On behalf of Infrabel, we are working at multiple locations in Belgium on the high-speed line (HSL). This year, we are carrying out the second phase of the renewal of Track A on HSL1 (Brussels–French border) and replacing sleepers on HSL2 (Leuven–Liège).
HSL Brussels – French Border
The high-speed line (HSL) between Brussels and the French border is an important European rail corridor for passenger transport. To minimise disruption for travellers and Eurostar (the operator), a phased approach was chosen. Last summer, we completed the first phase (approx. 18 kilometres from Tourpes to Infrabel Brugelette). Working from south to north, we renewed the track in one direction (permanent-way works). To make this possible, the RU 800, a tamping machine and a BDS were deployed.
This year, from 15 August to 1 September, we will renew around 16 kilometres of track between Halle and Enghien, including sleepers and rails, and we will clean the ballast.
Facts and figures
- Client: Infrabel
- Project duration: 18 days and nights, with 90 technicians working around the clock in three shifts
- Over 26 kilometres of rail installed
- Approx. 26,673 new sleepers
- About 2,400 tonnes of renewed ballast
- More than 2 kilometres of track renewed per day thanks to the deployment of the RU 800 S
HSL Leuven – Liège
In addition, on behalf of Strukton Rail Belgium, we will replace sleepers along more than 24 kilometres of HSL2 this year. This is the high-speed line between Leuven and Liège. We will deploy our RU 800 S and the 4X tamping machine, and replace approximately 40,877 sleepers.
