Work on the long-planned tram connection between Brussels North Station and Brussels Airport is set to begin in the coming weeks, marking a key milestone in improving public transport access to the airport. The new tram line is expected to become operational by 2030, offering a 30-minute journey time between the city and the airport.
The airport tram is designed as a sustainable alternative to car travel, helping to ease chronic congestion around Brussels Airport and reduce rat-running through nearby residential areas. Together with the ring tram-bus and the express tram, the project aims to significantly improve connectivity between Brussels’ northern suburbs and the capital.
According to De Werkvennootschap, the Flemish government body coordinating major infrastructure projects, the tram will encourage commuters to shift towards public transport, cycling, or combined travel modes. Reliable journey times and smooth interchanges are seen as essential to tackling persistent traffic jams in the area.
The new route will extend tram line 62, which currently terminates at NATO in Haren. The project includes:
A contractor was appointed in 2025 for the first construction phase, which covers the building of a tram and cycle bridge over both the Brussels Ring Road and the Brussels–Leuven railway line. Initial preparatory works on site are due to start shortly, followed by phased construction on both sides of the ring road.
The tendering process is also underway for the second phase, which involves constructing a tunnel under the A201 road. Tram tracks for this section have already been laid within the Brussels Region.
The airport tram project is being closely coordinated with other major infrastructure works, including the redevelopment of the airport junction linking the Brussels Ring Road and the A201, to minimise disruption and ensure long-term network efficiency.
This post was published on 6 January 2026 17:31
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