On a snowy morning rush hour in February 2010, two trains collided near Buizingen station in Halle, resulting in 19 fatalities and 160 injuries.

To honor the victims, the 15th annual tribute was held on February 18, 2025, near the site of the tragic collision.

Relatives of the victims have consistently held annual commemorations at Buizingen town square, with a special ceremony every five years.

A lengthy investigation concluded nearly a decade later, identifying SNCB and Infrabel as the primary responsible parties for the collision, along with a driver who ran a red light.

The courts imposed a reduced fine of €330,000 on Infrabel, down from €550,000, while SNCB faced a similar penalty after an appeal.

Since the disaster, safety measures have improved significantly, with red signal breaches decreasing to 51 in 2024, the lowest since 2010.

During the tribute, some speakers expressed frustration over ongoing compensation disputes and emphasized the need for further improvements in rail safety.

In response to the tragedy, training programs for SNCB and Infrabel staff have been enhanced to promote open discussions about safety mistakes.

Passenger trains have been outfitted with the TBL1+ emergency braking system, which was expedited after the accident.

Belgian public railway companies have implemented safety improvements, with 79% of tracks now equipped with the European ETCS system, expected to cover the entire network by the end of 2025.

Federal mobility minister Jean-Luc Crucke attended the ceremony, reaffirming the commitment to installing the automatic braking system on all passenger trains by the end of 2025.

Potentially dangerous signal crossings have also significantly decreased from 51 to 14 during the same period.