(vb/NG) For many decades, the train service between Brussels and Luxembourg has been criticised, but the long travel times could be a thing of the past: Belgium is apparently working on a high-speed train route to Switzerland.

According to Infrastructure Minister François Bausch speaking on Radio 100.7 on Wednesday, the route should be operated with Pendolino trains.

Such trains have tilting technology which allows them to travel around bends more quickly than ordinary trains. Another advantage is that lines for the high-speed operation would not need to be rebuilt.

Luxembourg would benefit, as the route from Brussels to Switzerland travels via the Grand Duchy. When the section would be traversed with the Pendolino trains, however, remains unclear for the time being.

Based on information on Radio 100.7, this is the result of discussions between Bausch and the Belgian and Swiss transport ministers. On Wednesday, Bausch is also a guest for the opening of the Gotthard rail tunnel, the world's deepest and longest of its kind.