Located in one of the busiest areas of Belgium, the new Federal Police headquarters at Brussels-Midi railway station is a key infrastructure ensuring public safety.
Situated in the heart of the station, this major transportation hub welcomes an average of 60,000 travelers every week, making it a particularly sensitive site when it comes to potential threats.
To secure this strategic facility, ICOMET GROUP provided advanced security solutions combining:
- Ballistic protection
- Burglary resistance
- Fire-resistant performance
Our products — including secure service counters, modular Bunkerkit partitions, and Heinen doors — were installed to meet the strict requirements of the Federal Police’s security mission.
Project Context
Brussels-Midi railway station is one of the largest transportation hubs in Europe, connecting Belgium with several capital cities through the international rail network (TGV, Thalys, Eurostar). Its strategic location makes it a sensitive area that requires a secure infrastructure capable of withstanding various types of threats:
- Intrusions or break-ins in a high-traffic environment
- Ballistic attacks targeting critical facilities or police personnel
- Fire hazards, in an area where rapid evacuation is crucial
The Federal Police headquarters therefore required a multilayered security system, compliant with the strictest European standards.
Metal Quartz Security Solutions Installed
1. Ballistic and Burglar-Resistant Security Counters
To protect personnel in direct contact with the public, Metal Quartz supplied secure counters equipped with glazing of equivalent certified performance.
Our counters resist both gunfire and break-in attempts, enable clear communication through integrated intercom systems, and ensure optimal protection without compromising ergonomics or visibility.
Available performance levels:
- Burglar resistance (EN 1627-1630): RC3 – RC4 – RC5
- Ballistic protection: FB4 – FB5 – FB6 – FB7 – AK47
- Fire resistance: EI30 – EI60 – EI90 – EI120
2. Modular Bunkerkit Partitions
For the compartmentalization of sensitive areas, Bunkerkit modular partitions were installed.
These modular walls allowed for fast and flexible installation, perfectly adapted to the constraints of an active railway environment.
Our armored partitions offer fourfold protection:
- Ballistic resistance: FB3 to FB7 and AK47 (EN 1522-1523)
- Burglar resistance: CR2 to CR6 (EN 1627-1630)
- Electromagnetic shielding: 50 dB to 80–100 dB for frequencies ranging from 9 kHz to 18 GHz (IEEE 299-2006)
- Vault protection: up to Class V (EN 1143-1)
They can also provide fire resistance, acoustic insulation, and thermal performance.
3. Heinen Security Doors: Strength and Versatility
Renowned for their robustness and durability, Heinen security doors were selected to secure the strategic access points of the police headquarters.
They offer reliable protection while meeting the operational needs of the Federal Police.
These doors can combine multiple performances, including burglary resistance, ballistic protection, fire resistance, acoustic insulation, and explosion resistance.
Discover our products in action:
Source: RTL.be
Visit our websites:
- Bunkerkit – Modular armored partition systems
- Metal Quartz – High-security joinery solutions
- Download our Guide on Burglary Resistance Standards
- Download our Guide on Ballistic Protection Standards
- Download the Police, Justice & Prisons Sector Sheet
Conclusion
The security upgrade of the Federal Police headquarters at Brussels-Midi railway station is a concrete example of Metal Quartz and ICOMET Group’s expertise in ballistic, burglary-resistant, and fire-rated solutions.