So that the trains in Mersch can run even more punctually and it is possible to be more flexible in case of disruptions, work is currently being carried out in Mersch. This also includes the installation of 8 new switches at this station, an important requirement for a better connection of the 3 existing tracks…
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To ensure that customers can travel comfortably and safely by train, the CFL works non-stop on the maintenance and repair of Luxembourg’s rail network. Heavy machinery is used to help the CFL employees with this work. In a series of blog articles, we will give you an insight into the world of these strong and…
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Working for your mobility of tomorrow : a better rail connection for the “Nordstad” Ettelbruck station is one of the major train and bus stations in the country and connects the “Nordstad” with the center of Luxembourg. To make this connection even more attractive, this strategically important station is currently being transformed and expanded into a…
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In Mersch, work on the new interchange platform is progressing in great strides. On 7th August 2021, another stage of the project was completed when a new track with a platform edge (length of 270 metres) was inaugurated. The new underground passages with stairs and lifts on the middle platform was also placed in service….
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First of all, some rules at level crossings that save lives! Stop immediately or stop your vehicle immediately as soon as the red lights and/or the bell signal the closing of the barriers and announce a train. In the event of a traffic jam, you must stop in front of the open barriers until the…
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To ensure the daily well-being of tens of thousands of passengers throughout the rail network, the CFL ensures that their rolling stock is clean. Whether Kiss, TER2N, Dosto or Z2, trains and railcars are regularly cleaned inside and out. Specialist staff take care of the cleanliness of the trains on a daily basis to accommodate…
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Switches are to the railway as bread is to the bakery. A total of 1200 switches are installed on the Luxembourg railway network and fulfil their important function every day, which is to divert trains from one track to another. Switches play an essential role in regulating the operation of trains. Non-functioning points quickly cause…
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The expansion of rolling stock capacity is necessary due to the extraordinary growth in the number of passengers on CFL trains. In less than 20 years, the number of train passengers has increased by 85%, from 13.5 million in 2003 to more than 25 million in 2019. The aim of CFL trains is to offer…
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In anticipation of winter and the resulting meteorological changes, the CFL are taking several measures regarding their trains and infrastructure. Passenger and freight trains ready for the cold weather The preparation of CFL trains for winter is not much different from that of a car. When the low temperatures drop below, the heating plays a…
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