Today in History - May 5th. 1835 - First Rail Transport in Belgium
Trainworld (Schaarbeek)
The first Rail Transport in Belgium between Brussels and
Mechelen (in English: Mechlin) was opened.
Railway Station in Sint-Niklaas |
After splitting from the Netherlands King Leopold of Belgium
and his ministers decided to stimulate the industry.
King Leopold I of Belgium |
has a very good Railway connection between the major cities
(although the punctuality could be better ...).
The railwaystation of Brussels.
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