Vilvoorde railway station, railway station in Belgium
Vilvoorde railway station is a railway station in the town of Vilvoorde, Belgium, located in Flemish Brabant. The brick building features a simple traditional design with covered platforms and multiple tracks that handle trains traveling to Brussels, Antwerp, and nearby towns.
The station opened in 1835 as part of Belgium's first railway line connecting Brussels to Mechelen. Additional routes were added over the 19th century, transforming it into an important transportation hub that supported the region's industrial growth.
The station takes its name from the town of Vilvoorde and serves as a daily meeting point for commuters and travelers. The bilingual signage in Dutch and French reflects the local language practices of the Flemish Brabant region.
The station is easily accessible from the town center and features wide, accessible platforms with shelter. Visitors should note that the station is most crowded during morning and evening commute times when many local workers travel to nearby cities.
The station was part of Belgium's very first railway line and continues to connect two of the country's most important cities. Its original brick design from 1835 remains visible today, even though operations have been modernized over nearly two centuries of use.
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