Dirk DesmetApr 30
How would YOU see Brussels Midi in the future? 👀✨
And what do you think about how it looks like right now?
Currently, it’s a bit… vintage chic, with a twist of temporary chaos since 1893.
Meanwhile: SNCB has (or had ?) plans 💡

I’ll spare you the storyline how Belgian politics pulls it off — with SNCB, the Belgian federal government, the Brussels-Capital Region, Infrabel, municipalities, neighbourhood committees, heritage groups, NGOs and appeals at the Council of State all trying to steer the same project… it’s like a group chat where everyone’s an admin and nobody agrees on the plan 😅 That's part of Belgian Solutions I guess...

So while the project is still “in progress since forever”… let’s ask the real decision-makers: YOU! 😌👇

What would you change to make it more appealing?

Drop your vision below ⬇️


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Edward BettsFeb 4, 2025

Back from FOSDEM in Brussels, and what an adventure it was! Tried to catch a train from Brussels-Luxembourg station to Brussels-Midi, but it was running 30 minutes late. No bother—opted for a rental bike instead. One of the perks of travelling with a backpack over a wheelie bag: you can cycle your way out of trouble! 🚴‍♂️

Then, my Eurostar got cancelled. They bumped me onto the next one, two hours later. The departure lounge was packed with FOSDEM folk, and the train itself felt like a moving afterparty—nerdy conversations galore! 🚄✨

Finally made it back to the UK: Underground to Paddington, GWR to Bristol Temple Meads, and a quick bike ride home to wrap it all up. Proper FOSDEM fringe experience, really.

#FOSDEM #FOSDEM2025 #ConferenceTravel #BrusselsMidi #BristolTempleMeads #GWR #Eurostar #TravelTales #BetterByRail #EuropeByRail

Edward BettsFeb 4, 2025

Yesterday I attended the unofficial FOSDEM fringe event at the Brussels Midi Eurostar departure lounge. Great to see @shymega there! 🚄✨

#FOSDEM #FOSDEM2025 #Eurostar #BrusselsMidi

Edward BettsJan 31, 2025

I'm on my way to Brussels for FOSDEM at the weekend.

Last night’s hotel room in London has to be the smallest I’ve ever stayed in. That said, it wasn’t pricey, and it was conveniently close to St Pancras for catching the Eurostar to Brussels this morning.

Speaking of which, the Eurostar waiting area at St Pancras was surprisingly quiet when I arrived at 7:45.

#Eurostar #BetterByRail #EuropeByRail #FOSDEM #FOSDEM2025 #StPancras #BrusselsMidi #ConferenceTravel #HotelLife

NatalieDec 6, 2022
At #brusselsmidi and saw this. It’s either some very clever satirical observation on the current state of the UK or… god no please… a genuine promotional installation