Episode 2 of 3

Transit Rights

When: 1839
Where: Dutch territory
Part of: Event of 1839: The Treaty of London establishes Belgium as a kingdom, and its independence and

Belgium was granted the right of transit by rail or canal over Dutch territory as an outlet to the German Ruhr.

The Treaty of London guaranteed Belgium the right of transit by rail or canal over Dutch territory, providing an outlet to the German Ruhr. This provision formed part of the 1839 settlement alongside the territorial arrangements and recognition of Belgian independence and neutrality.

Sources

Treaty of London (1839) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18

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