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The national rail network is the SNCB/NMBS (Societé Nationale des Chemins de Fer Belges in French, and Nationale Maatschappij der Belgische Spoorwegen in Flemish). For national and international reservations and information PHONE: 02 528 28 28. The Eurostar trains from London arrive in the Gare du Midi (PHONE: 02 528 28 28 URL: www.raileurope.com). Brussels has good connections with the Thalys network that operates high-speed trains to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne and Geneva (PHONE: 02 528 28 28). BUS (bus/bus)
Local bus service is good, although there are few international long-distance buses. Details are available at tourist offices. Open the door yourself on buses and trams; where there is no handle, press the black strip or button. International Eurolines buses also operate from Belgium (PHONE: 02 274 1350).
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