Let’s bring Belgium to Train Sim World 6! Line 66 connects the historic city of Brugge with the major West Flanders hub of Kortrijk. It is a key regional passenger and freight corridor, linking rural towns with important junctions at Lichtervelde and Ingelmunster. The route offers a balanced mix of local stopping services, regional connectivity, and freight operations under 3 kV DC electrification. Route length: ± 55 km Tracks: Double track Electrification: 3 kV DC Top speed: 120 km/h Signaling: Belgian TBL1+ / ETCS Level 1 Driving side: Left-hand running Operators: NMBS/SNCB – Lineas – Captrain – ECR Stations Along the Route Type Station Notes Major Brugge Key hub regional Zedelgem Commuter town IC Torhout Regional stop IC Lichtervelde Junction with Line 73 Major Roeselare Regional hub, IC Izegem Industrial town IC Ingelmunster Junction operations Major Kortrijk IC hub, connections to Lille & Gent Suggested Rolling Stock Passenger AM08 Desiro ML – IC services AM80 “Break” – Peak (P) and regional services AM96 – IC services beyond Kortrijk Freight HLD 62 – Diesel freight HLR 77 – Yard shunter HLE 13 / 28 (TRAXX) – Lineas, Captrain Class 66 – ECR and international freight Signaling & Systems Belgian TBL1+ with ETCS Level 1 overlay Left-hand running Authentic Belgian signal aspects & speed boards Realistic ETCS cab behavior Scenery Highlights Brugge rail approaches Flat West Flanders countryside Lichtervelde junction (Line 73) Industrial areas around Izegem Ingelmunster junction Kortrijk station and rail complex Example Scenarios 1. IC service Brugge → Kortrijk Brugge → Kortrijk – AM08 Desiro ML Stops: Brugge – Zedelgem – Torhout – Lichtervelde – Roeselare – Izegem – Ingelmunster – Kortrijk 2. Peak Service (P-train) Brugge → Kortrijk – AM80 Break Semi-fast service with higher passenger load 3. Freight – West Flanders Cargo brugge→ Kortrijk – Class 66 Yard departure, signals, passenger interaction Why Belgium – Why Line 66? Authentic Belgian regional operations Balanced passenger and freight gameplay Operational interest with junctions Realistic stop spacing and speeds Strong rural atmosphere ❤️ Final Thoughts Line 66 delivers the true feel of regional Belgian railways. With its mix of local services, freight activity, and key junctions, it offers a detailed and immersive experience that perfectly fits Train Sim World 6.
