In 1897 , or earlier , he was promoted to chief engineer of the Belgian State - railways ( Dutch : Belgische Staatsspoorwegen ) .
Ultimately in 1896 , Van Bogaert was crowned as a knight of the Order of Leopold .
In 1897 , or earlier , Van Bogaert was promoted to chief engineer of the Belgian State - railways ( Dutch : Belgische Staatsspoorwegen ) .
Ultimately in 1896 , Van Bogaert was crowned as a knight of the Order of Leopold .