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Subway Guide Brussels
Begun in 1976, the metro today has four lines, 1, 2, 5 and 6 and runs primarily from the east to the west of Brussels. There are 59 stations on the network with a length of almost 39 km linking most of the major areas in and around the city centre. The areas not directly covered are complemented by the tram and bus networks. There are still a few of the original trains from 1976, but these are being gradually phased out and replaced by the new “boa” series introduced in 2007. The metro operates between 5am and 1am and trains run every 7 minutes. Prices vary depending on what tickets you buy and are valid for one hour. The JUMP ticket allows passengers to use any of the metro, trams, buses (STIB, TEC and De Lijn) and overland suburban trains with the exception of the airport service, allowing for transfers between the different modes of public transport in the city. Tickets can be bought at stands or from operators in the stations. There are also network maps in the stations which are simple to understand as well as large maps on the station walls in some stations. For maps, journey planning and other relevant information for the metro go to http://www.mivb.be/netplan-plan-reseau.html?l=en
Tickets
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- JUMP single trip ticket – 1.70€
- JUMP 10-ride ticket – 12.30€
- JUMP day-pass- 4.50€
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| 01 | Learn French or Dutch, especially if you are coming long-term. If you have children this is even more important and will assist them to integrate. |
| 02 | Learn the Belgian rules of the road as they are a little different to other places and can be complicated. |
| 03 | Join expat groups by all means but remember that Belgians do exist too, and many expats make the mistake of never getting to know them properly. |
| 04 | Make the most of summer. Winters are wet, cold and gloomy and involve largely indoor activities. |
| 05 | Bring as many personal documents as possible (birth, driving, examination certificates), they will help in many different bureaucratic situations. |
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- http://www.ackroyd.be
English-language magazines aimed at the expatriate community including The Bulletin, The Newcomer and The Expatriate Directory. - http://www.brusselslife.be
Information website in both English and French. - http://www.resto.be
A useful search engine to find a table among 16203 restaurants listed.
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| On an average day, the air pollution levels in Beijing are nearly five times above World Health Organization standards for safety. |
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