from the ''Außenring '' to the Belzig line at Wilhelmshorst and Saarmund.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Genshagener Heide====<br />
(ERA-E 51C3; ERA-R 93C1-93C2; S+W ''127A3'') DE22/268<br />
<br />
'''Großbeeren Süd – Genshagener Heide Mitte''' (north to east) is a loop west of the Berlin - Leipzig main line used by ''RE5'' and ''RB10'' and by''IC/EC'' trains between Berlin and Dresden.<br />
<br />
'''Großbeeren Süd – Genshagener Heide''' (north to west) is used by the following ''Nightjet'' services.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ470<br />
| Zürich HB – 03:16 Göttingen – Berlin Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ471<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:03 Berlin Südkreuz – Zürich HB<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: 14 October - 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
It is also occasionally used for diverted services between Berlin and Braunschweig when the route via Berlin-Wannsee is blocked.<br />
<br />
'''Genshagener Heide – Genshagener Heide Mitte''' (''Außenring'') is used by ''RB22''.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of any of the other curves at Genshagener Heide.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Glasower Damm====<br />
(ERA-E 51C3; ERA-R 94A2; S+W ''127C3'') DE22/269<br />
<br />
'''Glasower Damm West – Blankenfelde (Glasower Damm Süd)''' is used by ''RE5'' and by the two-hourly ''EC/IC/ICE'' trains between Kiel, Hamburg or Berlin and Praha via Dresden. <br />
<br />
'''Glasower Damm West – Glasower Damm Ost''' (''Außenring'') is used by ''RB10'', ''RB22'' and the two-hourly ''IC'' services between Warnemünde, Berlin and Dresden. These trains run via Abzw Selchow Süd to/from Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2, where the ''IC'' services reverse.<br />
<br />
'''Glasower Damm Ost – Glasower Damm Süd''' is used by ''RE7'' and the Warnemünde – Berlin – Dresden ''IC'' services. ''RE7'' towards Wunstorf-Waldstadt and the ''IC'' services in both directions run via the northern junction at Glasower Damm Ost. The connection to the southern pair of tracks is used by ''RE7'' towards Berlin Ostkreuz and Dessau.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Selchow====<br />
(ERA-E 51C3; ERA-R 94A2-94B2; S+W ''127C3'') DE22/270<br />
<br />
'''Abzw Selchow West – Abzw Selchow Süd''' (single-track spur) is used by ''RE7'' from Wunstorf-Waldstadt towards Dessau Hbf via Berlin Ostkreuz and by ''RB10'' from Nauen to Flughafen BER Terminals 1-2 via Berlin Südkreuz, both in that direction only. ''RE7'' and ''RB10'' services in the other direction and ''IC'' services in both directions between Warnemünde, Berlin and Dresden (which reverse at Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2) are booked to use the double-track diveunder to and from the northern pair of tracks between Abzw Selchow West and Glasower Damm rather than this spur, however eastbound ''IC'' services may use the southern lines and the spur if the northern lines are unavailable.<br />
<br />
'''Abzw Selchow West – Grünauer Kreuz Süd''' (''Außenring'') is no longer used by most passenger trains, which run via Flughafen BER Terminals 1-2. It is still used by the following ''RB22'' and ''IC/ICE'' services:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18137<br />
| 23:03 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| TO<br />
| RB18139<br />
| 00:11 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| WO<br />
| RB18100<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 04:22 Ludwigsfelde-Struveshof – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|-<br />
| D2<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| FSuO<br />
| ICE1743<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:23 Berlin Südkreuz – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18138<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 23:22 Ludwigsfelde-Struveshof – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D2: From 8 January; not 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
D3: 29 April - 14 October 2022<br />
<br />
====Grünauer Kreuz====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B2; S+W ''127D2'') DE22/271<br />
<br />
'''Grünauer Kreuz Süd – Berlin-Grünau''' (south to east) was used by ''RB22'', but since the opening of Flughafen Berlin-Brandenburg in October 2020 almost all of these have run via Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2 to/from Abzw Bohnsdorf Süd. The following trains still use this route:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18137<br />
| 23:03 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| TO<br />
| RB18139<br />
| 00:11 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| WO<br />
| RB18100<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 04:38 Flughafen BER - Terminal 5 (Schönefeld) – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| FSuO<br />
| ICE1743<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:23 Berlin Südkreuz – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18138<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 23:38 Flughafen BER - Terminal 5 (Schönefeld) – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D3: 29 April - 14 October 2022<br />
<br />
'''Grünauer Kreuz Nord – Berlin-Grünau''' (north to east) is used by ''RE2'', ''RE7'' and ''RB14'' and the following ''IC'' services:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SX<br />
| IC2431<br />
| Emden Außenhafen – 18:45 Berlin Ostkreuz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| IC2432<br />
| Cottbus Hbf – 06:51 Königs Wüsterhausen – Norddeich Mole<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Grünauer Kreuz Süd – Grünauer Kreuz Nord''' (Außenring ) was used by ''RE7'' and ''RB14'', but since 31 October 2020 these have run via Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2 to/from Abzw Bohnsdorf Nord leaving this section with minimal passenger use. <br />
<br />
It is used by the following ''IC'' service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D2<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D2: From 8 January; not 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the curves to the Außenring from Berlin-Schöneweide.<br />
<br />
====Wuhlheide====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B3; S+W ''129D4'') DE22/272<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Eichgestell – Berlin-Ostendgestell''' (south to west) is used by ''RE2'', ''RE7'', ''RB14'' and:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SX<br />
| IC2431<br />
| Emden Außenhafen – 18:45 Berlin Ostkreuz – Cottbus<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| IC2432<br />
| Cottbus – 06:51 Königs Wusterhausen – Norddeich Mole<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Berlin Stadtforst – Eichgestell Nord''' (north to east) was used in 2020 by trains ''EN440'' FSuO Moskva - Berlin-Lichtenberg and ''EN441'' MSO Berlin-Lichtenberg - Moskva. In the 2020/2021 timetable period they were booked to run direct between Berlin Ostbahnhof and the Frankfurt (Oder) line and so did not use this curve. These trains are currently suspended and a resumption of service is not expected in the near to medium term.<br />
<br />
This curve is used by diverted ''EC'' services between Berlin and Poland via Frankfurt (Oder) and Rzepin when they are booked to run to and from Berlin-Gesundbrunnen instead of Berlin Hbf. This occurred earlier in 2022 and on the following dates:<br />
<br />
* 29 August - 16 September 2022<br />
* 23 - 30 September 2022<br />
* 8 - 11 October 2022.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Eichgestell – Eichgestell Nord – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd''' (''Außenring'') is used by the following ''IC'' service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D2<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D2: From 8 January; not 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
It is also used by the trains between Berlin and Moskva when they are diverted via Cottbus. These trains are currently suspended and a resumption is not expected in the short to medium term.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the south to east curve from Berlin-Eichgestell to Berlin-Stadtforst.<br />
<br />
====Berlin Ostbahnhof (Rummelsburg Rgbv) – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B3; S+W ''129C3-129D3'') DE22/273<br />
<br />
There is no west to north curve at Wuhlheide, but this line enables trains to run between Berlin Ostbahnhof and the north side of the ''Außenring'' or Berlin-Lichtenberg.<br />
There is no regular passenger use of this connection, however it is booked to be used by the following dated ''IC'' service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D4<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 19:55 Berlin Hbf (high level) – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D4: 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
Note that this service is booked to take 1h10 from the set-down only stop at Berlin Hbf to Lichtenberg.<br />
<br />
===Other lines outside the ''Außenring''===<br />
<br />
====Rheinsberg (Mark) – Stechlinsee====<br />
[NEB RB54] (ERA-E 44C1; ERA-R 91B3; S+W ''25D3'') DE22/280<br />
<br />
For the last few years one return service has run on this line on summer weekends. Special tickets are required, which are available on the train. These are very cheap.<br />
The 2021 service ran on Saturdays and Sundays between 3 July and 8 August, departing Rheinsberg (Mark) at 13:25 and returning from Stechlinsee at 14:00. Once details of any service in 2022 become available, this entry will be updated.<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Staaken – Stendal – Wolfsburg==== <br />
[ODEG RE4, 301] (ERA-E 51B2-48C4; ERA-R 93C4-100C5; S+W ''124C4 to 32D4'') DE22/281<br />
<br />
On this route the double track ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' runs alongside one or two other tracks for most of the way. Between Berlin-Staaken and Elstal local passenger trains use a double line immediately south of the ''Schnellfahrstrecke''. There is a single-track local line between Elstal and Wustermark. All passenger trains use the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' between Wustermark and Rathenow. There is no passenger use of the parallel track from Wustermark to Abzw. Ribbeck (east of Buschow), which is not electrified, or from Abzw. Bamme (west of Nennhausen) to Rathenow. ''RB34'' trains between Rathenow and Stendal use the parallel non-electrified single line. All others use the ''Schnellfahrstrecke''. Between Hämerten (Abzw. Staffelde) and Vinzelberg (Abzw. Nahrstedt) the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' follows a separate route to the south of Stendal, which is used by all trains not calling there. All ''RB'' trains west of Stendal use the single, non-electrified line. The two routes diverge slightly at a number of places, particularly at Oebisfelde.<br />
<br />
====Cottbus Hbf====<br />
<br />
The three lines into Cottbus Hbf from the west all split into separate routes to the south side platforms, 1 to 4, and to the middle and north side platforms, 5 to 10, as shown on this [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Cottbus.png map].<br />
<br />
Services are as follows:<br />
<br />
{| width="80%"<br />
| ''RE2'' (hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Lübbenau (Spreewald) – Berlin – Wittenberge – Wismar <br />
| ODEG RE2<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE10'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Calau (Nl) – Falkenberg (Elster) – Leipzig <br />
| 209.43<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE18'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Ruhland – Großenhain – Dresden <br />
| 208<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB41'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Lübbenau (Spreewald) (all stations). This service is operated by replacement bus during the entire 2021-22 timetable period.<br />
| ODEG RE2 (SEV)<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB43'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Calau (Nl) – Falkenberg (Elster) (thence as ''RE3'' to Jüterbog)<br />
| 209.43<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB49'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Ruhland – Elsterwerda-Biehla - Falkenberg (Elster)<br />
| 208<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====To/from Lübbenau (Spreewald) and Berlin=====<br />
(ERA-E 50B3 not shown; ERA-R 103B3 not shown; S+W ''49B4'') DE22/282<br />
<br />
'''South side platforms 1 to 4'''<br />
<br />
Reached by the main line via former Stw W20 (line 6142).<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE2'' '''arrivals''' (except those shown below as arriving at platforms 5 to 10)<br />
<br />
and the following services: <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE63959<br />
| 03:56 Cottbus Hbf – Wismar<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE63961<br />
| 04:57 Cottbus Hbf – Wittenberge<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| RE63963<br />
| 05:32 Cottbus Hbf – Wismar<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| IC2432/RE62432<br />
| 06:05 Cottbus Hbf – Norddeich Mole<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| RE63949 <br />
| 06:12 Cottbus Hbf – Berlin Friedrichstraße<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB18374 <br />
| Eberswalde – 22:25 Kolkwitz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Middle and north side platforms 5 to 10''' <br />
<br />
Reached by a spur from Abzw Cbn via former Stw W10 (lines 6203 and 6201).<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE2'' '''departures''', except as shown above, and the following arrivals:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| FO<br />
| RE63952 <br />
| Berlin Zoologischer Garten – 16:38 Kolkwitz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| FSSuX<br />
| RE63954 <br />
| Berlin Zoologischer Garten – 18:38 Kolkwitz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SX<br />
| IC2431/RE62431<br />
| Emden Außenhafen – 19:35 Lübbenau (Spreewald) – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====To/from Calau (Niederlausitz) and Leipzig=====<br />
(ERA-E 50B3 not shown; ERA-R 103B3 not shown; S+W ''49B4'') DE22/283<br />
<br />
'''South side platforms 1 to 4'''<br />
<br />
Reached by a connection (line 6204) from Abzw Cfw via former Stw W9 to the main line from Lübbenau.<br />
<br />
No passenger use of this connection has been determined in this timetable period<br />
<br />
'''Middle and north side platforms 5 to 10'''<br />
<br />
Reached by the main line (line 6345) or parallel loop (line 6203) via former Stw B12.<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE10'' and ''RB43''<br />
<br />
=====To/from Ruhland and Dresden=====<br />
(ERA-E 50B3 not shown; ERA-R 103B3 not shown; S+W ''49B4'') DE22/284<br />
<br />
'''South side platforms 1 to 4'''<br />
<br />
Reached by a connection (line 6202) from former Südwest Stw B2 via former Stw W20.<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE18'' and ''RB49'' except as shown below<br />
<br />
'''Middle and north side platforms 6 to 10'''<br />
<br />
Reached by a diveunder (line 6253) from former Südwest Stw B2 via former Stw B12<br />
<br />
Used by certain ''RE18'' and ''RB49'' trains as follows:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB18420 <br />
| Falkenberg (Elster) – 05:35 Leuthen (b. Cottbus) – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18404<br />
| Dresden Hbf – 08:31 Drebkau – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18408<br />
| Dresden Hbf – 12:28 Drebkau – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18416 <br />
| Dresden Hbf – 20:28 Drebkau – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18401 <br />
| 05:18 Cottbus Hbf – Dresden Hbf <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB18423 <br />
| 06:15 Cottbus Hbf – Falkenberg (Elster) <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18405<br />
| 09:18 Cottbus Hbf – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18409 <br />
| 13:18 Cottbus Hbf – Dresden Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Falkenberg (Elster)====<br />
<br />
The Hoyerswerda to Lutherstadt Wittenberg and Leipzig to Cottbus lines cross at Falkenberg (Elster), passing through low-level (unt Bf) and high-level (ob Bf) platforms respectively. A series of curves south-east of the station allow trains to and from the Hoyerswerda line to use the high-level platforms (6 and 7) and those to and from the Cottbus line to use the low-level ones (3 and 4).<br />
<br />
=====Uebigau (Falkenberg (Elster) Stw B3) – Falkenberg (Elster) unt Bf (Stw W17)=====<br />
[209.43] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R 102C2; S+W ''59C1'') DE22/285<br />
<br />
This combination of curves provides an east to north route, on the south side of the Cottbus – Leipzig line, connecting that line with the low-level station at Falkenberg (Elster). It is used by those ''RB43'' services to Cottbus that start at Herzberg (Elster), but not in the other direction. ''RB43'' services that start at Falkenberg (Elster) use high-level platform 6.<br />
<br />
''RB18074'' Cottbus - 23:03 Uebigau - Herzberg (Elster) also uses these curves to run to platform 4.<br />
<br />
''RE10'' trains, which run through to or from Leipzig Hbf, use the high-level platforms.<br />
<br />
A full sized diagram is [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Falkenberg1.jpg here].<br />
<br />
=====Bad Liebenwerda (Falkenberg (Elster) Stw W15) – Falkenberg (Elster) ob Bf (Stw W2)=====<br />
[208] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R 102C2; S+W ''59C1'') DE22/286<br />
<br />
This south to west curve connects the line from Elsterwerda-Biehla with the high-level platforms at Falkenberg (Elster). It is used by ''S4'' trains from Hoyerswerda to Markkleeberg-Gaschwitz via Leipzig, but not in the opposite direction, generally every two hours. A full sized diagram is [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Falkenberg2.jpg here].<br />
<br />
=====Falkenberg (Elster) unt Bf (Stw W17) – Falkenberg (Elster) ob Bf (Stw W2)=====<br />
[208] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R 102C2; S+W ''59C1'') DE22/287<br />
<br />
This route is a combination of parts of the previous two. It allows trains to run in a spiral between the high-level and low-level platforms at Falkenberg (Elster). It is used by:<br />
*''S4'' trains every two hours from Leipzig to Hoyerswerda, but not in the opposite direction, which pass through the high-level platforms at Falkenberg without stopping and use this route to call at the low-level platforms, where they reverse.<br />
*Those ''RB43'' trains from Cottbus that terminate at Herzberg (Elster), but not in the opposite direction, which call at the high-level platforms and run through the low level without stopping. Exception: ''RB18074'' Cottbus - 23:03 Uebigau - Herzberg (Elster), which runs directly to the low-level platforms via DE22/285.<br />
<br />
A full sized diagram is [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Falkenberg3.jpg here].<br />
<br />
====Walddrehna (Abzw Doberlug-Kirchhain Nord) – Finsterwalde (Niederlausitz) (Abzw Hennersdorf West)====<br />
[205 Süd] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R S+W 102C2;''47D4'') DE22/288<br />
<br />
This north to east curve links the Berlin – Dresden main line with the Leipzig – Cottbus line. It is used by ''RE5'' services between Berlin Hbf, Luckau-Uckro and Finsterwalde (Niederlausitz), every two hours in the morning and evening peaks on Mondays to Fridays only.<br />
<br />
It is also used from 26 to 29 January 2022 by diverted ''IC/ICE'' services between Leipzig Hbf and Dresden Hbf, reversing at Hennersdorf West and Brenitz-Sonnewalde.<br />
<br />
====Kamenz (Sachs) – Hosena – Senftenberg (Brieske)====<br />
(ERA-E 50B1-50B2; ERA-R 103A2; S+W ''60C3-60B2'') DE22/289<br />
<br />
This freight line is used once again in 2022 by a summer weekend train pair between Dresden and Senftenberg. The line south of Hosena is mostly within ''Land'' Sachsen.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D3<br />
| SSuO<br />
| RB16657<br />
| Dresden Hbf – 10:26 Kamenz (Sachs) – Senftenberg<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| SSuO<br />
| RB16656<br />
| 16:55 Senftenberg – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D3: 16 July - 28 August 2022<br />
<br />
Note that these services run as ''S8'' between Dresden Hbf and Kamenz (Sachs) and as ''RB34'' between Kamenz and Senftenberg.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
====Berlin ''Außenring''====<br />
DE22/291<br />
<br />
The ''Außenring'' and its connections to all of the lines radiating from Berlin provide scope for many diversions, including the following:<br />
<br />
'''Karower Kreuz – Berlin-Gesundbrunnen''': Trains from the Oranienburg or Bernau lines may be diverted via Berlin-Hohenschönhausen and Berlin-Lichtenberg. This has happened frequently in recent years. Such diversions result in an extended journey time.<br />
<br />
'''Karower Kreuz – Berlin Hbf''': A less common diversion of trains between Bernau and Berlin is via Falkenhagener Kreuz. In that event they use the curve between Berlin-Karow and Berlin-Karow West and the sections of the ''Außenring'' between Schönfließ West and Hohen Neuendorf West and between Hennigsdorf Nord Hdo and Hennigsdorf Nord Hdw. Such a diversion is likely to result in a longer journey time and any call at Berlin-Gesundbrunnen is omitted, but there may be an additional stop at Berlin-Spandau. This has happened on several occasions in recent years.<br />
<br />
'''Birkenwerder – Berlin Hbf''': Trains between Oranienburg and Berlin Hbf may also be diverted via Falkenhagener Kreuz. In that event they use the section of the ''Außenring'' between Hennigsdorf Nord Hdo and Hennigsdorf Nord Hdw. Such a diversion may not result in a significantly different journey time, but any call at Berlin-Gesundbrunnen is omitted and there may be an additional stop at Berlin-Spandau. It is possible that trains would use the long curve between Hohen Neuendorf West and Birkenwerder. <br />
<br />
'''Brieslang – Wustermark''': Trains between Nauen and Berlin may be diverted via the curves Brieselang to Brieselang-Hasselburg and Wustermark Awf to Elstal in event of engineering work on the line via Falkensee. This may not affect the journey time of express trains between Berlin and Hamburg significantly. Use of this route is best indicated by local trains via Falkensee being replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
'''Elstal – Priort – Golm – Werder''': ''RE1'' services may be diverted between Charlottenburg and Werder, calling additionally at Golm. <br />
<br />
'''Saarmund – Golm''': ''RB22'' trains may be diverted via Michendorf and Ferch-Lienewitz or (after a reversal) the Wilhelmshorst curve. Between 15 February and 26 March 2021 they are diverted via Michendorf and Ferch-Lienewitz to terminate at Potsdam Hbf.<br />
<br />
'''Genshagener Heide – Blankenfelde''': In event of an extended journey time between Berlin-Lichterfelde Ost and Blankenfelde, ''RE5'' trains can be expected to reverse at Ludwigsfelde and use the curve between Birkengrund Süd and Genshagener Heide Ost.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Blankenburg – Berlin-Karow Ost, Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord - Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd - Eichgestell Nord - Stadtforst''': Until July 8th, EC trains between Berlin and Warzaw are starting from and terminating at Berlin-Gesundbrunnen instead of Berlin-Hbf. Some trains on some days have been noted running via the Außenring as listed and not via Abzw Frankfurter Allee. It is unclear if there is any pattern to which route is used.<br />
<br />
====Falkenberg (Elster) – Glaubitz (b Riesa) (Abzw. Zeithain Bogendreieck)====<br />
(ERA-E 50A2-50A1; ERA-R 102C2-192C1; S+W ''59C1-59C3'') DE22/292 ''[the southern portion of this line is in Sachsen]'' <br />
<br />
This part of the original rail route from Berlin to Dresden links Falkenberg with the Leipzig – Dresden main line near Riesa. The local passenger service was withdrawn in 2004, but when there is engineering work on the main line to/from Berlin via Elsterwerda, all ''EC'', ''EN'' and ''IC'' trains between Berlin and Dresden are diverted by this route. This occurred frequently in recent years while the main line was upgraded. Although the upgrade has been completed since December 2019, occasional diversions still occur.<br />
<br />
====Ferch-Lienewitz (Abzw Lienewitz Lia) – Beelitz Heilstätten====<br />
[207] (ERA-E 51A1; ERA-R 93B1; S+W ''47A1'') DE22/293<br />
<br />
This north to south-west curve is occasionally used by ''RE7'' services between Dessau and Berlin if engineering work is taking place on the direct line between Seddin and Griebnitzsee Ost, requiring diversion via Ferch-Lienewitz and Potsdam Hbf. On such occasions trains are not advertised to make the usual stops between Beelitz Heilstätten and Berlin-Wannsee.<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Wannsee (Abzw Berlin-Grunewald Gds) – Berlin Hbf (tief) (Abzw Moabit Ost)====<br />
[206] (ERA-E 51B3; ERA-R 93C3; S+W ''128A3-128C2'') DE22/294<br />
<br />
This line is used by trains between the Potsdam line and Berlin Hbf (tief/low level) when they are not able to use the ''Stadtbahn'' via Berlin-Zoo.<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Karlshorst (Abzw Berlin-Rummelsburg Rgbo) - Berlin-Frankfurter Allee (Berlin-Lichtenberg Abzw B1)====<br />
(S+W ''129C3'') DE22/295<br />
<br />
This line connects the ''Frankfurter Bahn'' from Erkner with the ''Ringbahn Ferngleise'' (DE22/253) via Rummelsburg Bbf (''ICE'' depot) and a flyover across the ''Frankfurter Bahn'', joining the line from Lichtenberg at Abzw Lichtenberg B1. <br />
<br />
It was used in May 2021 by services to and from Poland which were diverted to run to/from Berlin Gesundbrunnen, on dates when they did not use the Stadtforst - Eichgestell Nord curve (DE22/272) and the curves towards Lichtenberg at Biesdorfer Kreuz (DE22/261).<br />
<br />
It was also used in August and September 2021 by diverted ''FEX'' airport services between Berlin Hbf (tief), Berlin Gesundbrunnen and Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2.<br />
<br />
====Werbig avoiding curve (Abzw Werbig oben - Werbig (Ostbahn))====<br />
[209.60] (S+W ''37B2'') DE22/296<br />
<br />
This north to east curve links the Eberswalde - Frankfurt (Oder) line with the ''Ostbahn'' from Berlin to Kostrzyn/Küstrin (PL), avoiding both high and low-level platforms at Werbig. It normally sees no passenger services but is used between 15 April and 19 June, and was planned to be used from 15 July until 21 August 2022, by diverted ''RB60'' trains from Eberswalde, with replacement bus forward to Frankfurt (Oder). The trains are booked to terminate at a temporary platform adjacent to the Werbig loop on the Ostbahn. See the [https://www.neb.de/service/fahrplanaenderungen/details/werbig-frankfurt-oder/ NEB site] for details. A diagram showing the location of the temporary platform is [https://www.neb.de/fileadmin/redakteure/Fahrplan%C3%A4nderungen/2022/geplante_Massnahmen/Fahrplan%C3%A4nderung_NEB_05-2022_RB60_werbigallehalte.png here].<br />
From 21st July, the curve was closed as part of the wider DB program to replace cracked concrete sleepers. There are some suggestions it may re-open on 12th August for a short period before the engineering work is planned to finish on 21st August.<br />
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==See also==<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]<br />
<br />
{{Navbox Germany}}</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Poland_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=45740Poland - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-07-21T07:06:04Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Gdynia area */ Promote Gorzów Wielkopolski from heading 4 to heading 3 as it's not part of Gydnia area.</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
These entries are for the timetable period from 12 December 2021 to 10 December 2022. <br />
<br />
It should be noted it is completely reissued four times per year with "adjustments" in 2022 due on 13 March, 12 June, 4 September & 6 November. Travellers are strongly advised to check the Journey Planner and PDFs for ALL Unusual lines timings as revised PDFs are issued on a regular, often weekly, basis in-between those dates. The PDF issue date is in small font at the bottom left of each page.<br />
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A number of one off specials were included in the full year PDFs in 2016, mainly excursions run by [http://www.turkol.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=3 Turkol] but this has not occurred since. Turkol run frequent Tours including freight only track which will not be EGTRE Unusual Line entries so anyone interested is strongly advised to become familiar with the Turkol website as recent examples have included trips to Czarnkow, Sokolów Podlaski, Gdansk and Gdynia Docks and the freight lines north from Gniezno. <br />
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There are no longer special services via unusual routes for the Woodstock Festival Poland (''Przystanek Woodstock''), the largest Free annual music festival in Europe to Kostrzyn as it has morphed into Pol'and'Rock held at Makowice Airport near the town of Płoty 6km south of Gryfice [on the diesel line from Szczecin to Kolobrzeg]. There were no specials for 2021 when held on 29-31 July. <br />
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Standard abbreviations used are explained in [[General Information]]. {{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-PL}} {{Map Refs ES-MALKP}}<br />
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For details of recent and near future route openings and closures, please refer to [[Poland - General Information]].<br />
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==Obscure Services==<br />
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[[File:Poland Map of obscure route entries.jpg|thumb|left|500px]]<br />
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====Bialystok south - north avoiding line====<br />
[543/535] (ERA-E 76B2 'not shown'; ERA-R 179B; ''C12/R4'') PL22/0<br />
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A long closed and lifted avoiding curve for direct running from 543 to/from Elk is being re-instated. This is shown as being used between 4 May - 11 June 2022 as per the March 2022 543 PDF which show > markers at Bialystok against some TLK's, as well as increased running time on local services which reverse at Białystok Starosielce and appear there in 535. <br />
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==='''Bydgoszcz area'''===<br />
====Maksymilianowo - line 201 - Bydgoszcz Wschód====<br />
[430/430a] (ERA-E 75A2-A3; ERA-R 176C5; ''C6/R3'') PL22/1<br />
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Bydgoszcz Glówna avoiding line last used on one night by one train in 2017. May be used in conjunction with PL22/2<br />
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====Bydgoszcz Wschód - line 201 - Nowa Wies Wielka - [Inowrocław]====<br />
[430] (ERA-E 75A2; ERA-R 176C5; ''R3/C6'') PL22/2<br />
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Used if the main line is closed between Bydgoszcz and Nowa Wies Wielka, or, in conjunction with PL22/1, to avoid reversal at Bydgoszcz Glowny. Last scheduled on one night by one train in 2017 and by a [http://turkol.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=3 Turkol] DMU Tour on 26 & 27 February 2022.<br />
<br />
====Bydgoszcz Główna====<br />
[425] (ERA-E 75A2, not shown; ERA-R 176C5; ''R3'') PL22/3<br />
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The station building splits the lines to Inowrocław and Piła and at the west end it is possible to arrive/depart from the "wrong" side using connections:- <br /><br />
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[A] is a 200m link only possible between platform IV and the Piła line, or <br /><br />
[B] from platforms I - III to/from the Inowrocław line via a 350m connection into, and across a freight yard throat plus 750m parallel to the main line. <br />
<br />
[A] was scheduled by 16:35 to Wyrzysk Osiek from 14 December 2021 - 11 March 2022 SSuX. Previous used by one Gdynia - Piła train between 6 - 10 May 2019. Note the Mały Atlas shows an 800m long line 745 from the west end of the goods yard curving underneath the Inowrocław main line to line 425, but this would require running through the complete length of the goods yard so is unlikely to be used by passenger services. <br />
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[B] scheduled for use by odd departures/arrivals from 12 December 2021, the 06:59 to Inowrocław being confirmed by a traveller. <br />
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Check the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets for up to date details].<br />
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==='''Bytów area'''===<br />
====Lipusz - Bytów====<br />
[Line 212] (ERA-E 75A4; ERA-R 171C2/C1; ''B5'') PL22/4<br />
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* Private operator SKPL had the contract to operate all traffic and maintain this branch and ran summer passenger trains in previous years [PKP Line 212] SSuO from July to September plus a few other dates. [http://shortlines.pl/ Their website] reveals no services ran in 2020 nor 2021 and a September 2021 Press Article advises SKPL have given notice to terminate the contract to operate freight services on the branch which will therefore expire on 31 December 2021. Running of future passenger trains look doubtful and no services are shown on the SKPL website as at June 2022.<br />
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==='''Chabowka and Sucha Beskidzka (on the Kraków to Zakopane line)'''===<br />
====Sucha Beskidzka====<br />
[135] (ERA-E 78B2; ERA-R 185B5; ''G8'') PL22/5<br />
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All services between Kraków and Zakopane had to reverse at Sucha Beskidzka until an avoiding curve opened on 11 June 2017. Since then most Zakopane trains run via the avoiding line, calling at a new station called Sucha Beskidzka Zamek. Use of the relevant North to West and South to West curves can be identified by appropriate services calling at Sucha Beskidzka.<br />
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====Chabowka – Rabka Zdrój – Nowy Sacz====<br />
[136] (ERA-E 78C2; ERA-R 185C5-186A5; ''H8/9'') PL22/6<br />
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* The Region through Małopolskie Szlaki Turystyki Kolejowej have organised limited specials covering the complete ex passenger line worked by diesel SM42-1031 [http://kolejegalicyjskie.pl website here] departing from Nowy Sącz on 17 July, 31 July, 14 August, 28 August 2022. These run at 1050 returning 1430 or 1630 - 2000. The 17 July special definitely ran. <br />
* Two SSuO pairs of "Cargo Retro" services from 2 July to 28 August 2022 are included in the 136 PDF but note the details on [http://skansenchabowka.pl/wakacyjne-pociagi-retro-do-kasiny-wielkiej-2022/ the Chabowka Museum] website claim the services start from and return to the Depot and run only to Kasina Wielka and that tickets can only be bought on the train. It actually says "passengers getting on or off the train at the Skansen in Chabówka are obliged to buy an entrance ticket in accordance with the price list. If you are not interested in accessing the Skansen, please go to the Chabówka railway station, where all retro trains also stop." <br />
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Most of this line is due to be modernised as the new high speed line from Kraków to Zakopane and Nowy Sacz will join its formation at a triangular junction.<br />
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==='''Chełm area'''===<br />
====Chełm – Dorohusk – Jagodin (Ukraine)====<br />
<br />
[550/M401] (ERA-E 79C54; ERA-R 184C5; ''F13'') PL22/7<br />
<br />
Two parallel unelectrified lines cross the Poland/Ukraine border here, standard gauge (1435mm) and broad gauge (1520mm). Only the standard gauge currently has a scheduled passenger service. <br />
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=====Standard gauge line to Ukraine=====<br />
Used by the Warszawa – Kiev (and v.v.) overnight train pair on the 1435mm gauge tracks to/from Jagodin where gauge changing takes place by means of bogie exchange. PKP diesel traction is needed for the short cross-border journey from Dorohusk. <br />
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Note this is the only passenger service east of Chelm meaning Dorohusk had no service during its Covid suspension until 15 September 2021. Due to westbound punctuality issues, from a date in Spring 2022 the Kiev - Warszawa has run separate from a Dorohusk - Warszawa service run to the quoted timings.<br />
<br />
=====Broad gauge line to Ukraine=====<br />
* No current scheduled service. A daytime pair using Ukrainian DMUs commenced running through to Chełm on 12 June 2017, initially successful and increased to two pairs, subsequently reduced to one in December 2018. Then allegedly due to a Customs dispute with the Polish Authorities concerning fuel duty this pair only ran cross border to Dorohusk [with a bus to/from Chelm] from 9 June 2019, but even this was withdrawn after running on the 18 June 2019. In use by Ukrainian refugee services from February 2022.<br />
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====Chełm - Włodawa====<br />
[558] (ERA-E 79C4-C5; ERA-R 185B5-C5; ''E13/F13'') PL22/8<br />
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This otherwise freight only branch has had a sponsored summer weekend only service in recent years and in 2022 there are two train pairs SSuO from 25 June until at least 3 September.<br />
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==='''CMK connections (Centralna Magistrala Kolejowa connections off the Warszawa to Katowice/Kraków high speed line)'''===<br />
====Radzice – Idzikowice (Line 573)====<br />
[100/113] (ERA-E 78C5; ERA-R 183A5; ''E9'') PL22/9<br />
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These services reverse at Idzikowice and use this curve between the CMK and line 113. Note they do not appear in table 100. Used by several Kraków Główny <=> Olsztyn Główny services up to 13 March 2022. No service after this date. <br />
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====<div id="KONKOZ"></div>Koniecpol – Kozłów (p.odg. Starzyny)====<br />
[107, 109] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182C3; ''F8'') PL22/10<br />
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Used by services in Table 109 with a timing at Częstochowa/Częstochowa Stradom and Kraków not running via Kielce. This 11 km line reopened in the 2012 timetable and since 2017 has seen increased use when regular services via Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice to Jaworzno Szczakowa ended.<br />
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====<div id="ZEL-WLO"></div>[Częstochowa –] Żelisławice – Włoszczowa Północ [– Warszawa]====<br />
[100/109/P200/175] (ERA-E 78C4; ERA-R 183C3; ''F8'') PL22/11<br />
<br />
This 7.7 km west to north link between the Częstochowa - Radom line and the CMK is used by EIC Pendolinos and limited IC's running between Warszawa Zachodnia and Częstochowa Stradom most easily identified in 109 by | to/from Żelisławice.<br />
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====Psary – p.odg. Starzyny – Kozłów====<br />
[100] (ERA-E 78B4-C4; ERA-R 182C3; ''F8'') PL22/12<br />
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This north - southeast link with the Koniecpol - Kozłów line is used by all trains using the CMK between Warszawa and Krakow with a vertical bar '|' against Kozłów.<br />
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====Czarnca – Psary (p.odg. Knapówka)====<br />
[100, 109] (ERA-E 78C4; ERA-R 182C3; ''F8'') PL22/13<br />
<br />
This 3.8 km east - south link with the Kielce - Częstochowa line is used by services marked in table 109 with a '<' at all stations between Żelisławice and Częstochowa plus a timing at Katowice.<br />
<br />
PolRegio have withdrawn their semi-fast R services so in 2021/22 there are three pairs daily via this curve.<br />
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====Tomaszów Mazowiecki – Dęba Opoczyńska – p.odg. Zapowiedź – Idzikowice====<br />
[100,114] (ERA-E 78C5; ERA-R 183A5; ''E9'') PL22/14<br />
<br />
Shared as far as p.odg. Zapowiedź with table 113, the TLK services shown in Table 114 with stops at Opoczno Poludnie are the only services covering the 4.5 km west to south curve to/from the CMK.<br />
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==='''Coal Trunk Line (Magistrala węglowa) From Herby Nowe to Zduńska Wola Karsznice and Inowrocław, with connecting routes and curves'''===<br />
<br />
The Magistrala węglowa (Coal Trunk Line) is a major south - north freight artery which, for EGTRE purposes, can be considered as running from Herby Nowe through Zduńska Wola Karznice to Inowrocław. The 258 km route was table 315 in the PKP timetable, but its local passenger service ended many years ago and since then a table has appeared intermittently and rarely shown seasonal and part line diversionary use making entries more difficult to identify.<br />
<br />
There are numerous curves and connections with the Coal Trunk Line, some used frequently, others much less so or not for many years. For this reason a route-based approach has been taken with every connection or section given a number in the schematic diagram below. These are then quoted in the headings of each entry to allow easy identification of sections in use. <br />
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[[File:Coal trunk Line Master.png|500px|thumb|left]]<br />
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To assist travellers, the individual sections currently in scheduled use will be listed here, along with their PL22/xx number, so during the current TT period from 12 June - 3 September 2022 they are:-<br />
* 2 PL22/16 Częstochowa Aniołow (p.odg. Wyczerpy) – Chorzew Siemkowice<br />
* 3 PL22/16 Chorzew Siemkowice - Zdunska Wola Karznice<br />
* 6 PL22/16 Zdunska Wola Karznice - Ponętów<br />
* 7 PL22/19-20-21A Zdunska Wola East to North <br />
* 9 PL22/16-19-20-21A Zdunska Wola North to Ponętów <br />
* 11 PL22/19 Ponętów to Barlogi <br />
* 12 PL22/16-20-21A Ponętów - Inowrocław Rąbinek <br />
* 13 PL22/22 Klodawa - Ponętów north<br />
* 15 PL22/16-20-21A-22 Ponętów north to Inowrocław Rąbinek<br />
* 16 PL22/22 Inowrocław Rąbinek - Mogilno<br />
* 17 PL22/17-20 Inowrocław Rabinek – line 742 (– Inowrocław)<br />
* 19 PL22/21A Inowrocław Rąbinek - – Podg. Mimowola – line 741 - Jaksice<br />
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Timings are given from the last point before travel on '''any''' part of the Coal Trunk Line.<br />
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====Herby Nowe – Chorzew Siemkowice – Zduńska Wola Karznice – Ponętów – Lipie Gory – Inowrocław Rabinek (– Inowrocław) 1,3,6,9,12,15,17 or 18==== <br />
[180, 430, via 315] (ERA-E 75A2-B3/78B4-B5; ERA-R 182A3-177A4; ''F7,E7,D7'') PL22/15<br />
<br />
This is the entry for a complete traversal of the Coal Trunk Line. Note that the north and south-bound routes run up to 1km apart just north of Herby Nowe, with the southbound track crossing over Line 181 (Table 322) on a flyover.<br />
<br /><br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. Last used in 2020 by an overnight Przemyśl Główny <=> Kołobrzeg train pair.<br />
<br />
==== [Częstochowa -] Częstochowa Aniołow (p.odg. Wyczerpy) – Chorzew Siemkowice - Zdunska Wola Karznice - Ponętów - Inowrocław Rąbinek - Podg. Mimowola - Inowrocław. 2,3,6,9,12,15,18====<br />
[102, 173, 315] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 182B4; ''F7'') PL22/16<br />
<br />
On the 48.3km connecting line from Częstochowa Aniołow, the northbound and southbound tracks remain apart north of the grade separated junction at podg Wyczerpy, north of Częstochowa, and run on significantly different vertical alignments for 3 km as far as Rząsawa. <br />
<br />
Map view originally in 2021/22 showed one summer only overnight booked via the much rarer curve from Inowrocław [part of line 131, No 18] via Podg. Mimowola but this was changed by 12 July to the usual curve as below. But see PL22/21 for 2021 reports as equivalents have been known to be diverted via that curve 742 [No 17, see below]. <br />
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[[File:Coal Trunk Line 2-3-6-9-12-15-18.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
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==== [Częstochowa -] Częstochowa Aniołow (p.odg. Wyczerpy) – Chorzew Siemkowice - Zdunska Wola Karznice - Ponętów - Inowrocław Rąbinek - line 742 - Inowrocław. 2,3,6,9,12,15,17====<br />
[102, 173, 315] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 182B4; ''F7'') PL22/17<br />
<br />
On the 48.3km connecting line from Częstochowa Aniołow, the northbound and southbound tracks remain apart north of the grade separated junction at podg Wyczerpy, north of Częstochowa, and run on significantly different vertical alignments for 3 km as far as Rząsawa. <br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Coal Trunk Line 2-3-6-9-12-15-17.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
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These are shown in map view as booked via the shorter and more usual Inowrocław curve 742 [No 17].<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
|<br />
| ''IC403/45070'' <br />
| Bohumin [ČD] - 21:22 Częstochowa - Hel/Łeba <br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
|<br />
| ''IC402/54070'' <br />
| Hel/Łeba - 01:19 Inowrocław - Bohumin [ČD] <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 24 June - 30 August 2022 <br/ > Note B: 26 June - 1 September 2022<br />
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====(Łódź –) p.odg Gajewniki – p.odg Dionizów – Ponętów – p.odg. Zamków – Klodawa (– Kutno ) 7,9,10====<br />
[315/300] (ERA-E 75B1; ERA-R 177A2; ''D7'') PL22/18<br />
<br />
No service in 2021/22. This combination is from/to Lodz via the Zdunska Wola East to North curve, a mid section of the Coal Trunk Line and the very rare curve from Ponętów to p.odg. Zamków to join line 300 towards Kutno and saw use by two pairs of IC's from 29 August to 11 December 2021. <br />
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[[File:Coal Trunk Line 7-9-10.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
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====(Łódź –) p.odg Gajewniki – p.odg Dionizów – Ponętów – Barlogi (– Poznań) 7,9,11====<br />
[315/300] (ERA-E 75B1; ERA-R 177A2; ''D7'') PL22/19<br />
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Short term use in 2021/22. This combination is the east to north curve at Zdunska Wola, the Coal trunk Line and the south to west curve at Ponętów to the Warszawa - Poznań line.<br />
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[[File:Coal trunk Line 7-9-11.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
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This route was previously used intermittently by IC's in 2020/21 <br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A <br />
|<br />
| ''IC 18171'' <br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 23:09/23:46 Pabianice - Świnoujście <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 13 March - 30 May & 19 June - 7 August & 13 - 27 August 2022<br />
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====(Łódź –) p.odg Gajewniki – p.odg Dionizów – Ponętów – Inowrocław Rabinek – line 742 (– Inowrocław) 7,9,12,15,17 ====<br />
[315, 405] (ERA176C4; ''D6'') PL22/20<br />
<br />
This route covers the east to north curve at Zdunska Wola, then the Coal Trunk Line to Inowrocław Rąbinek and the short curve (line 742) to Inowrocław. <br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Coal Trunk Line 7-9-12-15-17.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A <br />
|<br />
| ''IC35191''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 00:26 Pabianice - Hel<br />
|-<br />
| Note A <br />
|<br />
| ''IC53190''<br />
| Hel - 02:41 Inowrocław - Kraków Główny<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 25/26 June - 31 August/1 September 2022<br />
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==== (Łódź –) p.odg Gajewniki – p.odg Dionizów – Ponętów – Inowrocław Rąbinek – Podg. Mimowola – line 131 - Inowrocław. 7,9,12,15,18 ====<br />
[102, 173, 315] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 182B4; ''F7'') PL22/21<br />
<br />
No booked use of this combination in 2021/22 which from/to Łódź used the Zdunska Wola East to North curve, the northern section of the Coal Trunk Line and map view showed one service from 26 June to 1 September and another from 29 August to 6 November 2021 booked via the curve via Podg. Mimowola of line 131 [No 18] from Inowrocław, the rarer of the two.<br />
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[[File:Coal Trunk Line 7-9-12-15-18.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
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From reports received of the two booked trains in summer 2021, use of curve 131 [code 18] was subject to being on time, it did not when late for the first, and the second did curve 131 [code 18] for two travellers but not for another, all when on time, but the Compiler confirms from a previous years successful travel over curve 131 that doing so avoided a conflict with a train on the Poznan line so use may also be subject to punctuality of a different service. If they do not take the route from Inowrocław to Podg. Mimowola they use line 742 [code 17] instead.<br />
<br />
==== (Łódź –) p.odg Gajewniki – p.odg Dionizów – Ponętów – Inowrocław Rąbinek – Podg. Mimowola – line 741 - Jaksice 7,9,12,15,19 ====<br />
[102, 173, 315] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 182B4; ''F7'') PL22/21A<br />
<br />
This route runs from/to Łódź via the Zdunska Wola East to North curve, the northern section of the Coal Trunk Line and the south - north Inowrocław freight avoiding line to/from Bydgoszcz.<br />
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[[File:Coal Trunk Line 7-9-12-15-19.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
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The timetable map view shows this pair of trains not calling at Inowrocław but instead using the south - north freight avoiding line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A <br />
|<br />
| ''IC38190''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 00:15 Pabianice - Kołobrzeg<br />
|-<br />
| Note B <br />
|<br />
| ''IC83190''<br />
| Kołobrzeg - 01:27 Bydgoszcz Główna - Kraków Główny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 25/26 June - 31 August/1 September 2022 <br/> Note B: 26/27 June - 1/2 September 2022<br />
<br />
====(Kutno –) Kłodawa – p.odg. Zamków – p.odg. Borysławice – Inowrocław Rąbinek – p.odg. Dziarnowo (– Poznań) 13,15,16====<br />
[B170, 300, 315] (ERA-E 75B1; ERA-R 177A2; ''D7'') PL22/22<br />
<br />
This route is via the east to north curve from the Warszawa - Poznań line on to the Coal Trunk Line and the curve off it at Podg Dziarnowo on to the Inowrocław - Gniezno - Poznań main line. <br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Coal Trunk Line 13-15-16.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Use continues in 2021/22. This route had frequent diversions whilst parts of the Warszawa - Poznań main line (T300) were being upgraded and when the main line reopened, one all year daily train pair continued calling at reopened stations on the Coal Trunk Line at Babiak and Piotrków Kujawski. A PDF table 315 has reappeared again in March 2022 clearly showing this pair, but as before it does not include the summer overnights booked via 315.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK17102/3'' <br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 16:17 Kutno - Zielona Góra <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK71102/3'' <br />
| Zielona Góra - 10:01 Mogilno - Warszawa Wschodnia<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
<!---<br />
<br />
====Zduńska Wola Karznice – Line 739 (South to West curve) – Zduńska Wola====<br />
[315] (ERA-E 78B5; ERA-R 177B1; ''E7'') PL21/305A<br />
<br />
Despite a pair of summer daytime trains appearing in early pdfs there was no scheduled use in 2020 and none in any 2020-2021 pdfs.<br />
<br />
<br />
====(Zduńska Wola –) Line 810 (West to North curve) – p.odg. Dionizów (– Szadek)====<br />
[200a, 315] (ERA-E 78B5; ERA-R 177B1; ''E7'') PL21/306<br />
<br />
Despite a pair of summer daytime trains appearing in early pdfs there was no scheduled use in 2020 and none in any 2020-2021 pdfs. <br />
<br />
---><br />
<br />
==='''Czechowice Dziedzice area, including Chybie'''===<br />
====Czechowice Dziedzice avoiding line: Goczałkowice Zdrój (p.odg. Most Wisła) – Zabrzeg (p.odg. Ochodza)====<br />
[146, 147] (ERA-E 77B1; ERA-R 188C3; ''H7'') PL22/23<br />
<br />
The north-to-west curve avoiding Czechowice Dziedzice is used by all trains between Goczałkowice and Zabrzeg in table 146 and those to and from Katowice in table 147 with a '<' symbol against Czechowice Dziedzice. <br />
<br />
This curve is being vertically and horizontally re-aligned with the north end junction relocated further north and the 2021/22 timetable suggests this would be in use from 20 December 2021. '''Confirmation would be appreciated by the Compilers'''. The changes are clearly illustrated on [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ OpenRailwayMap]<br />
<br />
====Czechowice-Dziedzice (p.odg Ochodza)- via Zabrzeg Czarnolesie Goods line 693 to (p.odg Bronów) - Chybie====<br />
[147] (ERA-E 77B1, not shown; ERA-R 182A1; ''H7'') PL22/24<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. Last passenger use was engineering work diversions from March 2020 until 13 March 2021 when all trains between Czechowice Dziedzice and Chybie used lines on the south side of Zabrzeg Czarnolesie goods yard as confirmed by < markers at Zabrzeg and Zabrzeg Czarnolesie.<br />
<br />
====Chybie – Chybie Mnich (p.odg Bieniowiec) (– Skoczów)====<br />
[146/147/148] (ERA-E 78B2; ERA-R 182A1; ''H7'') PL22/25<br />
<br />
One heavily dated train pair uses this curve in the current timetable <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note B<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Os44123''<br />
| Gliwice - 07:50 Żory - 08:15 Chybie – Skoczów [- Wisła Glebce] <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Os44112''<br />
| [Wisła Glebce -] 19:44 Skoczów - Gliwice <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: SSuO 19-27 March, 2 April to 26 June, 2 July to 5 November and 6 November to 10 December + 13 March, 2-3 May, 16-17 June, 15 August, 31 October 20 1 November, 11 December NOT 16 April <br ><br />
Note B: SSuO 19-27 March, 2 April to 11 June, 12-26 June and 2 July to 10 December + 13 March, 18 April, 16-17 June, 15 August, 31 October to 1 November and 11 November<br />
<br />
====Żory – Chybie====<br />
[146a/154] (ERA-E 77A1; ERA-R 188C2; ''G6-H7'') PL22/26<br />
<br />
Local services were withdrawn on 8 May 2020 but resumed in 2020-2021 with a published table 146a and two train pairs in the first issues of 2021-2022 timetable but are withdrawn again by 12 June leaving the only use by those listed in PL22/25 plus a SSuO Chałupki - Żywiec pair.<br />
<br />
Some IC services, especially summer holiday trains, also use this line but are not shown in table 146a. They may be identified in table 148 by | markers at Zabrzeg and no timing or | at Chybie Mnich, or in 154 by < markers between Żory and Czechowice-Dziedzice or Bielsko-Biała Główna.<br />
<br />
==='''Czerwieńsk'''===<br />
====(Sulechów-) podg Czerwieńsk Wsch. – Czerwieńsk – podg Czerwieńsk Płd. (-Przylep)====<br />
[334, 355] (ERA-E 74B1; ERA-R 175B2 ''E2'' partially shown) PL22/27<br />
<br />
Almost all trains between Zielona Góra and Sulechów (- Zbąszynek) avoid Czerwieńsk by the south <=> east avoiding curve (podg Czerwieńsk Południe - podg Czerwieńsk Wschodnia) opened on 9 June 2013. A small number of services still use the old line from the avoiding curve east junction to Czerwieńsk station which crosses underneath the Zielona Góra line to the south side of the two-sided Czerwieńsk station. Additionally these services also use a significant connection to/from the Zielona Góra line at the east end of Czerwieńsk station. Services were suspended from 16 March 2020 when the line through Sulechów was closed for long term engineering work and despite the December 2021 timetable showing trains resuming from 13 March, later versions show this has been deferred to 5 September 2022. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a diagram:<br />
[[File:Czerwiensk area.png|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''78569''<br />
| Zielona Góra Główna - 16:14 Zielona Góra Przylep - Gorzów Wielkopolski<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''78571''<br />
| Zielona Góra Główna - 18:59 Zielona Góra Przylep - Gorzów Wielkopolski<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''70529''<br />
| Zbąszynek - 05:49 Sulechów - Zielona Góra Główna<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''87568''<br />
| Gorzów Wielkopolski – 17:56 Sulechów - Zielona Góra Główna<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
Note A: 12 June - 10 December 2022 but bustituted as line closed for long term engineering work<br />
<br />
==='''Częstochowa Area'''===<br />
====Częstochowa (Częstochowa Towarowa) – line 703 – podg Kucelinka – line 155 - Poraj====<br />
[102] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182B3; ''F7'' ''R15'') PL22/28<br />
<br />
No use in 2021/22, see PL22/29 for use of just podg Kucelinka – line 155 - Poraj to/from Częstochowa Stradom as this entry is for the alternative route between Częstochowa Osobowa [main station] and Poraj. <br />
<br />
What appears to be a grade separated junction for the Częstochowa - Koniecpol line is actually separate routes as line 701 on the east side is used by Koniecpol passenger services in both directions. Any service relevant to this entry uses freight Line 703 that diverges at the north end of Częstochowa Towarowa (marshalling yard) to run on the far west side of this yard to Częstochowa Raków [where a temporary platform was provided on the goods lines for the early 2020 diversionary use] before climbing on the west side of the main line to go over the Katowice main line to podg Kucelinka. Here it joins the passenger route from Częstochowa Stradom to Koniecpol and also where Line 155 to Poraj [separate use as per PL22/29] diverges. Note there is '''no''' connection between line 701 on the east side and line 155 to Poraj at podg Kucelinka.<br />
<br />
====[Częstochowa -] Częstochowa Towarowa – line 703 – podg Kucelinka [- Koniecpol]====<br />
[109] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182B3; ''F7'' ''R15'') PL22/28A<br />
<br />
A new partial version of the above entry is necessary as a < at Częstochowa Raków in table 109 for a service via Koniecpol, as map view shows the following train leaving Częstochowa main station and diverted from Częstochowa Towarowa onto freight lines avoiding Częstochowa Raków main platforms and then the climbing freight only line 703 on the west side of the main line to go over the Katowice main line to podg Kucelinka. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC7323''<br />
| Poznań Główny - 20:46 Częstochowa - line 703 - Kraków Główny<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
Note A: 23 - 27 June 2022<br />
<br />
====<div id="CZSPOR"></div>Częstochowa Stradom via Częstochowa Raków and/or podg Kucelinka & line 155 - Poraj====<br />
[102/175] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182B3; ''F7'' ''R15'') PL22/29<br />
<br />
There are three possible routes between Częstochowa Stradom and Poraj. In order by known use:-<br />
<br />
* [A] From Częstochowa Stradom on the line to Koniecpol to/from podg Kucelinka and then via line 155, usually, but not since 2021 indicated by a '<' symbol in table 102 against Częstochowa Raków and Korwinów. This route is in use ongoing since March 2021.<br />
* [B] Line 702 is a curve from Częstochowa Stradom to Częstochowa Raków with a connection to/from main line line 102. This was last scheduled for one train for one night in October 2020.<br />
* [C] Line 702 and then via all of entry PL22/28 above. As far as is known this combination has never been used by passenger diversions.<br />
Note none of these services appear in the 102 or 175 PDFs despite calling at stops on them and all use [[#DABJAW|PL22/55]].<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''73102''<br />
| Kolobrzeg - 09:14 Częstochowa Stradom - option [A] - Kraków Główny<br />
|- <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''83106''<br />
| Kolobrzeg - 16:02 Częstochowa Stradom - option [A] - Kraków Główny<br />
|- <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''38106''<br />
| Kraków Główny – 11:58 Myszków - option [A] - Kolobrzeg<br />
|- <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''37102''<br />
| Kraków Główny – 18:20 Myszków - option [A] - Kolobrzeg<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Częstochowa avoiding line: Częstochowa Stradom – Kusięta Nowe (p.odg. Kucelinka) (– Koniecpol)====<br />
[109/175/P200] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182B3; ''R15'') PL22/30<br />
<br />
This line enables trains between Wrocław/Herby/Wieluń and Kielce, Kraków via Koniecpol [[#KONKOZ|PL22/10]] or Poraj /Warszawa (via the CMK) [[#ZEL-WLO|PL22/11]] avoid reversing at Częstochowa Osobowa (the main station) by calling instead at Częstochowa Stradom. Use can be identified by a < at Częstochowa Osobowa in table 175 or by those listed in PL22/29 using Option A to Poraj [as they do not appear in 175].<br />
<br />
==='''Dęblin'''===<br />
====Dęblin: Zajezierze k. Dęblina (p.odg. Wisła R2) – Zarzeka (p.odg. Wisła R1)====<br />
[111/550] (ERA-E 79A5; ERA-R 183C5; ''E10'') PL22/31<br />
<br />
This west-to-south curve avoiding Dęblin is used by direct services between Radom and Lublin which appear in table 111 with a '<' symbol against Dęblin.<br />
<br />
====Dęblin – Stawy====<br />
[553] (ERA-E 79A5; ERA-R 178C1; ''E11'') PL22/32<br />
<br />
There are two passenger routes approaching Dęblin from the Łuków line which connect to either the north or south ends of Dęblin station forming a balloon loop. The normal mode of operation for some years as confirmed by the Journey Planner map view is for trains from Łuków to Dęblin to arrive at Dęblin using the southern route, [even if they are continuing south and need to reverse in order to do so]. Trains from Dęblin to Łuków use the northern route.<br />
<br />
==='''Gdańsk area'''===<br />
====Gdańsk Wrzeszcz====<br />
[442,443] (ERA-E 75B4, not shown; ERA-R 172B4; ''R2'' not shown) PL22/33<br />
<br />
There is a flyover as part of the reinstated junction for the newish services via Gdańsk Port Lotniczy which should be used by the through services from Gdańsk Główny. Note crossovers also allow use of the non-flyover route but any departure or arrival using Peron II is more likely to use the flyover.<br />
<br />
====Gdańsk Osowa – Rębiechowo====<br />
[440] (ERA-E 75A4; ERA-R 172B4; ''A6'' not shown) PL22/34<br />
<br />
The direct Gdynia Główna - Kościerzyna/Kartuzy service via this third side of the triangle is significantly reduced now that most services run via the new line through Gdańsk Port Lotniczy.<br />
<br />
====Gdańsk Stadion Expo====<br />
[Ex 453] (ERA-E 75B4, not shown; ERA-R 172B4 not shown; ''R2 not shown'') PL22/35<br />
<br />
A 2km section of the long closed, now freight only line towards Gdańsk Nowy Port is used occasionally in connection with Football or special events to a lengthy platform built near to the Stadium. For example three pairs ran on 18 September 2021 with details published on [https://ztm.gda.pl/komunikaty/ the ZTM local transport Authority website.] Note those services did not appear in the PKP Journey Planner.<br />
<br />
==='''Gdynia area'''===<br />
====Gdynia Główny – Rumia via line 202====<br />
[452] (ERA-E 75A5, not shown; ERA-R 172B4 not shown; R2) PL22/36<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Gdynia Główna and Rumia. Used mainly for SKM local services is line 250 from Gdynia Główna Platforms 1-2 via Gdynia Stocznia-Umorski, Gdynia Chylonia Platform 1 then Gdynia Cisowa where it divides either side of Gdynia Cisowa Elektrowozownia EMU depot. The two single lines come back together at Rumia Janowo. Note the south side line is bi-directional. <br />
<br />
The alternative is line 202 from Gdynia Główna between platforms 3 and 4 (crossovers allow access from other platforms) which passes under and then alongside line 250 on non-platform tracks at Gdynia Chylonia after which it becomes single track and runs to the north side of Cisowa Elektrowozownia EMU depot parallel with 250 to bypass Rumia Janowo platforms, this single track is also believed to be bi-directional. Note although largely parallel with line 250 there are significant divergences at the diveunder west of Gdynia Stocznia-Umorski and after Gdynia Cisowa.<br />
<br />
The following operating pattern appears to apply in the December 2021-22 PKP timetable update but there are many exceptions by PolRegio/PKP IC services leaving or regaining line 202 by crossovers at Gdynia Chylonia:<br />
<br />
* Line 250 is used by local services stopping all stations to Rumia. From Gdynia Główna to Gdynia Chylonia platform 1 is used only by local stopping services.<br />
* Line 202 is used by IC services and also local services that only call at Gdynia Chylonia and have no other intermediate stops between Gdynia Główna and Rumia. <br />
<br />
Some assistance is given by < markers in table 452 at local stations other than Gdynia Chylonia or | at local stations between Gdynia Chylonia and Rumia. However, on some dates these services take lines 250/202 or vv between Gdynia Chylonia and Rumia... <br />
<br />
There is a 1km alternative route line 963 from the higher numbered platforms at Gdynia Główna with pointwork for both arrivals and departures to/from the west but note this avoids Gdynia Stocznia. The PKP Journey Planner Map view does not show this and there are no services in table 452 showing only a < at Gdynia Stocznia. Line 963 joins line 250 before Gdynia Grabowek avoiding the flyover over line 202 so '''any reports of usage of line 963 would be welcomed by the compilers'''. <br />
<br />
Diagrams of the relevant parts of the route are available here:<br />
[[File:Gdynia_1.png|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
[[File:Rumia_1.png|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Gdynia Stocznia====<br />
[450/451 & 452] (ERA172B4 not shown, ''R2'') PL22/37<br />
<br />
The SKM local and main lines take separate routes with Gdynia Stocznia station on an elevated section flying over freight lines leading into the docks. Gdynia Stocznia services in either direction must use Gdynia Główna Peron 1.<br />
<br />
===Gorzów Wielkopolski===<br />
[334/345] (ERA-E 74B2, not shown; ERA-R 175B4, not shown; ''D2'') PL22/38<br />
<br />
No use shown in the 2021/22 Peron sheets. The station is split by route with any trains to/from the Międzyrzecz line platform IV onto/off the Kostrzyn line (345) using a lengthy connection of over 1 km to the west. Regular use when all services to/from Kostrzyn were using this connection due to an engineering work closure between Gorzów Wielkopolski and Gorzów Wielkopolski Wschodni ended during 2019.<br />
<br />
==='''Hajnówka area'''===<br />
Hajnówka station is a double "v".<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Hajnowka.png |thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Hajnówka====<br />
[541/543] (ERA179B4, ''D13'') PL22/39<br />
<br />
Most trains are through to/from the Bialystok line and use platform IV on the west side relocated south of the previous demolished station building. These all use a 370 metre connection south to/from the Czeremcha lines whereas a few, notably those to/from Siemianówka use platforms I & II on the east side and a separate 250 metre section. <br />
<br />
There is also a new west side platform III at a distinct angle to platform IV used by a few arrivals/departures from/to Lewki so check the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets] for ongoing platform use.<br />
<br />
====Hajnówka – Siemianówka====<br />
[541] (ERA-E 76C2; ERA-R 179B4; ''D13'') PL22/40<br />
<br />
An all year two pair service has been introduced from 1 January 2022, previously a summer only service ran in 2019 & 2021.<br />
<br />
Just one of the four services is booked to use the 600 metre long and recently re-instated northern connection line 858 from the west side platforms. This is train 10745, the 06:15 SX departure from Hajnówka Peron 3 to Siemianówka and note its route is incorrectly shown in map view. The other three trains run to/from Peron 1 on the east side as through services to/from Czeremcha.<br />
<br />
==='''Herby Stare area'''===<br />
====Herby Stare – Boronów (p.odg Kalina)====<br />
[175/180] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182A3; ''F7'') PL22/41<br />
<br />
This 2.2km east <=> south curve, [line 687] regained a local service in 2016 and although easily identified in timetable 180 are now listed as the local dropped to odd days, now back to regular days... The IC train pair ended 12 March 2022. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| ''PR44207''<br />
| Tarnowskie Góry - 11:04/11:05/11:12 Boronów - Częstochowa <br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''PR44214''<br />
| Lubliniec - 07:48 [Reverse] depart 07:54 Herby Stare - Tarnowskie Góry<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO<br />
| ''PR44210/11''<br />
| Częstochowa - 13:23 Herby Stare - Tarnowskie Góry<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Herby Stare – Herby Nowe====<br />
[175/180/315/322] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182A3; ''F7'') PL22/42<br />
<br />
Continues in 2021/22 but reduced to one pair which can be identified from the 322 PDF with a | at Herby Stare as they are not included in 175. Use resumed in 2019/20.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK37101'' <br />
| Kraków Glówny – 08:38 Częstochowa Stradom - Poznań Główny<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK73100''<br />
| Poznań Główny – 18:38 Krzepice - Kraków Glówny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Lisów – podg Liswarta - Herby Nowe====<br />
[175/180] (ERA-E 78B4; ERA-R 182A3; ''F7'') PL22/43<br />
<br />
No use of this curve in 2021/22. Last use was by one morning train from Lubliniec to Tarnowskie Góry not shown in either PDF but confirmed in the Journey Planner and map view from 14 June to 29 July 2020.<br />
<br />
====Lisów – Herby Stare====<br />
[175] (ERA-E 78B4, not shown; ERA-R 182A3; ''F7'') PL22/44<br />
<br />
The east and westbound routes take significantly different routes through a forest between these points.<br />
<br />
====Iława====<br />
[400/405/500] (ERA-E 75B3, not shown; ERA-R 172B1; ''B8'') PL22/45<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Iława station and Działdowo, the Malbork – Warszawa main line diving under the Toruń – Olsztyn line from the north side, plus Line 968, an inside curve to/from south side Peron III which also accesses a freight yard. <br />
<br />
It is believed the track layout does not allow trains to/from Działdowo Peron III to reach the diveunder line so as trains from Iława Peron I & II can reach Line 968, only those using Peron III are guaranteed to use line 968. Additionally all Olsztyn - Iława - Malbork services use connections at the Olsztyn end of the station to cross to the north side platforms.<br />
<br />
The usual route for through Malbork - Iława - Działdowo services is the diveunder to avoid conflicts so query the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty platform arrival/departure sheets] for details of Peron III arrivals and departures from Działdowo. '''Feedback on specific services using line 968 would be appreciated by the Compilers'''.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Iława.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Jarocin====<br />
[321] (ERA-E 74C1, not shown; ERA-R 176B2, not shown; ''E5'') PL22/46<br />
<br />
Jarocin is a split station with a sizeable yard south of the platforms.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a plan of the Jarocin area:-<br />
<br />
[[File:Jarocin.jpg|100px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
All through Poznań - Krotoszyn services use connecting line 826 south of Jarocin station to/from west side platforms 1 & 2 so this is no longer an obscure route. <br />
<br />
All services to/from Gniezno normally terminate or start from platform 3 on the east side of Jarocin station, but a 400 metre connection (line 983) allows trains to run into west side platforms 1-2. No service in 2021/22, last scheduled for part of 2019.<br />
<br />
South from the east side platform 3 [Track 256!] to the junction with line 826 (about 1.6km) is on the east side of a sizeable yard from the main lines. No scheduled use in 2021/22. The all year PDF issued in December 2020 suggested a pair from August 2021 but this did not happen, it was used in 2020. The Region is tendering some routes and bids for T321 are to include through Gniezno - Krotoszyn services from the 2022/23 timetable.<br />
<br />
==='''Katowice area - East of a north-south line through the station'''===<br />
====<div id="DORDGW"></div> Podg Dorota – line 171 – Dąbrowa Gornicza Wschodnia (– Sławków)====<br />
[105] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188A4-B4; R18) PL22/47<br />
<br />
No current use. Last scheduled use was from 10 April to 9 May 2022 when all Katowice <=> Kozłów services were diverted via this and PL22/47A, running from Sosnowiec Dańdówka to Sławków without calling at Dąbrowa Gornicza Wschodnia. Note both tracks north from podg Dorota are grade separated by width and height from line 133 in-between as is the curve to Dąbrowa Gornicza Wschodnia so travel in both directions is recommended.<br />
<br />
====<div id="DORDGW"></div> [Sosnowiec Dańdówka –] Sosnowiec Porąbka – line 171 – Podg Dorota====<br />
[105] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188A4-B4; R18) PL22/47A<br />
<br />
Note west from Podg Dorota is a sizeable grade separated junction.<br />
<br />
In recent years use had always been in conjunction with part of [[#DORDGZ|PL22/54]], but as a 2022 entry until 4 March 2022 ran via PL22/47 from Dąbrowa Gornicza Wschodnia they were split. All those listed below run via the northern part of PL22/54 from podg Dorota to/from Dąbrowa Gornicza Ząbkowice.<br />
<br />
From 10/11 April to 9 May 2022 all Katowice <=> Kozłów services used this route and PL22/47, running from Sosnowiec Dańdówka to Sławków without calling at Dąbrowa Gornicza Wschodnia. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC16170''<br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia – 00:04 Zawiercie - Jelenia Góra<br />
|- <br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''IC54070''<br />
| Hel – 05:43 Zawiercie - Bohumin [CD]<br />
|- <br />
| Note C<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''KS94123''<br />
| Częstochowa - 07:35 Łazy - Zwardoń<br />
|-<br />
| Note E<br />
| <br />
| ''KS40569''<br />
| Zawiercie - 14:50 Dąbrowa Gornicza Ząbkowice - Tychy Lodwisko<br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KS40111''<br />
| Częstochowa - 17:18 Dąbrowa Gornicza Ząbkowice - Tychy Lodwisko<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC24103''<br />
| Kielce - 20:09 Zawiercie - Katowice<br />
|-<br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''IC61170''<br />
| Jelenia Góra - 03:33/04:26 Katowice - Warszawa Wschodnia <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC45100''<br />
| 12:54 Katowice - Gdynia Główna<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC45100''<br />
| 17:40 Katowice - Płock<br />
|-<br />
| Note D<br />
| <br />
| ''IC4120/4160''<br />
| Zwardoń - 18:08 Katowice - Warszawa Wschodnia<br />
|-<br />
| Note F<br />
| <br />
| ''IC45070''<br />
| Bohumin [CD] - 19:54 Katowice - Hel<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 12 June 3 September 2022 <br > Note B: 26 June to 1 September 2022 <br > Note C: SSuX 12 June to 3 September <br > Note D: 30 July - 3 September 2022 with gaps <br > Note E: 14-17, 17-21 June & 15 August 2022 <br > Note F: 24 June - 31 August 2022<br />
<br />
====Sosnowiec Głowny - curve 62 – Sosnowiec Południowy====<br />
[105] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188A4-B4; R17) PL22/48<br />
<br />
From June 2022 use is reduced to two SSuX and two limited day services from a maximum four SSuX T101 services. New for June 2022 is some are identified from T101 entries, as when it was T105 services diverted, Sosnowiec Głowny is not included in its PDF but use is confirmed in map view and additional time between Sosnowiec Południowy and Katowice Szopienice Południowe. Note these services also use [[#SOSDOR|PL22/47A]]. Previous use was by diverted T105 services for 1½ days in 2021. <br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''KS40569''<br />
| Zawiercie - 14:50 Dąbrowa Gornicza Ząbkowice - Tychy Lodwisko<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''KS40111''<br />
| Częstochowa - 17:18 Dąbrowa Gornicza Ząbkowice - Tychy Lodwisko<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KS40111''<br />
| Częstochowa - 17:44 Sosnowiec Południowy - Tychy Lodwisko<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KS40524''<br />
| Tychy Lodwisko - 18:33 Sosnowiec Głowny - Częstochowa <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: SSuX 13 June to 9 December NOT 16-17 June, 15 August, 31 October to 1 November and 11 November <br/ > Note B: 14-17, 21-23 June & 15 August 2022<br />
<br />
====(Katowice –) Sosnowiec Porąbka – Sosnowiec Kazimierz avoider curve 663 – line 163 – Sosnowiec Maczki – Jaworzno Szczakowa ====<br />
[140] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188B4; ''R18'') PL22/49<br />
<br />
None scheduled in 2022 via this alternative route between Katowice and Jaworzno Szczakowa indicated by < markers at Mysłowice and usually a partial entry in 105. The regular passenger service on line 163 via Sosnowiec Kazimierz using the north to east curve as part of then table 105 ended on 2 April 2001. <br />
<br />
After nothing since 2012, several trains used this diversion between March and June 2021, then only an overnight train pair until 29 August 2021.<br />
<br />
====<div id="SOSDGZ"></div> (Katowice – Mysłówice –) Sosnowiec Jęzor – podg Dorota – part line 133 - Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice====<br />
[140/102/109] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 182B1-C1; ''R18'') PL22/50<br />
<br />
This entry has alternative routes and with no intermediate stop it is impossible to confirm from PDFs which would be taken so those listed here are identified from the Journey Planner map view. The route options are:- <br />
<br />
* [A] from Mysłówice via Sosnowiec Jęzor and Line 180 to podg Dorota. Note the flyover south of podg Dorota to line 180 shown in the Mały Atlas no longer exists so southbound services may be more likely to use this route.<br />
<br />
* [B] from Mysłówice via Sosnowiec Jęzor to podg Długoszyn (west of Jaworzno Szczakowa), curve 667 and Sosnowiec Maczki to podg Dorota<br />
<br />
Route B appears to be taken by all trains in the current timetable.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK45102''<br />
| 08:41 Katowice - [B] - Gdynia Glówna<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''IC14000''<br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 07:18 Zawiercie - [B] - Praha Hl n [CD]<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC14120''<br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 09:33 Zawiercie - [B] - Bielsko-Biała Główna<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''14101''<br />
| Płock - 10:13 Zawiercie - [B] - Katowice<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''IC54101'' <br />
| Gdynia Gówny - 14:45 Zawiercie - [B] - Katowice<br />
|- <br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC14120''<br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 09:33 Zawiercie - [B] - Bielsko-Biała Główna<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''IC1410''<br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 18:03 Zawiercie - [B] - Katowice<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC54103''<br />
| Gdynia Glowna - 18:21 Zawiercie - [B] - Katowice<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 13 March to 1 July, not 17 April, 12 June - 3 September 2022 <br/ > Note B: 13-15, 20 June - 29 July 2022<br />
<br />
Also note the section from podg Dorota to Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice is common with [[#DORDGZ|PL22/54]] & [[#DABJAW|PL22/55]].<br />
<br />
====(Katowice –) podg. Gottwald – podg. Hajduki – podg. Radoszowy – podg. Panewnik – Katowice Ligota====<br />
[151/151a/155] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 182A1; ''H7'') PL22/51<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route, further west, between Katowice and Katowice Ligota. Last used between 1 and 10 August 2017 (SSuX). They can be identified by a < marker at just Katowice-Brynów and an extended journey time of more than 30 minutes.<br />
<br />
====(Zawiercie –) Łazy – Line 160 southbound or 186 both directions – Dąbrowa Gornicza Ząbkowice====<br />
[101/102] (ERA-E 77B2-C2; ERA-R 188A5-B5; too detailed to be shown correctly, ''G7'' ''R18'') PL22/52<br />
<br />
Alternative routes identified by < markers between Łazy and Dąbrowa Górnicza Sikorka, <br />
<br />
* [A] Southbound via flyover route 160 to the southern end of 186 identified by < markers from Wiesiółka to Dąbrowa Górnicza Sikorka <br /><br />
* [B] Line 186 in both directions<br />
<br />
but in Autumn 2020 travellers noticed new platforms on line 186 at Chruszczobród [Peron II] and Wiesiółka [Peron III] so use of Option [B] can now be identified from the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets] by calls at both. Also note if a southbound service calls at ''any'' Wiesiółka platform it is then impossible to travel Option [A] via line 160. <br />
<br />
Option [A] was previously scheduled between 13 June to 28 August and 7 November - 11 December 2021.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC54100''<br />
| Gdynia Główna – 14:45 Zawiercie - Option [A] - Katowice<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC54100''<br />
| Gdynia Główna – 18:08 Częstochowa - Option [A] - Zakopane<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 12 June - 3 September 2022 <br > <br />
<br />
Additional when [B] was in use northbound during 2016 and 11 August 2017, mainline services continued on the goods lines north of Łazy on the east side of the first, then in-between parts of two freight yards for the 6km to Zawiercie. However when scheduled again between August and December 2020 it is believed all northbound services re-joined the normal route by at least Łazy, as would any currently timetabled local services.<br />
<br />
====Mysłowice avoiding line - Sosnowiec Jęzor - Mysłowice Brzezinka====<br />
[140,150] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188B4; ''R18'') PL22/53<br />
<br />
No use in 2021/22 over this curve for trains from Jaworzno Szczakowa to proceed directly to Oświęcim without reversal at Mysłowice. Last used between 14 March to 28 August 2021. <br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Lazy.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====<div id="DORDGZ"></div> (Sosnowiec Porąbka –) part line 171 - podg Dorota – part line 133 – Dąbrowa Gornicza Ząbkowice====<br />
[102, 105] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188A4-B4; ''R18'') PL22/54<br />
<br />
PL22/47A covers use of Sosnowiec Porąbka – part line 171 - podg Dorota, and from 12 June 2022 all those listed there additionally use podg Dorota – part line 133 – Dąbrowa Gornicza Ząbkowice.<br />
<br />
====<div id="DABJAW"></div> Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice – Dąbrowa Górnicza Południowa – podg Dorota - Sosnowiec Maczki – Jaworzno Szczakowa====<br />
[Ex 140, in 100] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188A4-B4; R18) PL22/55<br />
<br />
This 15.8km route is line 133 and allows trains from the Kraków to Katowice line [140] to proceed direct towards Częstochowa/CMK/Warszawa or vice versa. This is used by all entries in [[#CZSPOR|PL22/29]], plus in T100 by Warszawa - Kraków services with a < at Miechów or in T102 by Kraków services with <'s between Katowice and Dąbrowa Górnicza Ząbkowice. <br />
<br />
Also note part of line 133 is used by those listed in PL22/47A.<br />
<br />
====Katowice Ligota - goods line 142 via Katowice Murcki - podg Mąkołowiec - Tychy====<br />
[146/151] (ERA-E 77B1-B2; ERA-R 182A1; ''R17'') PL22/56<br />
<br />
No use in 2021/22. Indicated by < markers at Katowice Piotrowice and/or Katowice Podlesie, this 14km freight only line was used by numerous trains on odd days in September and November 2021.<br />
<br />
==='''Katowice area - West of a north-south line through the station. Includes Rybnik and Nędza area'''===<br />
====Katowice – flyover departure line – Katowice Brynów (p.odg. Brynów)====<br />
[146, 151] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188B3; ''R17'') PL22/57<br />
<br />
Westbound departures from Katowice platforms 1-4 towards Katowice Ligota can run either via the main line (line 139) or via the 2km line 656 including a flyover over the main line to Gliwice. From observation, all trains departing from platform 1 at Katowice appear to use this route.<br />
<br />
====Katowice - podg Gottwald - Ruda Kochłowice - Line 141 - Gliwice Sośnica - Gliwice====<br />
[220] (ERA-E 77A2-B2; ERA-R 188A2-B2-B3; ''R16/17'') PL22/58<br />
<br />
No use in 2021/22. This is an alternative route between Katowice and Gliwice. Last scheduled use was from 24 December 2020 to 11 January & 14 March to 29 August 2021.<br />
<br />
====Bytom avoiding line====<br />
[165/180] (ERA-E 77B2; ERA-R 188A3; ''R19'') PL22/59<br />
<br />
This curve was booked to be used by the Russian Railways Nice Ville <=> Moskva Belorusskaia train pair on certain dates in 2020 when diverted from its usual route. They were identified by a | in table 102 at Gliwice.<br />
<br />
====Gliwice – Line 711 - Podg Maciejów Płn - Bytom====<br />
[166] (ERA-E 77A2-B2; ERA-R 188A2-A3; ''G7'' ''R16/17'') PL22/60<br />
<br />
A regular local service was re-introduced [again!] from the December 2021 timetable but all eastbound services towards Bytom were initially diverted via a 5km long alternative via lines 200 & 711 from immediately on departing Gliwice. Map view showed this but from June 2022 all services checked are shown taking the normal passenger route and taking 16 minutes so this diversion may have ended. <br />
<br />
When diverted they ran initially on the north side of the substantial yards via 200, with travellers advising JP map view was then incorrect as the route taken was as per OpenRailwayMap to cross closer towards the main line [albeit at a lower level] until rising to come alongside the inbound from Zabrze main line onto line 711 just before the A1 road overbridge. The tracks remained alongside each other except for separate bridges over lines to/from the freight yards and Katowice Ligota, then map view was correct as Bytom bound services went over the usual inbound route and then on a unique alignment of line 711 to re-join the usual route at Podg Maciejów Płn. <br />
<br />
Also note the junction at Bytom with the Katowice main line is east of the platforms and the 166 PDF shows all services are a self contained shuttle. There are no services in the June 2022 Peron sheets from Bytom to/from Katowice using the junction to/from the Gliwice platforms.<br />
<br />
====Tychy – line 169 – Orzesze Jaśkowice====<br />
[151/155] (ERA-E 77A1-B1; ERA-R 188B2-B3; ''G7'') PL22/61<br />
<br />
This line reopened to passenger services in 2017. Use can be identified in 155 by < markers from Mikolow Jamna to Orzesze plus timings or | from Orzesze Jaśkowice.<br />
<br />
====(Rybnik –) Lesczczyny – Line 149 – Gierałtowice – podg Mizerów – Zabrze Makoszowy Kopalnia (– Gliwice)====<br />
[156] (ERA-E 77A1-A2; ERA-R 188A2-B2; ''G6, R16'') PL22/62<br />
<br />
In 2021 use by the one train KS pair increased to all year, plus additionally in 2022 by a revised summer overnight pair which runs direct between Lesczczyny and Gliwice and not via PL22/63 to/from Katowice [reverse]. <br />
<br />
Note approaching/leaving Gliwice these services use a reinstated south side connection to/from the ex Katowice main line shown closed and lifted in the 2011 Mały Atlas. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note B<br />
|<br />
| ''TLK83192''<br />
| Szczecin Glówny - 02:07 Gliwice - Zakopane<br />
|-<br />
| Note D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Os44123''<br />
| 06:29 Gliwice - Skoczów <br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
|<br />
| ''TLK38192''<br />
| Zakopane - 00:54 Rybnik - Szczecin Glówny <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''Os44112''<br />
| Wisła Glebce [from 2 July 2022] Skoczów - 20:54 Leszczyny - Gliwice <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: SSuO 19-27 March, 2 April to 26 June, 2 July to 5 November and 6 November to 10 December + 13 March, 2-3 May, 16-17 June, 15 August, 31 October 20 1 November, 11 December NOT 16 April <br/ > Note B: 30 June - 31 August 2022 <br/ > Note C: 1 July - 1 September 2022 <br > Note D: SSuO 19-27 March, 2 April to 11 June, 12-26 June and 2 July to 10 December + 13 March, 18 April, 16-17 June, 15 August, 31 October to 1 November and 11 November<br />
<br />
==== (Rybnik –) Lesczczyny – Line 149 – Gierałtowice – podg Mizerów – Zabrze Makoszowy – line 141 - Ruda Kochłowice – line 164 - podg Gottwald (– Katowice)====<br />
[155,156] (ERA-E 77A1-A2; ERA-R 188B2-B3; ''G6, R16/17'') PL22/63<br />
<br />
No service in 2022. In 2021 the above route was taken by a Bohumin [ČD] - Świnoujście pair between 25 June to 1 September 2021.<br />
<br />
====Rybnik – Sumina====<br />
[153/154/160] (ERA-E 77A1; ERA-R 188B1; ''G6, H6'') PL22/64<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Rybnik and Sumina: a direct line with no intermediate stations and a longer single track route via Rybnik Towarowy and Rydułtowy used by other local services. Some TLK's and any local booked via the direct line are shown with a < in 153 but note only TLK's to/from Raciborz appear in 153, there are others to/from Kędzierzyn-Koźle identified by timings to/from Wrocław Głowny in 154. <br />
<br />
Services not booked to call at Sumina to/from the direct line may, but do not always use tracks that avoid the station platforms.<br />
<br />
====Nędza Wieś – Kuźnia Raciborska (p.odg. Turze)====<br />
[153/160] (ERA-E 77A1; ERA-R 188B1; ''G6'') PL22/65<br />
<br />
This east-to-north chord avoiding Nędza station is used by trains running direct between Kędzierzyn Koźle and Rybnik. Use is indicated by < markers at stations from Nędza to Chałupki in Table 160. Note these services do not appear in table 153 but should use the direct route to/from Rybnik and Sumina in PL22/64 which can be confirmed by the Map View in the Journey Planner before travel.<br />
<br />
==='''Kędzierzyn-Koźle'''===<br />
====Kędzierzyn-Koźle – p.odg. Stare Koźle – Kędzierzyn-Koźle Azoty====<br />
[160] (ERA-E 78A3, not shown; ERA-R 181C2 too detailed to be shown; ''R14'') PL22/66<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Kedzierzyn_Kozle_line_151.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
There are three routes between Kędzierzyn-Koźle and podg. Stare Koźle. From east to west they are:<br />
<br />
1. Line 709. This is the normally used passenger route in both directions, a 4 km single track over the avoiding curve line 681 via a staff halt at the PKP depot to/from Peron (platform) I. See 2. & 3. for exceptions. <br />
<br />
2. Line 151 (northbound). From a traveller's July 2017 observation, its 2021/22 equivalent as below is the only northbound service from T160 booked via a line not shown in the 2011 Mały Atlas but in [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ OpenRailwayMap]. This initially heads east at podg. Stare Koźle, then underneath Lines 709 and 681 to run parallel to, but up to 30m apart of the southbound track of Line 151 as per entry 3. Both tracks of 151 remain on the west side of the substantial yard and lead to/from only Kędzierzyn-Koźle Peron IV or the station avoiding lines. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''IC4122''<br />
| Racibórz - 08:37 Kuźnia Raciborska - Kędzierzyn-Koźle [reverse] - Gliwice - Białystok<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
3. Line 151 (southbound). This runs on the west side of the yard (Kędzierzyn-Koźle KKD) up to 0.5 km away from Line 709. The southern junction at podg. Stare Koźle is grade separated and note any service from Kędzierzyn-Koźle Peron IV towards Rybnik or Racibórz must use this route. <br />
<br />
Check the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Kędzierzyn-Koźle Platform sheets] for the latest information on all three variants.<br />
<br />
====Kędzierzyn-Koźle avoiding curve====<br />
[160/220] (ERA-E 78A3; ERA-R 181C2; ''R14'') PL22/67<br />
<br />
Use continues in 2022 but only by international services that can be identified in T 160 by a timing at Ostrava-Svinov and/or Bohumin and < at Kędzierzyn-Koźle. In 2020/21 from 7 November 2020 to 30 July 2021 all Raciborz <=> Kędzierzyn-Koźle local services were also diverted via this curve to reverse and call at Sławięcice on the line towards Gliwice. <br />
<br />
Note this curve is significantly grade separated at the south end.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Kedzierzyn Kozle avoiding line.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Kędzierzyn-Koźle goods lines and northern approach line 680====<br />
[160/220] (ERA-E 78A3, not shown; ERA-R 181C2; ''R14'') PL22/68<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2022. In 2021 until 30 July up to seven express services did not call but used the goods lines parallel to the platforms at Kędzierzyn-Koźle, stopping instead at Kędzierzyn-Koźle Azoty. As a consequence [and the journey planner map view confirms], they also used goods line 680 north of the station. Map view showed all trains taking the southbound non-flyover option of that grade separated section but this is a fault of the system as a report confirmed a northbound service did use the flyover route.<br />
<br />
==='''Kępno'''===<br />
====Kępno station avoiding curve: Domanin (p.odg. Hanulin) – Wieruszow (podg Kępno Kp1)====<br />
[320/322] (ERA-E 78A5; ERA-R 181C5; ''F6'') PL22/69<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. This north to east inside curve avoids all platforms and was last used between 5 - 19 November 2018. Click on the thumbnail for a map.<br />
<br />
<br />
[[File:Kepno_Eastern_Curve.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====(Domanin -) p.odg. Hanulin – Kępno (low level) (– Wieluń)====<br />
[320/322] (ERA-E 78A5; ERA-R 181C5; ''F6'') PL22/70<br />
<br />
Kępno is a two level station. The Poznań - Ostrów - Kluczbork line has high level platforms at right angles to those of the low level Herby Nowe line. There are two north-to-east curves some km's apart connecting the two lines and all services to/from Ostrów Wielkopolski starting or terminating at Kępno use the 1.8km outside curve (Line 812) to/from the low level platforms. These can be identified either in the station [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty platform arrival/departure sheets] using Peron II, or from the table 320 PDF as it shows Kępno separately in italics at the top or bottom of the table (depending on direction) for starting or terminating trains. <br />
<br />
Additionally there is one pair of IC services that also use the outside curve (line 812) which are the only services between Wieluń Dąbrowa and Kepno as shown in timetable 322, plus since 2019/20 the curve from Herby Nowe to Herby Stare. <br />
<br />
An inside curve to/from 322 bypasses all platforms and is a separate entry.<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map <br />
[[File:Kepno_Western_Curve.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
==='''Ketrzyn area'''===<br />
====Kętrzyn - Węgorzewo====<br />
[536] (ERA-E 76A4; ERA-R 173B3/B2; ''B10/A10'') PL22/71<br />
<br />
Private operator SKPL has run summer services on this 33 km branch. The SKPL/Shortlines [http://shortlines.pl/ website] reveals they did not run in 2020 with no mention of 2021, and as at June 2022 nothing listed for 2022.<br />
<br />
==='''Kielce area'''===<br />
====Kielce avoiding line: Kielce Piaski (podg Piaski k. Kielc) – Kielce Herbskie (line 567)====<br />
[100/113/110] (ERA-E 78C4; ERA-R 183A4; ''F9'') PL22/72<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. Last diversionary use was between 10 July - 10 August 2017.<br />
<br />
==='''Kołobrzeg'''===<br />
====Kołobrzeg Port====<br />
[off 375] (ERA-E 74B4, not shown; ERA-R 170C3; ''B2'') PL22/73<br />
<br />
A 1km freight-only branch partly through city streets to terminate on the quayside adjacent to the lighthouse. The annual Poznań Główny - Kołobrzeg "Pirat" steam excursion resumed running to the Port some years ago, joined from 2012 by a separate Diesel hauled excursion "Katamaran". It is confirmed the 2022 "Pirat" reached the lighthouse on 28 May 2022, again with a diesel on the [http://www.turkol.pl Turkol website].<br />
<br />
==='''Kościerzyna area'''===<br />
====Czersk - Bąk - Kościerzyna====<br />
[429] (ERA-E 75A4; ERA-R 171C2; ''B6'') PL22/74<br />
<br />
No service since [https://arriva.pl/upload/file/rozklad%20jazdy%202018/czerwiec/AR%20431A%20Bydgoszcz%20Gl.%20-%20Chojnice.pdf Arriva Poland] ran two SSuO Bydgoszcz - Gdynia pairs from 23 June to 1 September 2018. They were timetabled in Summer 2022 but via Tczew before being cancelled.<br />
<br />
====Lipowa Tucholska - Bąk - Kościerzyna====<br />
[429] (ERA-E 75A3-A4; ERA-R 171C2; ''B6'') PL22/75<br />
<br />
This route overlaps with PL22/74 between Bąk and Kościerzyna. No scheduled services except occasional use by excursions organised by [http://smkchojnice.pl/?page_id=143&lang=pl SMK Chojnice] or [http://www.turkol.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=3 Turkol]<br />
<br />
==='''Kraków area'''===<br />
====Kraków northern loop line: (Kraków Główny –) Kraków Batowice – podg Dłubnia – Kraków Nowa Huta – Podłęże====<br />
[120] (ERA-E 78B2-B3; ERA-R 171B5; ''R15'') PL22/76<br />
<br />
Diversions of long distance services via Nowa Huta continue throughout the 2021/22 TT period. Identification is now with a | or a timing at Kraków Nowa Huta plus "<" markers between Kraków Główny and Podłęże as Lubocza & Kraków Nowa Huta [new station on site of old PKP one, not the further east staff halts] reopened on 15 March 2020. <br />
<br />
To/from the east of Kraków Nowa Huta the longer single track north side line outside the elevated freight only balloon loop is the usual route in both directions, but it has been known for services to take a shorter inside curve to/from podg Koscielniki, especially eastbound if schedules show paths crossing in this area. Note both routes are known as line 95 as shown more clearly on [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ Open Railway Map] than the Mały Atlas Kraków insert, and there is a lengthy grade separated junction of line 95 approaching Podłęże. It has been known for trains in both direction to take the ground level route to/from Podłęże so '''any reports of services not taking the normal route near Podłęże or east of Nowa Huta would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
====Kraków northern loop line: (Miechów –) podg Raciborowice - podg Dłubnia - podg Rudzice - Kraków Nowa Huta ====<br />
[107/120] (ERA-E 78C3; ERA-R 171B5; ''R15'') PL22/77<br />
<br />
No use in 2021/22. This curve giving access to Nowa Huta from the north was scheduled from 12 December 2020 until it commenced running direct to Kraków Glówny from an unknown date. Previously used for diversions for a period in 2018.<br />
<br />
====Kraków northern loop line: Kraków Nowa Huta – podg Podgrabie - podg Rudzice [- Kraków Płaszów]====<br />
[107/120] (ERA-E 78C2; ERA-R 171B5; ''R15'') PL22/78<br />
<br />
No use in 2021/22. Was scheduled from 12 December 2020 until its one train commenced running direct to Kraków Glówny from an unknown date. That was believed to be the first known passenger use of this north to west curve since clockwise steam specials to/from Kraków Glówny ran in the Summer of 2008 & 2009. Note this curve is grade separated from end to end.<br />
<br />
====Kraków Główny avoider via Kraków Olsza - line 100 - Kraków Bronowice====<br />
[120/120a/140] (ERA-E 78C3; ERA-R 182; ''R15'') PL22/79<br />
<br />
An odd new PDF 120a appeared for the first two periods of 2021/22 showing three trains running via or calling at Kraków Olsza to/from Kraków Płaszów. All called at or started from Kraków Główny so a reversal was needed in the Kraków Mydlniki area. The table disappeared for the period from 12 June 2022 so no service from that date. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''KMŁ33474/5''<br />
| Tarnów - 14:59 Kraków Płaszów - Kraków Olsza 15:06 with footnote to Kraków Główny [arrive 15:31] <br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
|<br />
| ''KMŁ33478''<br />
| Tarnów - 17:10 Kraków Płaszów - Kraków Olsza 17:19 with footnote to Kraków Główny [arrive 17:39] <br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
| <br />
| ''KMŁ43802/3''<br />
| Katowice - 13:12 Kraków Główny - Rzeszów Główny<br />
|- <br />
|}<br />
Note A: 12 December 2021 to 11 June 2022. <br/ > Note B: 12 December 2021 to 11 June 2022 and a traveller in March advises the train was advertised internally as calling at Kraków Mydlniki arrive 17:32, the doors were released and passengers alighted <br > Note C: 13 March to 11 June. After departing Kraków Główny this service is shown in map view as returning west to reverse to access line 100 via, but does not stop at Kraków Olsza or Kraków Plaszow so is additionally routed via Kraków Prokocim Towarowa (PO22/79A). <br />
<br />
A westbound journey on KMŁ33478 in March 2022 crossed to the passenger route west of Kraków Łobzów omitting the separate alignment of line 100 by-passing Kraków Bronowice platforms.<br />
<br />
====Kraków Płaszów North side avoider via Kraków Prokocim Towarowa to Kokotów====<br />
[120] (ERA-E 78C3; ERA-R 182; ''R15'') PL22/79A<br />
<br />
An alternative route between Kraków Zablocie and Kokotów which avoids stations on the main line between Kraków Płaszów and Kraków Złocień, currently the subject of single line working due to extensive engineering works. Trains using this route have < markers from Kraków Płaszów to Kraków Złocień [and not to Węgrzce Wielkie as that indicates running via Nowa Huta...]. Only eastbound trains use this route - westbound services make use of the limited capacity on the main line. <br />
<br />
Map view shows them avoiding the platforms at Kraków Płaszów and running via the far northern side of the substantial yards to the east of the station but this is incorrect, as it is impossible to reach the north side lines from Kraków Główny and from travellers reports all services use the same route on the southern (eastbound) split of line 100, clearly seen and labelled in [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ OpenRailwayMap]. As far as is known this is the first time such diversionary use has been scheduled for long enough to be shown in the timetable. <br />
<br />
After an initial two services, usage has been dramatically increased, including by IC services.<br />
<br />
====Kraków Bronowice====<br />
[140/142] (ERA-E 78C3 not shown; ERA-R 182C1 not shown; ''G8'') PL22/80<br />
<br />
A new station has been built at Kraków Bronowice as part of the western approach improvement works for Kraków Główny. It has platforms [Peron I and II] on the existing main line (table 140) and on the previous high level goods line [Peron III and IV].<br />
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[[File:Krakow Bronowice.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
<br />
Platforms III and IV are used by Kraków Airport services (table 142). New connections were built to/from Kraków Łobzów: (i) the westbound track rises to link with the eastbound line of the western freight avoider (line 95) before it crosses over the main line; (ii) the eastbound track drops down to run parallel with the main line all the way to Kraków Główny. This is known as line 118 in both directions. It should be noted there are occasional trains and periods of the year when services use Peron III or IV in the '''opposite''' direction to that expected, so all journeys should be checked. <br />
<br />
Note that line 118 west from Kraków Bronowice is at a higher level than the main line as far as a connecting junction east of Kraków Mydlniki.<br />
<br />
====[Kraków Mydlniki -] Kraków Bronowice - Line 95 - Kraków Batowice====<br />
[107/140] (ERA-E 78C3; ERA-R 182; ''G8 & R15'') PL22/81<br />
<br />
So far identified either by increased running time between Kraków Główny and Kraków Lubocza in T120 or in conjunction with map view from a > at Kraków Główny in 140. In December 2021 one morning service was shown in map view calling twice at Kraków Mydlniki, reversing on the second call to run via the flying junction at Kraków Bronowice onto line 95 to by-pass Kraków Batowice platforms towards Nowa Huta. Previously used between 29 August - 6 November 2021 by one PR Katowice - Rzeszów Główny service avoiding Kraków Główny. <br />
<br />
There are no services shown using this line in the June 2022 timetable pdfs.<br />
<br />
====(Kraków Batowice –) podg Kraków Przedmieśie – Line 602 – Kraków Olsza – Line 100 – Kraków Plaszów====<br />
[107, Lines 100/602] (ERA-E 78C3; ERA-R 171A5, not shown; ''R15'') PL22/82<br />
<br />
This entry allows trains from the Kozłów line (table 107) to avoid Kraków Główny and proceed directly to Kraków Płaszów. Enter 107 in the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Tablice/TabliceWgNumeru Search by Table section] and look for trains with a < at Kraków Główny and a time at Kraków Plaszów. Last scheduled use in 2019/20.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''KMŁ33851''<br />
| Kozłów - 08:18 Kraków Batowice - Kraków Płaszów <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 14 March to 11 June<br />
<br />
====Kraków Plaszów – Kraków Bonarka (– Skawina)====<br />
[135a] (ERA-E 78C2; ERA-R 182; ''R15'') PL22/83<br />
<br />
Services via this route were much reduced once the Kraków Plaszów avoiding curve opened in December 2017. Service levels have varied from none, a service but all buses, to limited trains. From 7 November 2021 there was no service of any description, from 13 December 2021 there are limited buses, from 12 June 2022 nothing.<br />
<br />
==='''Krotoszyn'''===<br />
====Krotoszyn avoiding line (podg Osusz - Durzyn)====<br />
[350] (ERA-E 77C5; ERA-R 176B1; ''E5'') PL22/84<br />
<br />
No use in the 2021/22 timetable. This 5.4km by-pass last scheduled use was between 7 - 11 September 2020.<br />
<br />
==='''Kwidzyn'''===<br />
====Kwidzyn - Prabuty====<br />
[415] (ERA-E 75B3; ERA-R 172B1; ''B7'') PL22/85<br />
<br />
This 33km freight only line 218 has been used occasionally for diversions.<br />
<br />
===Toporów - Łagów===<br />
[375] (ERA-E 74B13; ERA-R 175B3; ''D2'') PL22/86<br />
<br />
PolRegio have run limited SSuO summer services from Zbąszynek/Zielona Góra to Łagów on the freight only branch from Toporów to Sienawa Lubuska since 2020. In 2022 they initially appeared in table 334 as through services from Zielona Góra running from 12 June - 11 September 2022 but shown only to the branch junction at Toporów with a departure from Zbaszynek at 08:55, or re-appearing at Toporów at 17:47 SSuO. Then in June timings changed and could only be found in full on the PolRegio JP but are a bus... The 2021 flyer was [https://polregio.pl/media/17707/rozklad-jazdy-pociagow-lag%C3%B3w.pdf this timetable].<br />
<br />
==='''Łódź and the area to the east including Koluszki'''===<br />
====Łódź Kaliska avoiding line 539 ====<br />
[601/200a B110] (ERA-E 78B5; ERA-R 177B2-B3, ''R11'') PL22/87<br />
<br />
After a period of no use from 14 June until 24 August 2020, most IC trains between Warszawa and Ostrow Wielkopolski plus some local ŁKA services now use this curve.<br />
<br />
====Łódź Chojny - Łódź Olechow Wschód - curve 541 [- Łódź Widzew]====<br />
[602a] (ERA-E 78B5; ERA-R 177B2; ''R11'') PL22/88<br />
<br />
The December 2019 timetable change introduced a "circle" service from Łódź Widzew to Łódź Kaliska via three new stations on the southern ring line between Łódź Olechow Wschód and Łódź Chojny. Use significantly increased from 2020/21 with details in a new timetable 602a including additional services to/from the Zdunska Wola direction avoiding Łódź Kaliska starting from/bound for Łódź Fabryczna given one minute at Łódź Widzew meaning they also run via the "circle". Curve 541 was previously used only by staff trains, latterly unadvertised, and note this reopening meant reinstatement of the flyover to access curve 541 to/from Łódź Olechów Wschód.<br />
<br />
Any use of the remaining section of the southern ring section from Łódź Olechow Wschód to Bedoń will be shown in PL22/89.<br />
<br />
====(Łódź Chojny –) Łódź Olechów Wschód - Bedoń (- Koluszki)====<br />
[601/200] (ERA-E 78B5; ERA-R 177B1; ''R11'') PL22/89<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Łódź Chojny and Bedoń: the normal passenger route via Łódź Widzew or the southern ring line via Łódź Olechów. Łódź Chojny to Łódź Olechów Wschód is in regular use by the recently introduced circular service as per PL22/88, so this entry will only identify services running direct between Łódź Olechów Wschód and Bedoń. Normally only used by trains to/from Łódź Chojny, in 2021/22 it has been scheduled by some services shown in map view reversing at Łódź Olechów Wschód without calling there with extended running time between Łódź Widzew and Koluszki. Note all those from early 2021/22 were cancelled before running so please check the JP before travel. <br />
<br />
Last use by diverted PR services between 29 April and 15 May 2019 and by one ŁKA service from December 2021 to June 2022. Note towards Łódź trains are shown with a Koluszki departure time as they will also use parallel unusual tracks to the normal Łódź bound main line and Bedon is a "V" station.<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''11506/7''<br />
| 06:25/06:35 Koluszki - Łódź Olechów Wschód [no call and reverse] - Łódź Fabryczna<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''11582/3''<br />
| Łódź Fabryczna – 11:27 Łódź Widzew - Łódź Olechów Wschód [no call and reverse] - Skierniewice<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''11592/3''<br />
| Łódź Fabryczna – 16:07 Łódź Widzew - Łódź Olechów Wschód [no call and reverse] - Skierniewice<br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''11602/3''<br />
| Łódź Fabryczna – 20:06 Łódź Widzew - Łódź Olechów Wschód [no call and reverse] - Skierniewice<br />
|-<br />
| Note D<br />
| FO<br />
| ''18150/151''<br />
| Łódź Fabryczna – 20:25/20:34 Łódź Widzew - Łódź Olechów Wschód [no call and reverse] - Kołobrzeg<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 10 July to 3 September <br/> Note B: 10 July to 7 August and 1 to 3 September 2022 <br/> Note C: 11 July to 5 August M-F, 8 to 31 August M-F and 1-2 September, but not 15 August <br/> Note D: 15 July to 5 August 2022 FO + 12,19,26 August and 2 September<br />
<br />
====(Bedon -) Żakowice (p.odg. Pękowice) - (p.odg Bęzelin) - Chrusty Nowe (- Piotrków Trybunalski)====<br />
[102, 601] (ERA-E 78B5-C5; ERA-R 177C1; ''F9'') PL22/90<br />
<br />
Trains between Łódź and Piotrków Trybunalski/Częstochowa that do not call at Koluszki use this west to south curve.<br />
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====(Łódź –) Gałkówek – Żakowice Połudnowie - Wykno (– Tomaszów Mazowiecki)====<br />
[114/601] (ERA-E 78B5-C5; ERA-R 177C1; ''E8'', ''R11'') PL22/91<br />
<br />
There are two possible routes between Łódź and Tomaszów Mazowiecki avoiding Koluszki: <br /><br />
[A] Line 25, a double track line direct from Żakowice Połudnowie via the closed station and junction at Mikołajów to Wykno. <br /><br />
[B] Line 537, a single track line from Żakowice Połudnowie to Słotwiny via podg Zielen.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. <br />
[[File:(Łódź –) Gałkówek – Żakowice Połudnowie - Wykno (– Tomaszów Mazowiecki).png|thumb|left|100px]]<br />
<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Note that Gałkówek via Żakowice Połudnowie to podg Zielen is common with part of PL21/92 and both routes are scheduled during 2021/22. <br /><br />
<br />
[A] by daily express services in Table 114 PDF with no timing at Koluszki, '|' from Wykno to/from Tomaszów Mazowiecki and/or a '<' at Słotwiny. These are obvious so not listed here.<br />
<br />
[B] Indicated in the Table 114 PDF by no timing for Koluszki, but a timing or '|' at Słotwiny. <br /> <br />
<br />
Note no Żakowice Południowe station listing appears in the PDFs for tables 114 or 601 despite most option [B] services calling there. Additional confirmation of use via line 537 can be obtained via that [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty station's departure sheet].<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''ŁKA21209''<br />
| Drzewica - 11:22 Słotwiny - option [B] - Łódź Fabryczna <br />
|- <br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''ŁKA21214''<br />
| Radom/Drzewica - 17:32/17:40 Słotwiny - option [B] - Łódź Fabryczna <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 23 June - 7 August, 1-3 September 2022 <br/> Note B: Complicated days of week and operating periods, see journey planner <br/><br />
Note that Interrail and PR Regional tickets are not valid on services run by local operator ŁKA<br />
<br />
====(Gałkówek –) Żakowice Południowe – p.odg. Zieleń – line 535 - Koluszki====<br />
[601, 114] (ERA-E 78B5-C5; ERA-R 177C1; ''R11'') PL22/92<br />
<br />
Train use falls into two distinct groups which in the past has been indicated by either a timetable * footnote, < marker against Żakowice or calls at Żakowice Południowe. The confirmed service level via Żakowice Południowe in recent years has varied from many, or a few, to none. Check the Żakowice Południowe [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheet] for :-<br />
<br />
[A] some Łódź area to Skierniewice and Warszawa or vv services calling at both Żakowice Południowe and Koluszki. There were none in the June 2020-21 timetable but use commenced again from August 2021 and there were three trains in early 2022.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''11506/7''<br />
| 06:25/06:35 Koluszki - Łódź Fabryczna<br />
|- <br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''11582/3''<br />
| Łódź Fabryczna – 11:27 Łódź Widzew - Skierniewice<br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
| <br />
| ''11592/3''<br />
| Łódź Fabryczna – 16:07/16:11 Łódź Widzew - Skierniewice<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''11602/3''<br />
| Łódź Fabryczna – 20:06 Łódź Widzew - Skierniewice<br />
|-<br />
| Note E<br />
| FO<br />
| ''18150/151''<br />
| Łódź Fabryczna – 20:25/20:34 Łódź Widzew - Kołobrzeg<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: To 3 September 2022 <br/> Note B: 10 July to 3 September <br/> Note C: 10 July to 7 August and 1 to 3 September 2022 <br/> Note E: 15 July to 5 August 2022 FO + 12,19,26 August and 2 September<br />
<br />
[B] from the Łódź area to/from Tomaszów Mazowiecki that call at both Żakowice Południowe and Koluszki where they reverse in platform 3. <br />
<br />
Note Gałkówek via Żakowice Południowe to podg Zielen is common with PL22/91 and a December 2018 traveller advised his Łódź – Koluszki - Opoczno service ran non-stop through Żakowice Południowe meaning likely use by other services which may be identified from Journey Planner map view searches.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a diagram:<br />
[[File:Koluszki.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
==='''Łowicz area'''===<br />
====(Warszawa -) Bednary - podg Arkadia - Łowicz Przedmieście (- Zgierz - Łódź Kaliska)====<br />
[602, 606] (ERA-E 75C1; ERA-R 177C2; ''D8'') PL22/93<br />
<br />
Not scheduled since 2015/16 and no trains take this line in the current timetable.<br />
<br />
====(Warszawa -) Bednary - podg Arkadia - line 533 (- Belchów - Skierniewice)====<br />
[606, 603] (ERA-E 75C1; ERA-R 177C2; ''E8'') PL22/94<br />
<br />
A train pair was scheduled to use this line from 4 May to 16 June 2017, but there has been nothing since.<br />
<br />
====(Skierniewice –) curve 531 - Łowicz Przedmieście====<br />
[601, 602, 603, B110] (ERA-E 75C1; ERA-R 177C2; ''D8'') PL22/95<br />
<br />
None in the 2021-2022 timetable, this curve last saw passenger use in March 2016.<br />
<br />
==='''Lublin'''===<br />
====Lublin Tatary Goods Yard: Świdnik – Lublin Tatary - Lublin====<br />
[550A] (ERA-E 79B4; ERA-R 184A5; ''F12, R4'') PL22/96<br />
<br />
This is the route through the Lublin Tatary Goods Yard by line 67 which starts at Świdnik and rejoins the normal route just before Lublin station. <br />
It was used from an unknown date in 2021 until 28 August by the Piła Główny to Hrubieszów Miasto train pair. Trains using this route may be identified by a < symbol at Lublin Północny. There are none in the 2021-22 timetable.<br />
<br />
====Western approach to Lublin: Line 935 via Goods Yard====<br />
[550/555] (ERA-E 79B4; ERA-R 184A5; ''F12, R4'') PL22/97<br />
<br />
By November 2019 an additional platform had been built on the furthest south and previously goods only track and it would appear any service booked to arrive/depart at this Peron IV track 111 from the west must use 1.5km long line 935 via the goods yards and the south side of the locomotive Depot. <br />
<br />
It may have been built for use whilst the station platforms were being refurbished as access is from the street and not a station subway with only limited use until 12 March 2021 and nothing since in the Peron sheets. An informed source suggested eight trains would use it in the Autumn 2021 timetable period but a traveller advised his arrival was re-platformed. '''Any reports to confirm actual use would be appreciated by the Compilers'''.<br />
<br />
==='''Lubliniec area'''===<br />
====Lubliniec avoiding line: podg. Jawonica – podg. Droniowiczki====<br />
[165/175] (ERA-E 78A3-B4; ERA-R 182A3; ''G6'') PL22/98<br />
<br />
This north <=> south connection links the Częstochowa line (line 61) with the Paczyna line (line 152). Previously used by PKP services diverted away from their normal route via Fosowskie between 10 - 23 July 2017.<br />
<br />
Since some time in 2020 this section was booked for use by the Nice - Moskva RZD operated services, but these were suspended during the height of the covid pandemic and in light of the Russia Ukraine war are unlikely to run for the foreseeable future.<br />
<br />
====(Lubliniec –) Toszek Północ – Rudziniec Gliwicki (– Kędzierzyn-Koźle)====<br />
[175] (ERA-E 77A2; ERA-R 182A3; ''G6'') PL22/99<br />
<br />
This is the freight line from the Junction of passenger table 165 south towards Kędzierzyn-Koźle, last used by PKP diversions in May 2011 and from some time in 2020 by the Nice - Moskva RZD operated services. The latter were suspended during the the covid pandemic and in light of the Russia - Ukraine war are unlikely to run for the foreseeable future.<br />
<br />
Note since the 2011 diversions that the southbound flyover part of the grade separated junction at Toszek Północ has been re-instated.<br />
<br />
====<div id="PL12_21"></div>Lubliniec – Paczyna====<br />
[165] (ERA-E 78A3-A4; ERA-R 182A3; ''G6'') PL22/100<br />
<br />
This 36.5 km section of an otherwise freight only line is used by the limited services listed in table 165 which from at least August 2021 include a pair of daily daytime services. In 2021/22 these depart Lubliniec at 11:34 or Gliwice at 15:51 but additionally with a block between Chorzów Batory and Bytom the Katowice - Kluczbork IC's shown with < markers in T180 also run this way but do not appear in the 165 PDF. There is a substantial grade separated junction at Lubliniec.<br />
<br />
==='''Nowy Dwor Gdanski (Żuławskiej Kolei Dojazdowej narrow gauge railway)'''===<br />
<br />
[457] (ERA-E 75B4, not shown; ERA-R 172B3; ''A7 not shown correctly'') PL22/101<br />
<br />
This system worked by the Pomorskie Towarzystwo Miłośników Kolei Żelaznych (PTMKŻ) with three unusual sections of track is a Spring to Autumn only preserved ex PKP narrow gauge line from Nowy Dwor Gdanski to Sztutowo and Prawy Brzeg Wisły. Details are on their [https://kolejzulawska.pl/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Rozk%c5%82ad-jazdy-%c5%bbKD-2022-lato.pdf 2022 timetable] but note after the May Bank Holiday weekend, the Nowy Dwór Gdański - Stegna Gdanska service is suspended until further notice due to the renovation of the Rybina swing bridge. <br />
<br />
====Stegna Gdanska====<br />
This is a triangular station with platforms on all three sides with the south to east curve to/from Sztutowo only timetabled sporadically. Their website advised use by one pair on 30 April, 1-3 May 2022 departing Nowy Dwór Gdański 07:30 and Sztutowo 17:15. Previous scheduled use was in 2021 but only on 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 September, before then only in 2017 and 2013.<br />
<br />
====Sztutowo====<br />
If travelling to/from Sztutowo on either a loco hauled train or a railcar towing trailers it will reverse around a triangle on arrival or departure at Sztutowo as there is no run round loop.<br />
<br />
====Nowy Dwor Gdanski - Cementarz-Komunalny====<br />
Hourly shuttles run for "All Saints" on the last weekend in October and are the only services running south from Nowy Dwor Gdanski [1.4km]. Those planned for 2020 were cancelled the day before they were due to run due to additional Covid restrictions but their [https://kolejzulawska.pl/rozklad-jazdy/ website] confirms these services ran on 30, 31 October and 1 November 2021.<br />
<br />
==='''Oleśnica'''===<br />
====Dąbrowa Oleśnicka – Oleśnica Rataje – Oleśnica====<br />
[200, 321] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 181B5; ''F5'') PL21/102<br />
<br />
Most trains between Ostrów Wielkopolski and Wrocław Główny take the direct route via the north to west curve (Dąbrowa Oleśnicka – Oleśnica Rataje – Borowa Oleśnica (p.odg. Łukanów)) avoiding Oleśnica. However some take this north-to-east curve into Oleśnica station and reverse. Either a timing or < against Oleśnica indicates which route is taken. Note this curve and the north to west curve consist of separate single lines between Dąbrowa Oleśnicka and Oleśnica Rataje.<br />
<br />
==='''Opole'''===<br />
====Opole by-pass: Opole Wschodnie - line 277 - Opole Groszowice====<br />
[215, 220] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 181C3; ''R14'') PL22/103<br />
<br />
First passenger use since limited engineering work diversions of 215 local services many years ago. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| ''61190/61170'' <br />
| Szklarska Poręba Górna - 02:00/01:53 Opole Wschodnie - Warszawa Wschodnia<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''83172'' <br />
| Świnoujście - 01:00/01:03/01:06 Wrocław Główny - Przemyśl Główny <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''38172'' <br />
| Przemyśl Główny - 23:27/23:59/00:09 Gliwice - Świnoujście <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''16190/16170'' <br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 01:46 Strzelce Opolskie - Szklarska Poręba Górna <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Opole Glowne====<br />
[175/201/215] (ERA-E 78A4; ERA-R 181C3 too detailed to be shown; ''R14'') PL22/104<br />
<br />
This is a "v" station and beyond the east end platforms away from the junction there is a 300m connection across from the south to the north side tracks. This previously only served a reversing siding adjacent to Bay Peron 1 Track 3 used by local services towards Kędzierzyn-Koźle or Strzelce Opolskie but a visitor in October 2021 noticed this siding now had a full sized platform. At that time it was still un-numbered but a PKP PLK Press Notice claimed it would be Peron 1A so '''confirmation of this would be appreciated by the Compilers''' as the Peron sheets as at June 2022 do not show any services from 1A.<br />
<br />
====Ostrów Wielkopolski avoiding curve: Czekanów (podg Stary Staw) – Biniew (podg Franklinów)====<br />
[200, 320] (ERA-E 78A5; ERA-R 176C1; ''E5'') PL22/105<br />
<br />
Some Łódź - Poznań services were diverted via Kalisz and this curve whilst their usual route via Kutno was closed for long term engineering work and use continued after via Kutno reopened. Additional local services were later introduced and both are still operating but note the KW operated local services do not appear in table 200 PDFs. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
|<br />
| <br />
| ''IC7320'' <br />
| Poznań Główny - 08:52 Pleszew - Kraków Główny <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''KW87108'' <br />
| Piła Główna - 18:21 Pleszew - Kalisz <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''KW77142'' <br />
| Poznań Główny - 20:22 Pleszew - Kalisz <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''IC81108'' <br />
| Szczecin Główny - 20:46 Pleszew - Łódź Fabryczna<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''KW77135''<br />
| Kalisz - 05:02 Nowe Skalmierzyce - Gniezno<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''IC18109''<br />
| Łódź Fabryczna - 07:07 Kalisz - Szczecin Główny <br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''KW77147''<br />
| Kalisz - 07:45 Nowe Skalmierzyce - Poznań Główny<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
|<br />
| ''KW77145''<br />
| Kalisz - 19:29 Nowe Skalmierzyce - Poznań Główny<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| <br />
| ''IC3720/21'' <br />
| Kraków Główny - 19:57/20:07 Kalisz - Poznań Główny <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==='''Oświęcim area'''===<br />
====Oświęcim OwC [east junction] – Skawina====<br />
[141] (ERA-E 78B2-C2; ERA-R 182B1-C1; ''G7-G8'') PL22/106<br />
<br />
An hourly local service was shown as resuming from 13 March 2022 but only the 4km from Skawina to Podbory Skawińskie actually did. If a service materialises the entry will be deleted in 2023. <br />
<br />
In summer 2020 there were a pair of trains to the tourist destination at Zator from each end with no onward connection, plus limited overnight trains commencing from 30 August 2020. In the June 2022 timetable pdfs there is only a service from Kraków to Zator, clearly shown in table 141.<br />
<br />
====Oświęcim avoiding curve: Oświęcim OwC1 – OwC - Skawina====<br />
[120/140/141] (ERA-E 77B1; ERA-R 188C4; ''G7'') PL22/107<br />
<br />
This north <=> east curve links the Mysłowice and Skawina/Trzebinia lines. Used by occasional diversions in 2019/20 and Leo Express workings until 8 January 2019. Two trains used the curve in the period 30 August to 12 December 2020 and from 22 December 2021 to 28 February 2022. There is no use from the June 2022 timetable pdfs.<br />
<br />
==='''Piła'''===<br />
====Piła - Piła Towarowa - podg Piła Północ====<br />
[340/365] (ERA-E 74C3, not shown; ERA-R 176A5; ''C4'') PL22/108<br />
<br />
If any services to/from the Walcz or Szczecinek lines are booked to arrive or depart from Piła Glowna Peron V or VI they must use this alternative 2.3km route via the Goods Yard and connecting line 999. Previously used in June and September 2020 for the few days the Kostryzn - Gdynia TLK was diverted via Szczecinek, but there is no use in the March 2022 timetable.<br />
<br />
Click on thumbnail for a map showing the line:-<br />
[[File:Piła_-_Piła_Towarowa_-_podg_Piła_Północ.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Note pointwork also allows any train to/from Peron I to IV to run via line 999 to avoid a conflict on the single track section to podg Piła Północ so anyone wishing to search for this possibility should use the [https://portalpasazera.pl/ map view facility] after a search in the Journey Planner by clicking on the three vertical lines on the right hand side above Connection Details and select “Show this connection on a map”. <br />
<br />
'''Please notify the Compilers of any non Peron V or VI services that are routed via line 999'''.<br />
<br />
==='''Poznań area'''===<br />
<br />
Poznań Franowo is a large marshalling yard and depot on the south freight ring around Poznań and the lines through the yard area provide an alternative to passing through Poznań Główny station. Use is normally because:-<br />
<br />
* Trains to/from the north to avoid a reversal at Poznań Główny traverse through Poznań Franowo to/from the Warszawa and Inowrocław lines. <br />
* the lines from Poznań Główny to Swarzędz or Kobylnica are closed due to engineering work.<br />
* By Turkol steam excursions from Poznań Główny. Different options exist, but the most usual are ‘short’ circulars via Franowo and Poznań Wschód or ‘long’ circulars via Franowo and the northern freight ring to Kiekrz where they reverse. See [http://www.turkol.pl Turkol]<br />
<br />
[[File:Poznan.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Within the Franowo area any Turkol anticlockwise ‘long’ circuit services can take different routes, either Line 352 on the north side of the yard, or lines 823/824, a south side route from p.odg Pokrzywno and a flyover to p.odg Stary Młyn. Line 352 on the north side runs via platforms used by staff trains prior to their withdrawal in approx December 2006 and all westbound or clockwise Turkol charters must take this route.<br />
<br />
====Poznań Starolęka - podg Pokrzywno - Poznań Franowo - Swarzędz====<br />
[300a] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10&D4'') PL22/109<br />
<br />
Indicated by < markers from Poznań Antoninek to Poznań Garbary and confirmed in the journey planner map view. Local sources suggested these diversions all use line 352 on the north side of Franowo Yards in both directions but a summer 2021 traveller reported an eastbound overnight ran to the south of all yards from podg Pokrzywno via line 806 as in previous years. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''TLK81106'' <br />
| Świnoujście - 11:04/11:11 Poznań Główny - Warszawa Wschodnia/Gdanska<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''TLK81102'' <br />
| Świnoujście - 12:32 Poznań Główny - Suwalki <br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''TLK18103'' <br />
| Suwalki - 15:11 Swarzędz - Świnoujście <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''TLK18107'' <br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 16:40 Swarzędz - Świnoujście <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: From 13 March - 3 September 2022 <br/ > Note B: From 1 March except 19 April - 6 May 2022<br />
<br />
====Poznań Starolęka - Poznań Franowo – podj Zieliniec - Kobylnica====<br />
[430] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10&D4'') PL22/110<br />
<br />
Normally indicated by < markers from Poznań Garbary to Ligowiec but as the limited use in 2021/22 does not call at Poznań Główny this can only be identified from < in table 330 with map view. Two night use scheduled in 2021/22 with PL22/110A. <br />
<br />
Local sources suggested all diversions from 2020 must use the lines on the north side at Poznań Franowo but no reports were received of the pair of overnights scheduled in 2020/21 as previously any eastbound ran via line 823 on the far south of the Yard and the flyover route to podg Stary Mlyn.<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC35172'' <br />
| Kraków Główny - 02:19 Poznań Starołęka - Gdynia Główna<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC53172'' <br />
| Gdynia Główna - 01:30 Gniezno - Kraków Główny <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: Nights of 17/18 & 18/19 June 2022<br />
<br />
====Poznań Starolęka - line 802 - Luboń k. Poznańia====<br />
[430] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10 & D4'') PL22/110A<br />
<br />
Scheduled on two nights in 2021/22 with conjunction with PL22/110.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC35172'' <br />
| Kraków Główny - 01:48 Kościan - Gdynia Główna<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''IC53172'' <br />
| Gdynia Główna - 01:30 Gniezno - Kraków Główny <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: Night of 17/18 & 18/19 June 2022<br />
<br />
====Poznań Starolęka - Poznań Franowo – podj Zieliniec - line 395 - Poznań Piątkowo - podg Suchy Las (- Zlotniki)==== <br />
[340] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10 & D4'') PL22/111<br />
<br />
This route around Poznań is indicated by < markers at Poznań Podolany & Poznań Strzeszyn and allows trains to/from the north (Piła direction) to run via the Poznań freight ring and Poznań Franowo to/from the south end of Poznań Główny. No timetabled PKP use in 2021/22, last use was for two months in 2020 by an overnight Bohumin [ČD] to Kołobrzeg train pair.<br />
<br />
Local sources suggest all diversions from 2020 and onwards must use the lines on the north side at Poznań Franowo yard as in previous years eastbound diversions ran via line 823 on the far south of the Yard and the flyover route to podg Stary Mlyn.<br />
<br />
This route is normally used a few times a year by [https://www.turkol.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=3 Turkol] steam circles.<br />
<br />
====Poznań Gorczyn – Line 801 - Poznań Dębina (- Poznań Starołęka)====<br />
[300a/320] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10 & D4'') PL22/112<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. This route is a freight curve from Frankfurt (Oder) DB/Zbąszynek to avoid Poznań Główny towards either Jarocin or Franowo goods yard and was last used by one overnight train pair for one night on 4/5 April 2020 as indicated by the inclusion of their reversal at Poznań Starolęka in table 320.<br />
<br />
====Poznań Krzesiny - Poznań Franowo - podg Zieliniec - Poznań northern ring to Poznań Piatkowo - line 803 - podg Suchy Las - Zlotniki====<br />
[320/340] (ERA-E 74C1; ERA-R 180C1; ''R10'') PL22/113<br />
<br />
No passenger use in 2021/22. This combination was last scheduled by one train pair in 2020.<br />
<br />
==='''Przemyśl area'''===<br />
====<div id="PL12_11"></div>(Przemyśl Główny –) Hurko – Medyka (– Mostys'ka 2)====<br />
[122] (ERA-E 79B2; ERA-R 184B1; ''H12, R35'') PL22/114<br />
<br />
'''The flow of refugees by train from the Russia- Ukraine war through this area probably means that a special timetable is in operation'''<br />
<br />
There are three routes between these points; from south to north they are:<br />
*Line 91, a cross border 1435 mm gauge line which ends east of Mostys'ka 1 in Ukraine.<br />
This is used between Przemyśl Główny and Medyka by the PKP local service shown in Table 122 and usually by the through Wroclaw - L'viv service, plus LEO Express have applied to run through to Mostys'ka 2.<br />
*Line 989, a 1435 mm gauge line through the marshalling yards, re-joining Line 91 at Medyka. <br />
No passenger services use this line. Note that page H12 of the ''"Atlas Linii Kolejowych Polski"'' is incorrect in showing passenger stations on this line; they are on Line 91 and the enlarged page R35 shows the situation correctly.<br />
*Line 92, the 1520 mm gauge line into Ukraine.<br />
This route is used by any cross border Ukrainian railways services between Kyiv/L'viv and Przemyśl Główny. These are no longer shown in PKP 122 so are listed below. <br />
<br />
Up until the 2016/17 TT change it was believed Lines 91 and 92 were used on alternate days by the overnight L'viv/Lvov services, with either a manual gauge change at Przemyśl (with a longer stop) or an SUW2000 gauge change at Mostys'ka 2 (with a relatively short stop at Przemyśl). The gauge changer at Mostys'ka 2 was noted out of use as at October 2017 but an April 2018 traveller confirms his overnight L'viv/Lvov services used Line 91 and the Mostys'ka 2 gauge changer. <br />
<br />
In recent years the Przemyśl Główny Peron sheets have showed the Wrocław - Kyiv services using a Standard gauge platform in both directions with the PKP Journey planner route map showing booked via Line 91. Timings do not preclude use of the gauge changer at Przemyśl so '''reports would be appreciated by the Compilers'''. With Covid, the 2021/22 PDF shows it resuming on 14 March 2022.<br />
<br />
NOTE: These are ONLY the Ukrainian Railways operated Broad Gauge services. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''D716/33013''<br />
| 13:10 Przemyśl Główny - Kiev Passajirskii (via Khmelnytskyi)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''D706/33017''<br />
| 15:45 Przemyśl Główny - Kiev Passajirskii (via Korosten)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''D36/33025''<br />
| 18:59 Przemyśl Główny - Odessa <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''D35/33026''<br />
| Odessa - 07:10 Lviv - Przemyśl Główny<br />
|- <br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''D705/33010''<br />
| Kiev Passajirskii - 11:20 L'viv - Przemyśl Główny (via Korosten) <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''D715/33014''<br />
| Kiev Passajirskii - 13:55 L'viv - Przemyśl Główny (via Khmelnytskyi) <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These services resumed during 2021 but in the current circumstances are subject to change.<br />
<br />
====<div id="PL12_11"></div>(Przemyśl Główny –) Przemyśl Bakończyce [reverse] - Hurko – (Medyka)====<br />
[122] (ERA-E 79B2; ERA-R 184B1; ''H12, R35'') PL22/115<br />
<br />
No planned use indicated in 2021/22. Last used by diversions between 19 - 26 May 2019.<br />
<br />
====Żurawica - line 614 - Hurko [Przemyśl avoiding line]====<br />
[121] (ERA-E 79B2; ERA-R 184B1; ''H12'') PL22/116<br />
<br />
None scheduled in 2021/22. Last used between 5 - 9 November 2018 by limited services diverted to/from Przemyśl Glowny via Hurko [reverse].<br />
<br />
==='''Przeworsk'''===<br />
====Przeworsk avoiding line: Przeworsk Gorliczyna – podg Przeworsk Zachodnia====<br />
<br />
[116, 121] (ERA-E 79B3; ERA-R 184A1; ''G11''), PL22/117<br />
<br />
This curve enables trains between Stalowa Wola and Rzeszow to avoid reversing at Przeworsk as indicated by no timing at Przeworsk in timetables 116 and 121. All year use is shown for 2021/22.<br />
<br />
==='''Radom'''===<br />
====(Radzice –) Wolanow – line 576 [Radom avoider] – Rozki (– Skarzysko-Kamienna)====<br />
[100/113/110] (ERA-E 79A5; ERA-R 183B5; ''F9'') PL22/118<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. Last diversions were between 10 July - 10 August 2017.<br />
<br />
==='''Rejowiec'''===<br />
====Rejowiec avoiding line: podg Rejowiec Zach. – podg Rejowiec Płd.====<br />
[550a/554] (ERA-E 79C4; ERA-R 184B4; ''F12'') PL22/119<br />
<br />
This reinstated west - south curve (line 563) resumed passenger use on 9 June 2019.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''TLK22105''<br />
| Piła Główny - 18:42/19:10 Trawniki - Hrubieszów Miasto<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''TLK20104''<br />
| Hrubieszów Miasto - 08:47/08:20/08:47 Krasnystaw Miasto - Piła Główny/Kołobrzeg<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: From 9 May - 10 June 2022 inclusive this train will not run via this curve but terminate/start at Lublin<br />
<br />
==='''Rzepin'''===<br />
====Rzepin avoiding line: Jerzmanice Lubuskie – Drzeńsko (podg. Drzeńsko)====<br />
[355] (ERA-E 74A1; ERA-R 175A3; ''D1'') PL22/120<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. Last use was up to 2 September 2018.<br />
<br />
====Rzepin: Connection from Frankfurt (Oder) to Zielona Góra line====<br />
[355, 300, M103] (ERA-E 74A1, not shown; ERA-R 175A3 not shown; ''D1'' not shown) PL22/121<br />
<br />
Rzepin is a two sided station with Frankfurt (Oder) to Poznań services using north side platforms and Szczecin to Zielona Góra services on the south with connections at each end. At the west end is a 0.5km line through freight yards used by DB operated services between Frankfurt(Oder) and Zielona Góra, and [since December 2018] the Berlin - Wien Hbf Nightjet. Details are clearly shown in tables 300 and 355. <br />
<br />
The 170m east end connection has been used since 2018 by TLK's between Poznań and Szczecin as listed in Table 300. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a diagram.<br />
[[File:Rzepin_station_area.png|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
==='''Rzeszów'''===<br />
====Rzeszów Zachodni - Rzeszów Staroniwa (Rzeszów Głowny avoider) - line 611====<br />
[120/132] (ERA-E 79A2-B2; ERA-R 183C1; ''G11'') PL21/122<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. Last used on 19 November 2021 by diverted SKPL operated DMU's on the Kraków Główny - Żagórz IC.<br />
<br />
==='''Sandomierz area'''===<br />
====Sandomierz – Sobów – Tarnobrzeg====<br />
[116/126] (ERA-E 79A3; ERA-R 183C3; ''G10'') PL22/123<br />
<br />
A limited service was re-introduced in summer 2017. They can be identified in 126 by timings at Wielowieś before '''and''' after a call Sandomierz between Sobów and Grębów. Note this entry and PL21/124 run parallel for 4km south from Sandomierz.<br />
<br />
====Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski – Sandomierz – Grębów====<br />
[115] (ERA-E 79A3-A4; ERA-R 183B5-C3; ''F10-G10'') PL22/124<br />
<br />
Used by the Skarzysko Kamienna avoider services in [[#SKASKK|PL22/127]] plus Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski to Sandomierz was until Summer 2021 additionally used by a dated weekend-only (plus limited holiday periods) pair of locals but these were not scheduled from December 2021. Sandomierz – Grębów is also used by those listed in PL21/123.<br />
<br />
==='''Siedlce'''===<br />
====Siedlce avoiding line: Białki Siedleckie (podg Doły) – Stok Lacki (podg Ujrzanów)====<br />
[541] (ERA-E 76B1; ERA-R 179A2; ''D11'') PL22/125<br />
<br />
If additional time is allowed between Siedlce and Stok Lacki, it may be due to the train being required to reverse around the Siedlce avoiding line (line 520). Last scheduled use in the 2017 timetable period.<br />
<br />
===Sierpc - Brodnica===<br />
[418/431A] (ERA-E 75B2/B3; ERA-R 177C4/B5; ''C7/C8'') PL22/126<br />
<br />
This 55km line has not had a passenger service since April 2003, but from 2021-22 has a single TLK train pair daily. At December 2021 this service and intermediate call of Rypin did not appear in any PDF, but from March 2022 it is included in table 418!<br />
<br />
==='''Skarżysko Kamienna'''===<br />
====<div id="SKASKK"></div> Skarżysko Kamienna avoiding line: Lipowe Pole (p.odg. SKA) – SKB – Skarżysko Kościelne (p.odg. SKE)====<br />
[115] (ERA-E 78C4; ERA-R 183A4; ''F9'') PL22/127<br />
<br />
This route (line 566), ca 4 km long, provides a direct connection between the Radom and Sandomierz lines and is indicated in Tables 110 & 115 by a < marker against Skarżysko Kamienna. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''13104''<br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 07:30/07:35 Radom - Przemyśl Główny<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''13107''<br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 19:10/19:13 Radom - Przemyśl Główny<br />
|- <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''31106''<br />
| Przemyśl Główny - 08:39/08:42 Skarżysko Kościelne - Warszawa Wschodnia <br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''31104''<br />
| Przemyśl Główny - 18:39/18:56 Skarżysko Kościelne - Warszawa Wschodnia <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: The June 2022 all year PDF shows these services running only until 29/30 September 2022<br />
<br />
====Skarżysko Kamienna - Opoczno====<br />
[114] (ERA-E 78C4/C5; ERA-R 183A4/A5; ''F9'') PL22/128<br />
<br />
This 61km route re-opened to passenger services from 12 December 2021 but was not shown in the 114 PDF. It is from March 2022 so this entry will deleted in December 2022.<br />
<br />
==='''Skierniewice'''===<br />
====Skierniewice avoiding line: podg Skierniewika – podg Skierniewice Park====<br />
[601,603,606] (ERA-E 75C1; ERA-R 177C2; ''E8'') PL22/129<br />
<br />
This N - S curve (line 530) to the west of Skierniewice links the Łowicz and Koluszki lines. Previously used from 30 August 2020 by a Katowice - Płock pair whilst the route via Zgierz was closed for long term engineering work, but once that re-opened no service in the 2021-22 timetable. Those did not appear in the 603 PDF but could be identified in 601 and 606.<br />
<br />
====Skierniewice – line 529 – Skierniewice Rawka (podg. Miedniewice)====<br />
[601/B170] (ERA-E 75C1; ERA-R 177C2, not shown; ''E8'') PL22/130<br />
<br />
This is an alternative route to/from Warszawa as by October 2019 a new Platform had been built on the far north side track [Peron 3 Track 104]. This means any train to/from Warszawa using this platform must run via 2km of previously goods only track on the north side of a yard, plus the 1.9km line 529 which is a separate alignment outside, and on the north side of the flyover from line 604. <br />
<br />
Use by local and long distance services can be identified from the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets] plus there may be others by non-stopping IC services booked to use it but from reports received this is subject to good timekeeping. They are shown in journey planner map view if booked to use this route. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''91950'' <br />
| 03:25 Skierniewice - Warszawa Wschodnia<br />
|-<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note C<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''93280'' <br />
| 04:39/04:43 Skierniewice - Warszawa Wschodnia/Warszawa Rembertow<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''IC82107'' <br />
| Piła Główna/Szczecinek - 11:13 Skierniewice - Chelm<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''19993'' <br />
| Warszawa Wschodnia - 00:09/00:41 Skierniewice Rawka - Skierniewice<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 12 December 2021 to 12 or 13 March 2022 & 12 June to 10 December 2022 <br/ > Note B: 6/7, 13/14 August 2022 <br/ > Note C: 12 June to 2 August 2022 <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a diagram:<br />
[[File:Skierniewice.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
==='''Stalowa Wola'''===<br />
====Stalowa Wola Rozwadów Towarowy – Stalowa Wola Charzewice - Pilchów====<br />
[126, 555] (ERA-E 79A3-B3; ERA-R 183C3; ''G11'') PL22/131<br />
<br />
Scheduled services have resumed for 2021/22 via this curve (line 565) after completion of electrification work between Rzeszów and Ocice. Use is indicated by calls or a '|' at Stalowa Wola Charzewice as the platform is on the curve. There had been no use in 2020/21 as these services were diverted to reverse and change locomotives at Stalowa Wola Rozwadów once the line from Lublin was electrified from 13 December 2020. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
|<br />
| ''83101''<br />
| Szczecin Główny - 22:01/22:05/22:12 Zaklików - Rzeszów Główny<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
|<br />
| ''38100''<br />
| Rzeszów Główny - 05:08 Tarnobrzeg - Szczecin Główny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: All TT year except 10 -16 January, 27 - 29 April & 3 - 10 June 2022<br />
<br />
==='''Stróże and Gorlice area'''===<br />
====Stróże avoiding line: SR4 – SR3====<br />
[130, 131] (ERA-E 79A2; ERA-R 186B5; ''H9'') PL22/132<br />
<br />
Services resumed 1 October 2017. Use can be identified in table 130 and 131 by < markers at Stróże. Much increased service with up to eight trains from March 2022 as the Kraków - Zagórz TLK's run this way and not via Rzeszów.<br />
<br />
====Stróże Station – SR3 [East Junction]====<br />
[131] (ERA-E 79A2; ERA-R 186B5; ''H9'') PL22/133<br />
<br />
The limited weekend only use can be identified in T131 by timings at both Stróże and Gorlice.<br />
<br />
====Stróże SR3 [East Junction] – Gorlice Zagorzany (– Jasło)====<br />
[131] (ERA-E 79A2; ERA-R 186B5; ''H9 - H10'') PL22/134<br />
<br />
Used by services listed in PL22/132 and PL22/133.<br />
<br />
====(Jasło –) Gorlice-Zagórzany – Gorlice====<br />
[131/a] (ERA-E 79A2; ERA-R 186B5; ''H10'') PL22/135<br />
<br />
The limited Jasło - Gorlice-Zagórzany - Gorlice - Gorlice-Zagórzany - Stróże services in 2021/22 are again listed in table 131 rather than separate table 131a.<br />
<br />
==='''Suwałki'''===<br />
====Suwałki - Papiernia - curve 517 - Las Suwalski====<br />
[530] (ERA-E 76B4; ERA-R 174A2; ''B12'') PL22/136<br />
<br />
The March 2019 PDF for table 530 showed increased running time between Plociczno kolo Suwałk and Suwałki between 3-8 June 2019, the same scenario that happened in mid March 2018 when this diversion previously occurred. Since then any with extra time in this section are shown in the Journey Planner [and Map view] as purely crossing related delays. There is no evidence of use of this curve in the 2021-2022 timetable.<br />
<br />
==='''Swinoujscie area'''===<br />
====Świnoujście Przytór====<br />
[370] (ERA-E 74A4 not shown; ERA-R 170A2 not shown; ''B1/R1'') PL22/137<br />
<br />
No use in 2021/22. An informed source advised of diversions through the eastern part of goods yards approaching Świnoujście from 1 October 2021 but initially not all services were affected. Travellers later in the month confirmed all services were by then diverted from just east of Lubiewo until km 96.2 east of Świnoujście Warszów via 8km of unusual track, albeit a large part parallel to the main line. Note it was not confirmed by < markers in the timetable as the by-passed intermediate station at Świnoujście Przytór was simply omitted from the re-issued 370 PDF. <br />
<br />
The diversion ended on 23 November 2021 and had been shown in the Journey Planner map view, albeit incorrectly as due to recent track work line 996 at the west end of the yards now continues straight and to the south of signal box ŚiA4.<br />
<br />
==='''Szczecin area'''===<br />
====Szczecin Główny eastern approaches====<br />
[361] (ERA-E 74A3; ERA-R 170B4; ''R1'') PL22/138<br />
<br />
There are two alternative routes from Szczecin Zdroje (p.odg. Regalica) to Szczecin Główny. The shorter northern route runs via Szczecin Port Centralny station into the northern end of Szczecin Główny, and the longer southern route via p.odg. Dziewoklicz and p.odg. Szczecin Wstowo into the southern end of Szczecin Główny. Services taking the southern route may be identified by a '<' symbol against Szczecin Port Centralny.<br />
<br />
====Szczecin Główny western approaches====<br />
[368, 369] (ERA-E 74A3; ERA-R 170B4; ''R1'') PL22/139<br />
<br />
There are three possible routes between Szczecin Gumieńce and Szczecin Główny. From north to south these are:<br />
* a single track line via Szczecin Wzgórze Hetmańskie and Szczecin Pomorzany<br />
* the single track direct line, which is the one normally used<br />
* the double track southern loop via p.odg. Szczecin Wstowo - p.odg. Dziewoklicz - Szczecin Port Centralny.<br />
<br />
There were diversions in 2017 via Szczecin Wzgórze Hetmańskie, none in 2018 and some via an unspecified route (with allowances up to 14 minutes) on 20/21 & 24 June - 7 July 2019. None have been scheduled since including 2021/22. <br />
<br />
Click on thumbnail for a map showing the lines likely to be used:-<br />
[[File:Szczecin western approaches.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Szczecin Podjuchy - Szczecin Zdroje====<br />
[366, plus 361/370] (REA-E 74A3; ERA-R 170B4: ''R1'') PL22/140<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. In previous timetables limited local services were diverted via this curve on odd days for maintenance on a drawbridge on the usual passenger line. This is to be replaced by a higher fixed bridge on a parallel alignment and when complete [planned for December 2023] no such scheduled diversions will be necessary. [https://www.rynek-kolejowy.pl/wiadomosci/nowy-most-nad-regalica-coraz-blizej-porozumienie-wod-polskich-i-pkp-plk-100178.html Press article including artistic impression] [https://www.rynekinfrastruktury.pl/wiadomosci/kolej/widac-postep-na-budowie-mostu-kolejowego-na-regalicy-81370.html May 2022 update].<br />
<br />
Last scheduled use was between 6 - 24 September 2021 when all services to/from Szczecin and Gryfino/Kostrzyn were to either reverse at Szczecin Dąbie or run direct to/from Świnoujście. <br />
<br />
KD have been given permission to run a Summer Saturdays [northbound], Sundays [southbound] pair from Wrocław Główny to Świnoujście not calling at Szczecin Główny but full timings are awaited. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
<br />
[[File:Szczecin Podjucy - Szczecin Zdroje.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Szczecin Dąbie avoider====<br />
[370, 360a] (ERA-E 74A4; ERA-R 170C4; ''R1'') PL22/141<br />
<br />
First PKP scheduled use for a number of years in addition to the southbound returning [http://www.turkol.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7&Itemid=3 Turkol] special “Katamaran” from Kołobrzeg. That had not run in 2020 or 2021 but definitely used this curve on 25 June 2017.<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''78121'' <br />
| Poznań Główny - 09:20 Szczecin Zdunowo – Świnoujście<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''87120''<br />
| Świnoujście - 19:42 Szczecin Zalom - Poznań Główny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: SSuO 18 June - 28 August 2022<br />
<br />
====Szczecin airport curves (Goleniów - Mosty direct)====<br />
[375] (ERA-E 74A3; ERA-R 170B1; ''B2'') PL22/142<br />
<br />
Services between Szczecin and Kołobrzeg via the direct east - west side of the podg Mosty triangle, not serving Szczecin Airport, are indicated in the timetable by a "<" marker against Port Lotniczy Szczecin Goleniów and are much reduced since the Airport branch opened.<br />
<br />
==='''Tczew'''===<br />
====Tczew - Rokitki Tczewskie (podg Malinowo) via line 727====<br />
[426] (ERA-E 75B4, not shown; ERA-R 172A2; ''R2'') PL22/143<br />
<br />
There are alternative routes to/from the Chojnice line: the double track main line which runs on a lengthy embankment to fly over the Gdansk lines to/from the east side platforms of Tczew station, and a single track at ground level (line 727) on the west side. All platforms can be reached by arrivals from line 727 so it is not possible to 100% confirm what route they take [but see below]. However any departures from platforms 1 & 2 must use line 727. To confirm query the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty platform arrival/departure sheets].<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note C<br />
| <br />
| ''TLK 58110'' <br />
| Gdynia Główna - 09:25 Tczew – Kostrzyn<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''55315'' <br />
| 17:11 Tczew – Chojnice<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| SuX<br />
| ''R50702''<br />
| Chojnice - 05:54 Rokitki Tczewskie - Tczew<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 12 December 2021 to 24 June 2022 & 1 - 3 September 2022 <br/> Not Sundays nor 1/6 January, 18 April, 3 May, 16 June, 15 August or 11 November 2022 <br/> Note C: 12 December 2021 - 3 September 2022 with numerous days excepted<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Tczew.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Tczew avoiding lines 730/731: podg Tczew Suchostrzygi - Zajączkowo Tczewskie - Pszczólki====<br />
[426/452] (ERA-E 75B4, not shown; ERA-R 172A2; R2, B6) PL22/143A<br />
<br />
New for Summer 2022 are a pair with < markers at Tczew in 426 with map view confirming they are booked via the avoiding line and Zajączkowo Tczewskie yard. Note each direction is shown taking totally different routes, northbound line 731 to the east side of Tczew locomotive Depot, 729 on the east side of Zajączkowo Tczewskie yard, 260 and the flyover south of Pszczólki, southbound via line 265 outside and to the west of the flyover south of Pszczólki, and line 730 on the west side of the yard and locomotive Depot. '''Reports to confirm both routes are in use would be appreciated by the Compilers'''.<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''55304'' <br />
| Chojnice - 09:24 Swarożyn – Hel<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''55315'' <br />
| Hel - 17:08 Gdańsk Główny - Chojnice<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 25 June - 31 August 2022<br />
<br />
==='''Tomaszów Mazowiecki'''===<br />
====Tomaszów Mazowiecki – Spała====<br />
[114] (ERA-E 78C5; ERA-R 182C5; ''E8'') PL22/144<br />
<br />
The Marshall's Office of the Łódź Voivodeship has announced an all year weekend service to Spała will resume once ŁKA receive ordered hybrid units, planned from the December 2022 timetable change but summer 2022 SSuO services have appeared in the 114 PDF. They run from 25 June to at least 3 September, with date and timing differences. <br />
<br />
PR Łódź had sponsored a weekend passenger service on this branch, the first since 1988 for summer 2014 but from 2017 services ran only on "Harvest" weekend, in 2019 three pairs on 14/15 September. No details of any services in 2021 have been located but in 2020 trains ran SSuO from 8th - 30th August, tickets were free but only on application through email as per [https://polregio.pl/pl/dla-podroznych/informacje/pociagiem-polregio-do-spaly-bezplatne-przejazdy-2020/ this PolRegio link].<br />
<br />
==='''Torun'''===<br />
====Toruń Główny – podg Nieszawka (Suchatówka)====<br />
[405] (ERA-E 75A2; ERA-R 177A4; ''R3'') PL22/145<br />
<br />
There are two routes: the more northerly via Toruń Towarowy yard climbs over the Bydgoszcz line whereas the alternative passes through Toruń Kluczyki station. Trains calling at Toruń Kluczyki (all PR services) must use the southerly route. TLK services, which have a "<" marker against Toruń Kluczyki, are booked to take the northerly route but in practice may use either.<br />
<br />
==='''Warszawa area - East of a north-south line through Warszawa Centralna'''===<br />
====Routes between Warszawa and Pilawa====<br />
<br />
There are three routes between Warszawa and Pilawa. All local trains run via Warszawa Olszynka Grochowska and Otwock but as the routes taken by main line services have varied over recent years they are itemised below.<br />
<br />
====Warszawa Wschodnia – Warszawa Wschodnia Towarowa – p.odg. Warszawa Antoninów – Warszawa Gocławek – Warszawa Wawer====<br />
[614] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B5; ''R6, R8'') PL22/146<br />
<br />
This is an alternative route (line 506) between Warszawa Wschodnia and Warszawa Gocławek used by any services booked via Otwock with a < against Warszawa Olszynka Grochowska. Note it is grade separated at Warszawa Antoninów, with the inbound remaining a separate track until the Warszawa Wschodnia approaches.<br />
<br />
Services were originally shown as resuming via this route from 13 March 2022 but this is delayed until 12 June 2022 by northbound IC services in the afternoon and evening, and southbound in the morning and early afternoon. This follows a period of no use from 7 November 2021 as all Warszawa - Lublin services via Otwock were shown in the PDF as using the local lines via Warszawa Olszynka Grochowska, a consequence of the major works at Warszawa Zachodnia. Initially the majority of IC services had used this obscure route again from 13 December 2020 once the renovation and doubling of line 614 south of Otwock had completed.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnails for the diagrams:<br />
[[File:Warszawa 506 Otwock 1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
[[File:Warszawa 506 Otwock 2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====[Warszawa] - podg Stojadja - Minsk Mazowiecki avoider – Line 13 - Pilawa====<br />
[550, 613] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 178B2; ''D10/E10'') PL22/147<br />
<br />
Running via this route is indicated either in table 550 by a < at Otwock or in 613 by a < from and beyond Minsk Mazowiecki. <br />
<br />
This was previously the main route for fast trains between Warszawa Wschodnia and Pilawa due to capacity limitations on the single track line via Otwock. Use has reduced since the line south from Otwock was doubled.<br />
<br />
==== Chotomów – curve 511 - Legionowo Piaski – (Tłuszcz)====<br />
[609, 608] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 174B5; D9) PL22/148<br />
<br />
Used by a limited DMU service to/from Sierpc and Tłuszcz where the KM Depot is located to avoid a reversal at Legionowo. A service commenced in 2017 and note the curve separates from the main line north of Chotomów station so eastbound timings are given for the stop before. Note these are the only passenger services between Radzymin and Tłuszcz on 609.<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''KM 51140'' <br />
| Sierpc - 12:41 Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki - Wieliszew SSuX/Tłuszcz SSuO <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''KM 51142'' <br />
| Sierpc - 20:04 Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki - Wieliszew/Tłuszcz <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''KM 15140'' <br />
| Tłuszcz/Wieliszew - 14:32/14:37/14:42 Legionowo Piaski – Sierpc <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''KM 15142'' <br />
| Tłuszcz - 20:46 Legionowo Piaski – Sierpc <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Warszawa Praga - Warszawa Toruńska====<br />
[608] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B5; ''R5'') PL22/149<br />
<br />
Between 23 and 28 August 2020 many KM services to/from Warszawa Gdanska and Legionowo had < markers at Warszawa Praga and Warszawa Toruńska but these used parallel non-platform lines rather than through the freight yard. For a passenger service to run the complete length of the yard and the grade separated junction at the north end, the PDF should also show a < marker at Warszawa Zeran. No use in 2020-21 or 2021-22.<br />
<br />
====Czachówek Południowy – Czachówek Wschodni====<br />
[604, 605] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 174B3; ''E10'') PL22/150<br />
<br />
This south <=> east curve connects the Radom to Warszawa line with the southern freight ring. Up to 12 July 2019 limited Warszawa to Góra Kalwaria (and v.v.) services continued to Czachówek Południowy to reverse and used this curve. No scheduled use in 2020-2021 or 2021-22.<br />
<br />
====Ustanówek (p.odg. Czachówek Płd Czp 11) – Czachówek Wschodni====<br />
[604, 605] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 174B3; ''E10'') PL22/151<br />
<br />
This north <=> east curve connects the Warszawa to Radom line with the southern freight ring and is used by all services in table 604 services to/from Góra Kalwaria.<br />
<br />
====[Czachówek Wschodni -] Góra Kalwaria - p.odg Jaźwiny - Pilawa====<br />
[605,604] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 178B2; ''E10'') PL22/152<br />
<br />
This is a 32 km section of the eastern end of the Warszawa southern freight ring.<br />
<br />
A Kraków Główny to Kołobrzeg overnight train was shown in the December 2020 timetable pdfs as running via this route from 14 March 2021, but it was re-routed before running. No current use.<br />
<br />
====[Czachówek Wschodni -] p.odg Jaźwiny - Pilawa avoider - p.odg Żolnierka====<br />
[605,604] (ERA-E 76A1; ERA-R 178B2; ''E10'') PL22/153<br />
<br />
This is an entry for a 29 km section of the eastern end of the Warszawa southern freight ring but then via the west to north curve avoiding Pilawa. Last use was 1 September 2018. No use in the current timetable.<br />
<br />
====<div id="PL11_70.1"></div>(Warszawa Gdańska –) Warszawa Zoo (p.odg. Jagiellonka) – p.odg. W-wa Targówek – (Warszawa Wschodnia/Warszawa Rembertow)====<br />
[608, 613, KM2] (ERA-E 76C5,not correctly shown; ERA-R 174B5, not correctly shown; ''R6, R8'') PL22/154<br />
<br />
This west <=> east curve east of Warszawa Zoo consists of a very large grade separated junction which allows trains to/from Warszawa Wschodnia or Warszawa Rembertow reach Warszawa Gdańska. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for the diagram:<br />
[[File:W-Gdanska_-_501_-_W-Targowek.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Considerable use since the 2020-2021 timetable period in both directions by trains avoiding Warszawa Centralna and Warszawa Zachodnia due to engineering work capacity restrictions and this continues in 2021-22 but note it has been known for westbound services to NOT take the longer flyover route. Previous use by two westbound Woodstock service in 2017. <br />
<br />
Warszawa Gdańska <=> Warszawa Rembertow services in the current timetable are identified in PL21/155<br />
<br />
Warszawa Wschodnia <=> Warszawa Gdańska services in the current timetable can be found by a direct journey search, with many also using PL21/602A.<br />
<br />
====<div id="PL11_70.1"></div>(Warszawa Gdańska/Legionowo –) p.odg. W-wa Michałów – Warszawa Rembertow====<br />
[608, 610, 613, KM2] (ERA-E 76C5, not correctly shown; ERA-R 174B5, not correctly shown; ''R6, R8'') PL22/155<br />
<br />
This connecting line between p.odg. W-wa Michałów and Warszawa Rembertow takes totally different alignments east and westbound and allows trains from the Warszawa Rembertow direction to continue west to Warszawa Gdańska (using PL22/154) or north towards Legionowo. <br />
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Click on the thumbnails for the diagrams:<br />
[[File:Rembertow 502 Gdanska 1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
[[File:Rembertow 502 Gdanska 2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It was scheduled throughout the 2020-2021 timetable period in both directions by trains avoiding Warszawa Centralna and Warszawa Zachodnia and this continues in the 2021-2022 timetable period, plus all Warszawa - Bialystok services are diverted this route between 19 -25 March 2022. Previous use by two westbound Woodstock service in 2017.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''31103'' <br />
| Kraków Główny - 07:50 Warszawa Gdańska - Suwalki <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''61103'' <br />
| 09:19 Warszawa Gdańska - Bialystok <br />
|-<br />
| Note E<br />
| <br />
| ''72101'' <br />
| Poznan Główny - 10:46 Warszawa Gdańska - Lublin<br />
|-<br />
| Note F<br />
| <br />
| ''82107'' <br />
| Piła Główny - 12:11 Warszawa Gdańska - Chelm<br />
|-<br />
| Note D<br />
| <br />
| ''82105''<br />
| Gorzów Wielkopolski - 16:06 Warszawa Gdańska - Lublin<br />
|-<br />
| Note G<br />
| <br />
| ''1205'' <br />
| Lodz Fabryczna - 16:42 Warszawa Gdańska - Lublin<br />
|-<br />
| Note E<br />
| <br />
| ''83101'' <br />
| Szczecin Główny - 18:46 Warszawa Gdańska - Rzeszów Glowny<br />
|-<br />
| Note F<br />
| <br />
| ''82101'' <br />
| Szczecin Główny - 19:43 Warszawa Gdańska - Lublin<br />
|-<br />
| Note A<br />
| SSuO<br />
| ''41004''<br />
| Budapest Nyugati - 19:30 Warszawa Gdańska - Terespol<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| <br />
| ''2622''<br />
| Lublin - 06:29 Pilawa - Wrocław Główny<br />
|-<br />
| Note C<br />
| <br />
| ''28106/7''<br />
| Chełm - 15:23 Pilawa - Piła Główna<br />
|-<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 22 January to 13 February & 19/20 March 2022 <br/> Note B: 13 to 18 December 2021 <br/> Note C: 19 December 2021 to 12 March 2022 <br/> Note D: 12 to 18 December 2021 <br/ > Note E: 19/20 March 2022 <br/ > Note F: 19 - 25 March 2022 <br > Note G: 20 - 25 March 2022<br />
<br />
==='''Warszawa area - west of a north-south line through Warszawa Centralna'''===<br />
====Warszawa Zachodnia Peron 9 [Ex Peron 8/ Ex Warszawa Wola]====<br />
[608] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B5; ''R6'') PL22/156<br />
<br />
Local services to/from Legionowo Piaski/Warszawa Gdanska usually terminate at Warszawa Zachodnia Peron (platform) 9 on a sharp curve in relation to the main station platforms but from December 2019 there was an hourly experimental service continuing to Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina using the connection to the main lines. This was scheduled until 26 September 2020 and so popular that after complaints they were re-instated from 11 November 2020. A Press Notice then stated they could only until run until 14 March 2021 due to Warszawa Zachodnia station improvement works but would resume after that ends in 2023.<br />
<br />
====Warszawa Włochy - Warszawa Zachodnia [5th track]====<br />
[606/601] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B5; ''R7'') PL22/157<br />
<br />
The two main and two local line tracks take different routes between these stations, the main splitting around the flyover junction with line 615 outside Zachodnia, the local lines separating to run either side of an EMU Depot and sidings but this entry highlights a separate fifth track. This commences in-between the two local lines to the east of Warszawa Włochy, climbs over the outbound local track and has a separate alignment approaching Warszawa Zachodnia. It appears to be reversible, but its prime function is to allow inbound main line services from Sochaszew on line 606 a non-conflicting approach to the north side platforms at Warszawa Zachodnia. For the same reason any local services from lines 601/606 to the recently re-opened Warszawa Głowna use this fifth track and a few call at Warszawa Włochy departing at 06:36, 08:17, 08:53 SSuX, 08:53 SSuO. This route is clearly shown in journey planner map view.<br />
<br />
In early April 2022 both main line tracks to/from the west from Zachodnia and the eastbound local track were lifted resulting in increased use of this “5th track” route.<br />
<br />
====Warszawa Zachodnia "avoider": Warszawa Aleje Jerozolimskie - Line 510 - part line 20 - Warszawa-Gołąbki [- Line 19 - Piastów]====<br />
[601, 612] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R174B4; ''R7, R5'') PL22/158<br />
<br />
A new IC service started in 2019/20 between Warszawa Lotnisko Chopina and Łódź Fabryczna running via the above previously freight only route. Trains ran approximately two hourly with gaps but were suspended due to Covid from 18 March 2020. It was shown resuming on 8 November 2020 but did not do so and has not reappeared in the 2020-21 or the 2021-22 timetable.<br />
<br />
There was however partial use of the route in the 2021-2022 timetable by one late night train for a short period. This train ran from Warszawa Aleje Jerozolimskie via line 510 and line 20 to the end of Warszawa Główna Towarowa freight yard, reversed and took line 509 to Warszawa Gdańska. There is a further short period with the same routing in summer 2022.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable" <br />
| Note A<br />
| <br />
| ''21642'' <br />
| Radom - 00:24 Warszawa Rakowiec - Warszawa Wschodnia <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note A: 31 July to 5 August 2022<br />
<br />
====<div id="WGDPIA"></div> Warszawa Gdańska – Warszawa Jelonki – Warszawa Gołąbki – Piastów (podg Jozefinów)====<br />
[601, 608] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R174B4; ''R7, R5'') PL22/159<br />
<br />
This route allows trains from Warszawa Wschodnia/Warszawa Gdańska avoid Warszawa Centralna and Warszawa Zachodnia to/from the CMK, Koluszki or destinations such as Łódź, Częstochowa and Wrocław. '''In excess of 15 trains, each way, make use of this diversion from 14 March 2021 until at least 11 December 2022 due to engineering works at Warszawa Zachodnia.''' Warszawa Wschodnia <=> Łódź Fabryczna trains are especially likely to use this route.<br />
<br />
The trains using the route can most easily be identified from the '''All Year''' arrival and departure sheets for Warszawa Gdańska [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets]. Alternatively look at timetables 100, 601 and departures/arrivals at Warszawa Gdańska, some from/to Warszawa Wschodnia or those that do not call at Warszawa Centralna and Warszawa Zachodnia and have twelve < symbols and two | symbols at Pruszków. See also [[#WGDWGO|PL22/161]] for extra detail on Warszawa Gołąbki.<br />
<br />
Also see entry PL22/160 for much additional use of Warszawa Gołąbki – Piastów until 11 June 2022.<br />
<br />
====Warszawa Zachodnia - Line 46 - Warszawa-Czyste - Line 20 - Warszawa Główna Towarowa - Warszawa Gołąbki====<br />
[606, (601)] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B5; ''R7'') PL22/160<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Warszawa Zachodnia - Line 46 - Line 20 - Warszawa Golabki.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This 7km alternative route is in regular use westbound only until 11 June 2022, then limited use in both directions afterwards. It was recently only used by long distance services trains running via Sochaczew as per a < against Warszawa Ursus Północny, [last used from 14 June to 30 August 2020] but since 13 December 2021 only by services in table 601 identified by a < at Warszawa Włochy and a timing at Warszawa Zachodnia. These then continue from Warszawa Gołąbki via line 19 to Piastów, [part of PL22/159]. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''numerous''<br />
| Ex Warszawa Zachodnia - Warszawa-Czyste - Line 20 - Warszawa Główna Towarowa - Warszawa Gołąbki then line 19 to Piastów <br />
|-<br />
| Note B <br />
| Limited KM services<br />
| SSuX<br />
| Warszawa Główna - Warszawa Zachodnia - Line 20 - Warszawa Główna Towarowa - Warszawa Gołąbki then line 19 to Piastów - Grodzizk Mazowiecki <br />
|-<br />
| Note B <br />
| ŁKA services<br />
| SSuO<br />
| Warszawa Główna - Warszawa Zachodnia - Line 20 - Warszawa Główna Towarowa - Warszawa Gołąbki then line 19 to Piastów - Łódź Fabryczna<br />
|-<br />
| Note C <br />
| KM 91150<br />
| SO<br />
| Skierniewice - 06:51 Grodzisk Mazowiecki - line 19 - Warszawa Gołąbki - Line 20 - Warszawa Główna <br />
|-<br />
| Note D <br />
| <br />
| From 12 June 2022<br />
| via line 19 - Warszawa Gołąbki - Line 20 - Warszawa Główna <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 13 December 2021 to 11 June 2022 <br/ > Note B 12/13 June - 9/10 December 2022 <br/ > Note C: 19/26 March 2022 ONLY with map view showing this table 601 listed service taking the underpass version of line 46 approaching Warszawa Zachodnia <br/ > Note D: the March 2022 all year PDF shows 3 SSuX locals and 8 SSuO ŁKA or PR services to Warszawa Główna using this diversion from 12 June with map view showing NONE taking the underpass version of line 46 approaching Warszawa Zachodnia.<br />
<br />
For via Sochaszew services, Warszawa Ursus Północny has unfortunately disappeared from the 606 PDF in recent re-issues, making it more difficult to establish use by any fast train, leaving this identification to be unique to diverted KM services in their own [https://www.mazowieckie.com.pl/pl/rozklad-jazdy-pociagow-km-wazny-w-dniach-13-iii-11-vi-2022r local train timetable]. There are no KM diversions via this route so far in 2021/22.<br />
<br />
All diverted westbound services from high numbered platforms at Warszawa Zachodnia use a split of line 46 to Warszawa-Czyste dropping down from, and on the north side of the main line. Note this route cannot be accessed from the local lines through Warszawa-Srodmiescie, those must use a split of line 46 that passes underneath the main line as per the Note C service above. The route alternatives are best seen in [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ OpenRailwayMap].<br />
<br />
See PL22/161 for extra detail on Warszawa Gołąbki.<br />
<br />
====<div id="WGDWGO"></div> Warszawa Gdańska - Line 507 - Warszawa Gołąbki (- Sochaczew)====<br />
[606,300] (ERA-E 76C5; ERA-R 174B4; ''R5'') PL22/161<br />
<br />
This entry indicates use of the connections to/from the Sochaszew main line and Warszawa Gdańska at Warszawa Gołąbki as shown clearly on [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ Open Railway Map]. When work to upgrade Warszawa Zachodnia commenced in 2020/21 this route was used both ways by around four pairs of long distance trains daily which could be identified in PDF 606 with a footnote mention of Warszawa Gdańska. This continues in 2021-22, plus since March 2022 there are limited diverted KM services to/from Warszawa Gdanska as identified by a < [or incorrectly a |] at Warszawa Gołąbki in their own [https://www.mazowieckie.com.pl/pl/rozklad-jazdy-pociagow-km-wazny-w-dniach-13-iii-11-vi-2022r local train timetable].<br />
<br />
Previously used occasionally by KM, almost always eastbound only, lastly by one service to Warszawa Gdańska between 12-16 March 2018. Note this eastbound towards Warszawa routing is a crossover west of Warszawa Gołąbki platform onto the eastbound track of 507 parallel with line 19, until both join 509 as part of PL21/160.<br />
<br />
Note the Westbound split of 507 is a 1.5km separate line running outside the 606 main line flyover from east of Warszawa Gołąbki to west of the station platform and you must be on a service from Warszawa Gdanska as any from Warszawa Zachodnia via PL21/160 can only cross to the Sochaczew line to the west of Warszawa Gołąbki station.<br />
<br />
==='''Węgliniec'''===<br />
====Węgliniec – Bielawa Dolna – Horka Gbf [DB]====<br />
[260] (ERA-E 77A5; ERA-R 180B5; ''F2'') PL22/162<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. The line was last used by a diversion of one of the weekend-only ''Pociąg do Kultury'' Berlin Lichtenberg to Wrocław Główny services on 22 May 2021, previously on 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 October 2019. Note that Interrail tickets etc are not valid on these services.<br />
<br />
==='''Wierzchucin'''===<br />
====Wierzchucin====<br />
[424/431/431a] (ERA-E 75A3, not shown; ERA-R 171C1; ''B6'') PL22/163<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Wierzchucin.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This is a split station with the junction some way north of the platforms and any service to/from Laskowice Pomorskie via Drzycim [currently suspended] terminates at the east side Peron I on a curve. Therefore the 1km to/from Peron I and the junction is significantly rarer than to/from the west side Bydgoszcz platforms. <br />
<br />
Note the physical junction is a diamond slip so trains to/from Peron I and Lipowa Tucholska/Szlachta use slightly different pointwork from any to/from Tuchola. From the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets] there had been no scheduled use of Peron I from either direction since 11 December 2020 but when services to/from Lipowa Tucholska/Szlachta resumed on 13 March 2022, north access to/from Peron 1 is used by quite a few arrivals and departures.<br />
<br />
==='''Wrocław area'''===<br />
====(Wrocław Główny) – podg Wrocław Grabiszyn - Line 753 - Wrocław Gądów - Wrocław Nowy Dwór====<br />
[260] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; R13) PL22/164 <br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. This is an alternative route for trains between Wrocław Główny and Legnica, passing through Wrocław Gądów freight yard. Use is indicated by a < marker at Wrocław Muchobór. It is shared to Wrocław Gądów by PL22/165 & 166. It was last used by several TLK services between January and June 2020.<br />
<br />
====(Wrocław Główny) – podg Wrocław Grabiszyn - Line 753 – Wrocław Gądów – Line 349 - Wrocław Kuźniki====<br />
[265] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; ''R13'') PL22/165<br />
<br />
Common with PL22/164 & 166 until Wrocław Gądów with use scheduled from 12 June 2022. This diversion to/from the Głogów line is indicated by a < marker at Wrocław Muchobór. Last scheduled for a Zielona Góra Główna to Warszawa TLK for the first three months of the 2019-2020 timetable. <br />
<br />
Note that for any inbound to Wrocław service, although Map view showed the train using the diveunder route towards Wrocław Gądów, of six inbound to Wrocław reports five crossed at Wrocław Kuźniki to run wrong line to Wrocław Gądów and just one on a Sunday went via the diveunder.<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A <br />
| <br />
| ''IC3805''<br />
| Przemyśl Główny - 17:19 Wrocław Główny - Szczecin Główny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 12 June - 3 September 2022<br />
<br />
====(Wrocław Główny) – podg Wrocław Grabiszyn - Line 753 - Wrocław Gądów - Line 751 - Wrocław Zachodni====<br />
[240] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; ''R13'') PL22/166<br />
<br />
Common with PL22/164 & 165 until Wrocław Gądów and no scheduled use in 2021/22. This route through Gądów yard to/from the Jelenia Gora line is indicated by a > at Wrocław Grabiszyn. Last used between 30 September and 14 October 2017.<br />
<br />
====(Wrocław Główny) – Wrocław Muchobór - Line 275 - Wrocław Nowy Dwór====<br />
[260] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; R13) PL22/167 <br />
<br />
What appears to be a grade separated junction between Wrocław Muchobór and Wrocław Nowy Dwór to/from Legnica is not in practice as the majority of services use only the south side/inside curve to/from Peron 2. Only services running through or calling at Peron I use the diveunder.<br />
<br />
Main line services have been known to use either route and despite the on-line [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheet for Wrocław Nowy Dwór] normally showing numerous services booked to call at Peron 1, a traveller in 2020 advised the Peron sheet displayed at the station showed all services using Peron 2. Note that the Journey Planner map view does not distinguish between the two sides of this junction and shows those booked to call at Peron 1 running via the outside curve, therefore '''any reports of services using the diveunder route to Peron 1 would be appreciated by the Compilers'''.<br />
<br />
====Wrocław Muchobór - Line 757 - Signalbox WS - podg Wrocław Grabiszyn [- Wrocław Głowny]====<br />
[260] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; ''R13'') PL22/168<br />
<br />
This is an alternative route between Wrocław Muchobór and podg Wrocław Grabiszyn. Any train booked to call at platform II track 4 at Wrocław Muchobór must run via this route but can only be identified from the [https://portalpasazera.pl/en/Plakaty Peron sheets] as there is no intermediate station for a > marker.<br />
<br />
Note the physical junction is north of Wrocław Muchobór station platform and the June 2022 Peron sheets show use throughout the period, some periods more frequent than others. Previously in use from 7 November 2021 until the December timetable change. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a map:<br />
[[File:Wroclaw2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]] <br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
====Wrocław Nadodrze (Wp3 Ląki) – Line 752 – Wrocław Gądów – Wrocław Kuźniki====<br />
[200/265] (ERA-E 77C4; ERA-R 180A1; ''R13'') PL22/169<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. Last used in 2018 by some Woodstock festival services to/from Kosztryn to avoid Wrocław Główny.<br />
<br />
====Wrocław Brochów freight yards: [Wrocław Główny - ] line 763 - line 349 - Święta Katarzyna====<br />
[220] (ERA-E 77C4, not shown; ERA-E 180A1; ''R13,F4'') PL22/170<br />
<br />
Diversions continue to at least 3 September 2022 as identified by a < at Wrocław Brochów. Note although the Journey Planner map view identifies all diverted services, it highlights the eastbound route in both directions which is known to be a software issue and incorrect.<br />
<br />
Eastbound diversions initially take a split of line 763 parallel with the main line until diverging towards the west end of Wrocław Brochów yard. This becomes a split of line 349 and runs alongside but at a higher level to the main line [including alongside Wrocław Brochów station] before turning towards the east end yard throat to come alongside the route taken by westbound diversions. <br />
<br />
From the eastern end of Wrocław Brochów yards, 349 east and westbound lines come together to pass underneath passenger line 215 on a 1.5km connection to re-join the main line either before or significantly after Święta Katarzyna station platforms. <br />
<br />
The westbound diversions from Wrocław Brochów yard east run initially on a split of line 349 through the centre of a feeder yard, then via the furthest east track and finally a split of line 763 outside the flyover to the Wrocław western freight ring. Both routes are clearly shown on [https://www.openrailwaymap.org/ OpenRailwayMap].<br />
<br />
Diversions commenced with the December 2020 timetable and have been continuous since then.<br />
<br />
====Wrocław Brochów freight yards: [Wrocław Główny - ] line 763 - Line 349 - Line 764 - Siechnice====<br />
[200, 215] (ERA-E 77C4, not shown); ERA-R 180A1; ''R13'') PL22/171<br />
<br />
Diverted table 215 services showing a < marker at Wrocław Brochów take the same east and westbound splits to/from the east end of Wrocław Brochów as per PL22/170, then outbound towards Jelcz use a short connection rising up to become a split of line 764 parallel to the single track in/out passenger line. Inbound to Wrocław use a separate curve line 764 from Siechnice to join line 349 some way east of the east end of Wrocław Brochów yard. <br />
<br />
Scheduled since November 2020 which continues into the 2021/22 timetable period. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KD69702''<br />
| 06:19/06:56 Wrocław Główny - Siechnice/Jelcz-Laskowice<br />
|-<br />
| Note C <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KD69710''<br />
| 12:44 Wrocław Główny - Siechnice/Jelcz-Laskowice<br />
|-<br />
| Note A <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KD66151''<br />
| Jelcz-Laskowice - 15:49 Siechnice - Głogów<br />
|-<br />
| Note D <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KD66153''<br />
| Jelcz-Laskowice - 15:49 Siechnice - Głogów<br />
|-<br />
| Note E <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''PR60497''<br />
| Opole Główne - 17:45 Siechnice - Wrocław Główny<br />
|-<br />
| Note B <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''KD69751''<br />
| Jelcz-Laskowice - 17:35 Siechnice - Milicz<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 13 December 2021 to 10 June, 13 June - 15 July only to/from Siechnice, 18 July - 2 September 2022 <br > Note B: 13 December 2021 to 11 March 2022 <br > Note C: 13 June - 15 July only to Siechnice, 18 July - 2 September 2022 <br > Note D: 1/2 September 2022 <br > Note E: 18 July - 2 September 2022<br />
<br />
==='''Września'''===<br />
==== Września avoiding line Gutowo Wlkp. (p.odg. Sokołowo Wrzesińskie) – Podstolice (Pd box)====<br />
[300/300a] (ERA-E 75A1; ERA-R 176B3-C3; ''D5'') PL22/172<br />
<br />
This east <=> west main line avoiding Września station is used by trains on table 300 with a < at Września.<br />
<br />
==='''Żagań area'''===<br />
====Żagań - line 389 - Jankowa Żagańska (- Węgliniec)====<br />
[356] (ERA-E 77A5; ERA-R 175B1; ''E2'') PL22/173<br />
<br />
In regular limited use since December 2020, as identified by < markers at Żary Kunice. Note the junction at Jankowa Żagańska is south of the "V" station.<br />
<br />
==='''Zagórz area'''===<br />
====Nowy Zagórz - Zagórz R101 - Uherce - Ustrzyki Dolne - Uherce - Zagórz R101 - Zagórz====<br />
[131] (ERA-E 79B2; ERA-R 187A5; ''H11'') PL22/174<br />
<br />
A summer only service SKPL DMU operated TLK commenced from 26 June 2021 outbound on Saturday from Kraków Główny via Sanok and Nowy Zagórz via the Zagórz west to east curve to Uherce to reverse, returning via the Zagórz east to south curve of the triangle before continuing to Łupków. The return service on the Sunday takes this route in reverse. <br />
<br />
Then from 12 June until 28 August 2022 there are two pairs of SSuO PR local services running 19km beyond Uherce to Ustrzyki Dolne which only run direct between Nowy Zagórz and Uherce. These depart Sanok at 06:18 & 19:31.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| SO<br />
| ''TLK30162''<br />
| Kraków Główny - 13:08 Nowy Zagórz - Łupków<br />
|-<br />
| Note B<br />
| SuO<br />
| ''TLK33162''<br />
| Łupków - 14:45 Zagórz - Kraków Główny<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 30 April, 2 May, SO 18 June 2021 to 27 August 2022 <br /> Note B: 1/3 May, SuO 19 June to 7 August then 17 June, 15/21/28 August 2022<br />
<br />
==='''Zbąszynek'''===<br />
====Zbąszynek avoiding line [podg Dąbrówka Zbąsca - Zbąszynek Towarowa - podg Chiastawa]====<br />
[300/300a] (ERA-E 74B1; ERA-R 175C2; ''D3'') PL22/175<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. This is a route through the goods yards south of Zbąszynek station and is indicated by a < at Zbąszynek. It was used by one overnight train for one night in 2020.<br />
<br />
==='''Zgorzelec'''===<br />
====Zgorzelec avoiding line: Jerzmanki (p.odg. Krysin) – Zgorzelec Miasto (p.odg. Zgorzelec Miasto)====<br />
[255/260] (ERA-E 77A4; ERA-R 180B5; ''F2'') PL22/176<br />
<br />
No scheduled use in 2021/22. Last used between 26 August and 28 September 2020 by up to three pairs per day allowed 20 minutes as opposed to the usual 3/4 minutes between Zgorzelec and Zgorzelec Miasto in PDF 260 as they reversed at Jerzmanki. Regular use by one train in one direction ran for the last time on 14 December 2019. <br />
<br />
Note the footnote in 255 that services to/from Lubań Śląski to Zgorzelec continue and run across the border to/from Görlitz [DB] as Zgorzelec is a "v" station and the junction with table 260 is considerably west of the platforms. This lengthy overlap had been used by an unusual passenger service until 2018 as most Węgliniec to Lubań Śląski services called at Zgorzelec for a second time after a reversal on the main line.<br />
<br />
==Corridor Trains==<br />
The following sections of line within Poland can be ridden only in the through (corridor) trains of neighbouring administrations:<br />
* (Hagenwerder [Germany] -) ''' Hagenwerder Grenze (frontier)''' - Krzewina Zgorzelecka - '''Trzciniec frontier''' and '''Trzciniec frontier - Hirschfelde Grenze (frontier)''' (- Hirschfelde [Germany]) (36A2). There is a 200m stretch of line in Germany between the two frontiers at Trzciniec. The line is operated only by [https://www.odeg.de/linien-fahrplaene/liniennetz-fahrplaene ODEG] trains on the Zittau - Görlitz - Cottbus route (former DB table 220).<br />
* (Zittau [Germany] -) '''frontier - frontier''' (- Hrádek nad Nisou [Czech Republic]) (36A2): ČD table 089. There are no stations in Poland on this line.<br />
* '''Głuchołazy - frontier''' (- Jindřichov ve Slezsku [Czech Republic]) (37A1): Through Krnov – Jesenik trains on ČD table 292 use PKP tracks in and out of Głuchołazy as there is no triangle here and the approximately 13km of PKP tracks east of Głuchołazy are only traversed by ČD services. From 10 December 2006 ČD services call to set down and pick up at Głuchołazy.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Poland_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Poland - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than three trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday.<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 115<br />
| Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski - Sandomierz<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| 123<br />
| Jarosław - Horyniec-Zdrój <br />
|<br />
|- <br />
| 123<br />
| Horyniec-Zdrój - Hrebenne (- Zamosc) <br />
| May Day Bank Holidays & Summer SSuO only <br />
|- <br />
| 130<br />
| Muszyna - Plaveč [ZSR]<br />
| Summer & winter skiing weekends<br />
|-<br />
| 131 <br />
| Żagorz - Jasło<br />
| <br />
|- <br />
| 131<br />
| Gorlice Zagórzany - Gorlice<br />
| FSSuO<br />
|-<br />
| 134<br />
| Żagorz - Łupków - Medzilaborce<br />
| Summer weekends <br />
|-<br />
| 137 <br />
| Sucha Beskidzka - Żywiec<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 141<br />
| [Skawina -] Podbory Skawińskie - Zator <br />
| Summer only<br />
|-<br />
| 150<br />
| Oświęcim - Czechowice-Dziedzice<br />
| 1 pair SuO [and shown no service after last train 26 June 2022]<br />
|-<br />
| 156<br />
| Leszczyny - Gliwice<br />
| SSuO<br />
|-<br />
| 203<br />
| Nowy Świętów - Głuchołazy Miasto <br />
| SSuO<br />
|-<br />
| 215<br />
| Opole Glówne – Biskupice Olawskie – Jelcz Laskowice<br />
| SSuX<br />
|- <br />
| 235<br />
| Nysa - Kamieniec Ząbkowicki <br />
| <br />
|- <br />
| 240<br />
| (Wałbrzych Główny -) Boguszów-Gorce Wschód - Mezimesti [CD}<br />
| Summer SSuO <br />
|- <br />
| 322<br />
| Kępno – Wielun Dąbrowa <br />
|- <br />
| 328<br />
| Wolsztyn - Zbąszynek<br />
| Some of the three pairs do not run every Friday/Saturday, check timetable<br />
|-<br />
| 382<br />
| Mścice – Mielno Koszaliński <br />
| Summer only<br />
|- <br />
| 424 <br />
| Wierzchuchin – Lipowa Tucholska – Slachta<br />
| Suspended for financial reasons during Covid travel restrictions and not yet resumed. Timetable removed.<br />
|- <br />
| 429<br />
| Laskowice Pomorskie – Szlachta - Czersk<br />
| SSuX <br />
|- <br />
| 431a<br />
| Laskowice Pomorskie – Wierzchuchin<br />
| Suspended for financial reasons during Covid travel restrictions and not yet resumed. This section removed from PDF.<br />
|- <br />
| 440<br />
| Chojnice – Kościerzyna<br />
|-<br />
| 451<br />
| Łeba - Lębork <br />
| Summer only<br />
|- <br />
| 503<br />
| Gutkowo - Braniewo <br />
| Originally bustituted for engineering works but since March 2020, no trains, nor buses and no re-opening date<br />
|-<br />
| 520<br />
| Szymany Lotnisko - Szczytno <br />
| <br />
|- <br />
| 530<br />
| Kuźnica Białostocka - Grodno [Belarus] <br />
|- <br />
| 534<br />
| Białystok - Waliły<br />
| Summer only FSSuO <br />
|- <br />
| 537<br />
| Suwałki – Šeštokai (LG) <br />
| FSSuMO<br />
|-<br />
| 541<br />
| Hajnówka - Siemianówka<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
| 550<br />
| Chelm – Jagodin (UŽ)<br />
|-<br />
| 551a<br />
| Łuków - Parczew Kolejowa <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| 554<br />
| Zamość Wschód – Hrubieszów Miasto<br />
|-<br />
| 556<br />
| Zwierzyniec – Stalowa Wola Rozwadów<br />
|-<br />
| 557<br />
| Zwierzyniec - Hrebenne (- Horyniec-Zdrój)<br />
| Summer only <br />
|-<br />
| 609<br />
| Radzymin - Tłuszcz<br />
| <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since last edition==<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
Obscure Services<br />
| PL21/111 <br />
| (Kielce –) Sitkowka Nowiny – Busko Zdroj<br />
| 2nd year of previously Sparse now frequent service listed in re-instated PDF 112<br />
|-<br />
| PL21/112 <br />
| (Tomaszów Mazowiecki – Dęba Opoczyńska –) podg. Zapowiedź – Radzice<br />
| 2nd year of new services listed in PDF 113<br />
|-<br />
| PL21/127<br />
| Zagórz – Komańcza – Łupków - Medzilaborce [ZSR]<br />
| Re-instated passenger service continues<br />
|-<br />
| PL21/202<br />
| Nysa – Kamieniec Ząbkowicki<br />
| Re-instated passenger service continues<br />
|-<br />
| PL21/203<br />
| (Wałbrzych Główny –) Boguszów-Gorce Wschód – Mieroszów<br />
| Re-instated passenger service continues<br />
|-<br />
| PL21/502<br />
| Białystok - Wałily<br />
| Re-instated passenger service continues<br />
|-<br />
| PL21/508<br />
| Łuków – Parczew Kolejowa (– Lublin)<br />
| Fully reopened after engineering work with the two train pairs over the Łuków – Parczew Kolejowa section clearly evident in timetable 551A<br />
|}<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3" <br />
Sparse service deleted (due to increased frequency):<br />
* 122 Przemyśl - Medyka<br />
* 270 Żary - Forst [DB] <br />
* 381 Słupsk - Ustka Uroczysko<br />
* 384 Sławno - Darłowo <br />
* 410 Toruń Wschodni – Sierpc<br />
* 515 Pisz - Ełk<br />
<br />
Sparse services deleted (no service):<br />
* 552 Lublin - Lublin Airport (reinstated for part of 2020/21, but withdrawn from 7 November 2021)<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Poland}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Germany_(Berlin_and_Brandenburg)_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=45602Germany (Berlin and Brandenburg) - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-06-24T05:43:01Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Berlin Außenring */ Added disclaimer as Iain's train went via Abzw Frankfurter Allee.</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
{{Germany Introduction}}<br />
<br />
==Obscure services==<br />
Routes are listed generally in the following order: (i) Berlin central area; (ii) the <br />
Berlin Outer Ring (''Außenring'') and connections to or from it, in <br />
anti-clockwise order starting from Biesdorfer Kreuz; (iii) all others outside <br />
the ''Außenring''.<br />
<br />
===Berlin central area===<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Charlottenburg – Berlin-Halensee (''Halensee Kurve'')==== <br />
[200.41, 200.42] (ERA-E 51B3 not shown; ERA-R 93C3; S+W ''128B3'') DE22/251<br />
<br />
This south to east curve links the ''S-Bahn Ringbahn'' and ''Stadtbahn'' lines. It is used by a pair of ''Ringbahn'' trains entering or leaving service at Berlin-Charlottenburg. <br />
*From Berlin-Halensee: 01:27 SSuX<br />
*From Berlin-Charlottenburg: 03:55 SSuX<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Lichtenberg – Berlin Ostkreuz====<br />
[209.12, 209.24, 209.25, 209.26] (ERA-E 51B4-51B3 not shown; ERA-R 94B3-94A3; S+W ''129B3-129C3'') DE22/252<br />
<br />
There are two routes for main line trains between Berlin-Lichtenberg and Berlin Ostkreuz. One runs via the ''Ringbahn'' to the high-level platforms at Berlin Ostkreuz. The other runs parallel with the ''S-Bahn'' to low level platforms 7 and 8 at Berlin Ostkreuz. The low-level route is used by ''RB'' trains to and from Küstrin-Kietz, Templin Stadt and Werneuchen. The connection to/from the high-level platforms is used by ''RB24'' services between Eberswalde and Senftenberg, which call at both Berlin-Lichtenberg and Berlin Ostkreuz.<br />
<br />
====<span id="BLBG"></span>Berlin-Lichtenberg/Berlin Ostkreuz – Berlin Gesundbrunnen/Bernau (b. Berlin) (Abzw Bornholmer Straße) (''Ringbahn Ferngleise'')====<br />
[209.9, 209.24, NEB ''RB54''/209.54] (ERA-E 51B4-51B3; ERA-R 94B3-94A4; S+W ''129A1-129C3'') DE22/253<br />
<br />
This is the north-eastern quadrant of the ''Ringbahn Ferngleise'' between Berlin Ostkreuz (high level) and Berlin Gesundbrunnen. There is an east-to-north connection from Berlin-Lichtenberg to Abzw Frankfurter Allee, north of Berlin Ostkreuz, and an east-to-north connection from Abzw Schönhauser Allee, east of Berlin Gesundbrunnen, to the Eberswalde line at Abzw Bornholmer Straße.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin Ostkreuz - Berlin Gesundbrunnen''' is used by the twice-hourly ''FEX'' (Flughafen Express) services between Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and Berlin Hbf (low level).<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Lichtenberg - Abzw Frankfurter Allee - Berlin Gesundbrunnen''' is used by the following ''RB54'' services, which now run all year round.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB61187<br />
| 07:45 Berlin-Lichtenberg – Rheinsberg (Mark)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| RB61200<br />
| Rheinsberg (Mark) – 22:01 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| RB61198<br />
| Rheinsberg (Mark) – 23:15 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This route is also occasionally used by diverted services between Poland and Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Details of any such services may be seen at entry DE22/261 under <b>Biesdorfer Kreuz West - Süd</b>. <br />
<br />
'''Berlin Ostkreuz - Abzw Schönhauser Allee - Abzw Bornholmer Straße''' has had no passenger use since 10 July 2021, when the hourly ''RB24'' services between Senftenberg and Eberswalde reverted to running via the ''Außenring''.<br />
<br />
====Berlin Gesundbrunnen (Abzw Berlin-Wedding) – Berlin Jungfernheide (Abzw Moabit Ost)====<br />
[206] (ERA-E 51B3; ERA-R 94A4; S+W ''128D1-128C2'') DE22/254<br />
<br />
This section of the ''Ringbahn Ferngleise'' is used by hourly ''RE6'' services running direct between Berlin Gesundbrunnen and Berlin-Spandau, not via Berlin Hbf. <br />
<br />
The route is also used by the following: <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SuO<br />
| ICE750<br />
| Stralsund Hbf – 17:56 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Köln Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| ''Note''<br />
| SuO <br />
| IC1932/ICE1132<br />
| Greifswald – 19:40 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Oldenburg (Oldb) Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
''Note'': Runs as ''IC1932'' until 6 June and as ''ICE1132'' from 13 June 2022<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Spandau – Berlin-Staaken (Nennhauser Damm)==== <br />
[209.13, ODEG ''RE4''] (ERA-E 51B2; ERA-R 93C4; S+W ''124D4-124C4'') D21/255<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Berlin-Spandau and Staaken. The more northerly route makes a junction with the line from Falkensee about 1 km to the west of Berlin-Spandau. The southern route, mostly following the alignment of the Lehrter Bahn, converges with the main line at the west end of Berlin-Spandau station. Trains using the southern route can call only at platform 6, or use a non-platform track outside the station roof. ''IC'', ''ICE'' and ''EC'' trains use the northern route in both directions. ''RE'' and ''RB'' trains generally use the northern route westbound and the southern route eastbound. If an eastbound train is to use the northern route, signal 8942 at Staaken (just east of the station) displays speed restriction ‘6’ (= 60 km/hr) above the main aspect.<br />
<br />
===Berlin ''Außenring '' (Outer Ring) and connections===<br />
<br />
Details are given of trains using connections on and off the ''Außenring '' at each of the junctions. Services referred to, generally operating hourly, are thus: <br />
<br />
{| width="80%"<br />
| ''RE2''<br />
| Wismar – Wittenberge – Spandau – Alexanderplatz – Königs Wusterhausen – Cottbus <br />
| 202<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE5''<br />
| Rostock/Stralsund – Oranienburg – Gesundbrunnen – Südkreuz – Elsterwerda<br />
| 205<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE6''<br />
| Wittenberge – Neuruppin – Hennigsdorf (reverse) – Spandau – Gesundbrunnen<br />
| 206<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE7''<br />
| Dessau/Jüterbog – Alexanderplatz – Flughafen BER-Terminal 1-2 – Wünsdorf-Waldstadt<br />
| 207<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB12''<br />
| Ostkreuz – Lichtenberg – Oranienburg – Templin Stadt<br />
| 209.12<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB14''<br />
| Nauen – Spandau – Alexanderplatz – Flughafen BER-Terminal 1-2<br />
| 209.14<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB20''<br />
| Oranienburg – Hennigsdorf (reverse) – Potsdam Hbf (Monday to Friday only)<br />
| 209.20<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB21''<br />
| Friedrichstraße/Potsdam Hbf - Golm - Wustermark<br />
| 209.21<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB22''<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – Golm (reverse) – Flughafen BER-Terminal 1-2 – Königs Wusterhausen<br />
| 209.21<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB24''<br />
| Eberswalde – Hohenschönhausen – Ostkreuz – Königs Wusterhausen – Senftenberg<br />
| 209.24<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB25''<br />
| Ostkreuz – Lichtenberg – Werneuchen<br />
| 209.25<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Biesdorfer Kreuz====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B3; S+W ''129D2'') DE22/261<br />
<br />
'''Biesdorfer Kreuz West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord''' is used by services ''RB12'', ''RB24'' and ''RB25''. <br />
<br />
'''Biesdorfer Kreuz West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd''': There are two single lines between Biesdorfer Kreuz West and Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd. The short curve (line 6071) is reversible, but the long curve (line 6076) can only be used by trains towards Berlin-Lichtenberg. Generally, the long curve is only used if other movements prevent use of the short one. Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West is an intermediate junction on the short curve, where it is joined by the line from Rummelsburg. <br />
<br />
Services from Lichtenberg will use the short curve; in the other direction they are likely to use the short curve but may use the long curve if there is a conflicting southbound service on the ''Außenring''.<br />
<br />
The following service is booked to operate via this route.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| ''Note''<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
''Note'' Between 19 March – 7 April 2022 this train runs via the ''Stadtbahn'', not via Südkreuz. Its last call before Berlin-Lichtenberg is at Berlin Hbf (high level) at 19:55 to set down only, from where it is booked to take 1h10 to reach Lichtenberg, presumably via Rummelsburg (DE22/273) and this route.<br />
<br />
'''Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord''' is a single track parallel with the ''Außenring'' which is used by trains between Rummelsburg and the north side of the ring. No passenger use of this line has been identified in this timetable period.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the curves to the ''Außenring '' from Biesdorfer Kreuz Ost, nor of the ''Außenring '' between Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd and Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord.<br />
<br />
====Karower Kreuz==== <br />
(ERA-E 51A3; ERA-R 94A4; S+W ''125C2'') DE22/262<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Karow Ost – Berlin-Karow''' (east to north) is used by ''RB24''.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Blankenburg – Berlin-Karow West''' (south to west) is used by ''RE5'' and ''IC'' trains between Berlin and Rostock.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Karow Ost – Berlin-Karow West''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB12''.<br />
<br />
There is no scheduled passenger use of the south to east or north to west curves.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Hohen Neuendorf==== <br />
(ERA-E 51A3; ERA-R 93C5; S+W ''125A1'') DE22/263<br />
<br />
'''Schönfließ West – Birkenwerder''' (east to north) is used by ''RE5'', ''RB12'' and ''IC'' trains between Berlin and Rostock. There are two routes. The ''Lange Kurve'' runs parallel with the ''S-Bahn'' via Hohen Neuendorf, passing below the ''Außenring''. The ''Kleine Kurve'' is a direct east to north connection from the ''Außenring'' to Birkenwerder. Both routes are reversible single tracks. The ''Kleine Kurve'' is used by all northbound trains. Southbound ''RB12'' trains normally run via the ''Lange Kurve'', but others use the ''Kleine Kurve'' unless it is necessary to avoid conflict with a westbound freight on the ''Außenring''. <br />
<br />
'''Hohen Neuendorf West – Birkenwerder''' (west to north) is used by ''RB20''. There are two routes. The ''Kleine Kurve'' is used in both directions by ''RB20'' in order to call at Hohen Neuendorf West, whose single platform lies on this line, although it is also possible to regain the main line and thence the ''Lange Kurve''. This branches south from and then passes below the ''Außenring'' having described three-quarters of a circle. It no longer sees regular use. <br />
<br />
Note that until 18 March 2022, ''RB20'' from Potsdam Hbf terminates at Hennigsdorf (b. Berlin) with a bus forward to Hohen Neuendorf ''S-Bahn''. There is therefore no use of this curve during this period. <br />
<br />
There is normally no passenger use of the ''Außenring'' between Schönfließ West and Hohen Neuendorf West.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Hennigsdorf====<br />
(ERA-E 51A2; ERA-R 93C5; S+W ''124D2'') DE22/264<br />
<br />
'''Hennigsdorf Nord (Hdo) – Hennigsdorf''' (east to south) is used by ''RB20'' (but see ''Note'' below)<br />
<br />
'''Hennigsdorf Nord (Hdw) – Hennigsdorf''' (west to south) is used by ''RE6'' and ''RB20''<br />
<br />
''Note'' Until 18 March 2022, ''RB20'' from Potsdam Hbf terminates at Hennigsdorf (b. Berlin) with a bus forward to Hohen Neuendorf ''S-Bahn'' station. There is therefore no use of the east to south curve during this period.<br />
<br />
There is no scheduled passenger use of the ''Außenring'' between Hdo and Hdw, avoiding Hennigsdorf, although it is occasionally used for diverted services from the Elsterwerda or Oranienburg lines to Berlin via Spandau.<br />
<br />
====Falkenhagener Kreuz====<br />
(51A1-51A2; ERA-R 93B4; S+W ''124B3'') DE22/265<br />
<br />
'''Falkenhagen – Finkenkrug''' (north to east) is used by ''RE6''<br />
<br />
'''Falkenhagen – Brieselang Hasselberg''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB20''<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the curves to the ''Außenring'' from Brieselang.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Wustermark====<br />
(ERA-E 51B1; ERA-R 93B4; S+W ''124A4'') DE22/266<br />
<br />
'''Wustermark – Priort''' (west to south) is used by ''RB21'' and the following ''Nightjet'' services:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ470<br />
| Zürich HB – 03:16 Göttingen – Berlin Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ471<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:03 Berlin Südkreuz – Zürich HB<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: 14 October - 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
'''Wustermark Awf – Priort''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB20''<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the east to north and east to south curves to the ''Außenring'' from Dallgow-Döberitz (Wustermark Rbf Abzw Wot).<br />
<br />
====Potsdam====<br />
(ERA-E 51C1; ERA-R 93B2-93B1; S+W ''126A2'') DE22/267<br />
<br />
'''Potsdam Park Sanssouci – Golm''' (east to north) is used by ''RB20'', ''RB21'' and ''RB22''.<br />
<br />
'''Postdam Wildpark West – Werder (Havel)''' (south to west) has been used by passenger trains on Saturdays and Sundays during the [http://baumbluetenfest.com/ “Baumblütenfest”] (Blossom Festival) in Werder in late April and early May. If the 2022 event goes ahead, ''RB22'' may be diverted to Werder (Havel), instead of Golm, or other arrangements may be made. <br />
<br />
'''Golm – Potsdam Wildpark West''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB22''.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the north to west curve from Golm to Werder (Havel), nor of the connections from the ''Außenring '' to the Belzig line at Wilhelmshorst and Saarmund.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Genshagener Heide====<br />
(ERA-E 51C3; ERA-R 93C1-93C2; S+W ''127A3'') DE22/268<br />
<br />
'''Großbeeren Süd – Genshagener Heide Mitte''' (north to east) is a loop west of the Berlin - Leipzig main line used by ''RE5'' and by ''IC/EC'' trains between Berlin and Dresden.<br />
<br />
'''Großbeeren Süd – Genshagener Heide''' (north to west) is used by the following ''Nightjet'' services.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ470<br />
| Zürich HB – 03:16 Göttingen – Berlin Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ471<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:03 Berlin Südkreuz – Zürich HB<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: 14 October - 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
It is also occasionally used for diverted services between Berlin and Braunschweig when the route via Berlin-Wannsee is blocked.<br />
<br />
'''Genshagener Heide – Genshagener Heide Mitte''' (''Außenring'') is used by ''RB22''.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of any of the other curves at Genshagener Heide.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Glasower Damm====<br />
(ERA-E 51C3; ERA-R 94A2; S+W ''127C3'') DE22/269<br />
<br />
'''Glasower Damm West – Blankenfelde (Glasower Damm Süd)''' is used by ''RE5'' and by the two-hourly ''EC/IC/ICE'' trains between Kiel, Hamburg or Berlin and Praha via Dresden. <br />
<br />
'''Glasower Damm West – Glasower Damm Ost''' (''Außenring'') is used by ''RB22'' and the two-hourly ''IC'' services between Warnemünde, Berlin and Dresden. These trains run via Abzw Selchow Süd to/from Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2, where the ''IC'' services reverse.<br />
<br />
'''Glasower Damm Ost – Glasower Damm Süd''' is used by ''RE7'' and the Warnemünde – Berlin – Dresden ''IC'' services. ''RE7'' towards Wunstorf-Waldstadt and the ''IC'' services in both directions run via the northern junction at Glasower Damm Ost. The connection to the southern pair of tracks is used by ''RE7'' towards Berlin Ostkreuz and Dessau.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Selchow====<br />
(ERA-E 51C3; ERA-R 94A2-94B2; S+W ''127C3'') DE22/270<br />
<br />
'''Abzw Selchow – Abzw Selchow Süd''' is used by ''RE7'' from Wunstorf-Waldstadt towards Dessau Hbf via Berlin Ostkreuz only. ''RE7'' services in the other direction and ''IC'' services in both directions between Warnemünde, Berlin and Dresden (which reverse at Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2) use the northern pair of tracks between Abzw Selchow and Glasower Damm rather than this spur.<br />
<br />
'''Abzw Selchow – Grünauer Kreuz Süd''' (''Außenring'') is no longer used by most passenger trains, which run via Flughafen BER Terminals 1-2. It is still used by the following ''RB22'' and ''IC/ICE'' services:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18137<br />
| 23:03 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| TO<br />
| RB18139<br />
| 00:11 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| WO<br />
| RB18100<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 04:22 Ludwigsfelde-Struveshof – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|-<br />
| D2<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| FSuO<br />
| ICE1743<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:23 Berlin Südkreuz – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18138<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 23:22 Ludwigsfelde-Struveshof – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D2: From 8 January; not 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
D3: 29 April - 14 October 2022<br />
<br />
====Grünauer Kreuz====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B2; S+W ''127D2'') DE22/271<br />
<br />
'''Grünauer Kreuz Süd – Berlin-Grünau''' (south to east) was used by ''RB22'', but since the opening of Flughafen Berlin-Brandenburg in October 2020 almost all of these have run via Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2 to/from Abzw Bohnsdorf Süd. The following trains still use this route:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18137<br />
| 23:03 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| TO<br />
| RB18139<br />
| 00:11 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| WO<br />
| RB18100<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 04:38 Flughafen BER - Terminal 5 (Schönefeld) – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| FSuO<br />
| ICE1743<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:23 Berlin Südkreuz – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18138<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 23:38 Flughafen BER - Terminal 5 (Schönefeld) – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D3: 29 April - 14 October 2022<br />
<br />
'''Grünauer Kreuz Nord – Berlin-Grünau''' (north to east) is used by ''RE2'', ''RE7'' and ''RB14'' and the following ''IC'' services:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SX<br />
| IC2431<br />
| Emden Außenhafen – 18:45 Berlin Ostkreuz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| IC2432<br />
| Cottbus Hbf – 06:51 Königs Wüsterhausen – Norddeich Mole<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Grünauer Kreuz Süd – Grünauer Kreuz Nord''' (Außenring ) was used by ''RE7'' and ''RB14'', but since 31 October 2020 these have run via Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2 to/from Abzw Bohnsdorf Nord leaving this section with minimal passenger use. <br />
<br />
It is used by the following ''IC'' service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D2<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D2: From 8 January; not 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the curves to the Außenring from Berlin-Schöneweide.<br />
<br />
====Wuhlheide====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B3; S+W ''129D4'') DE22/272<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Eichgestell – Berlin-Ostendgestell''' (south to west) is used by ''RE2'', ''RE7'', ''RB14'' and:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SX<br />
| IC2431<br />
| Emden Außenhafen – 18:45 Berlin Ostkreuz – Cottbus<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| IC2432<br />
| Cottbus – 06:51 Königs Wusterhausen – Norddeich Mole<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Berlin Stadtforst – Eichgestell Nord''' (north to east) was used in 2020 by trains ''EN440'' FSuO Moskva - Berlin-Lichtenberg and ''EN441'' MSO Berlin-Lichtenberg - Moskva. In the 2020/2021 timetable period they were booked to run direct between Berlin Ostbahnhof and the Frankfurt (Oder) line and so did not use this curve. These trains are currently suspended and no timetable or routeing details are available. This entry will be updated once any details become known.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Eichgestell – Eichgestell Nord – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd''' (''Außenring'') is used by the following ''IC'' service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D2<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D2: From 8 January; not 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
It is also used by the trains between Berlin and Moskva when they are diverted via Cottbus. These trains are currently suspended and no timing or routeing information is known.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the south to east curve from Berlin-Eichgestell to Berlin-Stadtforst.<br />
<br />
====Berlin Ostbahnhof (Rummelsburg Rgbv) – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B3; S+W ''129C3-129D3'') DE22/273<br />
<br />
There is no west to north curve at Wuhlheide, but this line enables trains to run between Berlin Ostbahnhof and the north side of the ''Außenring'' or Berlin-Lichtenberg.<br />
There is no regular passenger use of this connection, however it is booked to be used by the following dated ''IC'' service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D4<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 19:55 Berlin Hbf (high level) – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D4: 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
Note that this service is booked to take 1h10 from the set-down only stop at Berlin Hbf to Lichtenberg.<br />
<br />
===Other lines outside the ''Außenring''===<br />
<br />
====Rheinsberg (Mark) – Stechlinsee====<br />
[NEB RB54] (ERA-E 44C1; ERA-R 91B3; S+W ''25D3'') DE22/280<br />
<br />
For the last few years one return service has run on this line on summer weekends. Special tickets are required, which are available on the train. These are very cheap.<br />
The 2021 service ran on Saturdays and Sundays between 3 July and 8 August, departing Rheinsberg (Mark) at 13:25 and returning from Stechlinsee at 14:00. Once details of any service in 2022 become available, this entry will be updated.<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Staaken – Stendal – Wolfsburg==== <br />
[ODEG RE4, 301] (ERA-E 51B2-48C4; ERA-R 93C4-100C5; S+W ''124C4 to 32D4'') DE22/281<br />
<br />
On this route the double track ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' runs alongside one or two other tracks for most of the way. Between Berlin-Staaken and Elstal local passenger trains use a double line immediately south of the ''Schnellfahrstrecke''. There is a single-track local line between Elstal and Wustermark. All passenger trains use the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' between Wustermark and Rathenow. There is no passenger use of the parallel track from Wustermark to Abzw. Ribbeck (east of Buschow), which is not electrified, or from Abzw. Bamme (west of Nennhausen) to Rathenow. ''RB34'' trains between Rathenow and Stendal use the parallel non-electrified single line. All others use the ''Schnellfahrstrecke''. Between Hämerten (Abzw. Staffelde) and Vinzelberg (Abzw. Nahrstedt) the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' follows a separate route to the south of Stendal, which is used by all trains not calling there. All ''RB'' trains west of Stendal use the single, non-electrified line. The two routes diverge slightly at a number of places, particularly at Oebisfelde.<br />
<br />
====Cottbus Hbf====<br />
<br />
The three lines into Cottbus Hbf from the west all split into separate routes to the south side platforms, 1 to 4, and to the middle and north side platforms, 5 to 10, as shown on this [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Cottbus.png map].<br />
<br />
Services are as follows:<br />
<br />
{| width="80%"<br />
| ''RE2'' (hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Lübbenau (Spreewald) – Berlin – Wittenberge – Wismar <br />
| ODEG RE2<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE10'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Calau (Nl) – Falkenberg (Elster) – Leipzig <br />
| 209.43<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE18'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Ruhland – Großenhain – Dresden <br />
| 208<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB41'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Lübbenau (Spreewald) (all stations). This service is operated by replacement bus during the entire 2021-22 timetable period.<br />
| ODEG RE2 (SEV)<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB43'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Calau (Nl) – Falkenberg (Elster) (thence as ''RE3'' to Jüterbog)<br />
| 209.43<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB49'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Ruhland – Elsterwerda-Biehla - Falkenberg (Elster)<br />
| 208<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====To/from Lübbenau (Spreewald) and Berlin=====<br />
(ERA-E 50B3 not shown; ERA-R 103B3 not shown; S+W ''49B4'') DE22/282<br />
<br />
'''South side platforms 1 to 4'''<br />
<br />
Reached by the main line via former Stw W20 (line 6142).<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE2'' '''arrivals''' (except those shown below as arriving at platforms 5 to 10)<br />
<br />
and the following services: <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE63959<br />
| 03:56 Cottbus Hbf – Wismar<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE63961<br />
| 04:57 Cottbus Hbf – Wittenberge<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| RE63963<br />
| 05:32 Cottbus Hbf – Wismar<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| IC2432/RE62432<br />
| 06:05 Cottbus Hbf – Norddeich Mole<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| RE63949 <br />
| 06:12 Cottbus Hbf – Berlin Friedrichstraße<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB18374 <br />
| Eberswalde – 22:25 Kolkwitz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Middle and north side platforms 5 to 10''' <br />
<br />
Reached by a spur from Abzw Cbn via former Stw W10 (lines 6203 and 6201).<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE2'' '''departures''', except as shown above, and the following arrivals:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| FO<br />
| RE63952 <br />
| Berlin Zoologischer Garten – 16:38 Kolkwitz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| FSSuX<br />
| RE63954 <br />
| Berlin Zoologischer Garten – 18:38 Kolkwitz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SX<br />
| IC2431/RE62431<br />
| Emden Außenhafen – 19:35 Lübbenau (Spreewald) – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====To/from Calau (Niederlausitz) and Leipzig=====<br />
(ERA-E 50B3 not shown; ERA-R 103B3 not shown; S+W ''49B4'') DE22/283<br />
<br />
'''South side platforms 1 to 4'''<br />
<br />
Reached by a connection (line 6204) from Abzw Cfw via former Stw W9 to the main line from Lübbenau.<br />
<br />
No passenger use of this connection has been determined in this timetable period<br />
<br />
'''Middle and north side platforms 5 to 10'''<br />
<br />
Reached by the main line (line 6345) or parallel loop (line 6203) via former Stw B12.<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE10'' and ''RB43''<br />
<br />
=====To/from Ruhland and Dresden=====<br />
(ERA-E 50B3 not shown; ERA-R 103B3 not shown; S+W ''49B4'') DE22/284<br />
<br />
'''South side platforms 1 to 4'''<br />
<br />
Reached by a connection (line 6202) from former Südwest Stw B2 via former Stw W20.<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE18'' and ''RB49'' except as shown below<br />
<br />
'''Middle and north side platforms 6 to 10'''<br />
<br />
Reached by a diveunder (line 6253) from former Südwest Stw B2 via former Stw B12<br />
<br />
Used by certain ''RE18'' and ''RB49'' trains as follows:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB18420 <br />
| Falkenberg (Elster) – 05:35 Leuthen (b. Cottbus) – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18404<br />
| Dresden Hbf – 08:31 Drebkau – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18408<br />
| Dresden Hbf – 12:28 Drebkau – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18416 <br />
| Dresden Hbf – 20:28 Drebkau – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18401 <br />
| 05:18 Cottbus Hbf – Dresden Hbf <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB18423 <br />
| 06:15 Cottbus Hbf – Falkenberg (Elster) <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18405<br />
| 09:18 Cottbus Hbf – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18409 <br />
| 13:18 Cottbus Hbf – Dresden Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Falkenberg (Elster)====<br />
<br />
The Hoyerswerda to Lutherstadt Wittenberg and Leipzig to Cottbus lines cross at Falkenberg (Elster), passing through low-level (unt Bf) and high-level (ob Bf) platforms respectively. A series of curves south-east of the station allow trains to and from the Hoyerswerda line to use the high-level platforms (6 and 7) and those to and from the Cottbus line to use the low-level ones (3 and 4).<br />
<br />
=====Uebigau (Falkenberg (Elster) Stw B3) – Falkenberg (Elster) unt Bf (Stw W17)=====<br />
[209.43] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R 102C2; S+W ''59C1'') DE22/285<br />
<br />
This combination of curves provides an east to north route, on the south side of the Cottbus – Leipzig line, connecting that line with the low-level station at Falkenberg (Elster). It is used by those ''RB43'' services to Cottbus that start at Herzberg (Elster), but not in the other direction. ''RB43'' services that start at Falkenberg (Elster) use high-level platform 6.<br />
<br />
''RB18074'' Cottbus - 23:03 Uebigau - Herzberg (Elster) also uses these curves to run to platform 4.<br />
<br />
''RE10'' trains, which run through to or from Leipzig Hbf, use the high-level platforms.<br />
<br />
A full sized diagram is [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Falkenberg1.jpg here].<br />
<br />
=====Bad Liebenwerda (Falkenberg (Elster) Stw W15) – Falkenberg (Elster) ob Bf (Stw W2)=====<br />
[208] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R 102C2; S+W ''59C1'') DE22/286<br />
<br />
This south to west curve connects the line from Elsterwerda-Biehla with the high-level platforms at Falkenberg (Elster). It is used by ''S4'' trains from Hoyerswerda to Markkleeberg-Gaschwitz via Leipzig, but not in the opposite direction, generally every two hours. A full sized diagram is [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Falkenberg2.jpg here].<br />
<br />
=====Falkenberg (Elster) unt Bf (Stw W17) – Falkenberg (Elster) ob Bf (Stw W2)=====<br />
[208] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R 102C2; S+W ''59C1'') DE22/287<br />
<br />
This route is a combination of parts of the previous two. It allows trains to run in a spiral between the high-level and low-level platforms at Falkenberg (Elster). It is used by:<br />
*''S4'' trains every two hours from Leipzig to Hoyerswerda, but not in the opposite direction, which pass through the high-level platforms at Falkenberg without stopping and use this route to call at the low-level platforms, where they reverse.<br />
*Those ''RB43'' trains from Cottbus that terminate at Herzberg (Elster), but not in the opposite direction, which call at the high-level platforms and run through the low level without stopping. Exception: ''RB18074'' Cottbus - 23:03 Uebigau - Herzberg (Elster), which runs directly to the low-level platforms via DE22/285.<br />
<br />
A full sized diagram is [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Falkenberg3.jpg here].<br />
<br />
====Walddrehna (Abzw Doberlug-Kirchhain Nord) – Finsterwalde (Niederlausitz) (Abzw Hennersdorf West)====<br />
[205 Süd] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R S+W 102C2;''47D4'') DE22/288<br />
<br />
This north to east curve links the Berlin – Dresden main line with the Leipzig – Cottbus line. It is used by ''RE5'' services between Berlin Hbf, Luckau-Uckro and Finsterwalde (Niederlausitz), every two hours in the morning and evening peaks on Mondays to Fridays only.<br />
<br />
It is also used from 26 to 29 January 2022 by diverted ''IC/ICE'' services between Leipzig Hbf and Dresden Hbf, reversing at Hennersdorf West and Brenitz-Sonnewalde.<br />
<br />
====Kamenz (Sachs) – Hosena – Senftenberg (Brieske)====<br />
(ERA-E 50B1-50B2; ERA-R 103A2; S+W ''60C3-60B2'') DE22/289<br />
<br />
This freight line is used once again in 2022 by a summer weekend train pair between Dresden and Senftenberg. The line south of Hosena is mostly within ''Land'' Sachsen.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D3<br />
| SSuO<br />
| RB16657<br />
| Dresden Hbf – 10:26 Kamenz (Sachs) – Senftenberg<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| SSuO<br />
| RB16656<br />
| 16:55 Senftenberg – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D3: 16 July - 28 August 2022<br />
<br />
Note that these services run as ''S8'' between Dresden Hbf and Kamenz (Sachs) and as ''RB34'' between Kamenz and Senftenberg.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
====Berlin ''Außenring''====<br />
DE22/291<br />
<br />
The ''Außenring'' and its connections to all of the lines radiating from Berlin provide scope for many diversions, including the following:<br />
<br />
'''Karower Kreuz – Berlin-Gesundbrunnen''': Trains from the Oranienburg or Bernau lines may be diverted via Berlin-Hohenschönhausen and Berlin-Lichtenberg. This has happened frequently in recent years. Such diversions result in an extended journey time.<br />
<br />
'''Karower Kreuz – Berlin Hbf''': A less common diversion of trains between Bernau and Berlin is via Falkenhagener Kreuz. In that event they use the curve between Berlin-Karow and Berlin-Karow West and the sections of the ''Außenring'' between Schönfließ West and Hohen Neuendorf West and between Hennigsdorf Nord Hdo and Hennigsdorf Nord Hdw. Such a diversion is likely to result in a longer journey time and any call at Berlin-Gesundbrunnen is omitted, but there may be an additional stop at Berlin-Spandau. This has happened on several occasions in recent years.<br />
<br />
'''Birkenwerder – Berlin Hbf''': Trains between Oranienburg and Berlin Hbf may also be diverted via Falkenhagener Kreuz. In that event they use the section of the ''Außenring'' between Hennigsdorf Nord Hdo and Hennigsdorf Nord Hdw. Such a diversion may not result in a significantly different journey time, but any call at Berlin-Gesundbrunnen is omitted and there may be an additional stop at Berlin-Spandau. It is possible that trains would use the long curve between Hohen Neuendorf West and Birkenwerder. <br />
<br />
'''Brieslang – Wustermark''': Trains between Nauen and Berlin may be diverted via the curves Brieselang to Brieselang-Hasselburg and Wustermark Awf to Elstal in event of engineering work on the line via Falkensee. This may not affect the journey time of express trains between Berlin and Hamburg significantly. Use of this route is best indicated by local trains via Falkensee being replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
'''Elstal – Priort – Golm – Werder''': ''RE1'' services may be diverted between Charlottenburg and Werder, calling additionally at Golm. <br />
<br />
'''Saarmund – Golm''': ''RB22'' trains may be diverted via Michendorf and Ferch-Lienewitz or (after a reversal) the Wilhelmshorst curve. Between 15 February and 26 March 2021 they are diverted via Michendorf and Ferch-Lienewitz to terminate at Potsdam Hbf.<br />
<br />
'''Genshagener Heide – Blankenfelde''': In event of an extended journey time between Berlin-Lichterfelde Ost and Blankenfelde, ''RE5'' trains can be expected to reverse at Ludwigsfelde and use the curve between Birkengrund Süd and Genshagener Heide Ost.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Blankenburg – Berlin-Karow Ost, Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord - Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd - Eichgestell Nord - Stadtforst''': Until July 8th, EC trains between Berlin and Warzaw are starting from and terminating at Berlin-Gesundbrunnen instead of Berlin-Hbf. Some trains on some days have been noted running via the Außenring as listed and not via Abzw Frankfurter Allee. It is unclear if there is any pattern to which route is used.<br />
<br />
====Falkenberg (Elster) – Glaubitz (b Riesa) (Abzw. Zeithain Bogendreieck)====<br />
(ERA-E 50A2-50A1; ERA-R 102C2-192C1; S+W ''59C1-59C3'') DE22/292 ''[the southern portion of this line is in Sachsen]'' <br />
<br />
This part of the original rail route from Berlin to Dresden links Falkenberg with the Leipzig – Dresden main line near Riesa. The local passenger service was withdrawn in 2004, but when there is engineering work on the main line to/from Berlin via Elsterwerda, all ''EC'', ''EN'' and ''IC'' trains between Berlin and Dresden are diverted by this route. This occurred frequently in recent years while the main line was upgraded. Although the upgrade has been completed since December 2019, occasional diversions still occur.<br />
<br />
====Ferch-Lienewitz (Abzw Lienewitz Lia) – Beelitz Heilstätten====<br />
[207] (ERA-E 51A1; ERA-R 93B1; S+W ''47A1'') DE22/293<br />
<br />
This north to south-west curve is occasionally used by ''RE7'' services between Dessau and Berlin if engineering work is taking place on the direct line between Seddin and Griebnitzsee Ost, requiring diversion via Ferch-Lienewitz and Potsdam Hbf. On such occasions trains are not advertised to make the usual stops between Beelitz Heilstätten and Berlin-Wannsee.<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Wannsee (Abzw Berlin-Grunewald Gds) – Berlin Hbf (tief) (Abzw Moabit Ost)====<br />
[206] (ERA-E 51B3; ERA-R 93C3; S+W ''128A3-128C2'') DE22/294<br />
<br />
This line is used by trains between the Potsdam line and Berlin Hbf (tief/low level) when they are not able to use the ''Stadtbahn'' via Berlin-Zoo.<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Karlshorst (Abzw Berlin-Rummelsburg Rgbo) - Berlin-Frankfurter Allee (Berlin-Lichtenberg Abzw B1)====<br />
(S+W ''129C3'') DE22/295<br />
<br />
This line connects the ''Frankfurter Bahn'' from Erkner with the ''Ringbahn Ferngleise'' (DE22/253) via Rummelsburg Bbf (''ICE'' depot) and a flyover across the ''Frankfurter Bahn'', joining the line from Lichtenberg at Abzw Lichtenberg B1. <br />
<br />
It was used in May 2021 by services to and from Poland which were diverted to run to/from Berlin Gesundbrunnen, on dates when they did not use the Stadtforst - Eichgestell Nord curve (DE22/272) and the curves towards Lichtenberg at Biesdorfer Kreuz (DE22/261).<br />
<br />
It was also used in August and September 2021 by diverted ''FEX'' airport services between Berlin Hbf (tief), Berlin Gesundbrunnen and Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2.<br />
<br />
====Werbig avoiding curve (Abzw Werbig oben - Werbig (Ostbahn))====<br />
[209.60] (S+W ''37B2'') DE22/296<br />
<br />
This north to east curve links the Eberswalde - Frankfurt (Oder) line with the ''Ostbahn'' from Berlin to Kostrzyn/Küstrin (PL), avoiding both high and low-level platforms at Werbig. It normally sees no passenger services but is used between 15 April and 19 June, and from 15 July until 21 August 2022, by diverted ''RB60'' trains from Eberswalde, with replacement bus forward to Frankfurt (Oder). The trains are booked to terminate at a temporary platform adjacent to the Werbig loop on the Ostbahn. See the [https://www.neb.de/service/fahrplanaenderungen/details/werbig-frankfurt-oder/ NEB site] for details. A diagram showing the location of the temporary platform is [https://www.neb.de/fileadmin/redakteure/Fahrplan%C3%A4nderungen/2022/geplante_Massnahmen/Fahrplan%C3%A4nderung_NEB_05-2022_RB60_werbigallehalte.png here].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]<br />
<br />
{{Navbox Germany}}</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Germany_(Berlin_and_Brandenburg)_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=45601Germany (Berlin and Brandenburg) - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-06-23T14:22:16Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Berlin Außenring */ Added route used by at least one Berlin/Warsaw EC when diverted to use Gesundbrunnen instead of Hbf.</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
{{Germany Introduction}}<br />
<br />
==Obscure services==<br />
Routes are listed generally in the following order: (i) Berlin central area; (ii) the <br />
Berlin Outer Ring (''Außenring'') and connections to or from it, in <br />
anti-clockwise order starting from Biesdorfer Kreuz; (iii) all others outside <br />
the ''Außenring''.<br />
<br />
===Berlin central area===<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Charlottenburg – Berlin-Halensee (''Halensee Kurve'')==== <br />
[200.41, 200.42] (ERA-E 51B3 not shown; ERA-R 93C3; S+W ''128B3'') DE22/251<br />
<br />
This south to east curve links the ''S-Bahn Ringbahn'' and ''Stadtbahn'' lines. It is used by a pair of ''Ringbahn'' trains entering or leaving service at Berlin-Charlottenburg. <br />
*From Berlin-Halensee: 01:27 SSuX<br />
*From Berlin-Charlottenburg: 03:55 SSuX<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Lichtenberg – Berlin Ostkreuz====<br />
[209.12, 209.24, 209.25, 209.26] (ERA-E 51B4-51B3 not shown; ERA-R 94B3-94A3; S+W ''129B3-129C3'') DE22/252<br />
<br />
There are two routes for main line trains between Berlin-Lichtenberg and Berlin Ostkreuz. One runs via the ''Ringbahn'' to the high-level platforms at Berlin Ostkreuz. The other runs parallel with the ''S-Bahn'' to low level platforms 7 and 8 at Berlin Ostkreuz. The low-level route is used by ''RB'' trains to and from Küstrin-Kietz, Templin Stadt and Werneuchen. The connection to/from the high-level platforms is used by ''RB24'' services between Eberswalde and Senftenberg, which call at both Berlin-Lichtenberg and Berlin Ostkreuz.<br />
<br />
====<span id="BLBG"></span>Berlin-Lichtenberg/Berlin Ostkreuz – Berlin Gesundbrunnen/Bernau (b. Berlin) (Abzw Bornholmer Straße) (''Ringbahn Ferngleise'')====<br />
[209.9, 209.24, NEB ''RB54''/209.54] (ERA-E 51B4-51B3; ERA-R 94B3-94A4; S+W ''129A1-129C3'') DE22/253<br />
<br />
This is the north-eastern quadrant of the ''Ringbahn Ferngleise'' between Berlin Ostkreuz (high level) and Berlin Gesundbrunnen. There is an east-to-north connection from Berlin-Lichtenberg to Abzw Frankfurter Allee, north of Berlin Ostkreuz, and an east-to-north connection from Abzw Schönhauser Allee, east of Berlin Gesundbrunnen, to the Eberswalde line at Abzw Bornholmer Straße.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin Ostkreuz - Berlin Gesundbrunnen''' is used by the twice-hourly ''FEX'' (Flughafen Express) services between Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and Berlin Hbf (low level).<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Lichtenberg - Abzw Frankfurter Allee - Berlin Gesundbrunnen''' is used by the following ''RB54'' services, which now run all year round.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB61187<br />
| 07:45 Berlin-Lichtenberg – Rheinsberg (Mark)<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| RB61200<br />
| Rheinsberg (Mark) – 22:01 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuO<br />
| RB61198<br />
| Rheinsberg (Mark) – 23:15 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This route is also occasionally used by diverted services between Poland and Berlin Gesundbrunnen. Details of any such services may be seen at entry DE22/261 under <b>Biesdorfer Kreuz West - Süd</b>. <br />
<br />
'''Berlin Ostkreuz - Abzw Schönhauser Allee - Abzw Bornholmer Straße''' has had no passenger use since 10 July 2021, when the hourly ''RB24'' services between Senftenberg and Eberswalde reverted to running via the ''Außenring''.<br />
<br />
====Berlin Gesundbrunnen (Abzw Berlin-Wedding) – Berlin Jungfernheide (Abzw Moabit Ost)====<br />
[206] (ERA-E 51B3; ERA-R 94A4; S+W ''128D1-128C2'') DE22/254<br />
<br />
This section of the ''Ringbahn Ferngleise'' is used by hourly ''RE6'' services running direct between Berlin Gesundbrunnen and Berlin-Spandau, not via Berlin Hbf. <br />
<br />
The route is also used by the following: <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SuO<br />
| ICE750<br />
| Stralsund Hbf – 17:56 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Köln Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| ''Note''<br />
| SuO <br />
| IC1932/ICE1132<br />
| Greifswald – 19:40 Berlin Gesundbrunnen – Oldenburg (Oldb) Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
''Note'': Runs as ''IC1932'' until 6 June and as ''ICE1132'' from 13 June 2022<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Spandau – Berlin-Staaken (Nennhauser Damm)==== <br />
[209.13, ODEG ''RE4''] (ERA-E 51B2; ERA-R 93C4; S+W ''124D4-124C4'') D21/255<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Berlin-Spandau and Staaken. The more northerly route makes a junction with the line from Falkensee about 1 km to the west of Berlin-Spandau. The southern route, mostly following the alignment of the Lehrter Bahn, converges with the main line at the west end of Berlin-Spandau station. Trains using the southern route can call only at platform 6, or use a non-platform track outside the station roof. ''IC'', ''ICE'' and ''EC'' trains use the northern route in both directions. ''RE'' and ''RB'' trains generally use the northern route westbound and the southern route eastbound. If an eastbound train is to use the northern route, signal 8942 at Staaken (just east of the station) displays speed restriction ‘6’ (= 60 km/hr) above the main aspect.<br />
<br />
===Berlin ''Außenring '' (Outer Ring) and connections===<br />
<br />
Details are given of trains using connections on and off the ''Außenring '' at each of the junctions. Services referred to, generally operating hourly, are thus: <br />
<br />
{| width="80%"<br />
| ''RE2''<br />
| Wismar – Wittenberge – Spandau – Alexanderplatz – Königs Wusterhausen – Cottbus <br />
| 202<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE5''<br />
| Rostock/Stralsund – Oranienburg – Gesundbrunnen – Südkreuz – Elsterwerda<br />
| 205<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE6''<br />
| Wittenberge – Neuruppin – Hennigsdorf (reverse) – Spandau – Gesundbrunnen<br />
| 206<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE7''<br />
| Dessau/Jüterbog – Alexanderplatz – Flughafen BER-Terminal 1-2 – Wünsdorf-Waldstadt<br />
| 207<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB12''<br />
| Ostkreuz – Lichtenberg – Oranienburg – Templin Stadt<br />
| 209.12<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB14''<br />
| Nauen – Spandau – Alexanderplatz – Flughafen BER-Terminal 1-2<br />
| 209.14<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB20''<br />
| Oranienburg – Hennigsdorf (reverse) – Potsdam Hbf (Monday to Friday only)<br />
| 209.20<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB21''<br />
| Friedrichstraße/Potsdam Hbf - Golm - Wustermark<br />
| 209.21<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB22''<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – Golm (reverse) – Flughafen BER-Terminal 1-2 – Königs Wusterhausen<br />
| 209.21<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB24''<br />
| Eberswalde – Hohenschönhausen – Ostkreuz – Königs Wusterhausen – Senftenberg<br />
| 209.24<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB25''<br />
| Ostkreuz – Lichtenberg – Werneuchen<br />
| 209.25<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Biesdorfer Kreuz====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B3; S+W ''129D2'') DE22/261<br />
<br />
'''Biesdorfer Kreuz West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord''' is used by services ''RB12'', ''RB24'' and ''RB25''. <br />
<br />
'''Biesdorfer Kreuz West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd''': There are two single lines between Biesdorfer Kreuz West and Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd. The short curve (line 6071) is reversible, but the long curve (line 6076) can only be used by trains towards Berlin-Lichtenberg. Generally, the long curve is only used if other movements prevent use of the short one. Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West is an intermediate junction on the short curve, where it is joined by the line from Rummelsburg. <br />
<br />
Services from Lichtenberg will use the short curve; in the other direction they are likely to use the short curve but may use the long curve if there is a conflicting southbound service on the ''Außenring''.<br />
<br />
The following service is booked to operate via this route.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| ''Note''<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
''Note'' Between 19 March – 7 April 2022 this train runs via the ''Stadtbahn'', not via Südkreuz. Its last call before Berlin-Lichtenberg is at Berlin Hbf (high level) at 19:55 to set down only, from where it is booked to take 1h10 to reach Lichtenberg, presumably via Rummelsburg (DE22/273) and this route.<br />
<br />
'''Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West – Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord''' is a single track parallel with the ''Außenring'' which is used by trains between Rummelsburg and the north side of the ring. No passenger use of this line has been identified in this timetable period.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the curves to the ''Außenring '' from Biesdorfer Kreuz Ost, nor of the ''Außenring '' between Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd and Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord.<br />
<br />
====Karower Kreuz==== <br />
(ERA-E 51A3; ERA-R 94A4; S+W ''125C2'') DE22/262<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Karow Ost – Berlin-Karow''' (east to north) is used by ''RB24''.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Blankenburg – Berlin-Karow West''' (south to west) is used by ''RE5'' and ''IC'' trains between Berlin and Rostock.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Karow Ost – Berlin-Karow West''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB12''.<br />
<br />
There is no scheduled passenger use of the south to east or north to west curves.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Hohen Neuendorf==== <br />
(ERA-E 51A3; ERA-R 93C5; S+W ''125A1'') DE22/263<br />
<br />
'''Schönfließ West – Birkenwerder''' (east to north) is used by ''RE5'', ''RB12'' and ''IC'' trains between Berlin and Rostock. There are two routes. The ''Lange Kurve'' runs parallel with the ''S-Bahn'' via Hohen Neuendorf, passing below the ''Außenring''. The ''Kleine Kurve'' is a direct east to north connection from the ''Außenring'' to Birkenwerder. Both routes are reversible single tracks. The ''Kleine Kurve'' is used by all northbound trains. Southbound ''RB12'' trains normally run via the ''Lange Kurve'', but others use the ''Kleine Kurve'' unless it is necessary to avoid conflict with a westbound freight on the ''Außenring''. <br />
<br />
'''Hohen Neuendorf West – Birkenwerder''' (west to north) is used by ''RB20''. There are two routes. The ''Kleine Kurve'' is used in both directions by ''RB20'' in order to call at Hohen Neuendorf West, whose single platform lies on this line, although it is also possible to regain the main line and thence the ''Lange Kurve''. This branches south from and then passes below the ''Außenring'' having described three-quarters of a circle. It no longer sees regular use. <br />
<br />
Note that until 18 March 2022, ''RB20'' from Potsdam Hbf terminates at Hennigsdorf (b. Berlin) with a bus forward to Hohen Neuendorf ''S-Bahn''. There is therefore no use of this curve during this period. <br />
<br />
There is normally no passenger use of the ''Außenring'' between Schönfließ West and Hohen Neuendorf West.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Hennigsdorf====<br />
(ERA-E 51A2; ERA-R 93C5; S+W ''124D2'') DE22/264<br />
<br />
'''Hennigsdorf Nord (Hdo) – Hennigsdorf''' (east to south) is used by ''RB20'' (but see ''Note'' below)<br />
<br />
'''Hennigsdorf Nord (Hdw) – Hennigsdorf''' (west to south) is used by ''RE6'' and ''RB20''<br />
<br />
''Note'' Until 18 March 2022, ''RB20'' from Potsdam Hbf terminates at Hennigsdorf (b. Berlin) with a bus forward to Hohen Neuendorf ''S-Bahn'' station. There is therefore no use of the east to south curve during this period.<br />
<br />
There is no scheduled passenger use of the ''Außenring'' between Hdo and Hdw, avoiding Hennigsdorf, although it is occasionally used for diverted services from the Elsterwerda or Oranienburg lines to Berlin via Spandau.<br />
<br />
====Falkenhagener Kreuz====<br />
(51A1-51A2; ERA-R 93B4; S+W ''124B3'') DE22/265<br />
<br />
'''Falkenhagen – Finkenkrug''' (north to east) is used by ''RE6''<br />
<br />
'''Falkenhagen – Brieselang Hasselberg''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB20''<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the curves to the ''Außenring'' from Brieselang.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Wustermark====<br />
(ERA-E 51B1; ERA-R 93B4; S+W ''124A4'') DE22/266<br />
<br />
'''Wustermark – Priort''' (west to south) is used by ''RB21'' and the following ''Nightjet'' services:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ470<br />
| Zürich HB – 03:16 Göttingen – Berlin Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ471<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:03 Berlin Südkreuz – Zürich HB<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: 14 October - 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
'''Wustermark Awf – Priort''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB20''<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the east to north and east to south curves to the ''Außenring'' from Dallgow-Döberitz (Wustermark Rbf Abzw Wot).<br />
<br />
====Potsdam====<br />
(ERA-E 51C1; ERA-R 93B2-93B1; S+W ''126A2'') DE22/267<br />
<br />
'''Potsdam Park Sanssouci – Golm''' (east to north) is used by ''RB20'', ''RB21'' and ''RB22''.<br />
<br />
'''Postdam Wildpark West – Werder (Havel)''' (south to west) has been used by passenger trains on Saturdays and Sundays during the [http://baumbluetenfest.com/ “Baumblütenfest”] (Blossom Festival) in Werder in late April and early May. If the 2022 event goes ahead, ''RB22'' may be diverted to Werder (Havel), instead of Golm, or other arrangements may be made. <br />
<br />
'''Golm – Potsdam Wildpark West''' (''Außenring '') is used by ''RB22''.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the north to west curve from Golm to Werder (Havel), nor of the connections from the ''Außenring '' to the Belzig line at Wilhelmshorst and Saarmund.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Genshagener Heide====<br />
(ERA-E 51C3; ERA-R 93C1-93C2; S+W ''127A3'') DE22/268<br />
<br />
'''Großbeeren Süd – Genshagener Heide Mitte''' (north to east) is a loop west of the Berlin - Leipzig main line used by ''RE5'' and by ''IC/EC'' trains between Berlin and Dresden.<br />
<br />
'''Großbeeren Süd – Genshagener Heide''' (north to west) is used by the following ''Nightjet'' services.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ470<br />
| Zürich HB – 03:16 Göttingen – Berlin Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| <br />
| NJ471<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:03 Berlin Südkreuz – Zürich HB<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D1: 14 October - 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
It is also occasionally used for diverted services between Berlin and Braunschweig when the route via Berlin-Wannsee is blocked.<br />
<br />
'''Genshagener Heide – Genshagener Heide Mitte''' (''Außenring'') is used by ''RB22''.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of any of the other curves at Genshagener Heide.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Glasower Damm====<br />
(ERA-E 51C3; ERA-R 94A2; S+W ''127C3'') DE22/269<br />
<br />
'''Glasower Damm West – Blankenfelde (Glasower Damm Süd)''' is used by ''RE5'' and by the two-hourly ''EC/IC/ICE'' trains between Kiel, Hamburg or Berlin and Praha via Dresden. <br />
<br />
'''Glasower Damm West – Glasower Damm Ost''' (''Außenring'') is used by ''RB22'' and the two-hourly ''IC'' services between Warnemünde, Berlin and Dresden. These trains run via Abzw Selchow Süd to/from Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2, where the ''IC'' services reverse.<br />
<br />
'''Glasower Damm Ost – Glasower Damm Süd''' is used by ''RE7'' and the Warnemünde – Berlin – Dresden ''IC'' services. ''RE7'' towards Wunstorf-Waldstadt and the ''IC'' services in both directions run via the northern junction at Glasower Damm Ost. The connection to the southern pair of tracks is used by ''RE7'' towards Berlin Ostkreuz and Dessau.<br />
<br />
====Abzw Selchow====<br />
(ERA-E 51C3; ERA-R 94A2-94B2; S+W ''127C3'') DE22/270<br />
<br />
'''Abzw Selchow – Abzw Selchow Süd''' is used by ''RE7'' from Wunstorf-Waldstadt towards Dessau Hbf via Berlin Ostkreuz only. ''RE7'' services in the other direction and ''IC'' services in both directions between Warnemünde, Berlin and Dresden (which reverse at Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2) use the northern pair of tracks between Abzw Selchow and Glasower Damm rather than this spur.<br />
<br />
'''Abzw Selchow – Grünauer Kreuz Süd''' (''Außenring'') is no longer used by most passenger trains, which run via Flughafen BER Terminals 1-2. It is still used by the following ''RB22'' and ''IC/ICE'' services:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18137<br />
| 23:03 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| TO<br />
| RB18139<br />
| 00:11 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| WO<br />
| RB18100<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 04:22 Ludwigsfelde-Struveshof – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|-<br />
| D2<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| FSuO<br />
| ICE1743<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:23 Berlin Südkreuz – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18138<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 23:22 Ludwigsfelde-Struveshof – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D2: From 8 January; not 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
D3: 29 April - 14 October 2022<br />
<br />
====Grünauer Kreuz====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B2; S+W ''127D2'') DE22/271<br />
<br />
'''Grünauer Kreuz Süd – Berlin-Grünau''' (south to east) was used by ''RB22'', but since the opening of Flughafen Berlin-Brandenburg in October 2020 almost all of these have run via Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2 to/from Abzw Bohnsdorf Süd. The following trains still use this route:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18137<br />
| 23:03 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| TO<br />
| RB18139<br />
| 00:11 Königs Wüsterhausen – Potsdam Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| WO<br />
| RB18100<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 04:38 Flughafen BER - Terminal 5 (Schönefeld) – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| FSuO<br />
| ICE1743<br />
| Berlin Hbf – 21:23 Berlin Südkreuz – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| MTO<br />
| RB18138<br />
| Potsdam Hbf – 23:38 Flughafen BER - Terminal 5 (Schönefeld) – Königs Wüsterhausen<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D3: 29 April - 14 October 2022<br />
<br />
'''Grünauer Kreuz Nord – Berlin-Grünau''' (north to east) is used by ''RE2'', ''RE7'' and ''RB14'' and the following ''IC'' services:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SX<br />
| IC2431<br />
| Emden Außenhafen – 18:45 Berlin Ostkreuz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| IC2432<br />
| Cottbus Hbf – 06:51 Königs Wüsterhausen – Norddeich Mole<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Grünauer Kreuz Süd – Grünauer Kreuz Nord''' (Außenring ) was used by ''RE7'' and ''RB14'', but since 31 October 2020 these have run via Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2 to/from Abzw Bohnsdorf Nord leaving this section with minimal passenger use. <br />
<br />
It is used by the following ''IC'' service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D2<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D2: From 8 January; not 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the curves to the Außenring from Berlin-Schöneweide.<br />
<br />
====Wuhlheide====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B3; S+W ''129D4'') DE22/272<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Eichgestell – Berlin-Ostendgestell''' (south to west) is used by ''RE2'', ''RE7'', ''RB14'' and:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SX<br />
| IC2431<br />
| Emden Außenhafen – 18:45 Berlin Ostkreuz – Cottbus<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| IC2432<br />
| Cottbus – 06:51 Königs Wusterhausen – Norddeich Mole<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Berlin Stadtforst – Eichgestell Nord''' (north to east) was used in 2020 by trains ''EN440'' FSuO Moskva - Berlin-Lichtenberg and ''EN441'' MSO Berlin-Lichtenberg - Moskva. In the 2020/2021 timetable period they were booked to run direct between Berlin Ostbahnhof and the Frankfurt (Oder) line and so did not use this curve. These trains are currently suspended and no timetable or routeing details are available. This entry will be updated once any details become known.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Eichgestell – Eichgestell Nord – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd''' (''Außenring'') is used by the following ''IC'' service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D2<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 20:21 Berlin Südkreuz – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D2: From 8 January; not 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
It is also used by the trains between Berlin and Moskva when they are diverted via Cottbus. These trains are currently suspended and no timing or routeing information is known.<br />
<br />
There is no passenger use of the south to east curve from Berlin-Eichgestell to Berlin-Stadtforst.<br />
<br />
====Berlin Ostbahnhof (Rummelsburg Rgbv) – Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd West====<br />
(ERA-E 51B4; ERA-R 94B3; S+W ''129C3-129D3'') DE22/273<br />
<br />
There is no west to north curve at Wuhlheide, but this line enables trains to run between Berlin Ostbahnhof and the north side of the ''Außenring'' or Berlin-Lichtenberg.<br />
There is no regular passenger use of this connection, however it is booked to be used by the following dated ''IC'' service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D4<br />
| <br />
| IC2075<br />
| Westerland (Sylt) – 19:55 Berlin Hbf (high level) – Berlin-Lichtenberg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D4: 19 March - 7 April 2022<br />
<br />
Note that this service is booked to take 1h10 from the set-down only stop at Berlin Hbf to Lichtenberg.<br />
<br />
===Other lines outside the ''Außenring''===<br />
<br />
====Rheinsberg (Mark) – Stechlinsee====<br />
[NEB RB54] (ERA-E 44C1; ERA-R 91B3; S+W ''25D3'') DE22/280<br />
<br />
For the last few years one return service has run on this line on summer weekends. Special tickets are required, which are available on the train. These are very cheap.<br />
The 2021 service ran on Saturdays and Sundays between 3 July and 8 August, departing Rheinsberg (Mark) at 13:25 and returning from Stechlinsee at 14:00. Once details of any service in 2022 become available, this entry will be updated.<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Staaken – Stendal – Wolfsburg==== <br />
[ODEG RE4, 301] (ERA-E 51B2-48C4; ERA-R 93C4-100C5; S+W ''124C4 to 32D4'') DE22/281<br />
<br />
On this route the double track ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' runs alongside one or two other tracks for most of the way. Between Berlin-Staaken and Elstal local passenger trains use a double line immediately south of the ''Schnellfahrstrecke''. There is a single-track local line between Elstal and Wustermark. All passenger trains use the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' between Wustermark and Rathenow. There is no passenger use of the parallel track from Wustermark to Abzw. Ribbeck (east of Buschow), which is not electrified, or from Abzw. Bamme (west of Nennhausen) to Rathenow. ''RB34'' trains between Rathenow and Stendal use the parallel non-electrified single line. All others use the ''Schnellfahrstrecke''. Between Hämerten (Abzw. Staffelde) and Vinzelberg (Abzw. Nahrstedt) the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' follows a separate route to the south of Stendal, which is used by all trains not calling there. All ''RB'' trains west of Stendal use the single, non-electrified line. The two routes diverge slightly at a number of places, particularly at Oebisfelde.<br />
<br />
====Cottbus Hbf====<br />
<br />
The three lines into Cottbus Hbf from the west all split into separate routes to the south side platforms, 1 to 4, and to the middle and north side platforms, 5 to 10, as shown on this [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Cottbus.png map].<br />
<br />
Services are as follows:<br />
<br />
{| width="80%"<br />
| ''RE2'' (hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Lübbenau (Spreewald) – Berlin – Wittenberge – Wismar <br />
| ODEG RE2<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE10'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Calau (Nl) – Falkenberg (Elster) – Leipzig <br />
| 209.43<br />
|-<br />
| ''RE18'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Ruhland – Großenhain – Dresden <br />
| 208<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB41'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Lübbenau (Spreewald) (all stations). This service is operated by replacement bus during the entire 2021-22 timetable period.<br />
| ODEG RE2 (SEV)<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB43'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Calau (Nl) – Falkenberg (Elster) (thence as ''RE3'' to Jüterbog)<br />
| 209.43<br />
|-<br />
| ''RB49'' (two-hourly)<br />
| Cottbus – Ruhland – Elsterwerda-Biehla - Falkenberg (Elster)<br />
| 208<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====To/from Lübbenau (Spreewald) and Berlin=====<br />
(ERA-E 50B3 not shown; ERA-R 103B3 not shown; S+W ''49B4'') DE22/282<br />
<br />
'''South side platforms 1 to 4'''<br />
<br />
Reached by the main line via former Stw W20 (line 6142).<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE2'' '''arrivals''' (except those shown below as arriving at platforms 5 to 10)<br />
<br />
and the following services: <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"| <br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE63959<br />
| 03:56 Cottbus Hbf – Wismar<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE63961<br />
| 04:57 Cottbus Hbf – Wittenberge<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| RE63963<br />
| 05:32 Cottbus Hbf – Wismar<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SuX<br />
| IC2432/RE62432<br />
| 06:05 Cottbus Hbf – Norddeich Mole<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| RE63949 <br />
| 06:12 Cottbus Hbf – Berlin Friedrichstraße<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB18374 <br />
| Eberswalde – 22:25 Kolkwitz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
'''Middle and north side platforms 5 to 10''' <br />
<br />
Reached by a spur from Abzw Cbn via former Stw W10 (lines 6203 and 6201).<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE2'' '''departures''', except as shown above, and the following arrivals:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| FO<br />
| RE63952 <br />
| Berlin Zoologischer Garten – 16:38 Kolkwitz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| FSSuX<br />
| RE63954 <br />
| Berlin Zoologischer Garten – 18:38 Kolkwitz – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SX<br />
| IC2431/RE62431<br />
| Emden Außenhafen – 19:35 Lübbenau (Spreewald) – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=====To/from Calau (Niederlausitz) and Leipzig=====<br />
(ERA-E 50B3 not shown; ERA-R 103B3 not shown; S+W ''49B4'') DE22/283<br />
<br />
'''South side platforms 1 to 4'''<br />
<br />
Reached by a connection (line 6204) from Abzw Cfw via former Stw W9 to the main line from Lübbenau.<br />
<br />
No passenger use of this connection has been determined in this timetable period<br />
<br />
'''Middle and north side platforms 5 to 10'''<br />
<br />
Reached by the main line (line 6345) or parallel loop (line 6203) via former Stw B12.<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE10'' and ''RB43''<br />
<br />
=====To/from Ruhland and Dresden=====<br />
(ERA-E 50B3 not shown; ERA-R 103B3 not shown; S+W ''49B4'') DE22/284<br />
<br />
'''South side platforms 1 to 4'''<br />
<br />
Reached by a connection (line 6202) from former Südwest Stw B2 via former Stw W20.<br />
<br />
Used by ''RE18'' and ''RB49'' except as shown below<br />
<br />
'''Middle and north side platforms 6 to 10'''<br />
<br />
Reached by a diveunder (line 6253) from former Südwest Stw B2 via former Stw B12<br />
<br />
Used by certain ''RE18'' and ''RB49'' trains as follows:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB18420 <br />
| Falkenberg (Elster) – 05:35 Leuthen (b. Cottbus) – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18404<br />
| Dresden Hbf – 08:31 Drebkau – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18408<br />
| Dresden Hbf – 12:28 Drebkau – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18416 <br />
| Dresden Hbf – 20:28 Drebkau – Cottbus Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18401 <br />
| 05:18 Cottbus Hbf – Dresden Hbf <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RB18423 <br />
| 06:15 Cottbus Hbf – Falkenberg (Elster) <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18405<br />
| 09:18 Cottbus Hbf – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| RE18409 <br />
| 13:18 Cottbus Hbf – Dresden Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Falkenberg (Elster)====<br />
<br />
The Hoyerswerda to Lutherstadt Wittenberg and Leipzig to Cottbus lines cross at Falkenberg (Elster), passing through low-level (unt Bf) and high-level (ob Bf) platforms respectively. A series of curves south-east of the station allow trains to and from the Hoyerswerda line to use the high-level platforms (6 and 7) and those to and from the Cottbus line to use the low-level ones (3 and 4).<br />
<br />
=====Uebigau (Falkenberg (Elster) Stw B3) – Falkenberg (Elster) unt Bf (Stw W17)=====<br />
[209.43] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R 102C2; S+W ''59C1'') DE22/285<br />
<br />
This combination of curves provides an east to north route, on the south side of the Cottbus – Leipzig line, connecting that line with the low-level station at Falkenberg (Elster). It is used by those ''RB43'' services to Cottbus that start at Herzberg (Elster), but not in the other direction. ''RB43'' services that start at Falkenberg (Elster) use high-level platform 6.<br />
<br />
''RB18074'' Cottbus - 23:03 Uebigau - Herzberg (Elster) also uses these curves to run to platform 4.<br />
<br />
''RE10'' trains, which run through to or from Leipzig Hbf, use the high-level platforms.<br />
<br />
A full sized diagram is [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Falkenberg1.jpg here].<br />
<br />
=====Bad Liebenwerda (Falkenberg (Elster) Stw W15) – Falkenberg (Elster) ob Bf (Stw W2)=====<br />
[208] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R 102C2; S+W ''59C1'') DE22/286<br />
<br />
This south to west curve connects the line from Elsterwerda-Biehla with the high-level platforms at Falkenberg (Elster). It is used by ''S4'' trains from Hoyerswerda to Markkleeberg-Gaschwitz via Leipzig, but not in the opposite direction, generally every two hours. A full sized diagram is [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Falkenberg2.jpg here].<br />
<br />
=====Falkenberg (Elster) unt Bf (Stw W17) – Falkenberg (Elster) ob Bf (Stw W2)=====<br />
[208] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R 102C2; S+W ''59C1'') DE22/287<br />
<br />
This route is a combination of parts of the previous two. It allows trains to run in a spiral between the high-level and low-level platforms at Falkenberg (Elster). It is used by:<br />
*''S4'' trains every two hours from Leipzig to Hoyerswerda, but not in the opposite direction, which pass through the high-level platforms at Falkenberg without stopping and use this route to call at the low-level platforms, where they reverse.<br />
*Those ''RB43'' trains from Cottbus that terminate at Herzberg (Elster), but not in the opposite direction, which call at the high-level platforms and run through the low level without stopping. Exception: ''RB18074'' Cottbus - 23:03 Uebigau - Herzberg (Elster), which runs directly to the low-level platforms via DE22/285.<br />
<br />
A full sized diagram is [http://egtre.info/wiki/File:Falkenberg3.jpg here].<br />
<br />
====Walddrehna (Abzw Doberlug-Kirchhain Nord) – Finsterwalde (Niederlausitz) (Abzw Hennersdorf West)====<br />
[205 Süd] (ERA-E 50A2; ERA-R S+W 102C2;''47D4'') DE22/288<br />
<br />
This north to east curve links the Berlin – Dresden main line with the Leipzig – Cottbus line. It is used by ''RE5'' services between Berlin Hbf, Luckau-Uckro and Finsterwalde (Niederlausitz), every two hours in the morning and evening peaks on Mondays to Fridays only.<br />
<br />
It is also used from 26 to 29 January 2022 by diverted ''IC/ICE'' services between Leipzig Hbf and Dresden Hbf, reversing at Hennersdorf West and Brenitz-Sonnewalde.<br />
<br />
====Kamenz (Sachs) – Hosena – Senftenberg (Brieske)====<br />
(ERA-E 50B1-50B2; ERA-R 103A2; S+W ''60C3-60B2'') DE22/289<br />
<br />
This freight line is used once again in 2022 by a summer weekend train pair between Dresden and Senftenberg. The line south of Hosena is mostly within ''Land'' Sachsen.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D3<br />
| SSuO<br />
| RB16657<br />
| Dresden Hbf – 10:26 Kamenz (Sachs) – Senftenberg<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| SSuO<br />
| RB16656<br />
| 16:55 Senftenberg – Dresden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D3: 16 July - 28 August 2022<br />
<br />
Note that these services run as ''S8'' between Dresden Hbf and Kamenz (Sachs) and as ''RB34'' between Kamenz and Senftenberg.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
====Berlin ''Außenring''====<br />
DE22/291<br />
<br />
The ''Außenring'' and its connections to all of the lines radiating from Berlin provide scope for many diversions, including the following:<br />
<br />
'''Karower Kreuz – Berlin-Gesundbrunnen''': Trains from the Oranienburg or Bernau lines may be diverted via Berlin-Hohenschönhausen and Berlin-Lichtenberg. This has happened frequently in recent years. Such diversions result in an extended journey time.<br />
<br />
'''Karower Kreuz – Berlin Hbf''': A less common diversion of trains between Bernau and Berlin is via Falkenhagener Kreuz. In that event they use the curve between Berlin-Karow and Berlin-Karow West and the sections of the ''Außenring'' between Schönfließ West and Hohen Neuendorf West and between Hennigsdorf Nord Hdo and Hennigsdorf Nord Hdw. Such a diversion is likely to result in a longer journey time and any call at Berlin-Gesundbrunnen is omitted, but there may be an additional stop at Berlin-Spandau. This has happened on several occasions in recent years.<br />
<br />
'''Birkenwerder – Berlin Hbf''': Trains between Oranienburg and Berlin Hbf may also be diverted via Falkenhagener Kreuz. In that event they use the section of the ''Außenring'' between Hennigsdorf Nord Hdo and Hennigsdorf Nord Hdw. Such a diversion may not result in a significantly different journey time, but any call at Berlin-Gesundbrunnen is omitted and there may be an additional stop at Berlin-Spandau. It is possible that trains would use the long curve between Hohen Neuendorf West and Birkenwerder. <br />
<br />
'''Brieslang – Wustermark''': Trains between Nauen and Berlin may be diverted via the curves Brieselang to Brieselang-Hasselburg and Wustermark Awf to Elstal in event of engineering work on the line via Falkensee. This may not affect the journey time of express trains between Berlin and Hamburg significantly. Use of this route is best indicated by local trains via Falkensee being replaced by buses.<br />
<br />
'''Elstal – Priort – Golm – Werder''': ''RE1'' services may be diverted between Charlottenburg and Werder, calling additionally at Golm. <br />
<br />
'''Saarmund – Golm''': ''RB22'' trains may be diverted via Michendorf and Ferch-Lienewitz or (after a reversal) the Wilhelmshorst curve. Between 15 February and 26 March 2021 they are diverted via Michendorf and Ferch-Lienewitz to terminate at Potsdam Hbf.<br />
<br />
'''Genshagener Heide – Blankenfelde''': In event of an extended journey time between Berlin-Lichterfelde Ost and Blankenfelde, ''RE5'' trains can be expected to reverse at Ludwigsfelde and use the curve between Birkengrund Süd and Genshagener Heide Ost.<br />
<br />
'''Berlin-Blankenburg – Berlin-Karow Ost, Biesdorfer Kreuz Nord - Biesdorfer Kreuz Süd - Eichgestell Nord - Stadtforst''': Until July 8th, EC trains between Berlin and Warzaw are starting from and terminating at Berlin-Gesundbrunnen instead of Berlin-Hbf. These have been noted running via the Außenring as listed and not via Abzw Frankfurter Allee.<br />
<br />
====Falkenberg (Elster) – Glaubitz (b Riesa) (Abzw. Zeithain Bogendreieck)====<br />
(ERA-E 50A2-50A1; ERA-R 102C2-192C1; S+W ''59C1-59C3'') DE22/292 ''[the southern portion of this line is in Sachsen]'' <br />
<br />
This part of the original rail route from Berlin to Dresden links Falkenberg with the Leipzig – Dresden main line near Riesa. The local passenger service was withdrawn in 2004, but when there is engineering work on the main line to/from Berlin via Elsterwerda, all ''EC'', ''EN'' and ''IC'' trains between Berlin and Dresden are diverted by this route. This occurred frequently in recent years while the main line was upgraded. Although the upgrade has been completed since December 2019, occasional diversions still occur.<br />
<br />
====Ferch-Lienewitz (Abzw Lienewitz Lia) – Beelitz Heilstätten====<br />
[207] (ERA-E 51A1; ERA-R 93B1; S+W ''47A1'') DE22/293<br />
<br />
This north to south-west curve is occasionally used by ''RE7'' services between Dessau and Berlin if engineering work is taking place on the direct line between Seddin and Griebnitzsee Ost, requiring diversion via Ferch-Lienewitz and Potsdam Hbf. On such occasions trains are not advertised to make the usual stops between Beelitz Heilstätten and Berlin-Wannsee.<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Wannsee (Abzw Berlin-Grunewald Gds) – Berlin Hbf (tief) (Abzw Moabit Ost)====<br />
[206] (ERA-E 51B3; ERA-R 93C3; S+W ''128A3-128C2'') DE22/294<br />
<br />
This line is used by trains between the Potsdam line and Berlin Hbf (tief/low level) when they are not able to use the ''Stadtbahn'' via Berlin-Zoo.<br />
<br />
====Berlin-Karlshorst (Abzw Berlin-Rummelsburg Rgbo) - Berlin-Frankfurter Allee (Berlin-Lichtenberg Abzw B1)====<br />
(S+W ''129C3'') DE22/295<br />
<br />
This line connects the ''Frankfurter Bahn'' from Erkner with the ''Ringbahn Ferngleise'' (DE22/253) via Rummelsburg Bbf (''ICE'' depot) and a flyover across the ''Frankfurter Bahn'', joining the line from Lichtenberg at Abzw Lichtenberg B1. <br />
<br />
It was used in May 2021 by services to and from Poland which were diverted to run to/from Berlin Gesundbrunnen, on dates when they did not use the Stadtforst - Eichgestell Nord curve (DE22/272) and the curves towards Lichtenberg at Biesdorfer Kreuz (DE22/261).<br />
<br />
It was also used in August and September 2021 by diverted ''FEX'' airport services between Berlin Hbf (tief), Berlin Gesundbrunnen and Flughafen BER - Terminals 1-2.<br />
<br />
====Werbig avoiding curve (Abzw Werbig oben - Werbig (Ostbahn))====<br />
[209.60] (S+W ''37B2'') DE22/296<br />
<br />
This north to east curve links the Eberswalde - Frankfurt (Oder) line with the ''Ostbahn'' from Berlin to Kostrzyn/Küstrin (PL), avoiding both high and low-level platforms at Werbig. It normally sees no passenger services but is used between 15 April and 19 June, and from 15 July until 21 August 2022, by diverted ''RB60'' trains from Eberswalde, with replacement bus forward to Frankfurt (Oder). The trains are booked to terminate at a temporary platform adjacent to the Werbig loop on the Ostbahn. See the [https://www.neb.de/service/fahrplanaenderungen/details/werbig-frankfurt-oder/ NEB site] for details. A diagram showing the location of the temporary platform is [https://www.neb.de/fileadmin/redakteure/Fahrplan%C3%A4nderungen/2022/geplante_Massnahmen/Fahrplan%C3%A4nderung_NEB_05-2022_RB60_werbigallehalte.png here].<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]<br />
<br />
{{Navbox Germany}}</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Germany_(Bayern)_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=45226Germany (Bayern) - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-06-06T11:53:04Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Olching – München-Johanneskirchen */ Re-worded text about EC`115.</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
{{Germany Introduction}}<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
===Gemünden (Main) (Wernfeld) – Waigolshausen===<br />
[800, 810] (ERA-E 54B3; ERA-R 107A1-107B1; S+W ''78C4-79B4'') DE22/650<br />
<br />
This line, which is about 35 km long, provides a more direct route between Gemünden (Main) and Schweinfurt than the main line via Würzburg or the branch lines via Bad Kissingen. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4647''<br />
| Frankfurt am Main Hbf – 10:22 Gemünden (Main) – Bamberg<br />
|- <br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4649''<br />
| Frankfurt am Main Hbf – 16:22 Gemünden (Main) – Bamberg<br />
|- <br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4646''<br />
| Bamberg – 13:01 Schweinfurt Hbf – Frankfurt am Main Hbf<br />
|- <br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4648''<br />
| Bamberg – 19:01 Schweinfurt Hbf – Frankfurt am Main Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Erfurt (Abzw Esbacher See) - Dörfles-Esbach and Creidlitz - Breitengüßbach (Abzw Weißenbrunn am Forst)===<br />
[820] (ERA-E 55A4-55A3; ERA-R 108A2; S+W ''80B2'') DE22/651<br />
<br />
These two connections off the Erfurt to Breitengüßbach ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' are used by ''ICE'' trains calling at Coburg. The south connection from Abzw Weißenbrunn am Forst is also used by ''RE'' trains between Nürnberg and Sonneberg which are non-stop between Bamberg and Coburg. These mostly run every two hours, but with some variation.<br />
<br />
===Trebgast (Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg Süd) – Marktschorgast (Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg Ost) (Schlömener Kurve)===<br />
[860] (ERA-E 55A3-55B3; ERA-R 108B1; S+W ''81B3'') DE22/652<br />
<br />
This south to north curve, opened in 2001, connects the Bayreuth and Hof lines, avoiding Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg. It is used by ''RE'' trains between Nürnberg and Hof via Bayreuth. These mostly run every two hours.<br />
<br />
===Hersbruck (rechts Pegnitz) – Pommelsbrunn===<br />
[870] (ERA-E 55A2; ERA-R 115B4; S+W ''90A3'') DE22/653<br />
<br />
This spur links the lines leading east from Nürnberg on each bank of the Pegnitz. It is used by trains between Nürnberg Hbf and Neukirchen (b Sulzbach-Rosenberg) that call at Hersbruck (rechts Pegnitz). These comprise hourly ''RE'' services between Nürnberg and Schwandorf or Neustadt (Waldnaab).<br />
<br />
===Nürnberg Hbf (Nürnberg-Dutzendteich) - Nürnberg-Eibach (via Nürnberg Rangierbahnhof)===<br />
[910] (ERA-E 56C1; ERA-R 112B1; S+W ''162B4-162C3'') DE22/654<br />
<br />
This route via the eastern side of the Nürnberg ring line is used by the following trains in order to avoid reversal at Nürnberg Hbf.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''NJ421'' <br />
| Amsterdam C - 04:35 Nürnberg Hbf - Innsbruck Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''NJ420'' <br />
| Innsbruck Hbf - 23:23 Augsburg Hbf - Düsseldorf Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Ingolstadt Hbf – Weichering and Schrobenhausen (Seehof Bbf)===<br />
[983,993] (ERA-E 60A5 not shown; ERA-R 115B1; S+W ''97D4'') DE22/655<br />
<br />
The lines to Ingolstadt from Augsburg and from Donauwörth join at Seehof Bbf and then split into two independent single tracks forming a flying junction with the main line from München. Crossovers south of Ingolstadt Hbf mean that all platforms are accessible from both routes, but the branch trains do not normally cross the main line on the flat. Trains to platforms 5, 6 and 7, on the east side of Ingolstadt Hbf use the flyover, but those to platforms 1, 2 and 2a on the west side do not. The hourly trains to and from Augsburg use platform 1 or occasionally 2, and the direct spur from Seehof Bbf. Trains to and from Donauwörth mostly run via the flyover and use platforms 5, 6 and 7.<br />
<br />
===Augsburg-Oberhausen – Neusäß (Augsburg-Hirblinger Straße)===<br />
[980] (ERA-E 60A4 not shown; ERA-R 120A4 not shown; S+W ''163C3'') DE22/656<br />
<br />
There are two routes into Augsburg from Ulm, that from the east side of (and flying over) the Donauwörth line being used by most trains. The other, from the west side of the Donauwörth line, is used by trains between the Ulm line and platforms 7, 8 or 9 at Augsburg Hbf.<br />
<br />
[https://www.projekt-augsburg-city.de/hauptbahnhof/die-vision/ Major improvement work] is taking place at Augsburg Hbf and during this period the platforms used by trains are liable to alteration.<br />
<br />
===Lindau-Aeschach - Lochau-Hörbranz (Lindau-Reutin) (Lindau avoiding line)=== <br />
[979] (ERA-E 59B2; ERA-R 119A1; S+W ''112D3'') DE22/657<br />
<br />
This west to east curve allows trains to run between Germany and Austria without reversing at Lindau-Insel (the former Lindau Hbf). Since December 2020 this has been used by ''EC'' trains between München and Zürich.<br />
<br />
===München-Lochhausen (Abzw Pasing Nord) – München Hbf (Abzw München Kanal) (via the ''Abstellbahn'')===<br />
[900] (ERA-E 61B1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5; S+W ''164B3-164D3'') DE22/658<br />
<br />
The normal route for trains, other than ''S-Bahn'' and those via Starnberg, between München-Pasing and München Hbf is via the Augsburg line (5503) The following train to München Hbf is scheduled to use the ''Abstellbahn'' line (5524) from Abzw Pasing Nord to Abzw München Kanal on the line from Ingolstadt.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SO <br />
| ''ICE1207'' <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 14:11 Augsburg Hbf - Innsbruck Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===München Hbf Starnberger Bahnhof===<br />
[955, 956, 960, 961] (ERA-E 61B1-61C1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5 not shown; S+W ''165A3'') DE22/659<br />
<br />
The Starnberger Bahnhof is an annex to the north west of München Hbf, comprising platforms 27 to 36. The approach lines differ from those to the main station.<br />
<br />
Trains from the Starnberg line pass through the south side of München-Pasing station and then fly over the Augsburg, Ingolstadt and Landshut lines.<br />
<br />
Trains from the Holzkirchen line use the ''S-Bahn'' line to pass under the main lines into München Hbf and then a connection from Donnersbergerbrücke to the Starnberger Bahnhof.<br />
<br />
===München-Obermenzing – München Ost (München Süd) (via Laim Rbf)===<br />
[900, 950, 951, 990] (ERA-E 61B1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5-95B4; S+W ''164C3-165A4'') DE22/660<br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between the Ingolstadt line and München Ost if not calling at München Hbf. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| FO <br />
| ''ICE1211'' <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 17:28 Nürnberg Hbf - Schwarzach St Veit<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[https://urlaubs-express.de/ ''Urlaubs Express''] trains via München Ost may use this route, but not if scheduled to call at Augsburg Hbf.<br />
<br />
===München-Pasing – München Ost (München Süd) (via Laim Rbf)===<br />
[950, 951, 980] (ERA-E 61B1-61C1; ERA-R 95B5-95B4; S+W ''164D3-165A4'') DE22/661<br />
<br />
This route is one of two routes available for trains between München-Pasing and München Ost if not calling at München Hbf. It runs north of the main Augsburg line from München-Pasing via Laim Rbf and then under the main lines from München Hbf. <br />
<br />
[https://urlaubs-express.de/ ''Urlaubs Express''] trains via München Ost may use this route.<br />
<br />
===München-Pasing (Abzw Landsberger Straße) – München Ost (München Süd) (via München Landsberger Straße===<br />
[950, 951, 980] (ERA-E 61B1-61C1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5-95B4; S+W ''164D3-165A4'') DE22/662<br />
<br />
This is the alternative route between München-Pasing and München Ost if not calling at München Hbf. It diverges south from the Augsburg main line at Landsberger Straße and is common with route DE21/661 from Bft Friedenheimer Brücke. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| TFSuO<br />
| NJ469<br />
| Paris Est - 02:15 Karlsruhe Hbf - Wien Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SO<br />
| ''ICE1201''<br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 12:01 Augsburg Hbf - Landeck<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''IC2083'' <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 14:00 München-Pasing - Berchtesgaden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| MThSO<br />
| NJ468<br />
| Wien Hbf - 00:04 TFSuO München Ost - Paris Est<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''IC2082'' <br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 11:17 München Ost - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SO<br />
| ''ICE1200''<br />
| Landeck - 15:35 München Ost - Hamburg-Altona <br />
|}<br />
<br />
[https://urlaubs-express.de/ ''Urlaubs Express''] trains via München Ost may use this route.<br />
<br />
===München-Pasing – München-Harras===<br />
[999.7] (ERA-E 61B1-C1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5-95B4 not shown; S+W ''164B3-165A4'') DE22/663<br />
<br />
This single track runs south of the main lines and the southern ring line from München-Pasing to Heimeranplatz and then joins the Holzkirchen line. It is used by ''S20'' trains at peak times Mondays to Fridays.<br />
<br />
===<div id="MUDAMPF"></div>München-Moosach – München-Johanneskirchen (via München-Freimann)===<br />
(ERA-E 61B1-61C1; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''164D2-165C2'') DE22/664<br />
<br />
The [http://www.bayerisches-eisenbahnmuseum.de Bayerisches Eisenbahnmuseum] usually runs ''Nikolausfahrten rund um München'' on the first two weekends in December. These depart from München Ost and operate via the Nordring; in past years they have usually been routed via München-Moosach. Trains were advertised to run on 4/5 and 11/12 December 2021, but may have been cancelled because of Covid-19. Departures from München Ost in 2019 were at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:00. These trains also use the route between München Süd and München-Neulustheim via Laim Rbf and the connection between the ''S-Bahn'' and Mühldorf lines at Riedenburgerstrasse.<br />
The [http://www.blv-online.eu/ Bayerischer Localbahn Verein] operate ''Rund um München''. The June 2022 Pentecost trains ran from Ost ''via Munich Südring and the Braunau railway bridge to Munich Allach. From there it goes via the Nordring and Johanneskirchen back to the Ostbahnhof, with the train crossing the Leinthaler Isarbrücke on the way.''<br />
<br />
===Rosenheim avoiding line: Bad Endorf (Abzw Rosenheim Ost) – Pfraundorf (Inn) (Abzw Rosenheim Süd)===<br />
[ÖBB 300] (ERA-E 60C2; ERA-R 121A2; S+W ''116C1-116C2'') DE22/665<br />
<br />
This east to south curve linking the Salzburg and Wörgl lines provides a through route between Salzburg and Kufstein for Austrian ''Korridorzüge'', which run non-stop through Germany. They are not included in the DB ''Kursbuch'', but are those shown in the ÖBB [https://www.oebb.at/de/fahrplan/fahrplanbilder.html ''Fahrplanbilder''] (table 300) calling at both Kufstein and Salzburg Hbf.<br />
<br />
From 21 May until 1 August 2022 some ÖBB trains between Innsbruck and Salzburg run combined with services between Salzburg and München, attaching and detaching at Rosenheim, so not using this curve.<br />
<br />
===Prien Bahnhof – Stock Hafen=== <br />
(Chiemsee-Schifffahrt Ludwig Feßler) (ERA-E 60C2; ERA-R 121A3; S+W ''116D1'') DE22/666<br />
<br />
Trains operate over this line during the spring and summer, in connection with cruises on the Chiemsee. Trains run hourly on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from May until September. For further information see [http://www.chiemsee-schifffahrt.de/ www.chiemsee-schifffahrt.de].<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Langenprozelten - Gemünden Zollberg - Rieneck - Rieneck Sinnberg - Burgsinn Bbf - Fulda===<br />
[615, 800, 801] (ERA-E 54B3; ERA-R 107A1; S+W ''78C3'') DE22/681<br />
<br />
This route comprises a west to north curve linking the Aschaffenburg and Flieden lines, avoiding the need to reverse at Gemünden (Main), and a connection from the old main line to the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' towards Fulda at Burgsinn. It is used occasionally for diversions when the line between Hanau and Flieden is blocked. ''ICE'' trains were diverted via this route between 29 April and 1 May 2017, the services concerned having an extended journey time between Fulda and Hanau.<br />
<br />
===Burgsinn - Burgsinn Bbf - Würzburg===<br />
[800.1] (ERA-E 54B3; ERA-R 107A1; S+W ''78C3'') DE22/682<br />
<br />
This route comprises a connection between Burgsinn, on the old main line, and the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' towards Würzburg. It is used from 17 October until 10 December 2022 by northbound ''ICE'' trains from Würzburg Hbf at 05:47 SSuX, 06:47 SuX, 07:47 and hourly to 13:47, 15:47 and 17:47.<br />
<br />
It is also used by:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
|<br />
| ICE885<br />
| Kiel Hbf - 20:56 Fulda - München Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D2<br />
|<br />
| IC2082<br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 14:40 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
|<br />
| ICE784<br />
| München Hbf - 17:28 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|- <br />
| D4<br />
|<br />
| ICE582<br />
| München Hbf - 18:28 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D5<br />
|<br />
| ICE1204<br />
| Innsbruck Hbf - 18:40 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ICE58<br />
| München Hbf - 20:28 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D6<br />
| <br />
| ICE780<br />
| München Hbf - 21:28/21:47 Würzburg Hbf - Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: 23 September to 15 November and 4 December to 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
D2: 17 October to 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
D3: 25 September to 7 October 2022<br />
<br />
D4: SuX 23 September to 7 October, 7 October to 15 November, 5 to 10 December; SuO 23 October to 4 December 2022 <br />
<br />
D5: 25 September and 4 October 2022<br />
<br />
D6: 25 September, 3, 23 and 30 October, 6 and 13 November, 4 December 2022<br />
<br />
===Bamberg avoiding line: Oberhaid (Höflein) - Hallstadt (b Bamberg)===<br />
[810, 820] (ERA-E 54C3; ERA-R 114C5; S+W ''80B4'') DE22/683<br />
<br />
This west to north curve enables trains to run between the Schweinfurt and Saalfeld lines without reversing at Bamberg Hbf. Some ''ICE'' trains between Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main were diverted via this route in February and March 2020, with journey times extended by at least 40 minutes.<br />
<br />
===Nürnberg-Eibach - Fürth (Bay) Hbf (via Nürnberg Großmarkt)===<br />
[910] (ERA-E 56C1; ERA-R 112B1; S+W ''162B4-162B3'') DE22/684<br />
<br />
This route via the western side of the Nürnberg ring line may be used by ''IC/ICE'' trains between Augsburg and Würzburg during work on the line via Ansbach and this happened on several weekends in autumn 2017. Bus replacement of local trains may indicate this. This route may also be used by trains between the Treuchtlingen and Bamberg lines, in event of work in the Nürnberg area, but that is much less usual.<br />
<br />
===Feucht (Nürnberg-Reichswald) - Fürth (Bay) Hbf (via Nürnberg Rangierbahnhof)===<br />
[880] (ERA-E 56C1; ERA-R 112B1; S+W ''162D4-162B3'') DE22/685<br />
<br />
This route via the full length of the Nürnberg ring line can be used by trains between Fürth and Regensburg in order to avoid Nürnberg Hbf. ''ICE'' and ''IC'' trains ran this way in August 2017, but that was most unusual. Any such diversion is indicated by the usual stop at Nürnberg Hbf being omitted.<br />
<br />
===München Nordring===<br />
<br />
The München Nordring runs round the north side of the city and has connections to the Augsburg, Ingolstadt, Landshut and Rosenheim lines. It is rarely used by passenger trains, except for the section between München-Johanneskirchen and München-Daglfing, which forms part of the ''S-Bahn'' line from München Ost to München Flughafen. <br />
<br />
Various routes additional to those listed below are possible, but no passenger used of these is expected in 2022.<br />
<br />
See route [[Germany_(Bayern)_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services#MUDAMPF|DE22/664]] for details of steam trains via the Nordring. The ''Venice Simplon Orient Express'' usually makes use of the Nordring on the few occasions when it passes through the München area without stopping there. <br />
<br />
'''The following schedules were planned, but have been modified. Look for trains passing through the München area without calling at München Hbf or München-Pasing, or an extended journey time between Rosenheim and München Hbf without a stop at München Ost.''' <br />
<br />
====Olching – München-Johanneskirchen====<br />
(ERA-E 61B2-61C1; ERA-R 95A5-95C5; S+W ''166B2-165C2'') DE22/691<br />
<br />
This is the route from the Augsburg line along the Nordring. It is used by the following trains on 15 and 16 March 2022, not calling at München-Pasing or München Ost.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2083 <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 13:36 Augsburg - Freilassing<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2082<br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 10:47 Rosenheim - Hamburg-Harburg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
It may be used by the the following train from 21 May to 13 July 2022. If the train reverses at München Ost as booked then it will use this route. The train is sometimes re-timed, to use the south ring and avoid the reversal. This re-timing has been noted to sometimes happen while the train is on the way. It appears as a much shorter stop at München Ost, for example zero minutes.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''EC115''<br />
| Münster (Westf) - 13:41 Augsburg Hbf - Klagenfurt Hbf <br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Olching - München-Feldmoching====<br />
(ERA-E 61C2-61B1; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''165D1-164C2'') DE22/692<br />
<br />
This route allows trains to run between the Augsburg and Landshut lines via the Nordring. The following train is diverted this way when departing Paris 20 May to 31 July 2022.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| TFSuO<br />
| ''NJ469''<br />
| Paris Est - 02:15 MWSO Karlsruhe Hbf - Wien Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====München-Karlsfeld – München-Johanneskirchen====<br />
(ERA-E 61B2-61C1; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''166B2-165C2'') DE22/693<br />
<br />
This is the route from the Ingolstadt line along the Nordring. It is used by the following train between 17 June and 8 July 2022. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| FO<br />
| ICE1211<br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 17:28 Nürnberg Hbf - Schwarzach St Veit<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====München-Moosach – München-Johanneskirchen====<br />
(ERA-E 61B1-61C2; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''164D2-165C2'') DE22/694<br />
<br />
This route includes a south-facing curve from the Nordring to the Landshut line and is used by trains to and from München Hbf if diverted via the Nordring. The following trains are diverted this way between 21 May and 13 July 2022:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| EC81<br />
| 07:10 München Hbf - Bologna Centrale<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| EC1281<br />
| 07:10 München Hbf - Venezia S Lucia<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| NJ421<br />
| Amsterdam C - 07:50 München Hbf - Innsbruck Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| RJ62<br />
| 08:47 München Hbf - Budapest Keleti<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC85<br />
| 11:17 München Hbf - Venezia S Lucia<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC117<br />
| Frankfurt am Main Hbf - 18:17 München Hbf - Klagenfurt Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| IC1296<br />
| Salzburg Hbf - 06:25 Rosenheim - Frankfurt am Main Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC114<br />
| Klagenfurt Hbf - 12:46 Rosenheim - Dortmund Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| RJ64<br />
| Budapest Keleti - 17:57 Rosenheim - München Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC82<br />
| Venezia S Lucia - 19:46 Rosenheim - München Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| NJ420<br />
| Innsbruck Hbf - 21:07 Rosenheim - Amsterdam C<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| RJ68<br />
| Budapest Keleti - 21:57 Rosenheim - München Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====München-Daglfing - München-Trudering - Haar (Abzw München-Waldtrudering)====<br />
(ERA-R 95C5-95C4; S+W 167B3) DE22/695<br />
<br />
This is the north to east connection from the Nordring to the Rosenheim line. It is used by the trains listed under routes DE22/693 and DE22/694. It is also used by the following trains on 15 and 16 March 2022.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2083 <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 13:36 Augsburg - Freilassing<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2082<br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 10:47 Rosenheim - Hamburg-Harburg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Germany}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Germany_(Bayern)_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=45224Germany (Bayern) - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-06-06T11:46:32Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* München-Moosach – München-Johanneskirchen (via München-Freimann) */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
{{Germany Introduction}}<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
===Gemünden (Main) (Wernfeld) – Waigolshausen===<br />
[800, 810] (ERA-E 54B3; ERA-R 107A1-107B1; S+W ''78C4-79B4'') DE22/650<br />
<br />
This line, which is about 35 km long, provides a more direct route between Gemünden (Main) and Schweinfurt than the main line via Würzburg or the branch lines via Bad Kissingen. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4647''<br />
| Frankfurt am Main Hbf – 10:22 Gemünden (Main) – Bamberg<br />
|- <br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4649''<br />
| Frankfurt am Main Hbf – 16:22 Gemünden (Main) – Bamberg<br />
|- <br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4646''<br />
| Bamberg – 13:01 Schweinfurt Hbf – Frankfurt am Main Hbf<br />
|- <br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4648''<br />
| Bamberg – 19:01 Schweinfurt Hbf – Frankfurt am Main Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Erfurt (Abzw Esbacher See) - Dörfles-Esbach and Creidlitz - Breitengüßbach (Abzw Weißenbrunn am Forst)===<br />
[820] (ERA-E 55A4-55A3; ERA-R 108A2; S+W ''80B2'') DE22/651<br />
<br />
These two connections off the Erfurt to Breitengüßbach ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' are used by ''ICE'' trains calling at Coburg. The south connection from Abzw Weißenbrunn am Forst is also used by ''RE'' trains between Nürnberg and Sonneberg which are non-stop between Bamberg and Coburg. These mostly run every two hours, but with some variation.<br />
<br />
===Trebgast (Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg Süd) – Marktschorgast (Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg Ost) (Schlömener Kurve)===<br />
[860] (ERA-E 55A3-55B3; ERA-R 108B1; S+W ''81B3'') DE22/652<br />
<br />
This south to north curve, opened in 2001, connects the Bayreuth and Hof lines, avoiding Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg. It is used by ''RE'' trains between Nürnberg and Hof via Bayreuth. These mostly run every two hours.<br />
<br />
===Hersbruck (rechts Pegnitz) – Pommelsbrunn===<br />
[870] (ERA-E 55A2; ERA-R 115B4; S+W ''90A3'') DE22/653<br />
<br />
This spur links the lines leading east from Nürnberg on each bank of the Pegnitz. It is used by trains between Nürnberg Hbf and Neukirchen (b Sulzbach-Rosenberg) that call at Hersbruck (rechts Pegnitz). These comprise hourly ''RE'' services between Nürnberg and Schwandorf or Neustadt (Waldnaab).<br />
<br />
===Nürnberg Hbf (Nürnberg-Dutzendteich) - Nürnberg-Eibach (via Nürnberg Rangierbahnhof)===<br />
[910] (ERA-E 56C1; ERA-R 112B1; S+W ''162B4-162C3'') DE22/654<br />
<br />
This route via the eastern side of the Nürnberg ring line is used by the following trains in order to avoid reversal at Nürnberg Hbf.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''NJ421'' <br />
| Amsterdam C - 04:35 Nürnberg Hbf - Innsbruck Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''NJ420'' <br />
| Innsbruck Hbf - 23:23 Augsburg Hbf - Düsseldorf Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Ingolstadt Hbf – Weichering and Schrobenhausen (Seehof Bbf)===<br />
[983,993] (ERA-E 60A5 not shown; ERA-R 115B1; S+W ''97D4'') DE22/655<br />
<br />
The lines to Ingolstadt from Augsburg and from Donauwörth join at Seehof Bbf and then split into two independent single tracks forming a flying junction with the main line from München. Crossovers south of Ingolstadt Hbf mean that all platforms are accessible from both routes, but the branch trains do not normally cross the main line on the flat. Trains to platforms 5, 6 and 7, on the east side of Ingolstadt Hbf use the flyover, but those to platforms 1, 2 and 2a on the west side do not. The hourly trains to and from Augsburg use platform 1 or occasionally 2, and the direct spur from Seehof Bbf. Trains to and from Donauwörth mostly run via the flyover and use platforms 5, 6 and 7.<br />
<br />
===Augsburg-Oberhausen – Neusäß (Augsburg-Hirblinger Straße)===<br />
[980] (ERA-E 60A4 not shown; ERA-R 120A4 not shown; S+W ''163C3'') DE22/656<br />
<br />
There are two routes into Augsburg from Ulm, that from the east side of (and flying over) the Donauwörth line being used by most trains. The other, from the west side of the Donauwörth line, is used by trains between the Ulm line and platforms 7, 8 or 9 at Augsburg Hbf.<br />
<br />
[https://www.projekt-augsburg-city.de/hauptbahnhof/die-vision/ Major improvement work] is taking place at Augsburg Hbf and during this period the platforms used by trains are liable to alteration.<br />
<br />
===Lindau-Aeschach - Lochau-Hörbranz (Lindau-Reutin) (Lindau avoiding line)=== <br />
[979] (ERA-E 59B2; ERA-R 119A1; S+W ''112D3'') DE22/657<br />
<br />
This west to east curve allows trains to run between Germany and Austria without reversing at Lindau-Insel (the former Lindau Hbf). Since December 2020 this has been used by ''EC'' trains between München and Zürich.<br />
<br />
===München-Lochhausen (Abzw Pasing Nord) – München Hbf (Abzw München Kanal) (via the ''Abstellbahn'')===<br />
[900] (ERA-E 61B1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5; S+W ''164B3-164D3'') DE22/658<br />
<br />
The normal route for trains, other than ''S-Bahn'' and those via Starnberg, between München-Pasing and München Hbf is via the Augsburg line (5503) The following train to München Hbf is scheduled to use the ''Abstellbahn'' line (5524) from Abzw Pasing Nord to Abzw München Kanal on the line from Ingolstadt.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SO <br />
| ''ICE1207'' <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 14:11 Augsburg Hbf - Innsbruck Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===München Hbf Starnberger Bahnhof===<br />
[955, 956, 960, 961] (ERA-E 61B1-61C1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5 not shown; S+W ''165A3'') DE22/659<br />
<br />
The Starnberger Bahnhof is an annex to the north west of München Hbf, comprising platforms 27 to 36. The approach lines differ from those to the main station.<br />
<br />
Trains from the Starnberg line pass through the south side of München-Pasing station and then fly over the Augsburg, Ingolstadt and Landshut lines.<br />
<br />
Trains from the Holzkirchen line use the ''S-Bahn'' line to pass under the main lines into München Hbf and then a connection from Donnersbergerbrücke to the Starnberger Bahnhof.<br />
<br />
===München-Obermenzing – München Ost (München Süd) (via Laim Rbf)===<br />
[900, 950, 951, 990] (ERA-E 61B1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5-95B4; S+W ''164C3-165A4'') DE22/660<br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between the Ingolstadt line and München Ost if not calling at München Hbf. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| FO <br />
| ''ICE1211'' <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 17:28 Nürnberg Hbf - Schwarzach St Veit<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[https://urlaubs-express.de/ ''Urlaubs Express''] trains via München Ost may use this route, but not if scheduled to call at Augsburg Hbf.<br />
<br />
===München-Pasing – München Ost (München Süd) (via Laim Rbf)===<br />
[950, 951, 980] (ERA-E 61B1-61C1; ERA-R 95B5-95B4; S+W ''164D3-165A4'') DE22/661<br />
<br />
This route is one of two routes available for trains between München-Pasing and München Ost if not calling at München Hbf. It runs north of the main Augsburg line from München-Pasing via Laim Rbf and then under the main lines from München Hbf. <br />
<br />
[https://urlaubs-express.de/ ''Urlaubs Express''] trains via München Ost may use this route.<br />
<br />
===München-Pasing (Abzw Landsberger Straße) – München Ost (München Süd) (via München Landsberger Straße===<br />
[950, 951, 980] (ERA-E 61B1-61C1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5-95B4; S+W ''164D3-165A4'') DE22/662<br />
<br />
This is the alternative route between München-Pasing and München Ost if not calling at München Hbf. It diverges south from the Augsburg main line at Landsberger Straße and is common with route DE21/661 from Bft Friedenheimer Brücke. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| TFSuO<br />
| NJ469<br />
| Paris Est - 02:15 Karlsruhe Hbf - Wien Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SO<br />
| ''ICE1201''<br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 12:01 Augsburg Hbf - Landeck<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''IC2083'' <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 14:00 München-Pasing - Berchtesgaden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| MThSO<br />
| NJ468<br />
| Wien Hbf - 00:04 TFSuO München Ost - Paris Est<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''IC2082'' <br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 11:17 München Ost - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SO<br />
| ''ICE1200''<br />
| Landeck - 15:35 München Ost - Hamburg-Altona <br />
|}<br />
<br />
[https://urlaubs-express.de/ ''Urlaubs Express''] trains via München Ost may use this route.<br />
<br />
===München-Pasing – München-Harras===<br />
[999.7] (ERA-E 61B1-C1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5-95B4 not shown; S+W ''164B3-165A4'') DE22/663<br />
<br />
This single track runs south of the main lines and the southern ring line from München-Pasing to Heimeranplatz and then joins the Holzkirchen line. It is used by ''S20'' trains at peak times Mondays to Fridays.<br />
<br />
===<div id="MUDAMPF"></div>München-Moosach – München-Johanneskirchen (via München-Freimann)===<br />
(ERA-E 61B1-61C1; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''164D2-165C2'') DE22/664<br />
<br />
The [http://www.bayerisches-eisenbahnmuseum.de Bayerisches Eisenbahnmuseum] usually runs ''Nikolausfahrten rund um München'' on the first two weekends in December. These depart from München Ost and operate via the Nordring; in past years they have usually been routed via München-Moosach. Trains were advertised to run on 4/5 and 11/12 December 2021, but may have been cancelled because of Covid-19. Departures from München Ost in 2019 were at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:00. These trains also use the route between München Süd and München-Neulustheim via Laim Rbf and the connection between the ''S-Bahn'' and Mühldorf lines at Riedenburgerstrasse.<br />
The [http://www.blv-online.eu/ Bayerischer Localbahn Verein] operate ''Rund um München''. The June 2022 Pentecost trains ran from Ost ''via Munich Südring and the Braunau railway bridge to Munich Allach. From there it goes via the Nordring and Johanneskirchen back to the Ostbahnhof, with the train crossing the Leinthaler Isarbrücke on the way.''<br />
<br />
===Rosenheim avoiding line: Bad Endorf (Abzw Rosenheim Ost) – Pfraundorf (Inn) (Abzw Rosenheim Süd)===<br />
[ÖBB 300] (ERA-E 60C2; ERA-R 121A2; S+W ''116C1-116C2'') DE22/665<br />
<br />
This east to south curve linking the Salzburg and Wörgl lines provides a through route between Salzburg and Kufstein for Austrian ''Korridorzüge'', which run non-stop through Germany. They are not included in the DB ''Kursbuch'', but are those shown in the ÖBB [https://www.oebb.at/de/fahrplan/fahrplanbilder.html ''Fahrplanbilder''] (table 300) calling at both Kufstein and Salzburg Hbf.<br />
<br />
From 21 May until 1 August 2022 some ÖBB trains between Innsbruck and Salzburg run combined with services between Salzburg and München, attaching and detaching at Rosenheim, so not using this curve.<br />
<br />
===Prien Bahnhof – Stock Hafen=== <br />
(Chiemsee-Schifffahrt Ludwig Feßler) (ERA-E 60C2; ERA-R 121A3; S+W ''116D1'') DE22/666<br />
<br />
Trains operate over this line during the spring and summer, in connection with cruises on the Chiemsee. Trains run hourly on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from May until September. For further information see [http://www.chiemsee-schifffahrt.de/ www.chiemsee-schifffahrt.de].<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Langenprozelten - Gemünden Zollberg - Rieneck - Rieneck Sinnberg - Burgsinn Bbf - Fulda===<br />
[615, 800, 801] (ERA-E 54B3; ERA-R 107A1; S+W ''78C3'') DE22/681<br />
<br />
This route comprises a west to north curve linking the Aschaffenburg and Flieden lines, avoiding the need to reverse at Gemünden (Main), and a connection from the old main line to the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' towards Fulda at Burgsinn. It is used occasionally for diversions when the line between Hanau and Flieden is blocked. ''ICE'' trains were diverted via this route between 29 April and 1 May 2017, the services concerned having an extended journey time between Fulda and Hanau.<br />
<br />
===Burgsinn - Burgsinn Bbf - Würzburg===<br />
[800.1] (ERA-E 54B3; ERA-R 107A1; S+W ''78C3'') DE22/682<br />
<br />
This route comprises a connection between Burgsinn, on the old main line, and the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' towards Würzburg. It is used from 17 October until 10 December 2022 by northbound ''ICE'' trains from Würzburg Hbf at 05:47 SSuX, 06:47 SuX, 07:47 and hourly to 13:47, 15:47 and 17:47.<br />
<br />
It is also used by:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
|<br />
| ICE885<br />
| Kiel Hbf - 20:56 Fulda - München Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D2<br />
|<br />
| IC2082<br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 14:40 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
|<br />
| ICE784<br />
| München Hbf - 17:28 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|- <br />
| D4<br />
|<br />
| ICE582<br />
| München Hbf - 18:28 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D5<br />
|<br />
| ICE1204<br />
| Innsbruck Hbf - 18:40 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ICE58<br />
| München Hbf - 20:28 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D6<br />
| <br />
| ICE780<br />
| München Hbf - 21:28/21:47 Würzburg Hbf - Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: 23 September to 15 November and 4 December to 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
D2: 17 October to 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
D3: 25 September to 7 October 2022<br />
<br />
D4: SuX 23 September to 7 October, 7 October to 15 November, 5 to 10 December; SuO 23 October to 4 December 2022 <br />
<br />
D5: 25 September and 4 October 2022<br />
<br />
D6: 25 September, 3, 23 and 30 October, 6 and 13 November, 4 December 2022<br />
<br />
===Bamberg avoiding line: Oberhaid (Höflein) - Hallstadt (b Bamberg)===<br />
[810, 820] (ERA-E 54C3; ERA-R 114C5; S+W ''80B4'') DE22/683<br />
<br />
This west to north curve enables trains to run between the Schweinfurt and Saalfeld lines without reversing at Bamberg Hbf. Some ''ICE'' trains between Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main were diverted via this route in February and March 2020, with journey times extended by at least 40 minutes.<br />
<br />
===Nürnberg-Eibach - Fürth (Bay) Hbf (via Nürnberg Großmarkt)===<br />
[910] (ERA-E 56C1; ERA-R 112B1; S+W ''162B4-162B3'') DE22/684<br />
<br />
This route via the western side of the Nürnberg ring line may be used by ''IC/ICE'' trains between Augsburg and Würzburg during work on the line via Ansbach and this happened on several weekends in autumn 2017. Bus replacement of local trains may indicate this. This route may also be used by trains between the Treuchtlingen and Bamberg lines, in event of work in the Nürnberg area, but that is much less usual.<br />
<br />
===Feucht (Nürnberg-Reichswald) - Fürth (Bay) Hbf (via Nürnberg Rangierbahnhof)===<br />
[880] (ERA-E 56C1; ERA-R 112B1; S+W ''162D4-162B3'') DE22/685<br />
<br />
This route via the full length of the Nürnberg ring line can be used by trains between Fürth and Regensburg in order to avoid Nürnberg Hbf. ''ICE'' and ''IC'' trains ran this way in August 2017, but that was most unusual. Any such diversion is indicated by the usual stop at Nürnberg Hbf being omitted.<br />
<br />
===München Nordring===<br />
<br />
The München Nordring runs round the north side of the city and has connections to the Augsburg, Ingolstadt, Landshut and Rosenheim lines. It is rarely used by passenger trains, except for the section between München-Johanneskirchen and München-Daglfing, which forms part of the ''S-Bahn'' line from München Ost to München Flughafen. <br />
<br />
Various routes additional to those listed below are possible, but no passenger used of these is expected in 2022.<br />
<br />
See route [[Germany_(Bayern)_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services#MUDAMPF|DE22/664]] for details of steam trains via the Nordring. The ''Venice Simplon Orient Express'' usually makes use of the Nordring on the few occasions when it passes through the München area without stopping there. <br />
<br />
'''The following schedules were planned, but have been modified. Look for trains passing through the München area without calling at München Hbf or München-Pasing, or an extended journey time between Rosenheim and München Hbf without a stop at München Ost.''' <br />
<br />
====Olching – München-Johanneskirchen====<br />
(ERA-E 61B2-61C1; ERA-R 95A5-95C5; S+W ''166B2-165C2'') DE22/691<br />
<br />
This is the route from the Augsburg line along the Nordring. It is used by the following trains on 15 and 16 March 2022, not calling at München-Pasing or München Ost.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2083 <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 13:36 Augsburg - Freilassing<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2082<br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 10:47 Rosenheim - Hamburg-Harburg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
It is used by the the following train from 21 May to 13 July 2022. The train calls at München Ost, where it reverses. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''EC115''<br />
| Münster (Westf) - 13:41 Augsburg Hbf - Klagenfurt Hbf <br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Olching - München-Feldmoching====<br />
(ERA-E 61C2-61B1; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''165D1-164C2'') DE22/692<br />
<br />
This route allows trains to run between the Augsburg and Landshut lines via the Nordring. The following train is diverted this way when departing Paris 20 May to 31 July 2022.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| TFSuO<br />
| ''NJ469''<br />
| Paris Est - 02:15 MWSO Karlsruhe Hbf - Wien Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====München-Karlsfeld – München-Johanneskirchen====<br />
(ERA-E 61B2-61C1; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''166B2-165C2'') DE22/693<br />
<br />
This is the route from the Ingolstadt line along the Nordring. It is used by the following train between 17 June and 8 July 2022. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| FO<br />
| ICE1211<br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 17:28 Nürnberg Hbf - Schwarzach St Veit<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====München-Moosach – München-Johanneskirchen====<br />
(ERA-E 61B1-61C2; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''164D2-165C2'') DE22/694<br />
<br />
This route includes a south-facing curve from the Nordring to the Landshut line and is used by trains to and from München Hbf if diverted via the Nordring. The following trains are diverted this way between 21 May and 13 July 2022:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| EC81<br />
| 07:10 München Hbf - Bologna Centrale<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| EC1281<br />
| 07:10 München Hbf - Venezia S Lucia<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| NJ421<br />
| Amsterdam C - 07:50 München Hbf - Innsbruck Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| RJ62<br />
| 08:47 München Hbf - Budapest Keleti<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC85<br />
| 11:17 München Hbf - Venezia S Lucia<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC117<br />
| Frankfurt am Main Hbf - 18:17 München Hbf - Klagenfurt Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| IC1296<br />
| Salzburg Hbf - 06:25 Rosenheim - Frankfurt am Main Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC114<br />
| Klagenfurt Hbf - 12:46 Rosenheim - Dortmund Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| RJ64<br />
| Budapest Keleti - 17:57 Rosenheim - München Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC82<br />
| Venezia S Lucia - 19:46 Rosenheim - München Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| NJ420<br />
| Innsbruck Hbf - 21:07 Rosenheim - Amsterdam C<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| RJ68<br />
| Budapest Keleti - 21:57 Rosenheim - München Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====München-Daglfing - München-Trudering - Haar (Abzw München-Waldtrudering)====<br />
(ERA-R 95C5-95C4; S+W 167B3) DE22/695<br />
<br />
This is the north to east connection from the Nordring to the Rosenheim line. It is used by the trains listed under routes DE22/693 and DE22/694. It is also used by the following trains on 15 and 16 March 2022.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2083 <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 13:36 Augsburg - Freilassing<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2082<br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 10:47 Rosenheim - Hamburg-Harburg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Germany}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Germany_(Bayern)_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=45200Germany (Bayern) - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-06-04T12:18:16Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* München-Moosach – München-Johanneskirchen (via München-Freimann) */ Added the BLV Rund um München.</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
{{Germany Introduction}}<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
===Gemünden (Main) (Wernfeld) – Waigolshausen===<br />
[800, 810] (ERA-E 54B3; ERA-R 107A1-107B1; S+W ''78C4-79B4'') DE22/650<br />
<br />
This line, which is about 35 km long, provides a more direct route between Gemünden (Main) and Schweinfurt than the main line via Würzburg or the branch lines via Bad Kissingen. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4647''<br />
| Frankfurt am Main Hbf – 10:22 Gemünden (Main) – Bamberg<br />
|- <br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4649''<br />
| Frankfurt am Main Hbf – 16:22 Gemünden (Main) – Bamberg<br />
|- <br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4646''<br />
| Bamberg – 13:01 Schweinfurt Hbf – Frankfurt am Main Hbf<br />
|- <br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''RE4648''<br />
| Bamberg – 19:01 Schweinfurt Hbf – Frankfurt am Main Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Erfurt (Abzw Esbacher See) - Dörfles-Esbach and Creidlitz - Breitengüßbach (Abzw Weißenbrunn am Forst)===<br />
[820] (ERA-E 55A4-55A3; ERA-R 108A2; S+W ''80B2'') DE22/651<br />
<br />
These two connections off the Erfurt to Breitengüßbach ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' are used by ''ICE'' trains calling at Coburg. The south connection from Abzw Weißenbrunn am Forst is also used by ''RE'' trains between Nürnberg and Sonneberg which are non-stop between Bamberg and Coburg. These mostly run every two hours, but with some variation.<br />
<br />
===Trebgast (Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg Süd) – Marktschorgast (Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg Ost) (Schlömener Kurve)===<br />
[860] (ERA-E 55A3-55B3; ERA-R 108B1; S+W ''81B3'') DE22/652<br />
<br />
This south to north curve, opened in 2001, connects the Bayreuth and Hof lines, avoiding Neuenmarkt-Wirsberg. It is used by ''RE'' trains between Nürnberg and Hof via Bayreuth. These mostly run every two hours.<br />
<br />
===Hersbruck (rechts Pegnitz) – Pommelsbrunn===<br />
[870] (ERA-E 55A2; ERA-R 115B4; S+W ''90A3'') DE22/653<br />
<br />
This spur links the lines leading east from Nürnberg on each bank of the Pegnitz. It is used by trains between Nürnberg Hbf and Neukirchen (b Sulzbach-Rosenberg) that call at Hersbruck (rechts Pegnitz). These comprise hourly ''RE'' services between Nürnberg and Schwandorf or Neustadt (Waldnaab).<br />
<br />
===Nürnberg Hbf (Nürnberg-Dutzendteich) - Nürnberg-Eibach (via Nürnberg Rangierbahnhof)===<br />
[910] (ERA-E 56C1; ERA-R 112B1; S+W ''162B4-162C3'') DE22/654<br />
<br />
This route via the eastern side of the Nürnberg ring line is used by the following trains in order to avoid reversal at Nürnberg Hbf.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''NJ421'' <br />
| Amsterdam C - 04:35 Nürnberg Hbf - Innsbruck Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| <br />
| ''NJ420'' <br />
| Innsbruck Hbf - 23:23 Augsburg Hbf - Düsseldorf Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Ingolstadt Hbf – Weichering and Schrobenhausen (Seehof Bbf)===<br />
[983,993] (ERA-E 60A5 not shown; ERA-R 115B1; S+W ''97D4'') DE22/655<br />
<br />
The lines to Ingolstadt from Augsburg and from Donauwörth join at Seehof Bbf and then split into two independent single tracks forming a flying junction with the main line from München. Crossovers south of Ingolstadt Hbf mean that all platforms are accessible from both routes, but the branch trains do not normally cross the main line on the flat. Trains to platforms 5, 6 and 7, on the east side of Ingolstadt Hbf use the flyover, but those to platforms 1, 2 and 2a on the west side do not. The hourly trains to and from Augsburg use platform 1 or occasionally 2, and the direct spur from Seehof Bbf. Trains to and from Donauwörth mostly run via the flyover and use platforms 5, 6 and 7.<br />
<br />
===Augsburg-Oberhausen – Neusäß (Augsburg-Hirblinger Straße)===<br />
[980] (ERA-E 60A4 not shown; ERA-R 120A4 not shown; S+W ''163C3'') DE22/656<br />
<br />
There are two routes into Augsburg from Ulm, that from the east side of (and flying over) the Donauwörth line being used by most trains. The other, from the west side of the Donauwörth line, is used by trains between the Ulm line and platforms 7, 8 or 9 at Augsburg Hbf.<br />
<br />
[https://www.projekt-augsburg-city.de/hauptbahnhof/die-vision/ Major improvement work] is taking place at Augsburg Hbf and during this period the platforms used by trains are liable to alteration.<br />
<br />
===Lindau-Aeschach - Lochau-Hörbranz (Lindau-Reutin) (Lindau avoiding line)=== <br />
[979] (ERA-E 59B2; ERA-R 119A1; S+W ''112D3'') DE22/657<br />
<br />
This west to east curve allows trains to run between Germany and Austria without reversing at Lindau-Insel (the former Lindau Hbf). Since December 2020 this has been used by ''EC'' trains between München and Zürich.<br />
<br />
===München-Lochhausen (Abzw Pasing Nord) – München Hbf (Abzw München Kanal) (via the ''Abstellbahn'')===<br />
[900] (ERA-E 61B1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5; S+W ''164B3-164D3'') DE22/658<br />
<br />
The normal route for trains, other than ''S-Bahn'' and those via Starnberg, between München-Pasing and München Hbf is via the Augsburg line (5503) The following train to München Hbf is scheduled to use the ''Abstellbahn'' line (5524) from Abzw Pasing Nord to Abzw München Kanal on the line from Ingolstadt.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SO <br />
| ''ICE1207'' <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 14:11 Augsburg Hbf - Innsbruck Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===München Hbf Starnberger Bahnhof===<br />
[955, 956, 960, 961] (ERA-E 61B1-61C1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5 not shown; S+W ''165A3'') DE22/659<br />
<br />
The Starnberger Bahnhof is an annex to the north west of München Hbf, comprising platforms 27 to 36. The approach lines differ from those to the main station.<br />
<br />
Trains from the Starnberg line pass through the south side of München-Pasing station and then fly over the Augsburg, Ingolstadt and Landshut lines.<br />
<br />
Trains from the Holzkirchen line use the ''S-Bahn'' line to pass under the main lines into München Hbf and then a connection from Donnersbergerbrücke to the Starnberger Bahnhof.<br />
<br />
===München-Obermenzing – München Ost (München Süd) (via Laim Rbf)===<br />
[900, 950, 951, 990] (ERA-E 61B1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5-95B4; S+W ''164C3-165A4'') DE22/660<br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between the Ingolstadt line and München Ost if not calling at München Hbf. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| FO <br />
| ''ICE1211'' <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 17:28 Nürnberg Hbf - Schwarzach St Veit<br />
|}<br />
<br />
[https://urlaubs-express.de/ ''Urlaubs Express''] trains via München Ost may use this route, but not if scheduled to call at Augsburg Hbf.<br />
<br />
===München-Pasing – München Ost (München Süd) (via Laim Rbf)===<br />
[950, 951, 980] (ERA-E 61B1-61C1; ERA-R 95B5-95B4; S+W ''164D3-165A4'') DE22/661<br />
<br />
This route is one of two routes available for trains between München-Pasing and München Ost if not calling at München Hbf. It runs north of the main Augsburg line from München-Pasing via Laim Rbf and then under the main lines from München Hbf. <br />
<br />
[https://urlaubs-express.de/ ''Urlaubs Express''] trains via München Ost may use this route.<br />
<br />
===München-Pasing (Abzw Landsberger Straße) – München Ost (München Süd) (via München Landsberger Straße===<br />
[950, 951, 980] (ERA-E 61B1-61C1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5-95B4; S+W ''164D3-165A4'') DE22/662<br />
<br />
This is the alternative route between München-Pasing and München Ost if not calling at München Hbf. It diverges south from the Augsburg main line at Landsberger Straße and is common with route DE21/661 from Bft Friedenheimer Brücke. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| TFSuO<br />
| NJ469<br />
| Paris Est - 02:15 Karlsruhe Hbf - Wien Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SO<br />
| ''ICE1201''<br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 12:01 Augsburg Hbf - Landeck<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''IC2083'' <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 14:00 München-Pasing - Berchtesgaden Hbf<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| MThSO<br />
| NJ468<br />
| Wien Hbf - 00:04 TFSuO München Ost - Paris Est<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''IC2082'' <br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 11:17 München Ost - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SO<br />
| ''ICE1200''<br />
| Landeck - 15:35 München Ost - Hamburg-Altona <br />
|}<br />
<br />
[https://urlaubs-express.de/ ''Urlaubs Express''] trains via München Ost may use this route.<br />
<br />
===München-Pasing – München-Harras===<br />
[999.7] (ERA-E 61B1-C1 not shown; ERA-R 95B5-95B4 not shown; S+W ''164B3-165A4'') DE22/663<br />
<br />
This single track runs south of the main lines and the southern ring line from München-Pasing to Heimeranplatz and then joins the Holzkirchen line. It is used by ''S20'' trains at peak times Mondays to Fridays.<br />
<br />
===<div id="MUDAMPF"></div>München-Moosach – München-Johanneskirchen (via München-Freimann)===<br />
(ERA-E 61B1-61C1; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''164D2-165C2'') DE22/664<br />
<br />
The [http://www.bayerisches-eisenbahnmuseum.de Bayerisches Eisenbahnmuseum] usually runs ''Nikolausfahrten rund um München'' on the first two weekends in December. These depart from München Ost and operate via the Nordring; in past years they have usually been routed via München-Moosach. Trains were advertised to run on 4/5 and 11/12 December 2021, but may have been cancelled because of Covid-19. Departures from München Ost in 2019 were at 10:00, 11:30, 13:30 and 15:00. These trains also use the route between München Süd and München-Neulustheim via Laim Rbf and the connection between the ''S-Bahn'' and Mühldorf lines at Riedenburgerstrasse.<br />
The [http://www.blv-online.eu/ Bayerischer Localbahn Verein] operate ''Rund um München''. The June 2022 Pentecost trains were advertised as running from Ost ''via Munich Südring and the Braunau railway bridge to Munich Allach. From there it goes via the Nordring and Johanneskirchen back to the Ostbahnhof, with the train crossing the Leinthaler Isarbrücke on the way.''<br />
<br />
===Rosenheim avoiding line: Bad Endorf (Abzw Rosenheim Ost) – Pfraundorf (Inn) (Abzw Rosenheim Süd)===<br />
[ÖBB 300] (ERA-E 60C2; ERA-R 121A2; S+W ''116C1-116C2'') DE22/665<br />
<br />
This east to south curve linking the Salzburg and Wörgl lines provides a through route between Salzburg and Kufstein for Austrian ''Korridorzüge'', which run non-stop through Germany. They are not included in the DB ''Kursbuch'', but are those shown in the ÖBB [https://www.oebb.at/de/fahrplan/fahrplanbilder.html ''Fahrplanbilder''] (table 300) calling at both Kufstein and Salzburg Hbf.<br />
<br />
From 21 May until 1 August 2022 some ÖBB trains between Innsbruck and Salzburg run combined with services between Salzburg and München, attaching and detaching at Rosenheim, so not using this curve.<br />
<br />
===Prien Bahnhof – Stock Hafen=== <br />
(Chiemsee-Schifffahrt Ludwig Feßler) (ERA-E 60C2; ERA-R 121A3; S+W ''116D1'') DE22/666<br />
<br />
Trains operate over this line during the spring and summer, in connection with cruises on the Chiemsee. Trains run hourly on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from May until September. For further information see [http://www.chiemsee-schifffahrt.de/ www.chiemsee-schifffahrt.de].<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Langenprozelten - Gemünden Zollberg - Rieneck - Rieneck Sinnberg - Burgsinn Bbf - Fulda===<br />
[615, 800, 801] (ERA-E 54B3; ERA-R 107A1; S+W ''78C3'') DE22/681<br />
<br />
This route comprises a west to north curve linking the Aschaffenburg and Flieden lines, avoiding the need to reverse at Gemünden (Main), and a connection from the old main line to the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' towards Fulda at Burgsinn. It is used occasionally for diversions when the line between Hanau and Flieden is blocked. ''ICE'' trains were diverted via this route between 29 April and 1 May 2017, the services concerned having an extended journey time between Fulda and Hanau.<br />
<br />
===Burgsinn - Burgsinn Bbf - Würzburg===<br />
[800.1] (ERA-E 54B3; ERA-R 107A1; S+W ''78C3'') DE22/682<br />
<br />
This route comprises a connection between Burgsinn, on the old main line, and the ''Schnellfahrstrecke'' towards Würzburg. It is used from 17 October until 10 December 2022 by northbound ''ICE'' trains from Würzburg Hbf at 05:47 SSuX, 06:47 SuX, 07:47 and hourly to 13:47, 15:47 and 17:47.<br />
<br />
It is also used by:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
|<br />
| ICE885<br />
| Kiel Hbf - 20:56 Fulda - München Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D2<br />
|<br />
| IC2082<br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 14:40 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
|<br />
| ICE784<br />
| München Hbf - 17:28 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|- <br />
| D4<br />
|<br />
| ICE582<br />
| München Hbf - 18:28 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D5<br />
|<br />
| ICE1204<br />
| Innsbruck Hbf - 18:40 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D3<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ICE58<br />
| München Hbf - 20:28 Würzburg Hbf - Hamburg-Altona<br />
|-<br />
| D6<br />
| <br />
| ICE780<br />
| München Hbf - 21:28/21:47 Würzburg Hbf - Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: 23 September to 15 November and 4 December to 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
D2: 17 October to 10 December 2022<br />
<br />
D3: 25 September to 7 October 2022<br />
<br />
D4: SuX 23 September to 7 October, 7 October to 15 November, 5 to 10 December; SuO 23 October to 4 December 2022 <br />
<br />
D5: 25 September and 4 October 2022<br />
<br />
D6: 25 September, 3, 23 and 30 October, 6 and 13 November, 4 December 2022<br />
<br />
===Bamberg avoiding line: Oberhaid (Höflein) - Hallstadt (b Bamberg)===<br />
[810, 820] (ERA-E 54C3; ERA-R 114C5; S+W ''80B4'') DE22/683<br />
<br />
This west to north curve enables trains to run between the Schweinfurt and Saalfeld lines without reversing at Bamberg Hbf. Some ''ICE'' trains between Erfurt and Frankfurt am Main were diverted via this route in February and March 2020, with journey times extended by at least 40 minutes.<br />
<br />
===Nürnberg-Eibach - Fürth (Bay) Hbf (via Nürnberg Großmarkt)===<br />
[910] (ERA-E 56C1; ERA-R 112B1; S+W ''162B4-162B3'') DE22/684<br />
<br />
This route via the western side of the Nürnberg ring line may be used by ''IC/ICE'' trains between Augsburg and Würzburg during work on the line via Ansbach and this happened on several weekends in autumn 2017. Bus replacement of local trains may indicate this. This route may also be used by trains between the Treuchtlingen and Bamberg lines, in event of work in the Nürnberg area, but that is much less usual.<br />
<br />
===Feucht (Nürnberg-Reichswald) - Fürth (Bay) Hbf (via Nürnberg Rangierbahnhof)===<br />
[880] (ERA-E 56C1; ERA-R 112B1; S+W ''162D4-162B3'') DE22/685<br />
<br />
This route via the full length of the Nürnberg ring line can be used by trains between Fürth and Regensburg in order to avoid Nürnberg Hbf. ''ICE'' and ''IC'' trains ran this way in August 2017, but that was most unusual. Any such diversion is indicated by the usual stop at Nürnberg Hbf being omitted.<br />
<br />
===München Nordring===<br />
<br />
The München Nordring runs round the north side of the city and has connections to the Augsburg, Ingolstadt, Landshut and Rosenheim lines. It is rarely used by passenger trains, except for the section between München-Johanneskirchen and München-Daglfing, which forms part of the ''S-Bahn'' line from München Ost to München Flughafen. <br />
<br />
Various routes additional to those listed below are possible, but no passenger used of these is expected in 2022.<br />
<br />
See route [[Germany_(Bayern)_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services#MUDAMPF|DE22/664]] for details of steam trains via the Nordring. The ''Venice Simplon Orient Express'' usually makes use of the Nordring on the few occasions when it passes through the München area without stopping there. <br />
<br />
'''The following schedules were planned, but have been modified. Look for trains passing through the München area without calling at München Hbf or München-Pasing, or an extended journey time between Rosenheim and München Hbf without a stop at München Ost.''' <br />
<br />
====Olching – München-Johanneskirchen====<br />
(ERA-E 61B2-61C1; ERA-R 95A5-95C5; S+W ''166B2-165C2'') DE22/691<br />
<br />
This is the route from the Augsburg line along the Nordring. It is used by the following trains on 15 and 16 March 2022, not calling at München-Pasing or München Ost.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2083 <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 13:36 Augsburg - Freilassing<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2082<br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 10:47 Rosenheim - Hamburg-Harburg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
It is used by the the following train from 21 May to 13 July 2022. The train calls at München Ost, where it reverses. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''EC115''<br />
| Münster (Westf) - 13:41 Augsburg Hbf - Klagenfurt Hbf <br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Olching - München-Feldmoching====<br />
(ERA-E 61C2-61B1; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''165D1-164C2'') DE22/692<br />
<br />
This route allows trains to run between the Augsburg and Landshut lines via the Nordring. The following train is diverted this way when departing Paris 20 May to 31 July 2022.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| TFSuO<br />
| ''NJ469''<br />
| Paris Est - 02:15 MWSO Karlsruhe Hbf - Wien Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====München-Karlsfeld – München-Johanneskirchen====<br />
(ERA-E 61B2-61C1; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''166B2-165C2'') DE22/693<br />
<br />
This is the route from the Ingolstadt line along the Nordring. It is used by the following train between 17 June and 8 July 2022. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| FO<br />
| ICE1211<br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 17:28 Nürnberg Hbf - Schwarzach St Veit<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====München-Moosach – München-Johanneskirchen====<br />
(ERA-E 61B1-61C2; ERA-R 95B5-95C5; S+W ''164D2-165C2'') DE22/694<br />
<br />
This route includes a south-facing curve from the Nordring to the Landshut line and is used by trains to and from München Hbf if diverted via the Nordring. The following trains are diverted this way between 21 May and 13 July 2022:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| EC81<br />
| 07:10 München Hbf - Bologna Centrale<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO<br />
| EC1281<br />
| 07:10 München Hbf - Venezia S Lucia<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| NJ421<br />
| Amsterdam C - 07:50 München Hbf - Innsbruck Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| RJ62<br />
| 08:47 München Hbf - Budapest Keleti<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC85<br />
| 11:17 München Hbf - Venezia S Lucia<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC117<br />
| Frankfurt am Main Hbf - 18:17 München Hbf - Klagenfurt Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| IC1296<br />
| Salzburg Hbf - 06:25 Rosenheim - Frankfurt am Main Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC114<br />
| Klagenfurt Hbf - 12:46 Rosenheim - Dortmund Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| RJ64<br />
| Budapest Keleti - 17:57 Rosenheim - München Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| EC82<br />
| Venezia S Lucia - 19:46 Rosenheim - München Hbf<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| NJ420<br />
| Innsbruck Hbf - 21:07 Rosenheim - Amsterdam C<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
|<br />
| RJ68<br />
| Budapest Keleti - 21:57 Rosenheim - München Hbf<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====München-Daglfing - München-Trudering - Haar (Abzw München-Waldtrudering)====<br />
(ERA-R 95C5-95C4; S+W 167B3) DE22/695<br />
<br />
This is the north to east connection from the Nordring to the Rosenheim line. It is used by the trains listed under routes DE22/693 and DE22/694. It is also used by the following trains on 15 and 16 March 2022.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2083 <br />
| Hamburg-Altona - 13:36 Augsburg - Freilassing<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| TWO<br />
| IC2082<br />
| Berchtesgaden Hbf - 10:47 Rosenheim - Hamburg-Harburg<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Germany}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Border_Crossings:_Belgium_-_France&diff=44829Border Crossings: Belgium - France2022-04-19T07:40:38Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* (Charleroi -) Erquelinnes SNCB - Jeumont SNCF (- Aulnoye) */</p>
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<div>==(Arlon -) Athus SNCB - Mont St. Martin yard (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
see next item.<br />
<br />
==(Dinant - Halanzy -) Y Aubange SNCB - Mont St. Martin (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
[E] The Athus - Mont St. Martin route closed and was lifted, but in 2002 it was restored, with a lead from Y Aubange instead of Athus: in other words, the initial route which gave through running from the Arlon direction to Mont St. Martin was (after an interval of some years with no direct access from SNCB to Mont St.Martin) replaced by one giving through running from the Dinant direction instead.<br />
<br />
==Dinant SNCB - Givet SNCF==<br />
[D] No traffic. Track impassable due to lack of maintenance. Since the tourist service was withdrawn in 2000 there have been various proposals for reopening. However, no funding is available and Wallonie region (BE) is suggesting it be converted to a cycle path.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Treignes SNCB - Vireux-Molhain SNCF (- Charleville-Mézières)==<br />
The track is lifted beyond Treignes with the tunnel of Najauge having been used to grow mushrooms after closure.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Momignies SNCB - Anor SNCF==<br />
The line within Belgium between Mariembourg and Momignies - which saw local freight use until 1999 - is out of use and some sections have been converted to a cycleway. The cross-border section between Momignies and Anor closed to passengers in 1953 and freight in 1978. In 1993 that section was acquired by Comptoir Calcaires & Matériaux, owners of a quarry at Wallers-en-Fagne in France (trading as Carrières de Wallers). Traffic was then taken by road to Momignies and thence by rail to Anor, worked by Colas Rail as a private siding. A new alignment, wholly within France and running direct to the quarry, came into operation on 19 July 2011, leading to the closure of the cross-border section and cessation of loading at Momignies. A descriptive article appears in Voie Etroite no. 254 (Feb-Mar 2013).<br />
<br />
==(Charleroi -) Erquelinnes SNCB - Jeumont SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 3kV dc extends to Jeumont, where there are switchable tracks in the station and freight sidings, although a gradually increasing number of freight trains are being hauled by dual- or multi-system locos (SNCB type 13 or appropriately equipped and certified TRAXX).<br />
<br />
From the December 2018 timetable changes two trains a day use this crossing in each direction.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid (Delta). After briefly being reinstated, they were withdrawn again from Jan 26th due to Covid (Omicron).<br />
<br />
It is being reported in local forums that the current two ICs will be withdrawn in the December 2022 timetable change and instead 9 of the current Charleroi/Erquellines local trains will be extended to Maubeuge.<br />
<br />
==(Mons -) Quévy SNCB - Feignies SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 25kV 50Hz extends to Quévy where there are switchable tracks in the passenger station and freight sidings. From 14 December 2008 the regional passenger train service over this route between Quévy and Maubeuge/Aulnoye was withdrawn and the night train Paris - Berlin/Hamburg was diverted to run via Forbach, so there are no passenger trains over this border crossing for some years. From the December 2018 timetable, two trains use this route in both directions.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid (Delta). After briefly being reinstated, they were withdrawn again from Jan 26th due to Covid (Omicron)..<br />
It is being reported in local forums that this service will be withdrawn completely from the December 2022 timetable change.<br />
<br />
==(St.Ghislain -) Quiévrain SNCB - Blanc-Misseron SNCF (- Valenciennes)==<br />
[D] Line closed. The cross-border passenger service, operated by SNCB and running only to Blanc-Misseron was withdrawn on 3 June 1984; freight traffic ceased on 15 April 1992. St-Ghislain – Quiévrain was electrified from 28 May 1995, whereupon the line was severed and lifted south of Quiévrain.<br />
<br />
In 2013, both governments approved reopening in principle, but the money for this was reallocated to extension of the Valenciennes tram system to Vieux-Condé. However, some money has been allocated in the new regional plan.<br />
<br />
==(Bruxelles -) Antoing SNCB - Frétin SNCF (- Lille/Paris) {high-speed line}==<br />
[E] Electrification at 25 kV 50Hz is to SNCF standards as far as the end of the high speed line at Lembeek (15 km from Bruxelles), with neutral sections there and at the intermediate access points near Antoing and near Ath. Only trains equipped with TVM430 cab signalling can use this line.<br />
<br />
==(Tournai -) Froyennes SNCB - Baisieux SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] A neutral section just west of Froyennes separates SNCB and SNCF electrification and only dual-system electric motive power can use the line. Initially, most local passenger trains continued to be worked by SNCF diesel units, but now SNCB dual-system EMUs run hourly between Lille and Liège.<br />
<br />
==(Kortrijk -) Mouscron/Moeskroen NMBS - Tourcoing SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] The neutral section between the SNCB 3kV and the SNCF 25kV 50Hz is a few kilometers south of Mouscron. Passenger services between Lille and Brugge and between Lille and Antwerpen via Gent are worked by SNCB dual-system EMUs. SNCB dual-system electric locomotives work freight trains through to Lille.<br />
<br />
==De Panne NMBS - Bray Dunes SNCF (- Dunkerque)==<br />
[D] No traffic. The section of line between Bray Dunes and Dunkerque is partly dismantled.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Border Crossings - General Information]]<br />
<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
{{Navbox France}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Border Crossings|Belgium - France]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Border_Crossings:_Belgium_-_France&diff=44828Border Crossings: Belgium - France2022-04-19T07:39:05Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* (Mons -) Quévy SNCB - Feignies SNCF (- Aulnoye) */</p>
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<div>==(Arlon -) Athus SNCB - Mont St. Martin yard (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
see next item.<br />
<br />
==(Dinant - Halanzy -) Y Aubange SNCB - Mont St. Martin (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
[E] The Athus - Mont St. Martin route closed and was lifted, but in 2002 it was restored, with a lead from Y Aubange instead of Athus: in other words, the initial route which gave through running from the Arlon direction to Mont St. Martin was (after an interval of some years with no direct access from SNCB to Mont St.Martin) replaced by one giving through running from the Dinant direction instead.<br />
<br />
==Dinant SNCB - Givet SNCF==<br />
[D] No traffic. Track impassable due to lack of maintenance. Since the tourist service was withdrawn in 2000 there have been various proposals for reopening. However, no funding is available and Wallonie region (BE) is suggesting it be converted to a cycle path.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Treignes SNCB - Vireux-Molhain SNCF (- Charleville-Mézières)==<br />
The track is lifted beyond Treignes with the tunnel of Najauge having been used to grow mushrooms after closure.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Momignies SNCB - Anor SNCF==<br />
The line within Belgium between Mariembourg and Momignies - which saw local freight use until 1999 - is out of use and some sections have been converted to a cycleway. The cross-border section between Momignies and Anor closed to passengers in 1953 and freight in 1978. In 1993 that section was acquired by Comptoir Calcaires & Matériaux, owners of a quarry at Wallers-en-Fagne in France (trading as Carrières de Wallers). Traffic was then taken by road to Momignies and thence by rail to Anor, worked by Colas Rail as a private siding. A new alignment, wholly within France and running direct to the quarry, came into operation on 19 July 2011, leading to the closure of the cross-border section and cessation of loading at Momignies. A descriptive article appears in Voie Etroite no. 254 (Feb-Mar 2013).<br />
<br />
==(Charleroi -) Erquelinnes SNCB - Jeumont SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 3kV dc extends to Jeumont, where there are switchable tracks in the station and freight sidings, although a gradually increasing number of freight trains are being hauled by dual- or multi-system locos (SNCB type 13 or appropriately equipped and certified TRAXX).<br />
<br />
From the December 2018 timetable changes two trains a day use this crossing in each direction.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid (Delta). After briefly being reinstated, they were withdrawn again from Jan 26th due to Covid (Omicron).<br />
<br />
==(Mons -) Quévy SNCB - Feignies SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 25kV 50Hz extends to Quévy where there are switchable tracks in the passenger station and freight sidings. From 14 December 2008 the regional passenger train service over this route between Quévy and Maubeuge/Aulnoye was withdrawn and the night train Paris - Berlin/Hamburg was diverted to run via Forbach, so there are no passenger trains over this border crossing for some years. From the December 2018 timetable, two trains use this route in both directions.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid (Delta). After briefly being reinstated, they were withdrawn again from Jan 26th due to Covid (Omicron)..<br />
It is being reported in local forums that this service will be withdrawn completely from the December 2022 timetable change.<br />
<br />
==(St.Ghislain -) Quiévrain SNCB - Blanc-Misseron SNCF (- Valenciennes)==<br />
[D] Line closed. The cross-border passenger service, operated by SNCB and running only to Blanc-Misseron was withdrawn on 3 June 1984; freight traffic ceased on 15 April 1992. St-Ghislain – Quiévrain was electrified from 28 May 1995, whereupon the line was severed and lifted south of Quiévrain.<br />
<br />
In 2013, both governments approved reopening in principle, but the money for this was reallocated to extension of the Valenciennes tram system to Vieux-Condé. However, some money has been allocated in the new regional plan.<br />
<br />
==(Bruxelles -) Antoing SNCB - Frétin SNCF (- Lille/Paris) {high-speed line}==<br />
[E] Electrification at 25 kV 50Hz is to SNCF standards as far as the end of the high speed line at Lembeek (15 km from Bruxelles), with neutral sections there and at the intermediate access points near Antoing and near Ath. Only trains equipped with TVM430 cab signalling can use this line.<br />
<br />
==(Tournai -) Froyennes SNCB - Baisieux SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] A neutral section just west of Froyennes separates SNCB and SNCF electrification and only dual-system electric motive power can use the line. Initially, most local passenger trains continued to be worked by SNCF diesel units, but now SNCB dual-system EMUs run hourly between Lille and Liège.<br />
<br />
==(Kortrijk -) Mouscron/Moeskroen NMBS - Tourcoing SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] The neutral section between the SNCB 3kV and the SNCF 25kV 50Hz is a few kilometers south of Mouscron. Passenger services between Lille and Brugge and between Lille and Antwerpen via Gent are worked by SNCB dual-system EMUs. SNCB dual-system electric locomotives work freight trains through to Lille.<br />
<br />
==De Panne NMBS - Bray Dunes SNCF (- Dunkerque)==<br />
[D] No traffic. The section of line between Bray Dunes and Dunkerque is partly dismantled.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Border Crossings - General Information]]<br />
<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
{{Navbox France}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Border Crossings|Belgium - France]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=44078Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-02-16T13:32:53Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 12 December 2021. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
<br />
Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE22/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
<br />
===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate Sundays except before a public holiday, additionally on 18.IV, 6.VI and not on 26.XII, 2.I, 6.II, 3., 10.IV. They also do not operate during the Easter and summer holidays although this is omitted from the PDF timetables. In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work and may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE22/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
<br />
===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE22/4<br />
<br />
A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
This is now used by the hourly Antwerpen-Centraal / Hasselt and vice-versa IC49s.<br />
It will be removed in the next update.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE22/5<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/6<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud / Eigenbrakel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
<br />
To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/7<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
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<br />
[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/8<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
<br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*''IC40'' services from Charleroi-Sud to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S9 between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/9<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/10<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''IC40'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi Sud via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''IC40'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/11<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/12<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/13<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3072 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 22:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE22/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Most through trains to Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park approach via Ottignies (reversing if needed). The exceptions are ICT 6937/8/9/40/41 which are booked to terminate in platform 4 at Leuven. Use of line 139 would seem more likely than line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/15<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. The following use the alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi. <br />
<br />
Use is by arrivals at 06.05 from Wavre, 08.38, 15.05, 22.05 and 23.05 SSuX from Leuven or departures to Leuven at 05:22, 05:55, 06:22, 08:55, 15.22 SSuX some of which are limited through services to or from Charleroi.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/16<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/17<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/18<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
When the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019, the former route was used by an hourly S1 between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid diverted between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. The former route was also used by ICs between Gent and Leuven when the tunnel between Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Noord / Bruxelles-Nord was completely closed for engineering work.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/19<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE22/18. See BE22/18 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to services listed under BE22/18, the former route was used due to engineering work by services between Schaarbeek and Jette as follows;<br />
<br />
IC services between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50 when the lines between Brussel-Nord, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and south thereof have been blocked.<br />
P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/20<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/21<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/22<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:16 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/24<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/25<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:51 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE22/26<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge: all eastbound trains are routed this way, but only about a third of westbound trains are (westbound trains alternate between platform 4 and platform 9 at Gent-Sint-Pieters);<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE22/27<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE22/28<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 02.07.22 → 28.08.21<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:25 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:20 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''ICT6754''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE22/29<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route lifted and dewired so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but as a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3 and this connecting line was to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead, '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/30<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/31<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE22/62.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/32<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays - 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22 and 02.07.22 → 28.08.22.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/33<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE22/34<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''ICT6905''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2022 these are scheduled to run from April 2nd to 17th and Monday April 18th, also July 2nd to August 28th.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE22/35<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
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===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE22/51<br />
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This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
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The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains as running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If trains run via Charleroi-Sud then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
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This is expected to be used over at least one half-term week in 2022 or 2023 for works on commissioning the 4 track section between Ottignies and the junction for Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
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===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE22/52<br />
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This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
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===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/53<br />
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This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
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On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
<br />
On Sunday 20th February 2022, there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot. P8900 is shown on the journey planner as using this route. P8219 and P8220 which could use this route are shown on the journey planner as running non-stop via Brussels Airport.<br />
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===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE22/54<br />
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This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
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Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
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This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/55<br />
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This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/56<br />
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The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/57<br />
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This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
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===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE22/58<br />
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[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
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===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/59<br />
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This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
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===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE22/60<br />
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This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
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===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE22/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
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This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
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=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE22/62<br />
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When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
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The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted running non-stop between Liège and Aachen. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
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=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/63<br />
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The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
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=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/64<br />
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The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/65<br />
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This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
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=== (Bruxelles/Brussel - Vilvoorde -) Hofstade - Y Prinsenhoek - Y Hever - Hever (- Aarschot/Leuven) ===<br />
[27B/1] (ERA-E ??; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/66<br />
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This south-west to south-east curve links line 27B from Vilvoorde to Muizen (and onwards to Mechelen or Mechelen-Nekkerspoel) with line 53 from Mechelen to Leuven or Aaschot.<br />
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It has been used by trains between Bruxelles/Brussel and Leuven when the direct route, line 36, has reduced capacity due to engineering work or is closed completely (e.g. due to an incident). Reduced capacity due to engineering work is less frequent now the direct route has 4 tracks.<br />
It is booked to be used by P8300 (Hasselt to Gent-Sint-Pieters) on Sunday February 20th 2022 due to engineering work between Aarschot and Leuven.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
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==Other sparse services==<br />
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The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
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{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
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==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
None.<br />
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==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=44076Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2022-02-16T12:30:03Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 12 December 2021. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE22/1<br />
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This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
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Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/2<br />
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This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/3<br />
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This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
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D1: In theory, these trains operate Sundays except before a public holiday, additionally on 18.IV, 6.VI and not on 26.XII, 2.I, 6.II, 3., 10.IV. They also do not operate during the Easter and summer holidays although this is omitted from the PDF timetables. In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work and may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
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This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE22/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE22/4<br />
<br />
A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
This is now used by the hourly Antwerpen-Centraal / Hasselt and vice-versa IC49s.<br />
It will be removed in the next update.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE22/5<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/6<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud / Eigenbrakel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/7<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/8<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''IC40'' services from Charleroi-Sud to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S9 between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
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===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/9<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/10<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''IC40'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi Sud via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''IC40'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/11<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/12<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/13<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3072 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 22:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE22/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Most through trains to Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park approach via Ottignies (reversing if needed). The exceptions are ICT 6937/8/9/40/41 which are booked to terminate in platform 4 at Leuven. Use of line 139 would seem more likely than line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/15<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. The following use the alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi. <br />
<br />
Use is by arrivals at 06.05 from Wavre, 08.38, 15.05, 22.05 and 23.05 SSuX from Leuven or departures to Leuven at 05:22, 05:55, 06:22, 08:55, 15.22 SSuX some of which are limited through services to or from Charleroi.<br />
<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/16<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/17<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/18<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
When the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019, the former route was used by an hourly S1 between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid diverted between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. The former route was also used by ICs between Gent and Leuven when the tunnel between Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Noord / Bruxelles-Nord was completely closed for engineering work.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/19<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE22/18. See BE22/18 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to services listed under BE22/18, the former route was used due to engineering work by services between Schaarbeek and Jette as follows;<br />
<br />
IC services between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50 when the lines between Brussel-Nord, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and south thereof have been blocked.<br />
P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/20<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/21<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/22<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:16 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/24<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/25<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:51 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE22/26<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge: all eastbound trains are routed this way, but only about a third of westbound trains are (westbound trains alternate between platform 4 and platform 9 at Gent-Sint-Pieters);<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE22/27<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE22/28<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 02.07.22 → 28.08.21<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:25 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:20 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''ICT6754''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE22/29<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route lifted and dewired so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but as a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3 and this connecting line was to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead, '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/30<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/31<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE22/62.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/32<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays - 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22 and 02.07.22 → 28.08.22.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/33<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE22/34<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''ICT6905''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2022 these are scheduled to run from April 2nd to 17th and Monday April 18th, also July 2nd to August 28th.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE22/35<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE22/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
<br />
The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains as running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If trains run via Charleroi-Sud then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
This is expected to be used over at least one half-term week in 2022 or 2023 for works on commissioning the 4 track section between Ottignies and the junction for Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE22/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
<br />
On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
<br />
On Sunday 20th February 2022, there is engineering work between Leuven and Mechelen/Aarschot. P8900 is shown on the journey planner as using this route. P8219 and P8220 which could use this route are shown on the journey planner as running non-stop via Brussels Airport.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE22/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE22/58<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE22/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE22/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE22/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted running non-stop between Liège and Aachen. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Border_Crossings:_Belgium_-_France&diff=43889Border Crossings: Belgium - France2022-01-24T17:00:15Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* (Charleroi -) Erquelinnes SNCB - Jeumont SNCF (- Aulnoye) */</p>
<hr />
<div>==(Arlon -) Athus SNCB - Mont St. Martin yard (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
see next item.<br />
<br />
==(Dinant - Halanzy -) Y Aubange SNCB - Mont St. Martin (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
[E] The Athus - Mont St. Martin route closed and was lifted, but in 2002 it was restored, with a lead from Y Aubange instead of Athus: in other words, the initial route which gave through running from the Arlon direction to Mont St. Martin was (after an interval of some years with no direct access from SNCB to Mont St.Martin) replaced by one giving through running from the Dinant direction instead.<br />
<br />
==Dinant SNCB - Givet SNCF==<br />
[D] No traffic. Track impassable due to lack of maintenance. Since the tourist service was withdrawn in 2000 there have been various proposals for reopening. However, no funding is available and Wallonie region (BE) is suggesting it be converted to a cycle path.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Treignes SNCB - Vireux-Molhain SNCF (- Charleville-Mézières)==<br />
The track is lifted beyond Treignes with the tunnel of Najauge having been used to grow mushrooms after closure.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Momignies SNCB - Anor SNCF==<br />
The line within Belgium between Mariembourg and Momignies - which saw local freight use until 1999 - is out of use and some sections have been converted to a cycleway. The cross-border section between Momignies and Anor closed to passengers in 1953 and freight in 1978. In 1993 that section was acquired by Comptoir Calcaires & Matériaux, owners of a quarry at Wallers-en-Fagne in France (trading as Carrières de Wallers). Traffic was then taken by road to Momignies and thence by rail to Anor, worked by Colas Rail as a private siding. A new alignment, wholly within France and running direct to the quarry, came into operation on 19 July 2011, leading to the closure of the cross-border section and cessation of loading at Momignies. A descriptive article appears in Voie Etroite no. 254 (Feb-Mar 2013).<br />
<br />
==(Charleroi -) Erquelinnes SNCB - Jeumont SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 3kV dc extends to Jeumont, where there are switchable tracks in the station and freight sidings, although a gradually increasing number of freight trains are being hauled by dual- or multi-system locos (SNCB type 13 or appropriately equipped and certified TRAXX).<br />
<br />
From the December 2018 timetable changes two trains a day use this crossing in each direction.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid (Delta). After briefly being reinstated, they were withdrawn again from Jan 26th due to Covid (Omicron).<br />
<br />
==(Mons -) Quévy SNCB - Feignies SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 25kV 50Hz extends to Quévy where there are switchable tracks in the passenger station and freight sidings. From 14 December 2008 the regional passenger train service over this route between Quévy and Maubeuge/Aulnoye was withdrawn and the night train Paris - Berlin/Hamburg was diverted to run via Forbach, so there are no passenger trains over this border crossing for some years. From the December 2018 timetable, two trains use this route in both directions.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid (Delta). After briefly being reinstated, they were withdrawn again from Jan 26th due to Covid (Omicron)..<br />
<br />
==(St.Ghislain -) Quiévrain SNCB - Blanc-Misseron SNCF (- Valenciennes)==<br />
[D] Line closed. The cross-border passenger service, operated by SNCB and running only to Blanc-Misseron was withdrawn on 3 June 1984; freight traffic ceased on 15 April 1992. St-Ghislain – Quiévrain was electrified from 28 May 1995, whereupon the line was severed and lifted south of Quiévrain.<br />
<br />
In 2013, both governments approved reopening in principle, but the money for this was reallocated to extension of the Valenciennes tram system to Vieux-Condé. However, some money has been allocated in the new regional plan.<br />
<br />
==(Bruxelles -) Antoing SNCB - Frétin SNCF (- Lille/Paris) {high-speed line}==<br />
[E] Electrification at 25 kV 50Hz is to SNCF standards as far as the end of the high speed line at Lembeek (15 km from Bruxelles), with neutral sections there and at the intermediate access points near Antoing and near Ath. Only trains equipped with TVM430 cab signalling can use this line.<br />
<br />
==(Tournai -) Froyennes SNCB - Baisieux SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] A neutral section just west of Froyennes separates SNCB and SNCF electrification and only dual-system electric motive power can use the line. Initially, most local passenger trains continued to be worked by SNCF diesel units, but now SNCB dual-system EMUs run hourly between Lille and Liège.<br />
<br />
==(Kortrijk -) Mouscron/Moeskroen NMBS - Tourcoing SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] The neutral section between the SNCB 3kV and the SNCF 25kV 50Hz is a few kilometers south of Mouscron. Passenger services between Lille and Brugge and between Lille and Antwerpen via Gent are worked by SNCB dual-system EMUs. SNCB dual-system electric locomotives work freight trains through to Lille.<br />
<br />
==De Panne NMBS - Bray Dunes SNCF (- Dunkerque)==<br />
[D] No traffic. The section of line between Bray Dunes and Dunkerque is partly dismantled.<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
* [[Border Crossings - General Information]]<br />
<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
{{Navbox France}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Border Crossings|Belgium - France]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Border_Crossings:_Belgium_-_France&diff=43888Border Crossings: Belgium - France2022-01-24T16:59:53Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* (Mons -) Quévy SNCB - Feignies SNCF (- Aulnoye) */</p>
<hr />
<div>==(Arlon -) Athus SNCB - Mont St. Martin yard (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
see next item.<br />
<br />
==(Dinant - Halanzy -) Y Aubange SNCB - Mont St. Martin (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
[E] The Athus - Mont St. Martin route closed and was lifted, but in 2002 it was restored, with a lead from Y Aubange instead of Athus: in other words, the initial route which gave through running from the Arlon direction to Mont St. Martin was (after an interval of some years with no direct access from SNCB to Mont St.Martin) replaced by one giving through running from the Dinant direction instead.<br />
<br />
==Dinant SNCB - Givet SNCF==<br />
[D] No traffic. Track impassable due to lack of maintenance. Since the tourist service was withdrawn in 2000 there have been various proposals for reopening. However, no funding is available and Wallonie region (BE) is suggesting it be converted to a cycle path.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Treignes SNCB - Vireux-Molhain SNCF (- Charleville-Mézières)==<br />
The track is lifted beyond Treignes with the tunnel of Najauge having been used to grow mushrooms after closure.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Momignies SNCB - Anor SNCF==<br />
The line within Belgium between Mariembourg and Momignies - which saw local freight use until 1999 - is out of use and some sections have been converted to a cycleway. The cross-border section between Momignies and Anor closed to passengers in 1953 and freight in 1978. In 1993 that section was acquired by Comptoir Calcaires & Matériaux, owners of a quarry at Wallers-en-Fagne in France (trading as Carrières de Wallers). Traffic was then taken by road to Momignies and thence by rail to Anor, worked by Colas Rail as a private siding. A new alignment, wholly within France and running direct to the quarry, came into operation on 19 July 2011, leading to the closure of the cross-border section and cessation of loading at Momignies. A descriptive article appears in Voie Etroite no. 254 (Feb-Mar 2013).<br />
<br />
==(Charleroi -) Erquelinnes SNCB - Jeumont SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 3kV dc extends to Jeumont, where there are switchable tracks in the station and freight sidings, although a gradually increasing number of freight trains are being hauled by dual- or multi-system locos (SNCB type 13 or appropriately equipped and certified TRAXX).<br />
<br />
From the December 2018 timetable changes two trains a day use this crossing in each direction.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid (Delta). After briefly being reinstated, they were withdrawn again from Jan 21st due to Covid (Omicron).<br />
<br />
==(Mons -) Quévy SNCB - Feignies SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 25kV 50Hz extends to Quévy where there are switchable tracks in the passenger station and freight sidings. From 14 December 2008 the regional passenger train service over this route between Quévy and Maubeuge/Aulnoye was withdrawn and the night train Paris - Berlin/Hamburg was diverted to run via Forbach, so there are no passenger trains over this border crossing for some years. From the December 2018 timetable, two trains use this route in both directions.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid (Delta). After briefly being reinstated, they were withdrawn again from Jan 26th due to Covid (Omicron)..<br />
<br />
==(St.Ghislain -) Quiévrain SNCB - Blanc-Misseron SNCF (- Valenciennes)==<br />
[D] Line closed. The cross-border passenger service, operated by SNCB and running only to Blanc-Misseron was withdrawn on 3 June 1984; freight traffic ceased on 15 April 1992. St-Ghislain – Quiévrain was electrified from 28 May 1995, whereupon the line was severed and lifted south of Quiévrain.<br />
<br />
In 2013, both governments approved reopening in principle, but the money for this was reallocated to extension of the Valenciennes tram system to Vieux-Condé. However, some money has been allocated in the new regional plan.<br />
<br />
==(Bruxelles -) Antoing SNCB - Frétin SNCF (- Lille/Paris) {high-speed line}==<br />
[E] Electrification at 25 kV 50Hz is to SNCF standards as far as the end of the high speed line at Lembeek (15 km from Bruxelles), with neutral sections there and at the intermediate access points near Antoing and near Ath. Only trains equipped with TVM430 cab signalling can use this line.<br />
<br />
==(Tournai -) Froyennes SNCB - Baisieux SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] A neutral section just west of Froyennes separates SNCB and SNCF electrification and only dual-system electric motive power can use the line. Initially, most local passenger trains continued to be worked by SNCF diesel units, but now SNCB dual-system EMUs run hourly between Lille and Liège.<br />
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==(Kortrijk -) Mouscron/Moeskroen NMBS - Tourcoing SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] The neutral section between the SNCB 3kV and the SNCF 25kV 50Hz is a few kilometers south of Mouscron. Passenger services between Lille and Brugge and between Lille and Antwerpen via Gent are worked by SNCB dual-system EMUs. SNCB dual-system electric locomotives work freight trains through to Lille.<br />
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==De Panne NMBS - Bray Dunes SNCF (- Dunkerque)==<br />
[D] No traffic. The section of line between Bray Dunes and Dunkerque is partly dismantled.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Border Crossings - General Information]]<br />
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{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
{{Navbox France}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Border Crossings|Belgium - France]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Border_Crossings:_Belgium_-_France&diff=43887Border Crossings: Belgium - France2022-01-24T16:59:14Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* (Charleroi -) Erquelinnes SNCB - Jeumont SNCF (- Aulnoye) */</p>
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<div>==(Arlon -) Athus SNCB - Mont St. Martin yard (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
see next item.<br />
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==(Dinant - Halanzy -) Y Aubange SNCB - Mont St. Martin (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
[E] The Athus - Mont St. Martin route closed and was lifted, but in 2002 it was restored, with a lead from Y Aubange instead of Athus: in other words, the initial route which gave through running from the Arlon direction to Mont St. Martin was (after an interval of some years with no direct access from SNCB to Mont St.Martin) replaced by one giving through running from the Dinant direction instead.<br />
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==Dinant SNCB - Givet SNCF==<br />
[D] No traffic. Track impassable due to lack of maintenance. Since the tourist service was withdrawn in 2000 there have been various proposals for reopening. However, no funding is available and Wallonie region (BE) is suggesting it be converted to a cycle path.<br />
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==(Mariembourg -) Treignes SNCB - Vireux-Molhain SNCF (- Charleville-Mézières)==<br />
The track is lifted beyond Treignes with the tunnel of Najauge having been used to grow mushrooms after closure.<br />
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==(Mariembourg -) Momignies SNCB - Anor SNCF==<br />
The line within Belgium between Mariembourg and Momignies - which saw local freight use until 1999 - is out of use and some sections have been converted to a cycleway. The cross-border section between Momignies and Anor closed to passengers in 1953 and freight in 1978. In 1993 that section was acquired by Comptoir Calcaires & Matériaux, owners of a quarry at Wallers-en-Fagne in France (trading as Carrières de Wallers). Traffic was then taken by road to Momignies and thence by rail to Anor, worked by Colas Rail as a private siding. A new alignment, wholly within France and running direct to the quarry, came into operation on 19 July 2011, leading to the closure of the cross-border section and cessation of loading at Momignies. A descriptive article appears in Voie Etroite no. 254 (Feb-Mar 2013).<br />
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==(Charleroi -) Erquelinnes SNCB - Jeumont SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 3kV dc extends to Jeumont, where there are switchable tracks in the station and freight sidings, although a gradually increasing number of freight trains are being hauled by dual- or multi-system locos (SNCB type 13 or appropriately equipped and certified TRAXX).<br />
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From the December 2018 timetable changes two trains a day use this crossing in each direction.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid (Delta). After briefly being reinstated, they were withdrawn again from Jan 21st due to Covid (Omicron).<br />
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==(Mons -) Quévy SNCB - Feignies SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 25kV 50Hz extends to Quévy where there are switchable tracks in the passenger station and freight sidings. From 14 December 2008 the regional passenger train service over this route between Quévy and Maubeuge/Aulnoye was withdrawn and the night train Paris - Berlin/Hamburg was diverted to run via Forbach, so there are no passenger trains over this border crossing for some years. From the December 2018 timetable, two trains use this route in both directions.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid.<br />
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==(St.Ghislain -) Quiévrain SNCB - Blanc-Misseron SNCF (- Valenciennes)==<br />
[D] Line closed. The cross-border passenger service, operated by SNCB and running only to Blanc-Misseron was withdrawn on 3 June 1984; freight traffic ceased on 15 April 1992. St-Ghislain – Quiévrain was electrified from 28 May 1995, whereupon the line was severed and lifted south of Quiévrain.<br />
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In 2013, both governments approved reopening in principle, but the money for this was reallocated to extension of the Valenciennes tram system to Vieux-Condé. However, some money has been allocated in the new regional plan.<br />
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==(Bruxelles -) Antoing SNCB - Frétin SNCF (- Lille/Paris) {high-speed line}==<br />
[E] Electrification at 25 kV 50Hz is to SNCF standards as far as the end of the high speed line at Lembeek (15 km from Bruxelles), with neutral sections there and at the intermediate access points near Antoing and near Ath. Only trains equipped with TVM430 cab signalling can use this line.<br />
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==(Tournai -) Froyennes SNCB - Baisieux SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] A neutral section just west of Froyennes separates SNCB and SNCF electrification and only dual-system electric motive power can use the line. Initially, most local passenger trains continued to be worked by SNCF diesel units, but now SNCB dual-system EMUs run hourly between Lille and Liège.<br />
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==(Kortrijk -) Mouscron/Moeskroen NMBS - Tourcoing SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] The neutral section between the SNCB 3kV and the SNCF 25kV 50Hz is a few kilometers south of Mouscron. Passenger services between Lille and Brugge and between Lille and Antwerpen via Gent are worked by SNCB dual-system EMUs. SNCB dual-system electric locomotives work freight trains through to Lille.<br />
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==De Panne NMBS - Bray Dunes SNCF (- Dunkerque)==<br />
[D] No traffic. The section of line between Bray Dunes and Dunkerque is partly dismantled.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Border Crossings - General Information]]<br />
<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
{{Navbox France}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Border Crossings|Belgium - France]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=43340Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2021-12-28T19:27:01Z<p>Jon Piesing: 2022 update. No significant changes.</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 12 December 2021. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE22/1<br />
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This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
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Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE22/55 and BE22/56. <br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE22/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S4.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/2<br />
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This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/3<br />
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This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:29 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
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D1: In theory, these trains operate Sundays except before a public holiday, additionally on 18.IV, 6.VI and not on 26.XII, 2.I, 6.II, 3., 10.IV. They also do not operate during the Easter and summer holidays although this is omitted from the PDF timetables. In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work and may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
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This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE22/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE22/4<br />
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A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
This is now used by the hourly Antwerpen-Centraal / Hasselt and vice-versa IC49s.<br />
It will be removed in the next update.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE22/5<br />
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This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/6<br />
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This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud / Eigenbrakel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/7<br />
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This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
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*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/8<br />
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This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*''IC40'' services from Charleroi-Sud to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*''IC25'' services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S9 between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
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===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/9<br />
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This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
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===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE22/10<br />
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This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''IC40'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi Sud via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''IC40'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
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===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/11<br />
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This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/12<br />
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Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/13<br />
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This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
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===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/14<br />
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There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3072 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 22:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE22/3 are booked to use high numbered platforms 5 or 7 so may use line 139/1. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
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Most through trains to Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park approach via Ottignies (reversing if needed). The exceptions are ICT 6937/8/9/40/41 which are booked to terminate in platform 4 at Leuven. Use of line 139 would seem more likely than line 139/1.<br />
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===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE22/15<br />
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There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. The following use the alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi. <br />
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Use is by arrivals at 06.05 from Wavre, 08.38, 15.05, 22.05 and 23.05 SSuX from Leuven or departures to Leuven at 05:22, 05:55, 06:22, 08:55, 15.22 SSuX some of which are limited through services to or from Charleroi.<br />
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[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/16<br />
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Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE22/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 08:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22, 02.07.22 → 28.08.22<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/17<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Mechelen and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/18<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level and has now been completely lifted (also the continuation north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek). The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
When the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019, the former route was used by an hourly S1 between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid diverted between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. The former route was also used by ICs between Gent and Leuven when the tunnel between Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Noord / Bruxelles-Nord was completely closed for engineering work.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/19<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE22/18. See BE22/18 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In addition to services listed under BE22/18, the former route was used due to engineering work by services between Schaarbeek and Jette as follows;<br />
<br />
IC services between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette and line 50 when the lines between Brussel-Nord, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and south thereof have been blocked.<br />
P8900 (SuO) when line 53 is closed between Dendermonde and Mechelen.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/20<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/21<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/22<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE22/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:50 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:31 Gent St Pieters - Denderleeuw<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:16 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/24<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:01 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE22/25<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:51 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE22/26<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. <br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge: all eastbound trains are routed this way, but only about a third of westbound trains are (westbound trains alternate between platform 4 and platform 9 at Gent-Sint-Pieters);<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE22/27<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE22/28<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 02.07.22 → 28.08.21<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:25 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:20 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''ICT6754''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE22/29<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route lifted and dewired so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but as a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3 and this connecting line was to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead, '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/30<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE22/31<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE22/62.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/32<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
These trains do not operate duirng annual holidays - 25.12.21 → 09.01.22, 02.04.22 → 17.04.22 and 02.07.22 → 28.08.22.<br />
<br />
The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE22/33<br />
<br />
This side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle is used by 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:58 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:07 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE22/34<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''ICT6905''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2022 these are scheduled to run from April 2nd to 17th and Monday April 18th, also July 2nd to August 28th.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 SuO Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE22/35<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE22/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. Trains may alternatively be diverted via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. <br />
<br />
The journey planner can be used to determine which route is booked. If line 147 is used then the map view of the journey planner will show these trains as running direct between Fleurus and Auvelais. If trains run via Charleroi-Sud then this will be shown in the map view, even if the trains don't stop.<br />
<br />
This is expected to be used over at least one half-term week in 2022 or 2023 for works on commissioning the 4 track section between Ottignies and the junction for Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE22/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE22/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
<br />
On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE22/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Platforms 1-4 at Antwerpen Berchem may be used to terminate inwards trains short of Antwerpen Centraal in order to make up some of the delay on the following outward working.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/56<br />
<br />
The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel. <br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. <br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE22/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE22/58<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE22/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE22/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Candidates to use this curve are the SuO P8218 and P8220 when they run non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map view in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner will show them using line 15 and line 35 but without going via Hasselt station.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE22/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train was diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services were diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE22/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work or flood damage, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt have been diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The Brussels / Vienna NightJet can also be diverted running non-stop between Liège and Aachen. Note that normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system on that route.<br />
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=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE22/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE22/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE22/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=42544Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2021-12-17T08:39:13Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 13 December 2020. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE21/1<br />
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This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE21/55 and BE21/56.<br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE21/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S7.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE21/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:32 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate Sundays except before a public holiday, additionally on 24.V and not on the 20., 27.XII, 31.I, 11.IV.. They will not operate during the holiday seasons - 19.12.20 → 02.01.21, 03.04.21 → 17.04.21 and 03.07.21 → 29.08.21. In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work and may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE21/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE21/4<br />
<br />
A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8214'' <br />
| Antwerpen-Centraal - 17:18 Heist-op-den-Berg - Hasselt <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8215'' <br />
| Antwerpen-Centraal - 18:18 Heist-op-den-Berg - Hasselt <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7214''<br />
| Hasselt - 06:23 Diest - Antwerpen-Centraal <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7215''<br />
| Hasselt - 07:23 Diest - Antwerpen-Centraal <br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE21/5<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/6<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud / Eigenbrakel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
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To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
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===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/7<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
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===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/8<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC40 services from Charleroi-Sud to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S9 between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE21/9<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
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===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE21/10<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
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[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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On SSuX it is used by hourly ''IC40'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi Sud via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''IC40'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
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===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE21/11<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE21/12<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
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[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/13<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE21/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3072 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 22:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE21/3 are booked to use high numbered platform 7 so should use line 139/1 as would any through trains from the Brussels direction to the Ottignies line. An example of the latter being Brussels/Namur services when these are diverted via Leuven due to engineering work on the direct route. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Most through trains to Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park approach via Ottignies (reversing if needed). The exceptions are ICT 6937/8/9/40/41 which are booked to terminate in platform 4 at Leuven. Use of line 139 would seem more likely than line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE21/15<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. The following use the alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi. <br />
<br />
Use is by arrivals at 06.05 from Wavre, 07.05, 08.38, 15.05, 21.05, 22.05 and 23.05 SSuX from Leuven or departures to Leuven at 05:22, 05:55, 06:22, 07:22, 08:55, 15.22 SSuX some of which are limited through services to or from Charleroi.<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/16<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE21/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 19.12.20 → 02.01.21, 03.04.21 → 17.04.21, 03.07.21 → 29.08.21.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/17<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Vilvoorde and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE22/18<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level, has now been completely lifted - also the continuation north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The replacement route (line 26B) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
IC3703 runs non-stop from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Brussels Airport - Zaventem M-F. The train does not operate at weekends.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however that train does not currently operate due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
When the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019, the former route was used by an hourly S1 between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid diverted between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. The former route was also used by ICs between Gent and Leuven when the tunnel between Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Noord / Bruxelles-Nord was completely closed for engineering work.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/19<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE21/18. See BE21/18 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
One P train was diverted away from its normal route via Mechelen to use the former curve on odd dates in Spring 2020 at least. <br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8900''<br />
| Poperinge - 20:51 Dendermonde - Sint-Joris-Weert<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''THA9403''<br />
| 07:55 Bruxelles Midi - Köln Hbf <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 8 & 29 March, 19/26 April, 3 May 2020<br />
<br />
The former curve was used by an hourly IC service diverted between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette when the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/19A<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters or Bruges.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:51 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:46 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:45 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles Midi and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE21/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:02 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE21/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:51 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE21/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge: all eastbound trains are routed this way, but only about a third of westbound trains are (westbound trains alternate between platform 4 and platform 9 at Gent-Sint-Pieters);<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE21/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE21/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 03.07.21 → 29.08.21<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:25 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:20 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''ICT6754''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE21/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route lifted and dewired so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but as a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3 and this connecting line was to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead, '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE21/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE21/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE21/62.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE21/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note these trains run School Days only. The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE21/32<br />
<br />
The L trains that previously used this side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle have been diverted to La Louvière-Sud from the December 2017 timetable change. What remains is 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:56 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:04 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE21/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6903''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2021 these are scheduled to run on 03.04.21 → 17.04.21 and 03.07.21 → 29.08.21.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 Su Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train is diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services are diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE21/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE21/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. <br />
The line between Ottignies and Gembloux is advertised as being closed from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st February 2021 inclusive. Brussel-Zuid - Namen - Luxembourg ICs are diverted and the journey planner is showing these trains as not having any timing points between Fleurus and Auvelais. On previous occasions when such a diversion was advertised (weekends from September 1st to October 7th 2018, 25-26/07/2020 and 1-2/08/2020), trains ran via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. On these occasions, the journey planner showed timing points such as Charleroi-Sud which is does not (yet) show for 13-02-21 to 21-02-21.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE21/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Most recently it was used in connection with engineering work between Namur and Rhisnes on line 161 that ran from September 2016 to December 2017. On some days in the middle of the week, the last trains from Brussels to Namur would be diverted this way. There were also two weekends in this period when Brussels to Arlon/Luxembourg services were diverted this way all weekend and other services replaces by buses. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
<br />
On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE21/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. For example, in June 2016, this route was used on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. The IC29 services to/from Liege and the DMUs to/from Hamont used platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and then line 27A and the flying junction from Y Krijgsbaan to line 15. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Previously, in October 2014, this route was used in combination with BE21/59 with trains from Antwerp using this route and trains to Antwerp using that route. Platforms 5 and 8 at Antwerpen Berchem were used with trains joining line 27A at Y Zuid-Groenenhoek.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/56<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. For example, in June 2016, the IC29 services to/from Liege went between Antwerpen-Berchem P1/P4 and Antwerpen-Centraal via a reversal at Antwerpen-Oost. The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal. Trains to and from the Netherlands were diverted this way at weekends from 9 February to 3 March 2019 and a number of weekends between March and June 2019.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE21/58<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN9.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE21/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths. In October 2014, this route was used in combination with BE21/55 with trains from Antwerp using that route and trains to Antwerp using this route.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE21/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Most recently, on Sundays 18 and 25 February and 4 March 2018, due to engineering work between Lier and Herentals, P8218 and P8220 were non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map in the belgianrail.be journey planner showed them running on line 15 and line 35 rather than via Hasselt and this curve was used.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE21/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train is diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services are diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE21/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt can be diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The hourly Oostende / Eupen ICs were diverted via this route from Saturday 31st October 2020 to Sunday 15th November due to engineering work at Olne (between Trooz and Pepinster). The Brussels / Vienna NightJet was also diverted (when not cancelled due to Covid) - running non-stop between Liège and Aachen (and vice-versa) however it ran via Welkenraedt with a Belgian loco working to and from Aachen as normal. Normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system. The same happened on the weekend of 22nd / 23rd May 2021.<br />
<br />
Following the Walloon floods of July 15th 2021, line 37 was closed between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt. The hourly Oostende / Eupen ICs are diverted via this route. Infrabel have estimated this closure to continue until August 30th. <br />
<br />
Trains towards Visé have been observed to join the line from Aachen West to Visé at the East end of Montzen yard and use the normal tracks of line 24 past the yard area. Most trains towards Welkenraedt also used the junction at the East end of Montzen yard however one left the line from Visé to Aachen West at the West end of Montzen yard and ran through the middle of the yard.<br />
<br />
=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE21/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
<br />
=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE21/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS7.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE21/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE21/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
<br />
==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
{| class="dpetable3" <br />
| BE20/28<br />
| Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Liedekerke (Y Petite Ile/Klein Eiland) via line 50A/1<br />
| This has been replaced by the new line 50A, the inner tracks of the four tracks between Brussels and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek (BE21/20). Instead of joining line 96A as line 50A/1 did, these tracks run parallel to it.<br />
|-<br />
| BE20/33<br />
| Aubange SNCB (Y Aubange) — Rodange CFL<br />
| In July 2019, CFL stopped operating across the border from Rodange to Virton due to the GSM-R systems on their 2200 series units not being acceptable in Belgium. Local media reports suggest there are no plans to introduce any replacement.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_General_Information&diff=42543Belgium - General Information2021-12-17T08:38:21Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Web-based Maps */ Updated URL for Technical Map of the network.</p>
<hr />
<div>==Country Name==<br />
Belgium (Belgie/Belgique)<br />
<br />
==National Railway System==<br />
Since 1 Jan. 2005, the infrastructure (Infrabel) and train operation (SNCB/NMBS) <br />
companies have been subsidiaries of the SNCB/NMBS Holding company.<br />
===National Railway Operator===<br />
*Société Nationale des Chemins der fer Belges (SNCB) and Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen (NMBS) are the formal titles of the [http://www.b-rail.be national railway system] in French and Dutch respectively. However, these are usually shortened to &quot;Chemins de fer Belges&quot; and &quot;Belgische spoorwegen&quot;. On rolling stock, station signs and publicity material the letter B in an oval is used instead of SNCB or NMBS. <br />
<br />
*[https://www.thalys.com/img/1427897808/pdf/presse/release/en/1427897799_15.04.01._Thalys_is_now_a_train_operati.pdf ''Thalys''] is operated by two stand-alone companies, one owned by SNCF (60%) and SNCB/NMBS (40%), the other (for services to Germany and the Netherlands) owned by SNCF (62%), SNCB/NMBS (28%) and DB (10%) (NS is not a partner although services extend over that system). ''Izy'', which operates low-cost services between Brussels and Paris is a brand of ''Thalys''.<br />
<br />
*''Eurostar'' is operated by [http://www.eurostar.com/uk-en/about-eurostar/company-information/behind-the-scenes Eurostar International Ltd], owned by SNCF (controlling interest of 55%), private investors (who in 2015 acquired the 40% share previously owned by the UK government) and SNCB/NMBS (5%).<br />
<br />
==Languages==<br />
Belgium consists of three Regions: Flanders, to the north <br />
of the provincial boundary line running roughly between Menin and Visé, in which <br />
Dutch is the official language; Wallonia, to the south of that line, where <br />
French is the official language, and the Capital, Brussels, which is officially <br />
bi-lingual but mostly French-speaking. German is officially recognised in the <br />
area around Eupen and Malmedy. By law, public bodies must use only the official <br />
language(s) of each Region for texts in that Region, so travellers should be <br />
aware that, for example, the name of a train's destination may change <br />
significally during the journey (eg: Bergen = Mons, Luik = Liège). All railway <br />
personnel whose duties involve contact with the public are required on <br />
recruitment to show they can speak both languages, and some (especially in <br />
Flanders) are also fluent in English etc., but of course others may become <br />
rather out-of-practice in their second language. Railway tickets are normally <br />
issued from computer terminals and at bilingual stations may be issued in either <br />
language, depending on how the passenger requests it; some types of ticket <br />
purchases and reservations can now be made via the internet.<br />
<br />
==Currency==<br />
Euro<br />
<br />
==UIC code==<br />
numeric 88; alpha B<br />
<br />
==Timetable==<br />
===Journey Planner===<br />
====SNCB/NMBS====<br />
*Website: [https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/travel-info/current/current-departure-times Timetable & buy tickets]<br />
*By Smartphone: [http://mobile.b-rail.be/en Journey planner etc]<br />
* For a map view of the planned route for any train enter either a station or the train number for the desired date from [https://www.belgiantrain.be/en/travel-info/current/current-departure-times this link]<br />
<br />
====Regional public transport companies====<br />
*De Lijn: [http://www.delijn.be/en/ De Lijn Route planner]<br />
*TEC ("Transport En Commun"): [http://www.infotec.be TEC]<br />
<br />
===Actual Train Times===<br />
[https://trainmap.belgiantrain.be/ Train Map] <br />
<br />
'''Note:''' The train map comes with a warning that '''The train positions are calculated based on timetables, real time info and prognoses.''' It is suspected there may not be much real time info other than the departures from stations.<br />
<br />
===Downloadable Timetable===<br />
On the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/lines-leaflets Brochures de ligne] web page, select either:<br />
* <I>Indicateur des Chemins de Fer Belges: Lundi au vendredi, sauf jours fériés</I> for weekday services, or<br />
* <I>Indicateur des Chemins de Fer Belges: Samedis, dimanches et jours fériés</I> for weekend services<br />
<br />
These show all passenger trains over a line, regardless of category. They are also available here unbundled as individual tables for each line.<br />
<br />
Timetables for individual '''IC routes''' are available from the ''Brochures IC'' page, either the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/fr/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/ic-leaflets/ French language site] or the [https://www.belgiantrain.be/nl/travel-info/prepare-for-your-journey/leaflets/ic-leaflets/ Dutch language site]. These tables show '''only''' the IC trains of the IC route number in question – not all trains over the same route.<br />
<br />
===Printed Timetable===<br />
The <i>Spoorboekje/Indicateur officiel</i>, with some text in German and English as well as French and Flemish, is available as a series of leaflets, suitable for holding in a ring binder, although it is possible this is no longer available. The compilers would welcome news of the current situation.<br />
<br />
===Engineering Information===<br />
SNCB / NMBS provide weekly information on engineering work at [http://www.belgianrail.be/jp/sncb-nmbs-routeplanner/help.exe/en?tpl=him_map&tplParamHimMsgInfoGroup=works Customer Service – Works Info]. Typically there are pages for only the next 4 weeks and pages may often be incomplete when first added.<br />
<br />
News of current or future traffic disruptions and alerts that impact '''international''' services can be obtained at [https://www.b-europe.com/EN/Disruptions Traffic Disruptions]<br />
<br />
==Maps==<br />
===Printed Maps===<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-E | European Railway Atlas (All-Europe Edition)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
*[[Printed Maps#ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU | European Railway Atlas (Regional Series - France and Benelux)]] by M.G. Ball.<br />
<br />
===Web-based Maps===<br />
*The infrastructure provider has some useful plans:<br />
**[http://infrabel.be/sites/default/files/generated/files/paragraph/DRR_AnnexesC_Cartes_15.zip zip file containing several maps.] The Technical Map of the network (a simplified track diagram) is DRR_C-03.<br />
**[http://www.belgianrail.be/fr/service-clientele/outils-voyage/~/media/B47DA7B888224B87BF23077BD3D26D59.pdf overview route plan, identifying line numbers]<br />
*[http://f.cl.ly/items/1x143A2D3w071S3h0B2I/Belgium.pdf Passenger network route map 2014/2015] or [http://www.belgianrail.be/~/media/e811c526377b4359ac2f7dbf81f877be.pdf schematic passenger routes including High Speed by line number 2017]<br />
*An unofficial map shows the [http://www.garesbelges.be/cartes/reseau_belge.pdf maximum extent] of the Belgian system, identifying passenger, freight and <i>closed</i> lines. <br />
*[http://www.sporenplan.nl/ Sporenplan] has a series of on-line schematic track diagrams. Click on "Sporenplannen" on the left hand side for a map showing the countries covered.<br />
*Thorsten Büker's [http://www.bueker.net/trainspotting/maps_benelux.php Benelux Map]. Although this remains on-line, the Büker maps are no longer being maintained. Last update November 2011.<br />
*[[Maps and Plans#Belgium|Maps and Plans - Belgium]]<br />
<br />
==Ticketing==<br />
A summary of the various options for travelling with reduced fares is given in the timetable, but for full information consult the booklet &quot;''Guide du Voyageur - Billets, Pass et Cartes''&quot; (or the equivalent in Flemish). The Benelux-Tourrail card allows five days unlimited travel in Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg within one month.<br />
<br />
A penalty charge is levied if a ticket is purchased on the train whilst the ticket office at the station is open. When boarding without a ticket at an unstaffed station, contact the conductor immediately to avoid a penalty fare. On some "high speed" services - particularly ''Thalys'', ''ICE'', ''Izy'' and ''Eurostar'' - fares are specific and not interavailable with tickets for other trains. Seat reservations are not available on purely domestic services.<br />
<br />
Belgian ticket machines are provided at Roosendaal, Maastricht and Aachen as these stations are served by SNCB trains. Tickets at special fares for <strong>short cross-border journeys</strong> can be bought <strong>only</strong> at the stations concerned. <br />
<br />
Through rail tickets which include travel by bus/tram/métro within the flat-fare zone of major cities are available. In Brussels, standard flat-fare single, multi-ride and 1-day tickets valid on the urban bus/tram/métro network are also valid for travel by rail between any of the city's stations. '<strong>MOBIB</strong>' is the national chipcard for e-ticketing on public transport; more information is available at [http://www.belgianrail.be/en/travel-tickets/mobib.aspx MOBIB].<br />
<br />
==Infrastructure==<br />
===Infrastructure Authority===<br />
[http://www.infrabel.be/en Infrabel]<br />
<br />
===Network Statement===<br />
[https://infrabel.be/en/networkstatement Network Statement page].<br />
<br />
===Gauge===<br />
Standard.<br />
<br />
The Antwerpen, Gent, Kusttram Tramways and the Charleroi Metro system are metre gauge.<br />
<br />
===Electrification===<br />
3kV dc. However, 25kV 50Hz is used on high speed lines and in the Ardennes. The boundaries between the systems in the Ardennes are as follows:<br />
* Dinant - Virton: between Anseremme and Gendron-Celles<br />
* Libramont - Bertrix: just west of Libramont<br />
* (Liège -) Rivage - Gouvy (- Luxembourg): between Rivage and Aywaille<br />
* Arlon - Athus: between Y Autelbas and Messancy<br />
<br />
Dual-system motive power is used on these lines.<br />
<br />
===Rule of the road===<br />
Left (but most lines are signalled for operation in either direction).<br />
<br />
===Distances===<br />
Network Statement [https://www.infrabel.be/sites/default/files/legacy/documents/ns_e_01_distance_stations-nodes.pdf Annex E1] gives distances in metres for each significant location by Line Number.<br />
<br />
==Other railways==<br />
None.<br />
<br />
==Tourist lines== <br />
Standard gauge and steam worked, unless otherwise noted. English language webpage given where available.<br />
*[http://site.cfv3v.eu/site/?lang=en_gb Le Chemin de fer à vapeur des Trois Vallées (CF3V)] : Mariembourg - Treignes<br />
*[http://www.stoomcentrum.be Stoomcentrum Maldegem (SCM)] : Eeklo - Maldegem<br />
*[http://www.stoomcentrum.be Stoomcentrum Maldegem (SCM)] : Maldegem - Donk. 600mm gauge (diesel operated)<br />
*[http://www.stoomtrein.be/en Stoomtrein Dendermonde - Puurs] : Dendermonde - Puurs<br />
*[http://www.rail-rebecq-rognon.eu Le Rail Rebecq - Rognon] : Rebecq - Rognon. 600mm gauge, on former standard gauge alignment<br />
*[http://www.grotte-de-han.be/en Tramway des Grottes de Han] : Han - Grottes de Han. Metre gauge former Vicinal tramway (diesel operated), in conjunction with visits to caves (<i>grottes</i>)<br />
*[http://www.tta.be Le Tramway Touristique de l'Aisne (TTA)] : Pont d'Erezée - Lamormenil. Metre-gauge former Vicinal tramway (diesel operated) <br />
*[http://www.cfs-sprimont.be Le chemin de fer de Sprimont (CFS)] : Sprimont - Damré. 600mm gauge. <i>See [http://www.cfs-sprimont.be/Agenda.htm Agenda] for dates of operation</i><br />
*[http://www.asvi.be/en/index/index.htm Association pour la Sauvegarde du Vicinal (ASVi)]: Lobbes - Thuin - Biesme-sous-Thuin. Metre gauge former Vicinal tramway (electrically worked), based at museum on site of Thuin West station and incorporating a re-gauged section of former standard gauge line 109<br />
*[http://www.cfbocq.be/index.php/en/ Chemin de Fer du Bocq (CFB)] : Ciney - Purnode - Evrehailles-Bauche <br />
<br />
Rail cycling (''railvoertuig'' in Flemish; ''draisines'' in French) is available on the following sections of line:<br />
*[https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://railbiketessenderlo.com/&usg=ALkJrhi6UCPsf6k3DdKBfUNKRMs7_29HxQ Railbike Tessenderlo]: Tessenderlo – Ham, Albert Canal (4 km each way) <br />
*[https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railbikelimburg.be%2F&edit-text Railbike Limburg]: Munsterbilzen – Gellik (6 km each way)<br />
*[https://translate.google.co.uk/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.railbike.be%2Ffr%2Frailbike.aspx&edit-text Railbike des Hautes Fagnes]: Kalterherberg – Sourbrodt (7 km each way – part of former Vennbahn)<br />
*[http://www.molignee.be/draisines/draisines_gb.htm Les Draisines de la Molignée]: Denée-Maredsous - Warnant (7 km each way)<br />
*[https://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=1&hl=en&ie=UTF8&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.co.uk&sl=auto&sp=nmt4&tl=en&u=http://www.spoorfietsen.be/&usg=ALkJrhhSaPyU9SqFf8Iu6oNRSuGn5qpZqw In the track of the soldiers]: Kapellen – Brasschaat (5km each way)<br />
<br />
==Metro==<br />
Bruxelles, Antwerpen and Charleroi. The latter two are the central sections of metre-gauge tram routes.<br />
<br />
Track plans are available for [https://carto.metro.free.fr/metro-tram-bruxelles/ Bruxelles/Brussel] and [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Charleroi.pdf Charleroi] at the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu Gleisplanweb] The [https://treinfanaat.jouwweb.nl/informatie/sporenplannen Treinfanaat] Site has a plan for Antwerpen from Sporenplannen.<br />
<br />
==Trams/LRT-Systems==<br />
City networks in Antwerpen, Bruxelles, Charleroi and Gent. The [https://www.delijn.be/en/kusttram/index.html?vertaling=true ''Kusttram''] operates along the coast from Oostende, west to De Panne and east to Knokke. In Bruxelles/Brussel, the [https://trammuseum.brussels/en/ Brussels Tram Museum (Musée du Transport Urbain Bruxellois)] - located in the former Woluwe tram depôt - operates an historic tram [https://trammuseum.brussels/en/brussels-tourist-tramway/presentation/ tour around the city] on Sundays in the summer and once a month at other times of the year. In Antwerpen the [https://www.delijn.be/nl/overdelijn/organisatie/educatief/museum/ Vlaams Tram- en Autobusmuseum] (site available only in Flemish) is housed in a former depôt near Berchem station. See also the references to tramways under Tourist Lines.<br />
<br />
A track plan for the Bruxelles system is available [http://carto.metro.free.fr/metro-tram-bruxelles/ here].<br />
Track plans for the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Charleroi.pdf Charleroi], [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Map-e.php?Map=Gent Gent] and <br />
[https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/Maps/Kusttram.pdf Kusttram] systems are available on the [https://www.gleisplanweb.eu/ Gleisplanweb site]. For engineering TEC Charleroi works see the [https://www.letec.be/#/ TEC website].<br />
<br />
See also [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Recent and future changes==<br />
The 2020-2023 transport plan under consultation in June 2019 includes several mentions of possible new passenger services over non-passenger lines including<br />
* "Nieuwe S-verbinding Antwerpen - Waaslandhaven" - a passenger service into Antwerp docks and<br />
* "Bediening van de haven van Gent (lijn 204) – Zelzate" - the same at Gent<br />
<br />
In July 2019, CFL stopped operating across the border from Rodange to Virton due to the GSM-R systems on their 2200 series units not being acceptable in Belgium. Media reports suggest there are no plans to introduce any replacement. This means the loss of passenger services in Belgium from Y Aubange to the border with Luxembourg.<br />
<br />
In July 2018, the federal Minister of Transport announced the introduction from the December 2018 timetable change of 2 return trips from Namur and Charleroi-Sud to Maubeuge and from Mons to Aulnoye-Aymeries in both cases with connections to and from Paris.<br />
<br />
Line 125A, Flémalle-Haute - Liège via Seraing, reopened to passengers on June 10th 2018.<br />
<br />
In January 2017 the federal Minister of Transport announced that SNCB had no plans to close any further lines, stations or halts. However, this has been thrown into doubt by reports in December 2019 that SNCB wishes to close a number of lines where track and electrification equipment are in need of renewal. These include:<br />
<br />
*42 Rivage - Gouvy<br />
<br />
*43 Angleur - Marloie<br />
<br />
*44 Spa - Pepinster<br />
<br />
*82 Aalst - Burst<br />
<br />
*94 Froyennes - Baisieux (France)<br />
<br />
*96 Mons - Quévy<br />
<br />
*97 St Ghislain - Quiévrain<br />
<br />
*130A Charleroi - Erquelinnes<br />
<br />
*132 Charleroi - Couvin<br />
<br />
*140 Charleroi - Fleurus<br />
<br />
These closures are apparently not mentioned in the 2020-2023 transport plan and indeed that plan includes improvements to service frequency on some of these routes. Assuming this remains the case when the plan is approved then closure in the short term would appear unlikely.<br />
<br />
Services via the new "Watermael-Schuman-Josaphat" tunnel between Brussel/Bruxelles-Schuman and Line 26 south of Meiser started on 4 April 2016. <br />
<br />
From 17 February 2016 Virton - Rodange CFL was reduced to a skeleton service because the introduction of different signalling systems meant there was no suitable CFL rolling stock available; the service was withdrawn completely from 20 June 2016 but resumed from 11 December 2016. <!--- IF/WHEN THIS GETS DELETED REMEMBER TO DELETE EQUIVALENT LUXEMBOURG ENTRY ---> <br />
<br />
The ''Thalys'' trains between Liège and Paris via Mons were withdrawn from 1 April 2015. From the 2015 season, Le Tramway Touristique de l'Aisne (TTA) completed their long-planned reopening to Lamormenil, making a 12 km long line from Pont d’Érezée. The Chemin de Fer du Bocq was extended from Purnode to Evrehailles-Bauche on 12 June 2015.<br />
<br />
A new transport plan was introduced with the timetable commencing on 14 December 2014, with the object of providing a more regular timetable. This resulted in the disappearance of a number of obscure or peak hour only routes. From 7 April 2014 Antwerpen - Neerpelt trains were extended to a reopened station at Hamont, on the Netherlands border. ‘’Kolenspoor’’, a standard-gauge preserved line between Waterschei, As and Eisden, last operated in 2014 and the organisation has since ceased to exist.<br />
<br />
Owing to technical problems encountered on the Fyra trains, SNCB and NS Hispeed suspended ''Fyra'' train services in February 2013 and later cancelled the contract entirely. A substitute direct InterCity service between Brussel/Bruxelles and Den Haag was introduced from 18 February 2013 with two trains each way per day, which increased to eight trains from 11 March 2013. This was subsequently increased to hourly and extended to Amsterdam. It will be further diverted onto the High Speed line via Noorderkempen to serve Breda [reverse] from 9 April 2018.<br />
<br />
"Project Diabolo", a northward extension of the Brussels Airport branch to join Line 25N (the new direct Brussels - Mechelen line running along the middle of the E19 motorway) by means of a triangular junction, opened on 10 June 2012 together with Line 25N itself. Local trains between Erquelinnes [BE] and Jeumont [FR] were withdrawn from 10 September 2012, severing this international crossing point for passengers.<br />
<br />
A new short cutoff through a tunnel, avoiding the sharply curved section through Dolhain-Gileppe on the 'classic' route between Li&egrave;ge and Verviers, opened on 11 December 2011.<br />
<br />
==Special notes==<br />
In principle, all passenger services within Belgium run at intervals of one <br />
hour or less (two hours, in the case of the routes with the least traffic) <br />
between approximately 06:00 and 22:00, grouped into three categories:<br />
*Intercity (IC, stopping only at main stations)<br />
*Local (L, stopping at all stations en route).<br />
*Suburban (S, local services around Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Liège and Charleroi)<br />
Where possible, the schedules are designed to ensure convenient connections <br />
between L trains and limited-stop services. Additional trains are scheduled <br />
outside the fixed-interval framework in the early morning and late evening, at <br />
peak hours (P), and for tourist traffic in the holiday season (ICT).<br />
<br />
Many trains consist of electric multiple-units and some such services split <br />
en route to go to different destinations. Older units don't always carry a label <br />
to show where they are going, with reliance on ticket checks and public address <br />
announcements (making reference to the unit number, also displayed over the <br />
internal doorways) to ensure passengers are in the correct part of the train.<br />
<br />
Each rail line in Belgium is identified by a line number, which is usually <br />
the same as the corresponding table number in the public timetable. Line numbers <br />
are displayed in white on blue hexagonal boards beside the track at junctions. <br />
Information intended for railway staff only (eg depots and stabling points, <br />
types of equipment) is conveyed by means of telegraphic codes; FSD = Ostend , <br />
HLE = electric loco etc.). Other trackside boards indicate line speed-limits (in <br />
tens of km/h), gradients over 12/1000, prohibition of 3-phase motive power <br />
(&quot;DMT&quot;) etc.<br />
<br />
===Signal post numbering===<br />
*in controlled area: <b>F37</b> = signal <b>F</b> of <i>blok</i> (= block post or signal box) <b>37</b>.<br />
*automatic signals on open line: <b>A806</b> = signal on track <b>A</b> at km<b> 80,6</b>; <b>BX753</b> = signal on track <b>B</b> for trains running in &quot;wrong&quot; (right-hand) direction at km<b> 75,3</b>, where the <b>X</b> denotes &quot;wrong&quot; direction; signals for use in the wrong direction show occulting aspects - the V of small white lights above certain signals is lit when the signal is cleared for a movement starting or ending such 'wrong direction' running.<br />
===Passenger train numbering===<br />
*the concept of &quot;up&quot; and &quot;down&quot; (or <i>pair</i> and <i>impair</i> in French practice) to describe the direction of movement does not apply in Belgium; on a double track line one will be &quot;A&quot; and the other &quot;B&quot;, with direction &quot;A&quot; being that in which the trackside km increases.<br />
*internal trains carry three or four digit numbers of which the first two digits denote route (and indicate direction) while the final digit(s) provide unique train number within that route - whether the final digit is odd or even carries no significance. In many cases, for services in one direction, the two final digits will indicate the hour of departure from the origin. For example, IC5xx services are Oostende-Eupen and IC504 to IC523 are the hourly departures from Oostende starting with the 0442.<br />
*trains between SNCB/NMBS and NS or CFL adopt Belgian practice throughout.<br />
*trains between SNCB/NMBS and SNCF carry different numbers within France (following the French <i>pair</i>/<i>impair</i> numbering practice) from those carried in Belgium.<br />
*International trains (classified as such) may have two (adjacent - one odd, one even) numbers, to accommodate the numbering systems of those adjacent administrations where odd and even numbers do denote direction; for motorail (AutoTrain) services originating in Benelux, the odd number will be one less than the even number.<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=41677Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2021-12-06T12:56:10Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29) */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 13 December 2020. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
<br />
Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE21/1<br />
<br />
This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
<br />
Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE21/55 and BE21/56.<br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE21/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S7.<br />
<br />
===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/2<br />
<br />
This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map<br />
[[File:South of Berchem.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE21/3<br />
<br />
This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:32 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
D1: In theory, these trains operate Sundays except before a public holiday, additionally on 24.V and not on the 20., 27.XII, 31.I, 11.IV.. They will not operate during the holiday seasons - 19.12.20 → 02.01.21, 03.04.21 → 17.04.21 and 03.07.21 → 29.08.21. In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work and may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE21/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
<br />
===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE21/4<br />
<br />
A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8214'' <br />
| Antwerpen-Centraal - 17:18 Heist-op-den-Berg - Hasselt <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8215'' <br />
| Antwerpen-Centraal - 18:18 Heist-op-den-Berg - Hasselt <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7214''<br />
| Hasselt - 06:23 Diest - Antwerpen-Centraal <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7215''<br />
| Hasselt - 07:23 Diest - Antwerpen-Centraal <br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE21/5<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN1.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/6<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud / Eigenbrakel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
<br />
To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
<br />
===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/7<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map<br />
<br />
[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
<br />
===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/8<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC40 services from Charleroi-Sud to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S9 between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE21/9<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE21/10<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''IC40'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi Sud via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''IC40'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE21/11<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE21/12<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/13<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE21/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3072 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 22:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE21/3 are booked to use high numbered platform 7 so should use line 139/1 as would any through trains from the Brussels direction to the Ottignies line. An example of the latter being Brussels/Namur services when these are diverted via Leuven due to engineering work on the direct route. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Most through trains to Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park approach via Ottignies (reversing if needed). The exceptions are ICT 6937/8/9/40/41 which are booked to terminate in platform 4 at Leuven. Use of line 139 would seem more likely than line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE21/15<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. The following use the alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi. <br />
<br />
Use is by arrivals at 06.05 from Wavre, 07.05, 08.38, 15.05, 21.05, 22.05 and 23.05 SSuX from Leuven or departures to Leuven at 05:22, 05:55, 06:22, 07:22, 08:55, 15.22 SSuX some of which are limited through services to or from Charleroi.<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/16<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE21/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 19.12.20 → 02.01.21, 03.04.21 → 17.04.21, 03.07.21 → 29.08.21.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/17<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Vilvoorde and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/18<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level. That line has now been completely lifted - also the continuation north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The replacement route (line 26B - tbc) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however Thalys services to Germany are now suspended until further notice due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
When the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019, the former route was used by an hourly S1 between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid diverted between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. The former route was also used by ICs between Gent and Leuven when the tunnel between Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Noord / Bruxelles-Nord was completely closed for engineering work.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/19<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE21/18. See BE21/18 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
One P train was diverted away from its normal route via Mechelen to use the former curve on odd dates in Spring 2020 at least. <br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8900''<br />
| Poperinge - 20:51 Dendermonde - Sint-Joris-Weert<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''THA9403''<br />
| 07:55 Bruxelles Midi - Köln Hbf <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 8 & 29 March, 19/26 April, 3 May 2020<br />
<br />
The former curve was used by an hourly IC service diverted between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette when the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/19A<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters or Bruges.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:51 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:46 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:45 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles Midi and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE21/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:02 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE21/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:51 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE21/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge: all eastbound trains are routed this way, but only about a third of westbound trains are (westbound trains alternate between platform 4 and platform 9 at Gent-Sint-Pieters);<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE21/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE21/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 03.07.21 → 29.08.21<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:25 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:20 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''ICT6754''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE21/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route lifted and dewired so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but as a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3 and this connecting line was to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead, '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE21/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE21/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS3.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE21/62.<br />
<br />
===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE21/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note these trains run School Days only. The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE21/32<br />
<br />
The L trains that previously used this side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle have been diverted to La Louvière-Sud from the December 2017 timetable change. What remains is 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:56 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:04 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE21/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6903''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2021 these are scheduled to run on 03.04.21 → 17.04.21 and 03.07.21 → 29.08.21.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 Su Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train is diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services are diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE21/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE21/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. <br />
The line between Ottignies and Gembloux is advertised as being closed from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st February 2021 inclusive. Brussel-Zuid - Namen - Luxembourg ICs are diverted and the journey planner is showing these trains as not having any timing points between Fleurus and Auvelais. On previous occasions when such a diversion was advertised (weekends from September 1st to October 7th 2018, 25-26/07/2020 and 1-2/08/2020), trains ran via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. On these occasions, the journey planner showed timing points such as Charleroi-Sud which is does not (yet) show for 13-02-21 to 21-02-21.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE21/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Most recently it was used in connection with engineering work between Namur and Rhisnes on line 161 that ran from September 2016 to December 2017. On some days in the middle of the week, the last trains from Brussels to Namur would be diverted this way. There were also two weekends in this period when Brussels to Arlon/Luxembourg services were diverted this way all weekend and other services replaces by buses. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
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===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/53<br />
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This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
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From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
<br />
On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE21/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. For example, in June 2016, this route was used on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. The IC29 services to/from Liege and the DMUs to/from Hamont used platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and then line 27A and the flying junction from Y Krijgsbaan to line 15. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Previously, in October 2014, this route was used in combination with BE21/59 with trains from Antwerp using this route and trains to Antwerp using that route. Platforms 5 and 8 at Antwerpen Berchem were used with trains joining line 27A at Y Zuid-Groenenhoek.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/56<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. For example, in June 2016, the IC29 services to/from Liege went between Antwerpen-Berchem P1/P4 and Antwerpen-Centraal via a reversal at Antwerpen-Oost. The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel.<br />
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===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal. Trains to and from the Netherlands were diverted this way at weekends from 9 February to 3 March 2019 and a number of weekends between March and June 2019.<br />
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===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE21/58<br />
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This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
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===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE21/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths. In October 2014, this route was used in combination with BE21/55 with trains from Antwerp using that route and trains to Antwerp using this route.<br />
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===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE21/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Most recently, on Sundays 18 and 25 February and 4 March 2018, due to engineering work between Lier and Herentals, P8218 and P8220 were non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map in the belgianrail.be journey planner showed them running on line 15 and line 35 rather than via Hasselt and this curve was used.<br />
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===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE21/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train is diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services are diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE21/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt can be diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The hourly Oostende / Eupen ICs were diverted via this route from Saturday 31st October 2020 to Sunday 15th November due to engineering work at Olne (between Trooz and Pepinster). The Brussels / Vienna NightJet was also diverted (when not cancelled due to Covid) - running non-stop between Liège and Aachen (and vice-versa) however it ran via Welkenraedt with a Belgian loco working to and from Aachen as normal. Normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system. The same happened on the weekend of 22nd / 23rd May 2021.<br />
<br />
Following the Walloon floods of July 15th 2021, line 37 was closed between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt. The hourly Oostende / Eupen ICs are diverted via this route. Infrabel have estimated this closure to continue until August 30th. <br />
<br />
Trains towards Visé have been observed to join the line from Aachen West to Visé at the East end of Montzen yard and use the normal tracks of line 24 past the yard area. Most trains towards Welkenraedt also used the junction at the East end of Montzen yard however one left the line from Visé to Aachen West at the West end of Montzen yard and ran through the middle of the yard.<br />
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=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE21/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
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Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
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=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE21/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE21/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE21/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
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==Other sparse services==<br />
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The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
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{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
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==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
{| class="dpetable3" <br />
| BE20/28<br />
| Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Liedekerke (Y Petite Ile/Klein Eiland) via line 50A/1<br />
| This has been replaced by the new line 50A, the inner tracks of the four tracks between Brussels and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek (BE21/20). Instead of joining line 96A as line 50A/1 did, these tracks run parallel to it.<br />
|-<br />
| BE20/33<br />
| Aubange SNCB (Y Aubange) — Rodange CFL<br />
| In July 2019, CFL stopped operating across the border from Rodange to Virton due to the GSM-R systems on their 2200 series units not being acceptable in Belgium. Local media reports suggest there are no plans to introduce any replacement.<br />
|}<br />
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==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Belgium_-_Lines_with_Obscure_or_Sparse_passenger_services&diff=41676Belgium - Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services2021-12-06T12:55:54Z<p>Jon Piesing: /* Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27) */</p>
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<div>==Introduction==<br />
This list is being updated based on the timetable period commencing 13 December 2020. Standard abbreviations are explained in [[General Information]]. References to ''IC'' and a number refer to the IC services which use that number as a prefix, for example, 'IC22' means ICs 2205 to 2221 and 2227 to 2244.<br />
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Unless otherwise noted, it may be assumed that high speed trains (''TGV'', ''DB ICE'', ''Thalys'', Eurostar and domestic IC) make maximum use of high speed lines on their line of route: Bruxelles/Brussel - Lille, Leuven - Ans (- Liège ) and (Liège -) Chênée - Hergenrath (- Aachen).<br />
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{{Map Refs ERA-E}} {{Map Refs ERA-R-FR-BE-NL-LU}}<br />
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==Obscure services: Lines with regular use==<br />
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===Bruxelles/Brussel — Antwerpen via line 27===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C5) BE21/1<br />
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This line is effectively four-tracked throughout. However, the two pairs of tracks follow different alignments over some sections, to the extent that they are accorded different line numbers by NMBS/SNCB: the "fast" route is line 25, the "slow" route line 27. By default and in the absence of engineering work, IC services use line 25 and S services use line 27. Noteworthy exceptions are as follows;<br />
* Line 27 between Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek and Y Machelen may be used by S1 services that do not call at Buda on line 25. These are alternate service SSuX and all services SSuO.<br />
* IC34 (Binche-Turnhout SSuX) and P trains to/from stations beyond Lier use line 27 between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Y Duffel (see line 27B below)<br />
* Line 27 between Y Drabstraat and Antwerpen is used, under normal circumstances, by all services between Antwerp and Lier and beyond<br />
Engineering work may result in ICs using line 27 or S using line 25.<br />
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Related to line 27 are the following;<br />
* line 27A which runs north from Y Liersesteenweg through Antwerpen Berchem platforms 1 and 4 to Antwerpen Docks. This has no regular service but parts of it may be used due to engineering work, see BE21/55 and BE21/56.<br />
* line 27B is used SSuX from Y Sint-Katelijne-Waver to Mechelen-Nekkerspoel by southbound IC34 and P trains from Lier to Mechelen as part of crossing from line 27 to line 25 in order to call at the high level platforms at Mechelen. From Mechelen-Nekkerspoel to Y Muizen see BE21/3. From Y Muizen to Y Weerde is used SSuX by S7.<br />
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===Mortsel-Liersesteenweg (Y Liersesteenweg) — Mortsel (Y Drabstraat)===<br />
[15, 25] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown fully; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/2<br />
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This route (part of line 27) acts as a connecting spur between the Antwerpen - Lier line (the middle line of the three between Antwerpen-Berchem and the Mortsel area) south of Mortsel, and the Antwerpen - Bruxelles/Brussel main line north of Hove. It is used by S1 services between Mechelen and Antwerpen which call at both Hove and Mortsel (believed to be all of them).<br />
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===Mechelen-Nekkerspoel- Y Muizen - Muizen===<br />
[27B] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 59C4) BE21/3<br />
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This route is a connection between line 27 north of Mechelen and line 53 to Leuven, a Mechelen "avoider". Since the Antwerpen - Leuven ICs were diverted via Brussels Airport - Zaventem it is used only by two trains provided for students returning to Leuven university on Sunday evenings.<br />
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{| class="ostable"<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8219''<br />
| Mol - 19:32 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|-<br />
| D1<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8220''<br />
| Hamont - 20:31 Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Heverlee <br />
|}<br />
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D1: In theory, these trains operate Sundays except before a public holiday, additionally on 24.V and not on the 20., 27.XII, 31.I, 11.IV.. They will not operate during the holiday seasons - 19.12.20 → 02.01.21, 03.04.21 → 17.04.21 and 03.07.21 → 29.08.21. In practice they are often disrupted by engineering work and may reverse at Lier and run non-stop to Leuven via Aarschot or be cancelled completely. Operating via the booked route may happen in less than 10 Sundays in a year but running via the curve would be confirmed by a stop at Platform 6 at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel.<br />
<br />
This route is also used due to engineering work.<br />
* When line 16 is closed due to engineering work between Lier and the Aarschot area. ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Liège-Guillemins via Heist-op-den-Berg and Aarschot are diverted between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this route and either line 53/1 (BE21/65) or reversal in Leuven.<br />
* ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt via Brussels Airport-Zaventem may be diverted between Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and Leuven via this route due to engineering work on the normal route.<br />
In either case, trains may (or may not) have an extra stop in Mechelen-Nekkerspoel on tracks 5 or 6 depending on direction. On June 19th/20th 2021, both the above diversions happened with the Antwerpen-Centraal - Liège-Guillemins ICs running non stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot and the Antwerpen-Centraal - Hasselt ICs calling at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and reversing in Leuven.<br />
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===Aarschot avoiding line: Begijnendijk (Y Noord Aarschot) — Langdorp (Y Oost Aarschot)===<br />
[16, 35] (ERA-E 36C3; ERA-R 60A4) BE21/4<br />
<br />
A west to east link (part of line 16) avoiding Aarschot station. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8214'' <br />
| Antwerpen-Centraal - 17:18 Heist-op-den-Berg - Hasselt <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''P8215'' <br />
| Antwerpen-Centraal - 18:18 Heist-op-den-Berg - Hasselt <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7214''<br />
| Hasselt - 06:23 Diest - Antwerpen-Centraal <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7215''<br />
| Hasselt - 07:23 Diest - Antwerpen-Centraal <br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek (Y Albertbrug) — Y Machelen-Noord — Mechelen (Y Abeelstraat) via line 25N===<br />
[25] (ERA-E 36B2-B3; ERA-R 59C3-C4) BE21/5<br />
<br />
This high speed line Between Schaarbeek and Mechelen, opened in June 2012, follows the course of the A1 motorway, to the east of the existing line 25. <br /><br />
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'''Only''' ''Thalys'' and ''Eurostar'' services use the entire line. The section north of Y Machelen-Noord is used also by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mechelen or Antwerpen. The section south of Y Machelen-Zuid is also used by trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Brussels Nord - see some of the services listed in the next entry.<br />
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===Schaarbeek (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Brucargo)===<br />
[25, 36, 36C] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/6<br />
<br />
This is the south curve of the Machelen triangle of the high speed line between Schaarbeek and Mechelen. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN2.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
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It is used by:<br />
*IC services between Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord and Leuven (and beyond) via Brussels Airport - Zaventem.<br />
*IC services between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Mons, which take 10 or 11 minutes between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Bruxelles Nord/Brussel Noord.<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud / Eigenbrakel (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
It is '''not''' used by IC services to/from Amsterdam, taking 13 minutes for the journey, as these run non-stop via Zaventem.<br />
<br />
To identify whether a train runs via this curve or non-stop via Zaventem, look up the timetable for the train concerned under "departure times by train station or train number" then scroll down to find "Real-time info by train number". Enter the train number and then look at the resulting " Map of route". Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Schaarbeek (or Haren) and the airport. Trains non-stop via Zaventem will have Zaventem as an intermediate point between the same two locations.<br />
<br />
===Brussels Airport - Zaventem (Y Machelen-Zuid) — Haren (Y Keelbeek Nord)===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/7<br />
<br />
This east <=> south curve links the high speed line between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Schaarbeek with line 26 (the through Mechelen - Halle line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side). It is used by:<br />
<br />
*IC40 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Charleroi-Sud (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Brussels Airport - Zaventem to Dinant (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC40 services between Leuven and Braine-L Alleud (SSuO: in both directions)<br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map<br />
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[[File:Brussel_Luchthavn.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
Please see the previous route for the details of how to confirm if any particular train is booked to run non-stop via Zaventem or not. Trains using this curve will be shown with a straight line between Brussels Airport and Bordet or Haren.<br />
<br />
===Haren (Y Harenheide) — Diegem (Y Diegem West)===<br />
[26, 36, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/8<br />
<br />
This connection (line 36C) links line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side) with line 36, the main Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven - Liège-Guillemins line. Note that it forms a grade separated junction at Y Diegem West. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN4.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by:<br />
*IC40 services from Charleroi-Sud to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*IC25 services from Dinant to Brussels Airport - Zaventem (SSuX, in that direction only).<br />
*S9 between Leuven and Braine-l'Alleud (hourly SSuX)<br />
<br />
===Delta (Y Etterbeek) — Boondaal (Y Boondaal)===<br />
[26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE21/9<br />
<br />
This line, part of line 26 (the through Halle - Mechelen line avoiding central Bruxelles/Brussel on the east side), forms the third side of a triangle, avoiding Etterbeek station. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS4.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is used by an hourly service of ''S7'' trains, SSuX, shown in table 26 as not calling at Etterbeek.<br />
<br />
===St. Job (Y Linkebeek-Halle) — Linkebeek===<br />
[26, 124] (ERA-E 34A4-A5; ERA-R 62B1) BE21/10<br />
<br />
This flying connection (line 26/5) enables trains from the east side stations in Bruxelles/Brussel to proceed direct, via Etterbeek, to the Charleroi line. <br /><br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BS5.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''IC40'' trains between Brussels Airport - Zaventem and Charleroi Sud via Bruxelles/Brussel-Luxembourg and by hourly S9 service between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud. On SSuO it is used used by the hourly ''IC40'' services that only run between Leuven/Louvain and Braine l'Alleud.<br />
<br />
===Leuven avoiding line: Herent (Y Wilsele) — Wezemaal (Y Holsbeek)===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE21/11<br />
<br />
This west <=> north curve (line 35/2) links the Bruxelles/Brussel - Leuven "slow" line (line 36) and the Aarschot line, enabling direct trains to avoid reversal at Leuven. It is used SSuX by all trains running non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel-Nord and Aarschot - the hourly ''IC22'' and a few P trains.<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Leuven_North_2.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Herent — Leuven via "fast" line viaduct===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE21/12<br />
<br />
Between Herent and Leuven, the "fast" line (part of line 36N) follows a route on a viaduct to the south-west of the "slow" line (the original line 36). Line 36 makes a burrowing junction with line 36N at each end of this section. "Fast" line 36N is typically traversed by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''Thalys'', DB ''ICE'' and ''IC'' services. "Slow" line 36 is typically used by trains to or from Leuven platforms A-C and 5 upwards, including ''S'' and ''L'' services.<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Leuven_North_1.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Schaarbeek — Diegem (Y.Diegem-West) via line 36N===<br />
[36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/13<br />
<br />
This "fast" line viaduct rises up on the west side of the main lines at Schaarbeek, but to the east of Schaarbeek-Vorming/Formation (yard), and flies over the eastbound “slow” line (the original line 36) and the Antwerpen line (line 25) to form the centre tracks of the four track main line to Leuven. <br /><br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN5.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
It is typically used by trains using Leuven platforms 1-4, including ''IC'' K (Gent - Genk) services but not normally ''IC'' A (Oostende - Eupen) services. In the peak a number of P-Trains also use the line, those using the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord. '''Confirmation of any specific service routed this way would be welcomed by the compilers.<br />
<br />
===Leuven — Heverlee (Y Tivoli) via diveunder line===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE21/14<br />
<br />
There are two routes between Leuven and the line towards Ottignies. The diveunder line (line 139/1) is generally much rarer than the direct route into platforms D or 1 (line 139). At the time of writing, the S20 services between Leuven and Ottignies use line 139 and platform D with a few exceptions. However they have used line 139/1 and higher numbered platforms at times - probably due to the continuing engineering work at Leuven station. The following S20 services are shown as arriving at Leuven using high numbered platforms which makes them a candidate to use this line.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6468 ''<br />
| Wavre - 19:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 3069 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 19:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S20 6470 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:31 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3071 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 21:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SO <br />
| ''S20 3072 ''<br />
| Ottignies - 22:58 Heverlee - Leuven<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
The Sunday ''P'' trains to Heverlee in BE21/3 are booked to use high numbered platform 7 so should use line 139/1 as would any through trains from the Brussels direction to the Ottignies line. An example of the latter being Brussels/Namur services when these are diverted via Leuven due to engineering work on the direct route. On Public Holiday Monday 11 November 2019, the earlier ''P'' train to Heverlee used ladder connections from its booked P7 across to the Platform D exit line so any '''reports of other journeys would be appreciated by the Compilers.'''<br />
<br />
Most through trains to Wavre / Bierges-Walibi for the Walibi theme / amusement park approach via Ottignies (reversing if needed). The exceptions are ICT 6937/8/9/40/41 which are booked to terminate in platform 4 at Leuven. Use of line 139 would seem more likely than line 139/1.<br />
<br />
===Ottignies — Wavre [— Leuven]===<br />
[139] (ERA-E 36C2, not shown; ERA-R 60A3, not shown) BE21/15<br />
<br />
There are two routes from Ottignies towards Wavre with terminal platforms and sidings in-between. Most services to/from Leuven use the northern pair of lines to/from bay platform 6 which is alongside loop platforms on the Brussels - Namur main line. The following use the alternative 1.5km [of which 0.9km are parallel] to/from the through tracks towards Charleroi. <br />
<br />
Use is by arrivals at 06.05 from Wavre, 07.05, 08.38, 15.05, 21.05, 22.05 and 23.05 SSuX from Leuven or departures to Leuven at 05:22, 05:55, 06:22, 07:22, 08:55, 15.22 SSuX some of which are limited through services to or from Charleroi.<br />
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Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Ottignies.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Schaarbeek===<br />
[26, 124, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/16<br />
<br />
Trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman normally use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord or BE21/17 to Jette. However peak-hour only route S81 runs to/from Schaarbeek via this route (part of line 161). Note that this line is accessible only from platforms 3 and 4 at Schaarbeek. It is used by the following trains.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7658''<br />
| 07:50 Schaerbeek - Louvain-la-Neuve<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7659''<br />
| Gembloux - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7665''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:51 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 7660''<br />
| Ottignies - 07:18 Brux.-Schuman - Schaerbeek<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8659''<br />
| 16:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''S81 8660''<br />
| 17:36 Schaerbeek - Ottignies<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
D - Not during the holidays. 19.12.20 → 02.01.21, 03.04.21 → 17.04.21, 03.07.21 → 29.08.21.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman (Y Josaphat) — Bockstael (Y Zennebrug)===<br />
[50, 161] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/17<br />
<br />
Most trains running north-west of Bruxelles/Brussel-Schuman use the line into Bruxelles-Nord/Brussel-Noord, but this route (line 161/1) provides a direct connection to the Jette line. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN6.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
On SSuX it is used by hourly ''S4'' local trains between Vilvoorde and Aalst via Schuman and Jette.<br />
<br />
===Tour & Taxis (Y Pannenhuis) - Y Laken/Laeken - Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/18<br />
<br />
This route has been replaced between Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne and Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The former route, part of line 28, was at ground level. That line has now been completely lifted - also the continuation north of Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek. The replacement route (line 26B - tbc) uses a dive-under built many years ago but without track being laid. This replacement dives under line 36 and joins up with line 161/1.<br />
<br />
The former route was used by Thalys 9403 to Köln Hbf M-F however Thalys services to Germany are now suspended until further notice due to Coronavirus. This routing was believed to be due to lack of paths on the tunnel through the city centre.<br />
<br />
When the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019, the former route was used by an hourly S1 between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid diverted between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est and Schaarbeek / Schaerbeek calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. The former route was also used by ICs between Gent and Leuven when the tunnel between Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Noord / Bruxelles-Nord was completely closed for engineering work.<br />
<br />
===Y Zennebrug/Pont-de-la-Senne - Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek ===<br />
[28, 50] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2) BE21/19<br />
<br />
This route is part of BE21/18. See BE21/18 for details about the replacement of the ground level line 28 with a new line diving under line 36. <br /><br />
<br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:BN7.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
One P train was diverted away from its normal route via Mechelen to use the former curve on odd dates in Spring 2020 at least. <br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| Note A<br />
| SuO <br />
| ''P8900''<br />
| Poperinge - 20:51 Dendermonde - Sint-Joris-Weert<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''THA9403''<br />
| 07:55 Bruxelles Midi - Köln Hbf <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
Note A: 8 & 29 March, 19/26 April, 3 May 2020<br />
<br />
The former curve was used by an hourly IC service diverted between Schaarbeek and Denderleeuw via Jette when the lines south of Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi were blocked by engineering work over the two long weekends at the start of November 2019.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Anderlecht===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/19A<br />
<br />
The "new" main line between Bruxelles/Brussel and Gent (line 50A) has been upgraded to 4 tracks between Anderlecht and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek, which lies east of Denderleeuw. East of Anderlecht, the outer tracks (now named line 50C) use the previous route into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. The inner tracks (now named line 50A) dive under the eastbound line 50C and run parallel with line 96A from Bru.-Petite-Ile / Bru.-Klein-Eiland into Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. <br /><br />
The new line 50A replaces the former line 50A/1, which connected line 96A to line 50A and provided a route from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid towards Liedekerke/Gent. Line 50A/1 was lifted soon after the new line 50A was available for traffic from Brussels.<br />
<br />
Line 50A is used by trains to and from the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. Line 50C is used by trains to and from the high numbered platforms<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/20<br />
<br />
This line bypasses Denderleeuw to the north. It is used by trains running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and Gent-Sint-Pieters or Bruges.<br />
<br />
===Anderlecht (Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek) — Liedekerke===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/21<br />
<br />
This burrowing junction (line 50A/2) is the connection between the east end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Bruxelles/Brussel. It is used by trains in table 50 '''either''' calling at Anderlecht '''or''' running non-stop between Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and either Denderleeuw or Liedekerke.<br />
<br />
===Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 36B2; ERA-R 59B3) BE21/22<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/3) is the connection between the west end of Denderleeuw station and the "new" main line to Gent. <br />
Click on the thumbnail for a full size map. It is used by the following trains:<br />
[[File:Denderleeuw — Gent (Y Welle).jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7973''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 06:53 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7975''<br />
| Geraardsbergen - 07:51 Denderleeuw - Gent St Pieters<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8972''<br />
| 16:46 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8974''<br />
| 17:45 Gent St Pieters - Geraardsbergen<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
This connection is also used by non-stop services between Bruxelles Midi and Gent St. Pieters when those services use line 50 from Bruxelles to Denderleeuw for any reason and then line 50A for the remainder of the journey.<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid or Denderleeuw (Y Meulewijk) — Melle (Y Melle, Blok 27)===<br />
[50] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 59B4) BE21/23<br />
<br />
This flying junction (line 50A/4) is the connection between the "new" main line towards Bruxelles/Brussel and the Zottegem line, at the eastern end of the Gent area. It is used by trains shown non-stop between Bruxelles/Brussel or Denderleeuw and Melle on table 50. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Meulewijk to Y Melle.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 17:31 Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid - Gent-Dampoort - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - Gent-Dampoort - 08:02 Melle - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
P8013 was cancelled as of November 29th as part of a package of service reductions attributed to the impact of Covid on railway staff.<br />
<br />
This flying junction is also used when engineering work blocks either line 50 between Denderleeuw and Melle or (less frequently) line 50A between Y Meulewijk and the east end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station.<br />
<br />
===Merelbeke (Y Oost Ledeberg) — Gent-Dampoort (Y Noord Ledeberg, Blok 29)===<br />
[50, 59] (ERA-E 36A3; ERA-R 59B4) BE21/24<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 58) allows trains to run direct between the Bruxelles/Brussel and Antwerpen directions, avoiding Gent-Sint-Pieters station. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Y Oost Ledeberg to Y Noord Ledeberg.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8013''<br />
| Schaarbeek - 18:04 Merelbeke - Sint-Niklaas <br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7013''<br />
| Sint-Niklaas - 07:51 Gentbrugge - Schaarbeek<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Gent-Sint-Pieters — Drongen (Y Assels)===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 36A3, not shown; ERA-R 59A4) BE21/25<br />
<br />
This is the more northerly route (line 50A/6) between the west end of Gent-Sint-Pieters station and the Oostende main line, running to the north of the line 75 tracks, and then having a grade-separated junction with the main line westwards. West of Y Assels the line 50A/6 tracks become the "slow lines" (line 50D), although crossovers allow westbound trains to cross to line 50A and eastbound trains to cross from it. Click on the thumbnail for a full size map (but note that the map does not yet show the diveunder at Y Assels used by westbound trains). [[File:Gent-Sint-Pieters - Drongen (Y Assels) revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
This route is used by trains between Gent-Sint-Pieters and Brugge which use platforms 1 to 5 at Gent-Sint-Pieters; any trains using platforms 1 or 4 at Drongen must also go this way. This comprises the following:<br />
*hourly ''IC18'' trains between Antwerpen and Oostende;<br />
*on Mondays to Fridays only, hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge: all eastbound trains are routed this way, but only about a third of westbound trains are (westbound trains alternate between platform 4 and platform 9 at Gent-Sint-Pieters);<br />
*a handful of other trains, including summer-only services between Antwerpen and Blankenberge.<br />
<br />
===Oostkamp (Y Oostkamp) — Brugge===<br />
[50a] (ERA-E 38C3, not shown; ERA-R 58C5) BE21/26<br />
<br />
This is a grade separated junction (line 50A/5) linking the Gent main line to the northern platforms at Brugge, in common with part of the Kortrijk line and allowing multiple simultaneous arrivals and departures to/from the Gent direction. This is likely to be used by services using the low numbered platforms at Brugge, particularly the local services to and from Gent (the hourly ''L'' trains between Mechelen and Zeebrugge). Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Oostkamp - Brugge.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
===Mouscron (Y Bethune) — Ingelmunster (Y Leiebrug)===<br />
[66/1] (ERA-E 38C2; ERA-R 58C3) BE21/27<br />
<br />
This curve avoiding Kortrijk station (line 66/1) is used by one train in each direction during the summer holidays from 03.07.21 → 29.08.21<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:25 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSu<br />
| ''ICT6704''<br />
| Charleroi-Sud - 09:20 Mouscron - Blankenberge<br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| <br />
| ''ICT6754''<br />
| Blankenberge - 19:08 Lichtervelde - Charleroi-Sud<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Saint-Ghislain — Ville-Pommeroeul via Ligne 78, Voie 1bis===<br />
[78] (ERA-E 36A1, not shown; ERA-R 59B1, not shown) BE21/28<br />
<br />
This spur from Saint-Ghislain's Quiévrain line platforms (3, 4 and 5) to the Tournai line runs independently on the south side of the main lines. Note that a traveller in April 2019 found the previous middle route lifted and dewired so all trains using this obscure route must now use what was the line further south from Saint-Ghislain yard to the Tournai line, (with a separate level crossing west of the station). <br />
<br />
The following train is still booked to use platform 3 at Saint-Ghislain but as a traveller in November 2019 found it re-platformed to P2 as P3 and this connecting line was to be used by a re-platformed R4693 Tournai - 22:59 Saint-Ghislain - Mons service instead, '''the compilers would greatly appreciate receiving any reports of attempts to travel this routing.''' Click on the thumbnail for a full size map.<br />
[[File:Saint-Ghislain__revised.jpg|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''IC943''<br />
| Namur - 22:56 Saint-Ghislain (platform 3) - Tournai<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96N===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE21/29<br />
<br />
This flyover (the ''saut de mouton du Midi'') provides a connection between the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid and the main line towards Halle (line 96). <br /><br />
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<br />
It is used by ''Eurostar'', ''Thalys'' and ''TGV'' services and also by some services on Table 94 [Tournai and Mouscron] and Table 96 [Mons, Quiévrain and Quevy] - those leaving the low numbered platforms at Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel Zuid - although their routing will be determined by operational circumstances and they may run straight on to Line 96. The next entry (line 96A) provides another alternative.<br />
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===Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Forest-Midi/Vorst-Zuid via line 96A===<br />
[96] (ERA-E 34A5, not shown; ERA-R 62A1, not shown) BE21/30<br />
<br />
This line, to the west of the main line, round the back of the yard at Forest/Vorst, provides an alternative route at the south end throat of Midi station for trains to and from Halle which use the lower numbered platforms at Midi. There is a flying junction at the south end. <br /><br />
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In previous years, some IC37 services have regulary used this route except when delayed (e.g. IC3707 and IC3735). The route is occasionally used by Eurostar and Thalys although the previous entry (via line 96N) is much more common.<br />
<br />
Part of this line was used in October and November 2019 by trains diverted owing to engineering work south of Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid. See BE21/62.<br />
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===Bracquegnies (Y La Paix) — La Louvière-Centre===<br />
[118] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE21/31<br />
<br />
This curve (part of line 118) has a very limited service:<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7774''<br />
| Manage - 06:54 La Louvière-Centre - Quévy <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8775''<br />
| Mons - 16:41 Bracquegnies - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Note these trains run School Days only. The curve is also used by IC trains between Brussels or Namur and Mons when engineering work closes the direct route.<br />
<br />
===Familleureux (Y Familleureux) — Manage ===<br />
[117] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59C2) BE21/32<br />
<br />
The L trains that previously used this side of the Familleureux/Manage/La Louvière triangle have been diverted to La Louvière-Sud from the December 2017 timetable change. What remains is 3 P trains from Manage to Braine-Le-Comte in the morning and 3 P trains back in the evening.<br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7781'' <br />
| 06:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7782'' <br />
| 07:13 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P7783'' <br />
| 07:39 Manage - Familleureux - Braine-Le-Comte<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8781''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 16:56 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8782'' <br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 17:38 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|-<br />
| <br />
| SSuX <br />
| ''P8783''<br />
| Braine-Le-Comte - 18:04 Familleureux - Manage<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== (Ath) - Lens - Y Lens - Y Jurbise - Masnuy-St-Pierre - (Braine-le-Comte) ===<br />
[96/2] (ERA-E 36A1; ERA-R 59B2) BE21/33<br />
<br />
This connection permits through trains between Brussels / Braine-le-Comte and Cambron-Casteau / Ath without reversing at Jurbise and occasional use commenced in Spring 2019 and the same pair was scheduled in 2020. <br />
<br />
{| class="ostable"<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6903''<br />
| Schaerbeek - 09:56 Soignies - Cambron-Casteau <br />
|-<br />
| D<br />
| SSuO <br />
| ''IC6953''<br />
| 17:46 Cambron-Casteau - Schaerbeek <br />
|}<br />
<br />
In 2021 these are scheduled to run on 03.04.21 → 17.04.21 and 03.07.21 → 29.08.21.<br />
<br />
Cambron-Casteau is famous for a wildlife park with elephants and pandas and has a miniature railway.<br />
<br />
This connection is not normally used when line 94 is closed between Ath and Halle. Typically Tournai / Brussels and v.v. ICs only run between Tournai and either Ath (for buses to Halle) or Jurbise/Jurbeke (for connections). The only train that has sometimes been diverted via this curve is P8500, the 1755 Su Mouscron - Louvain-La-Neuve.<br />
<br />
This connection may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train is diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services are diverted.<br />
<br />
=== Namur - [Beez] - Marche-les-Dames not using the underpass ===<br />
[125] (ERA-E ; ERA-R ) BE21/34<br />
<br />
At Namur, most services between Namur, Marche-les-Dames and stations to Statte and Liège-Guillemins use a double-track underpass to cross underneath lines 154 to Dinant and line 162 to Arlon and Luxembourg. There is also a single track connection from the north side of Namur station that drops down to join the lines going through the underpass. The two routes do not appear to have distinct numbers in the Belgian route-numbering system, both are line 125. The single line connection is parallel to line 162 for some distance and some may not consider it a separate route.<br />
<br />
In theory any train can use either route. In practice most trains use the underpass. The single track connection is used by trains using the high numbered platforms at Namur, particularly the M-F hourly IC services from Brussels to Liège via Namur that are normally booked to use platform 11 at Namur.<br />
<br />
==Obscure services: Lines used on an occasional basis for engineering work diversions==<br />
<br />
===Fleurus — Auvelais===<br />
[130, 140] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2-A1) BE21/51<br />
<br />
This line, line 147, has been used in the past (usually only in one direction) when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Ottignies and Gembloux where '''all''' intermediate stops between between Ottiginies and Namur are deleted but journey time extended. <br />
The line between Ottignies and Gembloux is advertised as being closed from Saturday 13th to Sunday 21st February 2021 inclusive. Brussel-Zuid - Namen - Luxembourg ICs are diverted and the journey planner is showing these trains as not having any timing points between Fleurus and Auvelais. On previous occasions when such a diversion was advertised (weekends from September 1st to October 7th 2018, 25-26/07/2020 and 1-2/08/2020), trains ran via Charleroi-Sud and normal passenger lines in both directions. On these occasions, the journey planner showed timing points such as Charleroi-Sud which is does not (yet) show for 13-02-21 to 21-02-21.<br />
<br />
===Jemeppe (Y Jemeppe-Froidmont) — Moustier===<br />
[130, 144] (ERA-E 36C1; ERA-R 60A2) BE21/52<br />
<br />
This line, line 130/1, has been used in the past when line 161 is blocked by engineering works between Gembloux and Namur. Most recently it was used in connection with engineering work between Namur and Rhisnes on line 161 that ran from September 2016 to December 2017. On some days in the middle of the week, the last trains from Brussels to Namur would be diverted this way. There were also two weekends in this period when Brussels to Arlon/Luxembourg services were diverted this way all weekend and other services replaces by buses. Use of this route results in a 20 minute increase in the normal journey time.<br />
<br />
===Mechelen (Y Keelbeek Zuid) — Brussels Airport-Zaventem (Y Diegem Oost)/Leuven===<br />
[25, 36] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62B2) BE21/53<br />
<br />
This line, line 36/1, has been used in the past when engineering work prevents the Amsterdam - Bruxelles/Brussels IC services from reversing at Bruxelles/Brussel Midi/Zuid. <br /><br />
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[[File:BN8.png|50px|thumb|left]]<br style="clear: both" /><br />
<br />
From 29 April to 1 May 2017 these services were diverted from line 25 via lines 26/1, 36/1 and 36 to enter Brussels Airport-Zaventem from the south. The northbound IC services ran directly from the Airport to Mechelen.<br />
<br />
On Sundays 14, 21, 28 January, 4 and 11 February and 11th March 2018, due to the direct line between Mechelen and Leuven being closed for engineering work, this line was used by P8219 and P8220. The map in the SNCB/NMBS journey planner showed these services running via Vilvoorde and Diegem making this curve the obvious route.<br />
<br />
===Voroux (Y Voroux) — Kinkempois — Liege Guillemins (Y Val-Benoît) / Angleur (Y Aguesses)===<br />
[36A, 125A/37/1] (ERA-E 37A1-A2; ERA-R 61B4-B3-C3) BE21/54<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past when Liege bank was closed due to engineering work. <br />
<br />
Normally when this occurs over a full weekend, ICE services use this route stopping at Angleur instead of Liège-Guillemins and run 30 minutes late going to Brussels and leave Brussels 30 minutes early. Oostende / Eupen ICs are similarly diverted and do not serve Eupen due to the extended journey times. Thalys however reverse in Liège-Guillemins station. <br />
<br />
This route has also been used overnight with only the last eastbound ICs diverted. For example, in August 2016, IC521 ran non-stop from Waremme (0002) to Angleur (0030) and then called at Verviers-Central (0048) and Welkenraedt (0100). (IC522 terminated at Liège-Guillemins (0151) with buses for passengers to/from Ans for both trains as appropriate).<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem — line 27A — Y Krijgsbaan — Y Aubry — Lier===<br />
[27A] (ERA-E 36B3, not shown; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/55<br />
<br />
This line provides an alternative route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Lier to the normal route through Mortsel on line 27. For example, in June 2016, this route was used on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. The IC29 services to/from Liege and the DMUs to/from Hamont used platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and then line 27A and the flying junction from Y Krijgsbaan to line 15. Platforms 1 and 4 at Antwerpen-Berchem and line 27A have not had a regular passenger service since the December 2014 timetable change. Previously, in October 2014, this route was used in combination with BE21/59 with trains from Antwerp using this route and trains to Antwerp using that route. Platforms 5 and 8 at Antwerpen Berchem were used with trains joining line 27A at Y Zuid-Groenenhoek.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Centraal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/56<br />
<br />
This route has been used in the past on Saturdays when line 27 was shut immediately south of Antwerpen-Berchem, i.e. preventing access to platforms 5 and 8 from the South. For example, in June 2016, the IC29 services to/from Liege went between Antwerpen-Berchem P1/P4 and Antwerpen-Centraal via a reversal at Antwerpen-Oost. The line from Antwerpen-Centraal to Antwerpen-Oost lost its regular passenger service at the December 2011 timetable change when the L trains between Antwerpen-Centraal and Roosendaal were diverted to use the new tunnel.<br />
<br />
===Antwerpen-Berchem P1/4 — Antwerpen-Oost — Antwerpen-Luchtbal===<br />
[27A,12] (ERA-E 36B3; ERA-R 61C1) BE21/57<br />
<br />
This route (one pair of tracks being line 12 and the other two line 27A) may be used if engineering work blocks the tunnel through Antwerpen Centraal. Trains to and from the Netherlands were diverted this way at weekends from 9 February to 3 March 2019 and a number of weekends between March and June 2019.<br />
<br />
===Schaerbeek/Schaarbeek — line 26 — Y Keelbeek-Zuid/Sud===<br />
[27,26] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A2-B2 ) BE21/58<br />
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<br />
This route was used during engineering work between Y Josaphat and Bru.-Schuman in August 2017 and again following severe flooding in the same area a few weeks later. Different trains were diverted on the two occasions. From Schaerbeek the route was via line 27D and through the yards to join the remains of line 26 (which no longer connects to line 26A). Towards Schaerbeek, line 27F was used instead of line 27D.<br />
<br />
===Lier — Line 13 — Y Kontich===<br />
[13] (ERA-E 36B3-C3; ERA-R 59C4) BE21/59<br />
<br />
This route is used when the direct route between Mortsel and/or Y Aubry and/or Lier is blocked by engineering work or where single line working is in operation but there are not enough paths. In October 2014, this route was used in combination with BE21/55 with trains from Antwerp using that route and trains to Antwerp using this route.<br />
<br />
===(Mol —) Y Noord Dr. Hasselt — West Dr. Hasselt (— Leuven)===<br />
[35/1] (ERA-E 37A2; ERA-R 60B4) BE21/60<br />
<br />
This curve, line 35/1, avoids Hasselt station and enables trains to run direct between Genk or Mol and Aarschot. Most recently, on Sundays 18 and 25 February and 4 March 2018, due to engineering work between Lier and Herentals, P8218 and P8220 were non-stop from Mol to Leuven. The map in the belgianrail.be journey planner showed them running on line 15 and line 35 rather than via Hasselt and this curve was used.<br />
<br />
===(La Louviere-Sud —) Y Ecaussinnes — Y Soignies (— Mons)===<br />
[96/1] (ERA-E 36B1; ERA-R 59B2-C2 ) BE21/61<br />
<br />
This curve, line 96/1, has been used when the direct route between La Louviere-Sud and Mons was closed due to engineering work. On weekends in August 2018, while most trains were replaced by buses, ICT 6704 and ICT 6754 were diverted via this curve.<br />
<br />
This curve may be used when there is engineering work somewhere between La Louvière Sud, La Louvière Centre, Familleureux, Braine-le-Comte and Halle. On Sunday May 17 2021, P8700, the Binche - Louvain-La-Neuve Sunday evening student train is diverted after Ecaussinnes via line 96/1, Soignies, line 96/2 and Ath (reverse). No other services are diverted.<br />
<br />
=== (Liege-Guillemins —) Visé — Y Longchamps — Y Berneau — Montzen — Welkenraedt ===<br />
[24/1, 24/2, 24, 39] (ERA-E 37A2-B2; ERA-R 60C3-61A3) BE21/62<br />
<br />
When line 37 through Verviers-Central is closed due to engineering work, ICs between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt can be diverted via Visé and the freight line by Montzen yard. <br />
<br />
The hourly Oostende / Eupen ICs were diverted via this route from Saturday 31st October 2020 to Sunday 15th November due to engineering work at Olne (between Trooz and Pepinster). The Brussels / Vienna NightJet was also diverted (when not cancelled due to Covid) - running non-stop between Liège and Aachen (and vice-versa) however it ran via Welkenraedt with a Belgian loco working to and from Aachen as normal. Normal Belgian electric locos cannot work to Aachen West due to the location of the changeover to the German electrification system. The same happened on the weekend of 22nd / 23rd May 2021.<br />
<br />
Following the Walloon floods of July 15th 2021, line 37 was closed between Liege-Guillemins and Welkenraedt. The hourly Oostende / Eupen ICs are diverted via this route. Infrabel have estimated this closure to continue until August 30th. <br />
<br />
Trains towards Visé have been observed to join the line from Aachen West to Visé at the East end of Montzen yard and use the normal tracks of line 24 past the yard area. Most trains towards Welkenraedt also used the junction at the East end of Montzen yard however one left the line from Visé to Aachen West at the West end of Montzen yard and ran through the middle of the yard.<br />
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=== (Anderlecht — ) Y Bru.-Petite-Ile/Bru.-Klein-Eiland ''OR'' Forest Midi/Voorst Zuid — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem (— Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest)===<br />
[28/2] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE21/63<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi / Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and there was an hourly service between Brussels Nord and Ghent via Merelbeke (etc), Liedekerke and Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest. Note that there has been extensive engineering work in the area where line 96A, line 50A/1 and line 28/2 converge and the current route of line 28/2 may be different from what was there some years ago. <br /><br />
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<br />
Ahead of the above engineering work, a number of P trains were diverted via Brussels West instead of Midi/Central/Nord.<br />
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=== Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est — Y Cureghem/Y Kuregem — Bru.-West/Bru.-Ouest ===<br />
[28/3] (ERA-E 34A5; ERA-R 62A1) BE21/64<br />
<br />
The lines south of Bru. Midi/Zuid were blocked for the two long weekends at the start of November 2019 and this flyover was used by an hourly S1 service between Antwerp Central and Charleroi-Zuid, diverted between Vorst-Oost/Forest-Est and Schaarbeek/Schaerbeek, calling at Brussel-West/Bruxelles-Ouest, Simonis and Thurn En Taxis. While the structure of the viaduct between Vorst-Oost / Forest-Est - Y Cureghem / Y Kuregem was completed a while ago, the track and electrification have been completed only recently. <br /><br />
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=== (Antwerpen-Berchem - Mechelen-Nekkerspoel - Muizen - ) Y Dijlebrug - Y Holsbeek (- Aarschot) ===<br />
[34, 35] (ERA-E 36C2; ERA-R 60A3) BE21/65<br />
<br />
This north-east to north-west curve links the line between Leuven and Mechelen (line 53) with the line between Leuven and Aarschot (line 35).<br />
It has been used by hourly ICs between Antwerpen-Centraal and Hasselt / Liège-Guillemins when the direct route between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via Lier and Heist-op-den-Berg is closed due to engineering work. On 19th/20th June 2021, the ICs ran non-stop between Antwerpen-Berchem and Aarschot via this curve, line 53, Muizen, line 27/B (BE21/3), Mechelen-Nekkerspoel and line 27.<br />
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==Trams==<br />
See [[Belgium_-_Tram_services_over_obscure_routes|Belgium - Tram services over obscure routes]]<br />
<br />
==Other sparse services==<br />
<br />
The following lines have few trains (relative to service levels generally in this country) - fewer than seven trains each way on at least three days a week - or do not run each weekday:<br />
<br />
{| class="osstable3"<br />
| 15<br />
| [Mechelen -] Duffel (Y Duffel) - Lier<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| Meiser - Merode - Y Boondaal / Boondael<br />
| No service at weekends.<br />
|-<br />
| 26<br />
| [Mechelen -] Muizen - Eppegem (Y Weerde)<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 50a<br />
| Zwankendamme – Zeebrugge Dorp or Zeebrugge Strand<br />
| Different terminal stations located on two different branches are used - Zeebrugge Dorp on Mondays to Fridays outside the tourist season (late June - end of August) but Zeebrugge Strand at weekends and during the tourist season.<br />
|-<br />
| 82<br />
| Aalst - Burst<br />
| No trains at weekends or during school holidays. <br />
|-<br />
| 96<br />
| Mons - Quévy<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 144<br />
| Gembloux - Jemeppe-sur-Sambre<br />
| Four trains each way Monday to Friday; none at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 163<br />
| Libramont - Bastogne<br />
| All services are provided by bus.<br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Virton - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends. <br />
|-<br />
| 165<br />
| Arlon - Athus<br />
| No service at weekends; Athus - Rodange has CFL trains at weekends. <br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Deletions since previous edition==<br />
{| class="dpetable3" <br />
| BE20/28<br />
| Bruxelles-Midi/Brussel-Zuid — Liedekerke (Y Petite Ile/Klein Eiland) via line 50A/1<br />
| This has been replaced by the new line 50A, the inner tracks of the four tracks between Brussels and Y Sint-Katherina-Lombeek (BE21/20). Instead of joining line 96A as line 50A/1 did, these tracks run parallel to it.<br />
|-<br />
| BE20/33<br />
| Aubange SNCB (Y Aubange) — Rodange CFL<br />
| In July 2019, CFL stopped operating across the border from Rodange to Virton due to the GSM-R systems on their 2200 series units not being acceptable in Belgium. Local media reports suggest there are no plans to introduce any replacement.<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==See also==<br />
{{Navbox Belgium}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services]]</div>Jon Piesinghttps://www.egtre.info/w/index.php?title=Border_Crossings:_Belgium_-_France&diff=41674Border Crossings: Belgium - France2021-12-06T07:14:06Z<p>Jon Piesing: Temporary(?) closures in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid.</p>
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<div>==(Arlon -) Athus SNCB - Mont St. Martin yard (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
see next item.<br />
<br />
==(Dinant - Halanzy -) Y Aubange SNCB - Mont St. Martin (- Longwy) SNCF==<br />
[E] The Athus - Mont St. Martin route closed and was lifted, but in 2002 it was restored, with a lead from Y Aubange instead of Athus: in other words, the initial route which gave through running from the Arlon direction to Mont St. Martin was (after an interval of some years with no direct access from SNCB to Mont St.Martin) replaced by one giving through running from the Dinant direction instead.<br />
<br />
==Dinant SNCB - Givet SNCF==<br />
[D] No traffic. Track impassable due to lack of maintenance. Since the tourist service was withdrawn in 2000 there have been various proposals for reopening. However, no funding is available and Wallonie region (BE) is suggesting it be converted to a cycle path.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Treignes SNCB - Vireux-Molhain SNCF (- Charleville-Mézières)==<br />
The track is lifted beyond Treignes with the tunnel of Najauge having been used to grow mushrooms after closure.<br />
<br />
==(Mariembourg -) Momignies SNCB - Anor SNCF==<br />
The line within Belgium between Mariembourg and Momignies - which saw local freight use until 1999 - is out of use and some sections have been converted to a cycleway. The cross-border section between Momignies and Anor closed to passengers in 1953 and freight in 1978. In 1993 that section was acquired by Comptoir Calcaires & Matériaux, owners of a quarry at Wallers-en-Fagne in France (trading as Carrières de Wallers). Traffic was then taken by road to Momignies and thence by rail to Anor, worked by Colas Rail as a private siding. A new alignment, wholly within France and running direct to the quarry, came into operation on 19 July 2011, leading to the closure of the cross-border section and cessation of loading at Momignies. A descriptive article appears in Voie Etroite no. 254 (Feb-Mar 2013).<br />
<br />
==(Charleroi -) Erquelinnes SNCB - Jeumont SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 3kV dc extends to Jeumont, where there are switchable tracks in the station and freight sidings, although a gradually increasing number of freight trains are being hauled by dual- or multi-system locos (SNCB type 13 or appropriately equipped and certified TRAXX).<br />
<br />
From the December 2018 timetable changes two trains a day use this crossing in each direction.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid.<br />
<br />
==(Mons -) Quévy SNCB - Feignies SNCF (- Aulnoye)==<br />
[E*] 25kV 50Hz extends to Quévy where there are switchable tracks in the passenger station and freight sidings. From 14 December 2008 the regional passenger train service over this route between Quévy and Maubeuge/Aulnoye was withdrawn and the night train Paris - Berlin/Hamburg was diverted to run via Forbach, so there are no passenger trains over this border crossing for some years. From the December 2018 timetable, two trains use this route in both directions.<br />
These services were withdrawn from Monday December 6th 2021 in a round of planned cancellations attributed to staff shortages due to Covid.<br />
<br />
==(St.Ghislain -) Quiévrain SNCB - Blanc-Misseron SNCF (- Valenciennes)==<br />
[D] Line closed. The cross-border passenger service, operated by SNCB and running only to Blanc-Misseron was withdrawn on 3 June 1984; freight traffic ceased on 15 April 1992. St-Ghislain – Quiévrain was electrified from 28 May 1995, whereupon the line was severed and lifted south of Quiévrain.<br />
<br />
In 2013, both governments approved reopening in principle, but the money for this was reallocated to extension of the Valenciennes tram system to Vieux-Condé. However, some money has been allocated in the new regional plan.<br />
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==(Bruxelles -) Antoing SNCB - Frétin SNCF (- Lille/Paris) {high-speed line}==<br />
[E] Electrification at 25 kV 50Hz is to SNCF standards as far as the end of the high speed line at Lembeek (15 km from Bruxelles), with neutral sections there and at the intermediate access points near Antoing and near Ath. Only trains equipped with TVM430 cab signalling can use this line.<br />
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==(Tournai -) Froyennes SNCB - Baisieux SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] A neutral section just west of Froyennes separates SNCB and SNCF electrification and only dual-system electric motive power can use the line. Initially, most local passenger trains continued to be worked by SNCF diesel units, but now SNCB dual-system EMUs run hourly between Lille and Liège.<br />
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==(Kortrijk -) Mouscron/Moeskroen NMBS - Tourcoing SNCF (- Lille)==<br />
[E*] The neutral section between the SNCB 3kV and the SNCF 25kV 50Hz is a few kilometers south of Mouscron. Passenger services between Lille and Brugge and between Lille and Antwerpen via Gent are worked by SNCB dual-system EMUs. SNCB dual-system electric locomotives work freight trains through to Lille.<br />
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==De Panne NMBS - Bray Dunes SNCF (- Dunkerque)==<br />
[D] No traffic. The section of line between Bray Dunes and Dunkerque is partly dismantled.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[Border Crossings - General Information]]<br />
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[[Category:Border Crossings|Belgium - France]]</div>Jon Piesing