The Rail Ghent Terneuzen project organisation is committed to future-proof and modern infrastructure. That means a stronger, cross-border rail network providing a sustainable alternative to road transport. An improved rail connection will also give an economic boost to the development of the Ghent-Terneuzen region, thanks in part to a stronger business climate.
Additional rail is also needed to facilitate the continued growth of freight transport by rail, ensuring sustainable economic growth in and around North Sea Port.
Three possible developments
North Sea Port, ProRail and Infrabel, along with local stakeholders, are considering three possible rail developments:
- a new connection on the east bank between Axel in the Netherlands and Zelzate in Belgium;
- a new south-east curve in the railway east of the Sluiskil bridge;
- access to the north of the railway bundle at Kluizendok ('Zandeken').
These potential rail developments emerged from extensive preliminary research funded by the European Union.
Explore and elaborate
Over the next few years, the focus of the Rail Ghent Terneuzen project organisation will be on exploring and elaborating the plans. This further study will involve local stakeholders by engaging with residents and organisations.
For more information and the project timetable, please visit the Rail Ghent Terneuzen website.