Intercity Brussels

This is the non-high speed alternative service to the Thalys trains for journeys between Belgium and The Netherlands.

Dutch national rail operator NS uses the ‘Intercity Brussels’s branding for these trains online - but in Belgium they are simply IC trains.

Belgian and Dutch railways share the provision of the trains, though most of the services now seem to be Dutch (NS) trains – the images are of these trains.

In 2013 brand new ‘Fyra’ trains were supposed to take over this service, but they had to be withdrawn due to technical problems - so these older, more conventional trains returned.

They have been smartened up, but these are no frills trains – though the seating is comparatively spacious and comfortable in both 1^st and 2^nd class.

Reservations are not available on these trains, but you shouldn't have any problems finding that seats available.

Arange of hot and cold drinks as well as snacks will usually be available from a trolley that will be pushed through the train,