This is what the CGSP Cheminots denounces.
“There are many drug addicts in the Gare du Nord. Officers often discover needles and have to deal with violent people“, supports Philippe Dubois, regional permanent secretary within the CGSP Cheminots.
According to Mr. Dubois, “Tuesday, an individual climbed on a catenary. Infrabel therefore had to cut the power and the trains could not run. A deputy station chief also received a blow and is in shock“.
Insecurity, a recurring problem at the Gare du Nord
At the end of January, the CGSP Cheminots already denounced the lack of security at the Gare du Nord. Today, she claimsat least four Securail security guardsbut also that there is better collaboration with the railway police and the local police“. Currently, two Securail agents are present at the Gare du Nord.
SNCB aware of the situation
Faced with this situation, Marianne Herniaux, spokesperson for SNCB, replied “be aware of the situation and that SNCB has put in place very close consultation with the local police and railways. Moreover, internal meetings with the personnel of the security services, the station personnel and the personnel accompanying the customers are carried out“.
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In general, several measures have been taken such as theincreased number of patrols Securail, local and federal police. From formations were also provided to staff in contact with customers “to prevent confrontational situations”, explains Mrs. Hiernaux.
Y. Mo. – Photo: Belgium/Dirk Waem
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