This finding remains valid even in proportion to the total number of trains. In 2025, on average, 4.27% of the planned journeys were canceled each month, compared to 4% in 2023.
According to the Federal MP StAF Aerts (Groen), the rail embellishes global statistics thanks to good punctuality figures. In June, almost 91% of the trains arrived on time or with a maximum delay of six minutes at their final destination, SNCB communicated earlier this week. But these punctuality figures do not take into account the deletions, he underlines.
“This is obviously a good thing that trains are punctual, but it is not worth much if it is because there are simply fewer trains that circulate,” he said. “It doesn’t happen to you when you look at the platform because your train has been deleted.”
In addition, these statistics do not take into account the days of strike in recent months, notes the environmental deputy. During these days, a minimum service is provided, but the trains that do not circulate are not counted as deleted.
