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Opening of the Brussels-Mechelen Railway

When: 5 May 1835
Where: Brussels-Groendreef/Allée verte to Mechelen
Part of: Opening of the Brussels–Mechelen railway, the first in continental Europe

On May 5, 1835, the first railway in continental Europe opened between Brussels-Groendreef/Allée verte and Mechelen.

This event established a link between the capital region and Mechelen. The passage explicitly states the date as May 5, 1835. Mechelen subsequently became the hub of the Belgian railway network, underscoring the line's importance.

Sources

Rail transport in Belgium Wikipedia, revision of 2026-04-05
Mechelen Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29

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