The line is used by TGV and Eurostar trains between Brussels and Lembeek.

The first section of line 96 opened in 1840 between Brussels and Tubize.

[1] The final section between Hautmont and the Belgian-French border was opened in 1858.

[2] The following stations are located on this line: In 2010, two trains collided on the line 96, near Halle train station, causing 19 deaths.

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