Trams coming from Wommelgem (8) and Wijnegem (10) arrive at the northern platform, where passengers can get out.

The trams then continue westward toward the Rooseveltplaats underground turning loop, and drive back to Astrid station, allowing departing passengers to enter the tram on the southern platform.

[2] Since December 2006, station is also connected to the newly built underground car park under the Astridplein.

The two platforms on the -1 level, built between 1977 and 1981, were hidden behind wooden panels and inaccessible for passengers.

[4] In June 2017, the opening of the metro entrance at the Leien and the opening of the -3 level of Opera station will allow trams using the eastern premetro tunnel to continue beyond Astrid station towards the Bolivarplaats (route 8) and even Hoboken (route 10).