PROJECT STORY
The Challenge
Brussel's current public transport system cannot cope with the growing population.
Extension of Metro Line North of Brussels
Future-oriented mobility in Europe's capital
The Solution
The existing tram line 3, between Brussels-North station and Albert station, is being converted into a metro line and extended to the north.
The Impact
This line connects the suburbs to the downtown area and makes it easier and faster to reach offices, stores, cultural institutions and schools.
7
new stations
5 km
of new track
30 m
deep
The Challenge
Like all major cities, Brussels faces ever-increasing challenges in terms of mobility and urbanization. For a city with 1.2 million inhabitants — set to reach 2 million by 2050 — the four metro lines no longer meet current needs. Brussels deserves a metro system adapted to population growth that connects the suburbs to the downtown area faster than other means of transport.
The Solution
Beliris is transforming the existing tram line 3, between Brussels-North and Albert station, into a metro line and extending it north to Bordet station in Evere. This involves building 5 kilometers of new, fully automated tunnels, seven new stations (Liedts, Colignon, Verboeckhoven, Riga, Tilleul, Paix and Bordet) and a yard. The aim is to improve the links between the north and south of Brussels, as well as connections to the downtown area, to increase the capacity of public transport in densely populated areas and to facilitate mobility for as many of the inhabitants of Brussels as possible.
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Beliris, the delegated contracting authority, appointed Arcadis as project manager to assist with cost control, risk management and planning during the research and implementation phase of the extension work. The new metro tunnel is 25 to 30 meters deep on average and the stations are arranged over three levels to reduce effects including the impact of vibration on the environment. The single-tube tunnel, which has a diameter of 9.8 meters, will be excavated using a special tunnel boring machine.
The Impact
This extension, which increases both the frequency and capacity of the metro services, enables the Brussels metro system to meet the needs of the expected population growth. Reaching offices, businesses, cultural institutions and schools will be easier and faster.
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About Beliris
Beliris is a federal team that works for the inhabitants of Brussels and visitors to the city. Every day, Beliris carries out construction, renovation and restoration projects in a range of areas, from mobility, social housing and green spaces to revitalizing neighborhoods, culture, heritage and sports. Its objective is to promote the influence of Brussels as the capital of Belgium and of Europe.
