Brussels-South railway station, International railway terminal in Saint-Gilles, Belgium
Brussels-South railway station is an international railway terminal in Saint-Gilles with 22 tracks serving connections across Europe. The building houses multiple ticket offices, information desks, shops, and food outlets, along with direct connections to metro and bus services.
The original building was designed by Auguste Payen in 1869 and shaped the area for decades. In 1949, the old structure was replaced by the current modernist building that defines the station today.
The station displays signage in French, Dutch, and English, reflecting Brussels's multilingual character. Travelers from across Europe pass through daily, making it a true crossroads of the continent.
The station is well-organized with clear signage and multiple service points for tickets and information. Nearby metro and bus stops make it easy to reach the station or explore the rest of the city from here.
The station has dedicated sections for Eurostar trains heading to London and Thalys services going to Paris, Amsterdam, and Cologne. With roughly 1,200 train departures daily, it ranks among Europe's busiest railway stations.
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