Brabant (train)
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The Brabant was an express train that linked Gare du Nord in Paris, France, with Brussels-South in Brussels, Belgium. The train was named after the historical Duchy of Brabant[1] of which Brussels was the capital.
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Class 15 locomotive | |
Overview | |
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Service type | Trans Europ Express (TEE) (1963–1984) InterCity (IC) (1984–1987) EuroCity (EC) (1987–1993) Trans Europ Express (TEE) (1993–1995) |
Status | Replaced by TGV (Thalys) |
Locale | France Belgium |
First service | 26 May 1963 (1963-05-26) |
Last service | 23 January 1995 (1995-01-23) |
Former operator(s) | NMBS / SNCF |
Route | |
Termini | Gare du Nord Brussels-South |
Stops | none |
Distance travelled | 310 km |
Service frequency | Daily |
Technical | |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) |
Electrification | 1500 V DC (France) 3000 V DC (Belgium) |
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