Trams 4 and 10 suspended between Porte de Hal/Hallepoort and Gare du Midi/Zuidstation
Adapted transport offer during the works
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The tunnel under place Bara/Baraplein needs repairs. Replacing the concrete slab is essential to keep the network safe and reliable for everyone.
From 27 April 2026, tram services will be suspended for one year between Gare du Midi/Zuidstation and Porte de Hal/Hallepoort. Tram lines 4, 10, 51 and 81 are affected.
We’re adapting the transport offer during the works to help you reach your destination as smoothly as possible. Metro lines 2 and 6 will continue to run as usual.
What's changing for you?
From 27 April, works in the tunnel under place Bara/Baraplein will affect the following tram lines:
- Tram 4: the line is split into two sections: Gare du Nord/Nordstation – Wiels and Porte de Hal/Hallepoort – Stalle
- Tram 10: the line only runs between Hôpital Militaire/Militair Hospitaal and Gare du Midi/Zuidstation
- Tram 51: the line is split into two sections: Lemonnier – Marguerite Duras and Belgica – Stade/Stadion
- Tram 81: the line only runs between Trinité/Drievuldigheid and Montgomery. A replacement bus runs between Marius Renard and Gare du Midi/Zuidstation and bus 96 runs between Trinité/Drievuldigheid and Gare du Midi/Zuidstation
Need another mobility solution during the works? Download the Floya app to easily combine your journey with a shared bike, e-scooter or car. Plan, book and pay, all from one account.
Which other lines can you use?
Here are the main alternatives depending on your journey:
- Metro 2 and 6: run as usual between Porte de Hal/Hallepoort and Gare du Midi/Zuidstation
- Bus 37: is extended from Albert to Gare du Midi/Zuidstation
- Bus 48: connects Gare du Midi/Zuidstation, Porte de Hal/Hallepoort and Anneessens
- Bus 50: takes over the route of bus 52 and is therefore extended to Porte de Hal/Hallepoort and Gare Centrale/Centraal Station, with a higher frequency
- Tram 82: connects Uccle/Ukkle (as from 6 June 2026) and Forest/Vorst to Gare du Midi/Zuidstation
- Tram 92: takes you from Uccle/Ukkel to the city centre
- S1 train: serves Uccle-Calevoet/Ukkel-Calevoet, Uccle-Stalle/Ukkel-Stalle and Forest-Est/Vorst-Oost. It is a good alternative if you travel with a Brupass (season) ticket
Detailed traffic info will follow in the coming weeks.
Do you prefer to avoid a transfer? If you’re able to, it is also possible to walk between Porte de Hal/Hallepoort and Gare du Midi/Zuidstation in around 8 minutes.
Not sure which route to take? Don’t worry:
- The STIB-MIVB app and journey planner will include all changes and suggest the simplest route
- Staff will be present on site to guide you
Why these works - and why now?
Trams run through a tunnel under place Bara/Baraplein. They operate on two levels, separated by a concrete slab that is around 40 years old. Over time, water infiltration has damaged the concrete and the steel reinforcements.
By replacing the slab now, we prevent more serious damage and avoid safety risks. The ongoing works for metro line 3 also make the slab easier to access, helping us keep the duration of the works as limited as possible.
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