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Tram & Metro

Taveirne also applies its expertise in the development of tram and metro rail networks, both in Belgium and Northern France.

Working on metro and tram lines presents unique challenges due to their locations—in city centers, densely built-up areas, or underground—including:

Types of track construction
Accessibility of the worksite
Underground utilities, pipes, and manholes for public services, signaling equipment, and road signage
Vibration and noise dampening measures
Continuity of traffic flows, including tram and bus lines
Welding of various types of rails
Completing work within a short timeframe
Coordinating and carrying out roadworks

Optimal efficiency

To ensure optimal performance of tram and metro tracks, regular and properly executed maintenance is essential. For years, the MIVB has relied on Taveirne for the maintenance of its above-ground and underground rail network, as well as the tram and metro systems in Charleroi, Antwerp, Ghent, and the Coastal Tram.

Taveirne has played an important role in several high-profile tram and metro projects in Belgium and Northern France.

Recent projects

Reconstruction of the Tram Infrastructure at Sainctelette Square, Brussels

The redevelopment of Sainctelette Square is part of a large-scale urban renewal project aimed at redesigning the public space for pedestrians, cyclists, public transport and road traffic.

Nieuwpoort – Oostduinkerke: Annual Maintenance of the Coastal Tram Line

Each year, on behalf of De Lijn, Taveirne carries out maintenance works on sections of the coastal tram network. Currently, work is underway between Nieuwpoort City and the centre of Oostduinkerke.

Bredene: Track Renewal Using Innovative Ladder Track System

In mid-September 2024, Taveirne began renewing the northern track. The construction site, measuring 1,200 metres in length, is located along the Koninklijke Baan in Bredene.