The assignment has not yet been definitively assigned, says Jean-Luc Crucke, Federal Minister of Mobility: “No company has been finally chosen and the final award decision will have to be the subject of a new deliberation by the board of directors. These negotiations may also include discussions about the possibility of creating jobs in Belgium as part of the contract in question. ”
The people’s representatives point out that Alstom is good for 800 direct and indirect jobs in the Bruges region. Maaike de Vreese, Federal People’s Representative (N-VA): CAF currently has no studios in Belgium, is therefore not to fear that this will cause problems with delivery, the in use and the repairs? ”