Moerbeke-Waas railway station, railway station in Moerbeke, Belgium
Moerbeke-Waas railway station is a single-story brick building constructed in 1910 with red walls accented by decorative yellow brick bands. Its symmetrical facade features a central arched porch, paired windows on either side, a gabled roof with painted wooden trim, and a station sign displaying its name below the roofline.
The station opened in 1867 and initially served three rail lines connecting to Lokeren, Zelzate, and Stekene, carrying passengers until 1960. Freight operations, mainly sugar beets, continued until the final train departed in December 2007, with the line officially dismantled by 2013.
The station's name combines Moerbeke and Waas, reflecting the two communities linked by rail. It served as a meeting point where residents gathered daily, creating a social center that connected the area to neighboring towns and shaped local identity for generations.
The site is accessible and easy to explore on foot, with the preserved station building as your main landmark. Visit during daylight hours to appreciate the architectural details and notice the overgrown platforms and old trackbed that remain around the structure.
On October 6, 1914, German forces derailed a train carrying soldiers and refugees shortly after invading Belgium, resulting in a violent confrontation at the station. This dramatic episode in World War I history is etched into the building's past and makes it a site of historical significance beyond its role as a transport hub.
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