Woluwe-Saint-Pierre’s Stockel metro station is set for a refurbishment starting Monday, as part of the Refresh programme to renovate several stations in the capital, and this work will continue until February 2026, according to Brussels Mobility.
Access to the station will remain open to commuters throughout the project.
The iconic “Tintin in the Metro” mural station will have its entrances refurbished, its floor and wall tiles replaced, and its information boards updated. Additionally, the tactile guidance system for visually impaired individuals will be improved.
The 135-metre-long bas-reliefs, featuring characters like Tintin, Captain Haddock, and the absent-minded Professor Calculus, will undergo a deep clean. Created in 1988, the mural showcases 140 figures drawn by Hergé from Tintin’s 22 adventures. As it runs alongside the metro tracks, the power supply will need to be temporarily cut for the duration of this part of the renovation, but Brussels Mobility assures that these disruptions will be timed to avoid impacting users.
The goal of this renovation is to “harmonise the style” of Line 1’s terminus and “enhance user experience.” Rather than a complete overhaul, the Refresh programme coordinates quick interventions to “encourage more residents of Brussels to use the Stib for their journeys,” according to Regional Mobility Minister Elke Van den Brandt.
The Porte de Namur station in Ixelles, Osseghem station in Molenbeek, and the Diamant premetro in Schaerbeek have already received updates since mid-2024, with Maelbeek and Delta next on the list.
Brussels’ first metro line was inaugurated on 20 September 1976, initially covering only a few stations over an 11.6 km stretch.
