Journalists
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.
3 reasons to buy your train ticket online
- you buy your ticket wherever and whenever you want
- you save time by skipping the queue at the ticket office
- you always have your ticket on your smartphone
Where to buy?
*Discount only applied to the non-fixed part of the Standard fare. In 2nd class, the fixed amount is € 1,2923, per single journey. In 1st class, it is € 1,6800 (less than 37km) or € 1,8092 (37km - 51km) or € 1,9901 (52km and more) per single journey. The minimum price per single journey is € 2,50 in 2nd and € 3,30 in 1st class.
