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IC 2042 · SNCB · 5 November

Essen → Charleroi-Central

On timeLeaves Essen at 19:47
Departure19:47Essen
Estimated arrival22:06Charleroi-Central

Train formation

8 coaches, 1060 seats
2WC2WC2WC2WC21WC2WC2WC
First classWheelchair accessWCToiletsBikes
Coach order published by SNCB (via iRail).

Route · 15 stops · 2 h 19 · 130 km

  1. 19:54Kalmthout–
  2. 19:58Heide–
  3. 20:04Kapellen–
  4. 20:09Ekeren2 min stop–
  5. 20:16Anvers-Luchtbal–
  6. 20:22Anvers-Central3 min stop–
  7. 20:29Anvers-Berchem–
  8. 20:42Malines3 min stop–
  9. 21:00Bruxelles-Nord2 min stop–
  10. 21:06Bruxelles-Central–
  11. 21:11Bruxelles Midi4 min stop–
  12. 21:29Braine-l'Alleud2 min stop–
  13. 21:41Nivelles2 min stop–
  14. 21:51Luttre–
  15. 22:00Marchienne-au-Pont–
  16. 22:06Charleroi-Centralterminus–
Timetable and live data · SNCB, updated at 18:18

Connections at Charleroi-Central · after arriving at 22:06

  1. 22:18IC 3821to Namur–
  2. 22:18IC 943to Tournai–
  3. 22:21S64 3922to Couvin–
  4. 22:21S61 4571to Namur–
  5. 22:25IC 4522to Bruxelles-Nord–
  6. 22:39IC 5722to Louvain–
All departures from Charleroi-Central → Next departures, with at least 5 minutes to change trains. Check the connection time at the station.

Same number elsewhere: IR 2042 St. Gallen → Wattwil (Switzerland) · MTR Express Snabbtåg 2042 Göteborg C → Stockholm Centralstation (Sweden) · Intercity 2042 Utrecht Centraal → Rotterdam Centraal (NL) (Netherlands) · IC 2042 Magdeburg Hbf → Köln Hbf (DE) (Germany)

Questions about IC 2042

Is IC 2042 late today?

It has no live data yet: its times are the scheduled ones.

What time does IC 2042 arrive in Charleroi-Central?

It is scheduled at 22:06. It usually arrives 1 min late (median delay over 3 measured days).

Is IC 2042 often late?

Over the last 30 days, Trenora tracked it on 3 days: it arrived on time (less than 5 minutes late) 67% of the time. Usual arrival delay: +1 min, average delay: 17 min. Biggest delay: +50 min on 5 November. No cancellations over the period.

How many coaches does IC 2042 have?

Today, 8 coaches and 1060 seats. 1 coach with first class. Bike spaces on board. Source: SNCB.

What services are there on board IC 2042?

From today's published formation: wheelchair access, toilets, bikes.

How long is the journey from Essen to Charleroi-Central?

2 h 19 today. 130 km by rail, an average of 56 km/h including stops.

Which stations does IC 2042 call at?

Between Essen and Charleroi-Central, it calls at 15 stations: Kalmthout, Heide, Kapellen, Ekeren, Anvers-Luchtbal, Anvers-Central, Anvers-Berchem, Malines, Bruxelles-Nord, Bruxelles-Central, Bruxelles Midi, Braine-l'Alleud, Nivelles, Luttre, Marchienne-au-Pont.

Which company runs IC 2042?

IC 2042 is run by SNCB (IC). Its timetable and live data come from data published by SNCB.

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