More space on freight track

As the project organisation Rail Ghent Terneuzen we are investigating how to enlarge the capacity of the freight track. More capacity makes the rail network stronger and more reliable. Rail Ghent Terneuzen therewith contributes to the broad prosperity of the region around the port area. We enable economic growth and consider health, quality of life, environment and sustainability. An important goal of this project is: fewer trucks on the road and more freight transport by rail (modal shift).

 

Belgian-Dutch collaboration

The Rail Ghent Terneuzen project organisation consists of the port authority North Sea Port and the two rail operators ProRail (NL) and Infrabel (BE). ProRail works on behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management. Infrabel works in Belgium for the Federal Public Service Mobility and Transport. Within the project North Sea Port has a coordinating role as a cross-border port authority. 

Tijdlijn planning

Planning

The exploration phase will start late 2024. Together with specialised agencies, we will examine which solutions are possible and desirable. 

In the Netherlands,  ProRail will start a reconnaissance according to the The Environment and Planning Act. In Flanders, Belgium, Infrabel is working on a regional spatial implementation plan (GRUP) for the area. We will involve you as a stakeholder in this process. We expect the procedures in the Netherlands and Flanders to be completed by the end of 2027. By then we will know where adjustments to the railway network are required.

Planning

News

"We have many differences to bridge, but we share the same goal."

Hans de Meij
Hans de Meij, project coordinator of Rail Ghent Terneuzen on behalf of North Sea Port, explains in this article what has happened in recent years and what is planned for the coming years for Rail Ghent Terneuzen.
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Europe Highlights the Importance of Rail Ghent Terneuzen

vlaggen EU
North Sea Port collaborates with ProRail and Infrabel on cross-border rail development in the port area between Ghent and Terneuzen
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Expansion of Belgian Track Bundle Paves the Way for Improved Rail Network

Bundel Zandeken
In the Ghent part of North Sea Port, the upgraded Zandeken track bundle was opened by the Belgian rail infrastructure manager Infrabel on Friday.
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