Journalists
Buying a 1st class ticket is no longer possible via the website, but can be done via the app, at the ticket machines or the ticket office until 31/12/2024. After that, journalists no longer have a discount on a 1st class ticket and must purchase a Class Upgrade at the normal fare. However, with a Journalist discount card you will still travel for free in 2nd class.
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With a Journalist Discount Card you can travel free in 2nd class. You will receive this card upon presenting AGJPB or AJPP certification (for trainee or professional journalists).
- you don't need a ticket, your discount card is valid for 2nd class travel
- permanent discount for travel anytime, anywhere throughout Belgium
- would you like an upgrade? 75% discount* on 1st class travel (single or return)
2 types of card are issued:
Practical info
Professional journalists (and trainee professional journalists) can use the trains free of charge in 2nd class. All you need to do is to apply for a Journalist Card from the station ticket office, providing:
- an AGJPB or AJPP certificate
- an ID photo
- your ID card
- the € 6 processing fee
The Journalist Card is valid for 5 years, the validated ticket is valid for 1 year. Your card will be re-validated annually upon presentation of your certificate.
Where can I buy it?
*Discount only applied to the non-fixed part of the Standard fare. In 2nd class, the fixed amount is € 1,3709, per single journey. In 1st class, it is € 1,7822 (less than 37km) or € 1,9193 (37km - 51km) or € 2,1112 (52km and more) per single journey. The minimum price per single journey is € 2,50 in 2nd and € 3,30 in 1st class.
Download
- More info on the Discount Ticket Journalists (French version)
- More info on the Discount Ticket Journalists (Dutch version)
- Application form for a discount card and/or a validation ticket for journalists (French version)
- Application form for a discount card and/or a validation ticket for journalists (Dutch version)
