engineering works/projects // 28 June 2022
A bridge nearing completion

A few months have passed since we visited the OA14 construction site. When you see the gigantic structure along the A3 motorway, the work being carried jumps literally to the spectators’ eyes. The arches, already fully assembled, are over 40 metres high. More precisely, two arches per side, equipped with a total of 24 suspension…

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engineering works/projects // 27 June 2022
Working for you: The CFL engineering works

Your mobility partner For the past 75 years, CFL has been an indispensable partner for mobility in the Grand-Duchy. We are constantly on the move, doing everything to support you in your private and business life. With the aim of providing you with services tailored to your needs, we are continuing to develop and to…

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sustainable // 1 June 2022
0 Carbon Strategy

When it comes to climate change, sustainable development and more particularly, environmental protection, these are challenges that our society needs to face. The CFL Group wishes to contribute to the European Union’s carbon neutrality objectives, where rail, as a sustainable means of transport, will play an indispensable role. At the same time, the CFL wish…

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Innovation // 10 May 2022
Ready to go thanks to the AURIS boarding symbol

A new feature on the dynamic display board AURIS: the AURIS boarding symbol gradually announces the departure of the train, thanks to the flashing green and yellow dots. This way, customers already know from a distance how much time is left before their train’s departure. Besides this visual aid, the boarding symbol also helps to…

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engineering works/projects // 5 May 2022
OA14: 36 elements that form the arch of a bridge

For the past few months, drivers who regularly take the A3 highway, have been able to follow the progress of the work on the OA14 railway bridge that is taking place in the vicinity of the highway. This past weekend, a major milestone was reached with the installation of the key arches that complete the…

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CFL Group // 20 April 2022
A new logo for the CFL

Some of you may have already noticed. Like many of the extensive modernisation works that have progressed and evolved, the logo of the CFL has also undergone its own change. A new logo that symbolises the impressive changes in a Group that has just celebrated 75 years. We spoke to Marc Wengler, CEO of the…

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engineering works/projects // 30 March 2022
On the tracks of customer information: Data feed

When evaluating our services, the topic ‘customer information’ plays an important role. In this article series, we will introduce you to many motivated employees who are committed to ensure that you are well informed at all times, especially during periods of engineering and construction work. As it is important, that the timetable is always up…

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Innovation // 15 March 2022
Modernisation of the DoSto driving trailers: Automatic passenger counting system

The CFL fleet of 87 DoSto (reversible double-decker) driving trailer is currently undergoing a modernisation process in order to have the latest technology and to constantly improve the service and comfort for the customers. Through several innovative projects, the driving trailers will be gradually renewed and even equipped with new features until 2024. Today, Guillaume,…

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engineering works/projects // 16 February 2022
On the tracks of customer information: timetable adjustments

When evaluating our services, the topic ‘customer information’ plays an important role. In this article series, we will introduce you to many motivated employees who are committed to ensure that you are well informed at all times, especially during periods of engineering and construction work. Updated timetables are essential for a good customer information. We…

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engineering works/projects // 2 February 2022
OA14: one step further in the construction of the extraordinary bridge

It was not a day like any other for the team around Rui, the CFL project manager of the new line between Luxembourg and Bettembourg. The team had been looking forward to this day for several weeks. Last week, the day finally arrived and the fruits of months of work paid off. The reason for…

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engineering works/projects
// 25 January 2022

On the tracks of customer information: User eXperience

When evaluating our services, ‘customer information’ plays an important role. In a series of articles, we will introduce several motivated employees committed to ensure that you are well informed at all times, especially during periods of engineering and construction work. In this particular field, the customer is our toughest critic and their opinion counts. For…

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engineering works/projects
// 13 January 2022

On the tracks of customer information: AURIS – customer information in real time

When evaluating our services, the topic ‘customer information’ plays an important role. In this article series, we will introduce you to many motivated employees who are committed to ensure that you are well informed at all times, especially during periods of engineering and construction work. Christophe, one of the people behind the Auris system, explains…

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engineering works/projects
// 8 December 2021

The rail-grinding train – When sparks fly at night

When sparks fly at night and the rail-grinding train is on the move on the CFL rail network, it is for a reason. Grinding is necessary to counteract material fatigue, which occurs for example on particularly heavily frequented sections of the track. This is an important factor for the safety and comfort of customers. Grinding…

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engineering works/projects
// 24 November 2021

An intermodal hub for Rodange

New tracks and platforms, an optimised train service within one of the most important railway stations in the south-west of the country, a P&R with almost 1,600 parking spaces, which, in terms of parking availability, is the second largest after Belval-Université, as well as a new footbridge that connects the car park with the platforms…

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engineering works/projects
// 11 November 2021

The Mersch project – Part II

Since 2019, work on the Mersch intermodal hub has been progressing in leaps and bounds. Recently the new and barrier-free accessible underground passage has opened for customers, while the work on platform II is continuing. Wider, longer, better. Piece by piece to the new platform II After a first part of platform II and the…

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engineering works/projects
// 3 November 2021

The ballast plough: A ballast redistribution working machine

To ensure that customers can travel comfortably and safely by train, the CFL works non-stop on the maintenance and modernisation 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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CFL Group
// 20 October 2021

We Act green Challenge

Environmental protection and a responsible use of resources are current social topics – today more than ever! The CFL have provided sustainable alternatives to the road traffic for many years in their passenger and freight activities. In order to deepen this ecologic mindset inside the company, CFL has given its staff the possibility to participate…

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engineering works/projects
// 6 October 2021

The tamping machine: Millimeter work on the track

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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CFL Group
// 29 September 2021

Open days 2021 at the CFL

Open days at the CFL. A look behind the scenes into the everyday life of our employees, who play an important role for smooth railway traffic, but who mostly work in the background. This year’s open days took place in the context of our 75th birthday and allowed for visitors to discover the 15.000m2 Atelier…

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engineering works/projects
// 22 September 2021

The Robel: The CFL’s Swiss Army knife for maintenance and repair

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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