This content discusses the development of Brussels’ metro system and the various challenges it has faced. The idea of a metro system was first proposed in 1892, but it took several decades for the project to come to fruition. In 1976, King Baudouin became the first metro passenger, and the network has since grown to include four metro lines and three pre-metro lines. However, the transformation of Line 3 into a metro line has encountered technical and budgetary difficulties, leading to a halt in construction. This is just one of the significant problems facing the project. There are debates about whether to continue the work or abandon the northern portion of the metro system. The video above features interviews with Isabelle Pauthier, Brussels MP Ecolo, and David Weystman, Brussels MP MR, who discuss the issue further.
Focus on the development of the metro in Brussels. A file that could become a big pebble in the shoe of the Brussels government, we will explain why. A little historical reminder to start. The first metro projects in Brussels date back to 1892. At that time, we said to ourselves that it would be great to provide the city with this underground means of transport, like in Paris, like in London. Leopold II, king builder is seduced by the idea. But it will take several decades to materialize these great works.
On September 20, 1976, King Baudouin was the first metro passenger. The network then grew. It now consists of four metro lines, plus three pre-metro lines, in other words three lines on their own. Including line 3, which is being transformed into a metro, with an extended line to the north of Brussels to serve the municipalities of Schaerbeek and Evere. But this work is not going quite as planned, for technical and budgetary reasons.
We already talked about it a few weeks ago when it was revealed at the time, to the surprise of quite a few people, that the work had been stopped for several months. This is only one of the significant problems encountered by this case.
What are the other difficulties of metro 3? Click on the video above taken from Clickyour daily Talk Info, Monday to Friday at 5 p.m. on La Première and at 7:10 p.m. and around 10:15 p.m. on La Trois.
Should we therefore consider stopping the work? Or consider not building the northern part of the metro? Discover the answers of Isabelle Pauthier, Brussels MP Ecolo and David Weystman, Brussels MP MR in the video below.
In conclusion, the development of the metro in Brussels has a rich history, with the first projects dating back to 1892. Today, the network consists of four metro lines and three pre-metro lines, including line 3 which is being transformed into a metro. However, the work on the transformation of line 3 has encountered significant problems, leading some to question whether it is worth continuing. As the Brussels government faces this challenge, it remains to be seen what path they will choose for the future of the metro in the city.