NMBS/SNCB is the national railway company of Belgium. The network currently includes four high speed lines suitable for 300 km/h (190 mph) traffic: HSL 1 runs from just south of Brussels to the French border, where it continues to a triangular junction with LGV Nord for Paris Nord and Lille Flandres (and London beyond that), HSL 2 runs from Leuven to Ans and onward to Liège-Guillemins, HSL 3 runs from Liège to the German border near Aachen and HSL 4 connects with HSL-Zuid in the Netherlands to allow services to run from Antwerpen-Centraal to Rotterdam Central. Small animals carried in baskets, cages, boxes or other sealed containers travel free. Larger animals on a lead need a pet ticket. Muzzles are not compulsory for dogs, although they are recommended. However, the train conductor may request that you apply the muzzle to the dog. Your pet is not allowed to take up space on seats or on tables, and must not cause any inconvenience for other passengers.
Taking a pet to a foreign country involves preparation and planning far in advance of your departure date. Requirements for pet travel to a foreign country are set by the destination country. If you are you traveling to another country and bringing along your pet you’ll need to meet the animal health requirements of the country you are visiting.
More information on the NMBS/SNCB Railway pet policy
