Open Day at Jacques Brel
Car-free Sunday 20/09
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On Car-free Sunday 20/09, at STIB-MIVB we exceptionally welcome visitors to the Jacques Brel depot. Get off at Gare de l’Ouest/Weststation, and find out how our metros and buses are maintained, cleaned and prepared for their next journey. Discover the different jobs that keep public transport running and how STIB-MIVB invests in the mobility of tomorrow.
This edition is dedicated to 2 very special birthdays: 50 years of the metro and 100 years of the bus in Brussels.
A look behind the scenes
During this free open day, discover what happens behind the scenes of the metro and the bus. Get in the driver's seat of a metro, discover the newest generation of electric buses and their charging infrastructure, and meet the people who make Brussels move every day.
This edition is extra special: the Brussels metro celebrates its 50th birthday and the bus its 100th birthday.
There’s plenty for children to enjoy too, with entertainment and various activities along the route. And if you get hungry or thirsty, you can head to the food trucks on site.
Practical information
Good to know
- Expect about 1 hour of walking and standing
- Route accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs
- Access to the metro section via a steep slope
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M1
Gare de l'Ouest - Weststation
M2Gare de l'Ouest - Weststation
M5Gare de l'Ouest - Weststation
M6Gare de l'Ouest - Weststation
T82Gare de l'Ouest - Weststation
B86Gare de l'Ouest - Weststation
B87Gare de l'Ouest - Weststation
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Map out your journey
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