France has long been leading Europe in terms of train technologies with its TGV. Europe's two most famous TGV, the Eurostar (Paris-London-Brussels), and the Thalys (Paris-Brussels-Amsterdam-Cologne) both pass through Belgium. The Thalys stops in Liege on its way from Brussels to Cologne, and in Antwerp on its way from Brussels to Amsterdam. Like in England, the TGV tracks in most of Belgium were still ordinary tracks. This age will soon be over, as most of the tracks have already been replaced to TGV ones, enabling them to reach 300kmph instead of about 180kmph prior to the works.
More information on this site. Take a look at the new, ultra-modern Liege TGV station as your are at it.
More information on this site. Take a look at the new, ultra-modern Liege TGV station as your are at it.