Belgium train attendant assaulted during incident in Brussels

A train attendant was assaulted on board train 1544 on Saturday night, leading to the cancellation of the service. The incident occurred as the train approached Brussels-North station. According to the NMBS, the attendant was pushed, prompting an immediate halt to the service as part of standard safety procedures following physical or verbal aggression.

The incident follows reports of disturbances caused by a group of youths on a different train in Leuven. Federal and local police intervened at Brussels-North to manage the situation. The NMBS stated that the well-being of employees is their priority and that the victim will receive psychological support and administrative assistance. The federal police are currently conducting an investigation, and further details have not been released.