Belgium rail strike – Service impact expected (23rd–26th November)

A customer update on the industrial action impacting Belgium’s rail network in November 2025

Belgian rail unions have announced a nationwide strike from 22:00 on 23 November until 22:00 on 26 November, during which rail operations are expected to halt. The action is supported by the autonomous train drivers’ union (SACT) and the country’s three major rail unions as part of a wider protest against Federal Government policies.

The strike forms part of a coordinated, three-day campaign across Belgium, with the following schedule announced:

• 24 November: Rail services strike
• 25 November: Walkout across all public service
• 26 November: National strike concluding the action

The strikes will cause significant disruption to domestic rail movements within Belgium, as well as delays to cross-border rail freight entering or passing through Belgium, and possible congestion around ports, terminals and alternative transport routes.

Our response

We are closely monitoring the situation and working with our partners to mitigate potential disruption. If you have time-sensitive cargo moving through Belgium during this period, please reach out to your Customer Success Manager so we can assess options proactively.

The Zencargo Team